Debra Lekanoff
Representative
· Democrat
· District 40
· most recent term 2025–26
2025–26 · House · D · LD 402023–24 · House · D · LD 402021–22 · House · D · LD 402019–20 · House · D · LD 40
82
Bills as prime sponsor
23
of those became law
657
Bills co-sponsored
4,953
Recorded votes
2.8%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1711 2023–24 |
Internet projects/tribesProvides a state sales and use tax exemption for internet and telecommunications infrastructure projects involving a federally recognized Indian tribe. | Mike Chapman (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 355, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1074 2023–24 |
Landlord damage claimsExtends the timeline for a landlord to provide a statement and documentation for retaining any portion of a tenant deposit from 21 days to 30 days. | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 331, Laws of 2023 |
May 8, 2023 |
| HB 1110 2023–24 |
Middle housingRequires certain cities planning under the Growth Management Act to authorize minimum development densities in residential zones and include specific provisions related to middle housing in their development regulations. | Jessica Bateman (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 332, Laws of 2023 |
May 8, 2023 |
| HB 1337 2023–24 |
Accessory dwelling unitsRequires fully planning cities and counties to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in urban growth areas (UGAs). | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 334, Laws of 2023 |
May 8, 2023 |
| HB 1086 2023–24 |
Community org. contractsIncreases the limit on the yearly value of contracts that can be provided by smaller local government jurisdictions to community service organizations without competitive bidding from $25,000 to $75,000. | Clyde Shavers (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 238, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1138 2023–24 |
Drought preparednessProvides that projects funded by grants issued to address drought conditions no longer need to be completed while a drought emergency order is in effect. | Mike Chapman (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 287, 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 1322 2023–24 |
Walla Walla water 2050 planRequires the Walla Walla Water 2050 Plan to be used as an integrated water resource strategy through a coordinated effort between the states of Washington and Oregon, affected federally recognized tribes, affected federal,... | Skyler Rude (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 239, 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 1562 2023–24 |
ViolenceMakes changes to the crime of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, including by adding additional crimes that prohibit a person from possessing a firearm. | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 295, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1684 2023–24 |
Tribes/job title reportingAllows federally recognized tribes to opt in to—or opt out of—the requirement to report the Standard Occupational Classifications or job titles of their workers to the Employment Security Department. | Vandana Slatter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 256, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1695 2023–24 |
Surplus property/housingDefines affordable housing and updates the definition of public benefit for the transfer, lease, or disposal of surplus public property. | Emily Alvarado (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 301, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1775 2023–24 |
Salmon recovery/liabilityEliminates civil liability for property damage resulting from habitat projects performed by a Regional Fishery Enhancement Group, under certain circumstances. | Debra Lekanoff (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 260, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1777 2023–24 |
Energy contractingAuthorizes state agencies, school districts, public universities, and municipalities to enter into performance-based contracts for energy equipment and services under certain conditions. | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 309, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1181 2023–24 |
Climate change/planningUpdates existing goals of the Growth Management Act (GMA) and adds a climate change and resiliency goal. | Davina Duerr (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 228, Laws of 2023 |
May 3, 2023 |
| HB 1236 2023–24 |
Clean fuel/public transport.Authorizes all public transit agencies to produce, use, sell, or distribute green electrolytic hydrogen and renewable hydrogen, and to own and operate related pipelines and dispensing facilities for transportation fuel. | David Hackney (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 2023 |
May 3, 2023 |
| HB 1416 2023–24 |
Consumer-owned utilitiesExtends the affected market customer provisions of the Clean Energy Transformation Act to market customers of consumer-owned utilities. | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 233, Laws of 2023 |
May 3, 2023 |
| HB 1002 2023–24 |
Hazing penaltyModifies the offense of Hazing, reclassifies Hazing from a misdemeanor to a gross misdemeanor, and, in cases involving substantial bodily harm, to a class C felony. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 196, Laws of 2023 |
May 1, 2023 |
| HB 1028 2023–24 |
Crime victims & witnessesReestablishes the Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Best Practices Advisory Group. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 197, Laws of 2023 |
May 1, 2023 |
| HB 1055 2023–24 |
Pub safety telecommunicatorsAdds individuals who are members of the Public Employees' Retirement System Plans 2 and 3, and whose primary responsibility is to respond and process 911 emergency calls for law enforcement, fire, medical, or other public... | Drew Stokesbary (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 199, Laws of 2023 |
May 1, 2023 |
| HB 1187 2023–24 |
Employee-union privilegeCreates a privilege from examination and disclosure for a union representative and a union employee concerning any communication between the union representative or union employee made during union representation. | David Hackney (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 202, Laws of 2023 |
May 1, 2023 |
| HB 1349 2023–24 |
Foreclosure protectionsRevises various provisions related to nonjudicial foreclosures of deeds of trust, including changing the timeline for referral to preforeclosure mediation; clarifying provisions related to delivery of the trustee's deed and... | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 206, Laws of 2023 |
May 1, 2023 |
| HB 1407 2023–24 |
Dev. disability/eligibilityProvides that the rules determining eligibility for developmental disability services may not terminate or require redetermination of eligibility for a child under age 18 based solely on the child's age if the child has been... | Jamila Taylor (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 207, Laws of 2023 |
May 1, 2023 |
| HB 1155 2023–24 |
Consumer health dataEstablishes consumer rights with regard to consumer health data and defines obligations of regulated entities and small businesses that collect, process, share, and sell consumer health data. | Vandana Slatter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 191, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 27, 2023 |
| HB 1340 2023–24 |
Health professions/conductEstablishes that participation in reproductive health care services or gender affirming treatment by health care providers does not constitute "unprofessional conduct" under the Uniform Disciplinary Act (UDA) and may not serve... | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 192, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 27, 2023 |
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