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 1513 2021–22 |
Carbon emissionsImproving environmental health by reducing carbon emissions through increasing climate resilience and mitigating the effects of climate change by levying a carbon pollution tax, authorizing a climate finance bond program, and... | Debra Lekanoff (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1515 2021–22 |
Security deposit waiver feesAuthorizes landlords to offer tenants the option of paying an entirely or partially nonrefundable fee in lieu of a security deposit. | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1531 2021–22 |
Public funds interest/B&OCreating a business and occupation tax deduction for interest earned on public funds. | Mike Volz (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1534 2021–22 |
Carbon pollution taxEstablishing a carbon pollution tax that recognizes the nature of energy-intensive, trade-exposed industries. | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1577 2021–22 |
Greenhouse gas emissionsMeeting the greenhouse gas emissions targets established in Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 2311, chapter 79, Laws of 2020, and creating a tax and a temporary bond program to fund transportation investments and... | David Hackney (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1578 2021–22 |
State v. Blake decisionResponding to the State v. Blake decision. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1591 2021–22 |
Charter schools/local enrichProviding access to local enrichment funding for charter schools. | Laurie Dolan (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1632 2021–22 |
Tribal license platesExpands scope of compacts the Governor may enter into with federally recognized tribes in Washington for licensing and registering vehicles to include vehicles owned by private individuals designated by a tribal government. | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1639 2021–22 |
Missing person advisoryConcerning the creation of an endangered missing person advisory designation for missing indigenous women and persons. | Debra Lekanoff (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1640 2021–22 |
Tribal-state committeeEstablishes the Joint Legislative Tribal-State Relations Committee as an agency within the legislative branch to serve as a forum for: effective government-to-government communications on issues of mutual concern to the state... | Debra Lekanoff (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1838 2021–22 |
Salmon habitatRequires, with certain specified exemptions, public and private landowners who own property adjacent to a body of water identified and mapped on a riparian management zone map to establish, maintain, and protect the riparian... | Debra Lekanoff (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1054 2021–22 |
Peace officer tactics, equipProhibits peace officers from using chokeholds and neck restraints. | Jesse Johnson (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 320, Laws of 2021 |
May 18, 2021 |
| HB 1088 2021–22 |
Impeachment disclosuresRequires each county prosecutor to develop and adopt a written protocol addressing potential impeachment disclosures. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 322, Laws of 2021 |
May 18, 2021 |
| HB 1089 2021–22 |
Law enforcement auditsRequires the State Auditor to review any completed deadly force investigation to determine whether the involved actors complied with all applicable rules and procedures. | Bill Ramos (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 319, Laws of 2021 |
May 18, 2021 |
| HB 1140 2021–22 |
Juvenile access to attorneysRequires law enforcement to provide juveniles with access to an attorney prior to any waiver of the juvenile's constitutional rights when law enforcement: (1) questions a juvenile during a custodial interrogation; (2) detains... | Jesse Johnson (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 328, Laws of 2021 |
May 18, 2021 |
| HB 1267 2021–22 |
Police use of forceEstablishes the Office of Independent Investigations within the Office of the Governor for the purpose of investigating deadly force incidents involving peace officers. | Debra Entenman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 318, Laws of 2021 |
May 18, 2021 |
| HB 1310 2021–22 |
Uses of force by officersEstablishes a standard for use of physical force by peace officers. | Jesse Johnson (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 324, Laws of 2021 |
May 18, 2021 |
| HB 1016 2021–22 |
JuneteenthDesignates June 19, commonly known as Juneteenth, as a state legal holiday. | Melanie Morgan (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 295, Laws of 2021 |
May 13, 2021 |
| HB 1155 2021–22 |
Emergency comm. sales taxModifies requirements related to interlocal agreements for the emergency communications systems and facilities local sales and use tax. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 297, Laws of 2021 |
May 13, 2021 |
| HB 1168 2021–22 |
Long-term forest healthCreates the Wildfire Response, Forest Restoration, and Community Resilience Account (Account) to fund certain wildfire preparedness, prevention, and protection activities and requires the Department of Natural Resources (DNR)... | Larry Springer (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 298, Laws of 2021 |
May 13, 2021 |
| HB 1532 2021–22 |
Court filing feesEliminates the expiration date for surcharges on court filing fees deposited into the Judicial Stabilization Trust Account. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 303, Laws of 2021 |
May 13, 2021 |
| HB 1220 2021–22 |
Emergency shelters & housingUpdates the housing goals of the Growth Management Act (GMA) to include planning for and accommodating affordable housing. | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 254, Laws of 2021 |
May 12, 2021 |
| HB 1316 2021–22 |
Hospital safety net assess.Extends the Hospital Safety Net Assessment (HSNA) program through July 1, 2025. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 2021 |
May 12, 2021 |
| HB 1335 2021–22 |
Racial restrictions/reviewRequires the University of Washington and Eastern Washington University to review existing deeds and covenants for unlawful racial or other discriminatory restrictions and provide notice of such restrictions to property owners... | Javier Valdez (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 256, Laws of 2021 |
May 12, 2021 |
| HB 1044 2021–22 |
Prison to postsecondary ed.Permits the Department of Corrections (DOC) to implement postsecondary education certificate and degree programs at state correctional institutions. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 2021 |
May 10, 2021 |
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