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 1304 2019–20 |
CTE/alt. learning exp. prgs.Establishes the Vocational Alternative Learning Experience Pilot Program (Program) and directs the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to select up to 10 school districts to participate in the Program,... | Drew MacEwen (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2020 |
| HB 2033 2019–20 |
Mandatory reporting of abuseModifies the current offense related to mandatory reporters of child abuse and neglect that do not report that abuse or neglect to require that a person "knowingly" fails to cause such a report to be guilty of that offense,... | Kelly Chambers (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2020 |
| HB 2252 2019–20 |
Student health plansRequires certain student health plans to provide coverage for the voluntary abortion of a pregnancy. | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2020 |
| HB 2498 2019–20 |
DNR lease terminationRequires the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to compensate lessees in the event that DNR exercises a nondefault or early termination provision in a state land lease for agricultural or grazing purposes. | Chris Corry (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2020 |
| HB 2540 2019–20 |
Campaign funds/child careStates that child care expenses are campaign-related expenses that may be reimbursed from a candidate's contributions account if the expenses were incurred solely as a result of the campaign. | Jacquelin Maycumber (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2020 |
| HB 2712 2019–20 |
Beef country of originSpecifies that retailers of Washington State beef must make an effort to display information to designate beef as either "U.S.A. beef" or "imported" if the retailer receives appropriate signage. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2020 |
| HB 2714 2019–20 |
Riparian easement carbon valRequires that any state program that places a value on carbon may recognize and include the value of the carbon stored in forest riparian easements. | Larry Hoff (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2020 |
| HB 2747 2019–20 |
State microanimalDesignates the tardigrade as the official state microanimal. | Alex Ramel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2020 |
| HB 2757 2019–20 |
Official state designationsReplaces petrified wood with Ellensburg blue agate as the official state gem. | Chris Corry (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2020 |
| HB 2768 2019–20 |
Urban and community forestryModifies urban and community forestry program authority. | Bill Ramos (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2020 |
| HB 2786 2019–20 |
Opioid response councilRequires the attorney general to create and appoint members to the Opioid Epidemic Response Advisory Council (Council). | June Robinson (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2020 |
| HB 2836 2019–20 |
Unpiloted aircraft systemProvides that the director of the Aviation Division of the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) shall act as the unpiloted aircraft system coordinator, within amounts collected from commercial unpiloted... | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2020 |
| HB 2849 2019–20 |
Commerce housing programsConsolidates the Housing Assistance Program and the Affordable Housing Program into the Housing Trust Fund (HTF) Program in statute. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2020 |
| HB 2906 2019–20 |
Gray wolf radio collarsRequires the Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), until gray wolves are no longer classified as threatened, endangered, or sensitive under state law, to prioritize the use of radio collars to monitor gray wolves and avoid... | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2020 |
| HB 1317 2019–20 |
Dental therapistsEstablishes the profession of dental therapists in Washington, and sets the requirements for licensure, the scope of practice, and the settings in which dental therapists can practice. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 21, 2020 |
| HB 1965 2019–20 |
Workplace violations/qui tamAuthorizes a qui tam action for enforcement of various employment laws under which a relator on behalf of an agency may pursue relief the agency may pursue. | Drew Hansen (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 21, 2020 |
| HB 2238 2019–20 |
State wildlife accountReplaces the State Wildlife Account with the Limited Fish and Wildlife Account and the Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Account. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 21, 2020 |
| HB 2453 2019–20 |
Residential tenantsSpecifies exclusive causes for eviction, refusal to renew, and termination of residential tenancies, with an exception, and makes other changes to rights and remedies. | Nicole Macri (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 21, 2020 |
| HB 2521 2019–20 |
Working families credit/ITINAdds individuals who file taxes using an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) to those who qualify for the state Working Families Tax Exemption. | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 21, 2020 |
| HB 2570 2019–20 |
Accessory dwelling unitsRequires some cities and counties (covered jurisdictions) planning under the Growth Management Act (GMA) to adopt four specified policies related to accessory dwelling units (ADUs) by July 1, 2021. | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 21, 2020 |
| HB 2577 2019–20 |
Agencies/businesses & profs.Requires regulatory agencies to provide certain information to businesses and professions when conducting audits, inspections, and examinations. | Andrew Barkis (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 21, 2020 |
| HB 2586 2019–20 |
ElectrificationAuthorizes the governing body of a municipal electric utility or a public utility district to adopt a beneficial electrification plan and offer incentives and other programs to accelerate the beneficial electrification of... | Alex Ramel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 21, 2020 |
| HB 2620 2019–20 |
Multiple-unit dwellings/taxAuthorizes all cities, and all counties that are planning under the Growth Management Act, to provide the Multifamily Property Tax Exemption (MFTE). | Amy Walen (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 21, 2020 |
| HB 2649 2019–20 |
Homeless shelter capacityRequires certain counties and cities to develop a list of parcels that are zoned, suitable, and potentially feasible for development of shelters, sanctioned camping, affordable housing for persons with disabilities, permanent... | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 21, 2020 |
| HB 2748 2019–20 |
Parking cash out programsRequires certain employers to offer a parking cash out program to their employees, if the employer offers a parking subsidy and other criteria are met. | Alex Ramel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 21, 2020 |
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