Tom Dent
Representative
· Republican
· District 13
· most recent term 2025–26
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136
Bills as prime sponsor
29
of those became law
523
Bills co-sponsored
7,573
Recorded votes
2.8%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1378 2023–24 |
Derelict aquatic structuresAuthorizes the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to purchase or otherwise acquire lands and facilities related to derelict aquatic structures, and to remove, refurbish, or dispose of derelict aquatic structures. | Kristine Reeves (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1392 2023–24 |
Electronics repairRequires original manufacturers of digital electronic equipment and related parts, effective January 1, 2024, to make available to any independent repair provider and owner any parts, tools, and documentation required for the... | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1395 2023–24 |
Aircraft fuel tax distrib.Changes the distribution of state revenues collected from the sales and use tax for aircraft fuel. | Tom Dent (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1397 2023–24 |
DependencyRequires the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), in dependency cases where substance use disorder on the part of the parent was a primary or contributing factor in the removal of the child to demonstrate,... | Jim Walsh (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1417 2023–24 |
Multistate nurse licensureEnacts the Interstate Nurse Licensure Compact. | Mike Volz (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1421 2023–24 |
Voluntary stewardship prog.Changes the date to join the Voluntary Stewardship Program under the Growth Management Act from January 2012 to July 1, 2024. | Kelly Chambers (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1438 2023–24 |
Shooting sports contestsAuthorizes shooting sports and activities sweepstakes by bona fide charitable or nonprofit organizations, permitting wagers of money, when the outcome of the sweepstakes is dependent on the scores or the shooting abilities of... | Carolyn Eslick (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1472 2023–24 |
Motor vehicle sales taxDedicating the state sales tax on motor vehicles for transportation. | Andrew Barkis (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1488 2023–24 |
Working forest license plateCreates the Working Forests special license plate. | Ed Orcutt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1494 2023–24 |
Irrigation & rehab districtsChanges the process by which an irrigation and rehabilitation district collects assessments for rehabilitation operations. | Tom Dent (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1505 2023–24 |
Alternative jet fuelEstablishes Business and Occupation Tax and Public Utility Tax preferences for alternative jet fuel. | Vandana Slatter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1523 2023–24 |
Agricultural overtimeAuthorizing agricultural employers to select 12 weeks a year to employ workers for up to 50 hours a week before overtime applies. | Keith Goehner (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1531 2023–24 |
Aerospace industry dev.Requires the Director of the Department of Commerce to appoint and maintain an Aviation and Aerospace Advisory Committee to advise the Director of the Department of Commerce and the Secretary of the Department of... | Tom Dent (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1583 2023–24 |
Certified peer specialistsEstablishes certified peer specialists and certified peer specialist trainees as new health professions to be certified by the Department of Health. | Carolyn Eslick (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1603 2023–24 |
Agricultural products promo.Requires the Department of Agriculture to convene an advisory committee to identify the appropriate scope and nature of a voluntary location-based program to brand and promote local food and agricultural products. | Melanie Morgan (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1609 2023–24 |
School library info and techDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, subject to funding requirements, to establish a grant program to provide funding to Educational Service Districts for employing teacher-librarians assigned to... | Carolyn Eslick (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1615 2023–24 |
Education savings accountsCreates the Students First Education Savings Account, to be administered by the Washington Student Achievement Council, to provide awards for the education of eligible students. | Carolyn Eslick (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1641 2023–24 |
High-potency cannabisRestructures the 37 percent cannabis excise tax to a tax of 37 percent, 50 percent, or 65 percent of the selling price, based on product type and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration. | Lauren Davis (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1642 2023–24 |
Cannabis concentratesProhibits licensed cannabis retailers from selling cannabis concentrates with a tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration greater than 35 percent, except for cannabis retailers with a medical cannabis endorsement who may... | Lauren Davis (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1664 2023–24 |
Env. justice council/ruralEnsuring rural representation on the environmental justice council. | Keith Goehner (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1687 2023–24 |
Vehicle service feesIncreases service fees on vehicle registrations and titling transactions collected by county auditors, subagents and the Department of Licensing. | Carolyn Eslick (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1698 2023–24 |
Gray wolf managementEstablishes a procedure for the Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to manage gray wolves as if the species has been removed from state designation as endangered in counties when certain population criteria have been met. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1699 2023–24 |
Fish & wildlife salariesReplaces the current method of compensation for Fish and Wildlife Commissioners with an annual salary established by the Governor in accordance with recommendations from the Office of Financial Management. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1708 2023–24 |
Ballots/online portalRequiring each ballot to have a unique serial number that permits a voter to view their voted ballot through an online portal. | Mike Volz (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1713 2023–24 |
Health care/rural areasEstablishes a pilot project to increase medical assistance program payments to health care providers and facilities that serve a specified number of medical assistance and Medicare enrollees in rural areas or areas with a high... | Jacquelin Maycumber (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
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