Dave Paul
Representative
· Democrat
· District 10
· most recent term 2025–26
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46
Bills as prime sponsor
19
of those became law
298
Bills co-sponsored
4,953
Recorded votes
6.1%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1592 2021–22 |
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) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 22, 2022 |
| HB 1638 2021–22 |
Fireworks prohibitionsAllows any ordinance adopted by cities or counties that is more restrictive than state fireworks law to take effect after 90 days rather than one year. | Joel McEntire (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 22, 2022 |
| HB 1685 2021–22 |
Cottage food sales capIncreases the cap on annual gross sales for cottage food operations. | Carolyn Eslick (R-39) | 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 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 1849 2021–22 |
War on terror monumentEstablishes a legislative work group to study and make recommendations on a monument to honor service members who died in the Global War on Terror. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 22, 2022 |
| HB 2077 2021–22 |
Human trafficking postersRequires the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), in consultation with human trafficking victim advocates, to determine content for informational posters to place in safety rest areas. | Dan Griffey (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 22, 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 1631 2021–22 |
Food/environmental steward.Establishes a network of sustainable farms and fields advisors at the State Conservation Commission to assist agricultural producers and food processors in increasing energy efficiency, sequestering carbon, and reducing... | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2022 |
| HB 1661 2021–22 |
Kelp & eelgrass conservationDirects the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to establish a Native Kelp Forest and Eelgrass Meadow Health and Conservation Plan (Plan). | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2022 |
| HB 1733 2021–22 |
Long-term care/exemptionsEstablishes exemptions from the payment of premiums under the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program for certain veterans, spouses and registered domestic partners of military service members, nonimmigrant temporary... | Dave Paul (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 2022 |
Jan 27, 2022 |
| HB 2095 2021–22 |
School seismic safety grantsEstablishing a school seismic safety grant program. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2022 |
| HB 1729 2021–22 |
Blockchain work groupEstablishes the Washington blockchain work group (work group) for the purpose of examining various potential applications of and policies for blockchain technology. | Tana Senn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 24, 2022 |
| HB 1802 2021–22 |
Disabilities/entity membersProvides for certain membership requirements for any statutorily created or statutorily mandated task force, work group, advisory committee, or other entity created in or mandated by statute that is tasked with examining... | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 20, 2022 |
| HB 2031 2021–22 |
Unempl. & leave premiumsConcerning unemployment insurance, family leave, and medical leave premiums. | April Berg (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2022 |
| HB 1601 2021–22 |
Student homelessness pilotChanges the Homeless and Foster Care Students Pilot Program to a permanent program. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2022 |
| HB 1926 2021–22 |
Presidential primary RCVConcerning use of ranked choice voting in the presidential primary. | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2022 |
| HB 1943 2021–22 |
Basic ed./caseload forecastIncluding certain residents who do not have a high school diploma or credential and the number of students expected to enroll in basic education for adults courses at community and technical colleges in caseload forecast... | Debra Entenman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2022 |
| HB 1002 2021–22 |
COVID-19 grants/B&O taxProviding a business and occupation tax exemption for qualifying grants related to COVID-19 relief. | Amy Walen (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1046 2021–22 |
Community solar programsRequires the Utilities and Transportation Commission to adopt by rule a program for the procurement of electricity from community solar projects by investor-owned utilities. | Jessica Bateman (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1138 2021–22 |
GET tuition unit pricesEnsuring price accuracy for tuition units in the guaranteed education tuition program. | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1182 2021–22 |
Crisis response servicesDirects the Department of Health to designate crisis hotline centers that meet standards related to technology and the ability to identify and deploy community crisis resources for persons experiencing a behavioral health crisis. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1212 2021–22 |
Repair of electronicsRequires original manufacturers of digital electronic products to: (1) make available to owners and independent repair providers certain information, equipment, parts, and tools on fair and reasonable terms, and meet other... | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1349 2021–22 |
Peer specialistsEstablishes licensed peer specialists and licensed peer specialist trainees as new health professions to be licensed by the Department of Health. | Lauren Davis (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1395 2021–22 |
Equity in farmingDirects the Department of Agriculture (WSDA) to take a variety of actions to ensure inclusion of historically underrepresented communities in farming and ranching in the development, implementation, and enforcement of food and... | Melanie Morgan (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
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