Michelle Valdez
Representative
· Republican
· District 26
· most recent term 2025–26
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87
Bills as prime sponsor
11
of those became law
496
Bills co-sponsored
7,573
Recorded votes
1.7%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2080 2023–24 |
Day habilitation servicesRequires the Department of Social and Health Services Developmental Disabilities Administration to apply to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for amendments to relevant waivers to establish day habilitation as a... | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 2093 2023–24 |
Sexually violent predatorsImproving community safety and justice in the civil commitment of sexually violent predators. | Dan Griffey (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 2096 2023–24 |
Local communities/LRAPEnsuring adequate notice to and consideration of local communities when establishing housing options for individuals qualifying for a less restrictive alternative placement. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 2175 2023–24 |
Special education limitsRemoving the enrollment limit for special education funding. | Michelle Valdez (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 2176 2023–24 |
Preventive dental careCreates a new preventive dental assistant credential. | Michelle Valdez (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 2183 2023–24 |
Lawsuit remittances/namesProhibiting elected officials from including their name on remittances resulting from a lawsuit. | Jim Walsh (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 2188 2023–24 |
Health subsidy/retireesIncreases the amount of premium reduction available to Medicare-eligible retirees enrolled in the Public Employee Benefits Board program from no more than 50 percent of the premium to no more than 60 percent of the premium. | Dan Bronoske (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1134 2023–24 |
988 systemEstablishes an endorsement for mobile rapid response crisis teams and community-based crisis teams that meet staffing, vehicle, and training standards, as well as a performance payment program to support them. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 454, Laws of 2023 |
May 15, 2023 |
| HB 1431 2023–24 |
Senior living meals/taxExcludes food, drink, or meals provided by a senior living community to tenants as part of a rental or residency agreement from the definition of sale for purposes of taxation. | Joe Timmons (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 416, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| HB 1436 2023–24 |
Special education fundingIncreases special education excess cost multipliers to: (1) 1.12 for kindergarten through age 21 (K-21) students who spend at least 80 percent of the school day in a general education setting; (2) 1.06 for those who spend less... | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 417, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| HB 1846 2023–24 |
Ferry vessel procurementRequires the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to contract for up to five new hybrid diesel-electric vessels that can carry up to 144 vehicles, using a one or two contract procurement approach to... | Jake Fey (D-27) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 429, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| HB 1357 2023–24 |
Prior authorization/healthEstablishes requirements for the prior authorization process for private health insurance, Public Employee Benefit Board and School Employee Benefit Board health programs, and Medicaid programs related to time frames for... | Tarra Simmons (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 382, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1576 2023–24 |
Dentist compactEnacts the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact. | Michelle Valdez (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 297, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1028 2023–24 |
Crime victims & witnessesReestablishes the Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Best Practices Advisory Group. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 197, Laws of 2023 |
May 1, 2023 |
| HB 1128 2023–24 |
Personal needs allowanceEstablishes that the baseline personal needs allowance is $100 per month effective July 1, 2023. | Jessica Bateman (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 201, Laws of 2023 |
May 1, 2023 |
| HB 1683 2023–24 |
Dental only coverageRequires health carriers offering dental-only coverage to permit licensed denturists to provide covered dental services or care within the denturist's scope of practice, subject to certain limitations. | Stephanie Barnard (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 216, Laws of 2023 |
May 1, 2023 |
| HB 1009 2023–24 |
Military spouse employmentEstablishes requirements for certain state agencies and licensing authorities related to the professional licensing and employment of military spouses. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 165, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 2023 |
| HB 1013 2023–24 |
Regional apprenticeship prgsDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and Educational Service Districts to establish the Regional Apprenticeship Preparation Pilot Program (Program) with five program sites located statewide. | Jacquelin Maycumber (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1073 2023–24 |
Medical assistantsExtends the expiration of a medical assistant-certified interim permit to the issuance of a medical assistant-certified certification. | Paul Harris (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 134, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1501 2023–24 |
Family counseling/homicideAllows the Crime Victims Compensation Program to provide more than 12 counseling sessions to the immediate family members of a homicide victim. | Mike Steele (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 152, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1590 2023–24 |
Oversight board for DCYFAdds a subject matter expert on education for youth who are placed in a juvenile justice institution or dependent as a member of the Oversight Board for the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (Oversight Board). | Tom Dent (R-13) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1730 2023–24 |
Youth employment/21+ estab.Allows all liquor licensees to have employees that are between the ages of 18 and 21 to be present in the licensed facility under certain circumstances and to perform limited job duties that do not include the the sale or... | Kevin Waters (R-17) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 158, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1001 2023–24 |
Audiology & speech compactEnacts the audiology and speech-language pathology interstate compact. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 53, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
| HB 1017 2023–24 |
Cosmetologists, etc/licensesPermits an applicant for a cosmetology, hair designer, barber, manicurist, or esthetician license to register for or take their final examination before completing their instruction if within 100 hours of completion. | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 55, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
| HB 1069 2023–24 |
Mental health counselor compEnacts the Counseling Compact. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 58, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
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