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 1891 2021–22 |
Rangeland fire pilotDirects the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to conduct a Rangeland Fire Protection Association (RFPA) pilot project in order to better assess the measures needed to ensure the safe and effective operation of RFPAs. | Tom Dent (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2022 |
| HB 1936 2021–22 |
DCYF oversight board membersAdjusts membership of the Oversight Board for Children, Youth, and Families (Oversight Board). | Tom Dent (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 28, 2022 |
| HB 2106 2021–22 |
Riparian stock wateringClarifying the existence of riparian stock watering rights. | Mark Klicker (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2022 |
| HB 2053 2021–22 |
Behavioral health work groupCreating a behavioral health work group to study the root causes of rising behavioral health issues in Washington communities. | Tom Dent (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2022 |
| HB 2054 2021–22 |
School bus video recordingConcerning video recording devices for school buses. | Cyndy Jacobsen (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2022 |
| HB 1923 2021–22 |
Parent-child relationshipProtecting the parent-child relationship. | Rob Chase (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2022 |
| HB 1929 2021–22 |
Fire protection projectsCreates a new competitive grant program to award funding to local governments in rural counties for fire protection services capital projects. | Peter Abbarno (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2022 |
| HB 1882 2021–22 |
Outdoor recreationConcerning better Washington outdoor recreation leadership and development. | Matt Boehnke (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2022 |
| HB 1886 2021–22 |
Critical race theoryProhibiting the teaching of critical race theory and related curricula in public schools. | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2022 |
| HB 1909 2021–22 |
Meat and poultry misbrandingRequires labeling on certain meat, poultry, and finfish analogue products to specify that that the products are either imitation or do not contain meat, poultry, or finfish. | Tom Dent (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2022 |
| HB 1912 2021–22 |
Capital gains tax/repealRepealing the capital gains income tax. | Jeremie Dufault (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2022 |
| HB 1913 2021–22 |
Long-term care insuranceReplacing the long-term services and supports trust program with affordable and optional long-term care insurance coverage. | Drew Stokesbary (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2022 |
| HB 1917 2021–22 |
Men's commissionEstablishing the Washington state men's commission. | Mary Dye (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2022 |
| HB 1000 2021–22 |
Law enf. mental healthAuthorizes pilot projects to support behavioral health improvement and suicide prevention efforts for law enforcement officers. | Jacquelin Maycumber (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1006 2021–22 |
Immunization, decliningProtecting the right of every Washington resident to decline an immunization or vaccination based on religion or conscience. | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1010 2021–22 |
Motor vehicle sales taxDedicating the state sales tax on motor vehicles for transportation. | Drew MacEwen (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1012 2021–22 |
B&O tax credit/COVID-19Providing a business and occupation tax credit to address the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses in the state. | Drew MacEwen (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1030 2021–22 |
Aviation revital. loan prgCreates a Community Aviation Revitalization Board (board) to provide loans to certain airports available for public use to support general aviation activities. | Tom Dent (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1060 2021–22 |
Emergency proclamationsRequiring legislative approval to extend a gubernatorial proclamation of a state of emergency. | Tom Dent (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1101 2021–22 |
Unused public buildingsCreates a grant program for converting unused public buildings to housing for homeless persons. | Jim Walsh (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1102 2021–22 |
Intrastate meat inspectionEstablishing an intrastate meat inspection program. | Jim Walsh (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1112 2021–22 |
Use tax exemptionsExpands the use tax exemption for new residents and nonresident military personnel to include tangible personal property, with some exceptions. | Tom Dent (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1132 2021–22 |
Water supply/farming & ruralProvides that a water right used for agricultural irrigation is not subject to relinquishment if it meets certain specified criteria. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1158 2021–22 |
Emergencies/executive branchLimiting unilateral actions by the executive branch in emergencies. | Carolyn Eslick (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1185 2021–22 |
Discounted hunting licensesProviding discounted hunting licenses to seniors. | Representative (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
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