Melanie Morgan
Representative
· Democrat
· District 29
· most recent term 2025–26
2025–26 · House · D · LD 292023–24 · House · D · LD 292021–22 · House · D · LD 292019–20 · House · D · LD 29
38
Bills as prime sponsor
12
of those became law
264
Bills co-sponsored
4,953
Recorded votes
3.3%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1740 2023–24 |
Forestry riparian easementsReduces the duration of easements under the Forestry Riparian Easement Program (FREP) from 50 years to 40 years. | Ed Orcutt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1817 2023–24 |
Housing gap voucher pilotEstablishes a Housing Gap Voucher Pilot Program administered by the Public Housing Authorities beginning July 1, 2023, and expiring June 30, 2029, to provide rental assistance for seniors, low-income families, and members of... | Alicia Rule (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1866 2023–24 |
Seasonal farmworker childrenConcerning the academic and support needs of children of seasonal farmworkers. | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1874 2023–24 |
Predatory loansProvides the Department of Financial Institutions with additional enforcement authority under the Consumer Loan Act (Act). | Amy Walen (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1930 2023–24 |
Office of indep. investig.Obtaining and sharing investigative information and aligning provisions with current operations and practices of the office of independent investigations. | Debra Entenman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1933 2023–24 |
Digital electronics/repairEstablishes the Right to Repair Act (Act), which requires manufacturers of digital electronic products to make available to independent repair providers (IRPs) certain parts, tools, and documentation on fair and reasonable... | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1937 2023–24 |
Trafficking/health providersRequiring certain health care providers to report suspected victims of human trafficking to law enforcement. | Clyde Shavers (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1968 2023–24 |
Fitness center defibrill.Requiring defibrillators at fitness centers. | Jessica Bateman (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1346 2023–24 |
Purple star awardEstablishes the Purple Star designation (designation) to recognize school districts that demonstrate educational and social-emotional supports to students of military service members. | Clyde Shavers (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 450, Laws of 2023 |
May 15, 2023 |
| HB 1533 2023–24 |
PRA/employee informationExempts from disclosure under the Public Records Act personally identifying information of agency employees or their dependents who are survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, harassment, or stalking if certain... | Sharlett Mena (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 458, Laws of 2023 |
May 15, 2023 |
| HB 1678 2023–24 |
Dental therapistsEstablishes the profession of dental therapy in Washington and sets the requirements for licensure, the scope of practice, and the settings in which dental therapists can practice. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 460, Laws of 2023 |
May 15, 2023 |
| HB 1715 2023–24 |
Domestic violenceRequires the adoption of rules on electronic monitoring with victim notification technology. | Lauren Davis (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 462, Laws of 2023 |
May 15, 2023 |
| HB 1791 2023–24 |
Commercial aviation servicesReplaces the Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission (Commission) with a Commercial Aviation Work Group (Work Group). | Jake Fey (D-27) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 463, Laws of 2023 |
May 15, 2023 |
| HB 1470 2023–24 |
Private detention facilitiesCreates a private right of action and civil penalties for violations of laws related to private detention facilities. | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 419, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| HB 1221 2023–24 |
Lottery players/PRAExempts from disclosure, under the Public Records Act, a lottery player's personal and financial information held by Washington's Lottery or its contracted lottery vendors, except for a player's name and city or town of... | Chris Stearns (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 346, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1238 2023–24 |
Free school mealsRequires school districts to provide breakfast and lunch without charge to any requesting students at public schools serving any of the grades of kindergarten through grade 4 with 30 percent or more of their students eligible... | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 379, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1536 2023–24 |
H.S. diplomas/withholdingMakes changes to the authority of school districts to withhold the diplomas of students who lose or willfully damage property, and modifies reporting requirements on this topic. | Joe Timmons (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 384, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1622 2023–24 |
Students/homelessnessMakes various changes to provisions governing the state grant programs of the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and the Department of Commerce for students who are experiencing homelessness, including... | Jake Fey (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 386, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1474 2023–24 |
Covenant homeownership prg.Creates the Covenant Homeownership Account and a document recording assessment of $100 to fund the Covenant Homeownership Program (CHP). | Jamila Taylor (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 340, Laws of 2023 |
May 8, 2023 |
| HB 1020 2023–24 |
State dinosaurEstablishes the Suciasaurus rex as the state dinosaur. | Melanie Morgan (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 330, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1222 2023–24 |
Hearing instruments coverageRequires nongrandfathered large group health plans to provide coverage for hearing instruments. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 245, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1326 2023–24 |
Utility connection chargesAuthorizes city water and sewerage systems to establish a program to waive connection charges for properties owned or developed by, or on the behalf of, a nonprofit organization, public development authority, housing... | Julio Cortes (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 249, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1525 2023–24 |
Apprenticeships/child careWaives the work requirements for the Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) program for those participating in a state-registered apprenticeship regardless of whether or not the apprentice is a full-time student of a community,... | Mary Fosse (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 294, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1758 2023–24 |
Hatchery maintenance permitsExempts certain fish hatchery maintenance activities undertaken by the Department of Fish and Wildlife, federally recognized Indian tribes, public utility districts, or municipal utilities from permitting and local government... | Sharlett Mena (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 305, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1771 2023–24 |
Relocation assistanceExtends the time period in which tenants who have received initial cash assistance under the Mobile Home Relocation Assistance Program (Program) must transfer the title, relocate the home, or demolish and dispose of the home... | Brandy Donaghy (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 259, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
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