Javier Valdez
Senator
· Democrat
· District 46
· most recent term 2025–26
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75
Bills as prime sponsor
26
of those became law
1,245
Bills co-sponsored
5,846
Recorded votes
0.0%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1759 2021–22 |
School websites/drug info.Directs the Department of Health (DOH) to post and periodically revise information about substance use trends, overdose symptoms and response, and the secure storage of prescription drugs, over-the-counter medication, and... | Lisa Callan (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1760 2021–22 |
Dual credit program accessMakes the Running Start (RS) Program a year-round program and permits RS students to be funded up to a combined maximum enrollment of 1.6 full-time equivalents (FTEs). | Dave Paul (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1770 2021–22 |
Energy codesRequires each city, town, and county to enforce the Washington State energy code for residential buildings or adopt the statewide residential reach code. | Davina Duerr (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1789 2021–22 |
Adult family homes/prop. taxModifies the property tax exemption for property owned by a nonprofit used as an adult family home for persons with a developmental disability to ensure that the exemption may be claimed whether the services are provided by a... | Bill Ramos (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1852 2021–22 |
Prescription drug labelsRequires the Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission to adopt rules establishing requirements for the translation of prescription drug labels and other prescription information. | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1865 2021–22 |
Certified peer specialistsEstablishes certified peer specialists and certified peer specialist trainees as new health professions to be certified by the Department of Health. | Lauren Davis (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1868 2021–22 |
Health care staffingRequires the Department of Labor and Industries to regulate and enforce hospital staffing committees and minimum staffing standards. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1918 2021–22 |
Power equipment emissionsExempts small engine zero-emission outdoor power equipment from state and local sales and use taxes through January 1, 2033. | Nicole Macri (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1878 2021–22 |
Schools/comm. eligibilityExpands the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) mandatory participation requirements to all public schools with an identified student percentage of 40 percent, or lower if permitted by federal law. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 4, 2022 |
| HB 1283 2021–22 |
Criminal mischief/weaponsProhibits acting with three or more other persons and openly carrying, exhibiting, displaying, or drawing any firearm, dagger, sword, knife or other cutting or stabbing instrument, club, or any other weapon apparently capable... | Tana Senn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 22, 2022 |
| HB 1486 2021–22 |
Unemployment/voluntaryAdds unemployment insurance good cause quit provisions relating to inaccessibility of certain care and for relocation near a minor child. | Liz Berry (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 22, 2022 |
| HB 1595 2021–22 |
Bridge jumping signsAuthorizes cities, towns, and counties to erect informational signs near or attached to bridges providing location-specific information about the hazards of jumping. | Peter Abbarno (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 22, 2022 |
| HB 1621 2021–22 |
Sex. assault nurse trainingRequires the Department of Health (DOH) to establish a stipend program for licensed nurses training to become certified sexual assault nurse examiners (SANEs). | Gina Mosbrucker (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 22, 2022 |
| HB 1721 2021–22 |
PERS/TRS 1 benefit increaseIncreases the monthly benefit of Public Employees' Retirement System and Teachers' Retirement System Plan 1 retirees receiving a benefit on July 1, 2021, by three percent, up to a maximum increase of $110. | Drew Stokesbary (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 22, 2022 |
| HB 1767 2021–22 |
Targeted electrificationAuthorizes the governing body of municipal electric utilities and public utility districts (PUDs) to adopt a targeted electrification plan that establishes a finding that utility outreach and investment in the electrification... | Alex Ramel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 22, 2022 |
| HB 1776 2021–22 |
High-hazard facility wagesRequires at least the prevailing wage rate for certain workers in petroleum refining or petrochemical manufacturing. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 22, 2022 |
| HB 1782 2021–22 |
Middle housing near transitRequires cities planning under the Growth Management Act to authorize middle housing types or average minimum densities based on the population of the city. | Jessica Bateman (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 22, 2022 |
| HB 1810 2021–22 |
Electronic products repairRequires original manufacturers of digital electronic products sold on or after January 1, 2023, to make certain documentation, parts, and tools available to owners and independent repair providers on fair and reasonable terms. | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 22, 2022 |
| HB 1919 2021–22 |
Public disclosureModifies the duties of the Public Disclosure Commission. | Javier Valdez (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 22, 2022 |
| HB 1992 2021–22 |
Vacation leave accrualIncreases the cap on accrued vacation leave for state employees from 240 hours to 280 hours. | Jessica Bateman (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 22, 2022 |
| HB 1100 2021–22 |
Mobile home community salesRequires landlords to provide written notices of opportunity to purchase with respect to the sale or lease of a manufactured/mobile home community (MHC). | Davina Duerr (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 2022 |
| HB 1756 2021–22 |
Solitary confinementDefines "solitary confinement" as confinement of an incarcerated person alone in a cell or similarly confined holding or living space for 17 hours or more per day. | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 2022 |
| HB 1806 2021–22 |
Legislature/bargainingAuthorizes collective bargaining for legislative branch employees. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 2022 |
| HB 1896 2021–22 |
Batteries/environmentRequires producers of certain batteries to participate in a stewardship organization that plans and provides for battery collection and end-of-life management, beginning January 1, 2026, for portable batteries and January 1,... | Kirsten Harris-Talley (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 2022 |
| HB 1226 2021–22 |
School district electionsAuthorizes school districts to issue general obligation bonds for capital purposes, levy taxes to make payments on those bonds, and exceed the statutory debt limit with approval by a simple majority of the voters voting at the... | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2022 |
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