Amy Walen
Representative
· Democrat
· District 48
· most recent term 2025–26
2025–26 · House · D · LD 482023–24 · House · D · LD 482021–22 · House · D · LD 482019–20 · House · D · LD 48
117
Bills as prime sponsor
30
of those became law
443
Bills co-sponsored
4,953
Recorded votes
1.3%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1557 2023–24 |
Digital processing servicesExpands a retail sales and use tax exemption to include digital automated services purchased by a financial institution solely used for business purposes. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1583 2023–24 |
Certified peer specialistsEstablishes certified peer specialists and certified peer specialist trainees as new health professions to be certified by the Department of Health. | Carolyn Eslick (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1592 2023–24 |
Ranked choice pres. primaryConcerning ranked choice voting in the presidential primary. | Sharlett Mena (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1597 2023–24 |
Public records act requestsLimiting frivolous claims by modifying administrative and judicial review processes for public records request responses. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1598 2023–24 |
Jury diversityConcerning jury diversity. | David Hackney (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1610 2023–24 |
Public health/consumersRestoring trust in public health through consumer protection. | Jim Walsh (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1613 2023–24 |
Controlled sub. possessionEncouraging treatment for possession of certain counterfeit drugs or controlled substances. | Alicia Rule (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1617 2023–24 |
Universal services programRemoves the expiration date from the State Universal Communications Services Program. | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1623 2023–24 |
Regional economic dev.Requires the Department of Commerce to lead and facilitate the development of a regional economic development vision and action plan for each region of the state that includes a county that is eligible to be categorized as a... | Mike Volz (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1627 2023–24 |
Family vlogsRequires qualifying vloggers to compensate their minor child whose likeness, name, or photograph appears in their video content. | Kristine Reeves (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1630 2023–24 |
Sports wageringAuthorizing sports wagering at cardrooms and racetracks. | Amy Walen (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1641 2023–24 |
High-potency cannabisRestructures the 37 percent cannabis excise tax to a tax of 37 percent, 50 percent, or 65 percent of the selling price, based on product type and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration. | Lauren Davis (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1642 2023–24 |
Cannabis concentratesProhibits licensed cannabis retailers from selling cannabis concentrates with a tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration greater than 35 percent, except for cannabis retailers with a medical cannabis endorsement who may... | Lauren Davis (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1644 2023–24 |
Margin taxReplaces the State of Washington's business and occupation tax with a margin tax. | Amy Walen (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1653 2023–24 |
Animal adoption fees/taxCreates a business and occupation tax exemption for animal adoption fees collected by a nonprofit. | Michelle Valdez (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1725 2023–24 |
Insulin/access under 21Requires the Health Care Authority to establish a copayment offset program for insulin for individuals under the age of 21. | Jacquelin Maycumber (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1727 2023–24 |
Transaction feesPermits businesses whose fees or charges are regulated by the state to charge a transaction fee for processing a credit card payment. | Mike Chapman (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1743 2023–24 |
Employee ownershipCreates the Washington Employee Ownership Program (Program) at the Department of Commerce to support efforts of businesses considering a sale to an employee structure. | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1746 2023–24 |
State broadband mapAuthorizes the Governor's Statewide Broadband Office (SBO) to develop and maintain a statewide broadband map. | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1747 2023–24 |
Seismic safety/schoolsConcerning seismic safety in Washington public schools. | Mike Chapman (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1760 2023–24 |
Disability/civil actionsConcerning civil actions alleging violation of the right to be free from discrimination because of the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person... | Stephanie Barnard (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1786 2023–24 |
Milk product haulersAuthorizes the Washington State Department of Transportation to issue a one-year special permit for operation of two trailing units hauling fluid or liquid nondivisible milk, which together are not more than 85 feet in length. | Alicia Rule (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1795 2023–24 |
Estate taxMakes changes to the Washington estate tax, including increasing the exclusion amount, changing deductions, and making changes to the rates and rate structure. | Chipalo Street (D-37) | 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 1834 2023–24 |
Reconciliation returnsModifies the penalties and penalty waivers for the reconciliation of apportionable income forms for the purposes of determining business and occupation tax liability. | Amy Walen (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
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