Alex Ramel
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
43
Bills as prime sponsor
11
of those became law
1,082
Bills co-sponsored
4,168
Recorded votes
0.0%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1506 2023–24 |
DSHS leasesAuthorizes the Department of Enterprise Services to enter leases of up to 99 years at the Fircrest Residential Habilitation Center site if the lease is for recreational, affordable housing, local government, community center,... | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1509 2023–24 |
Community solarRequires that electric utilities compensate subscribers of community solar projects for electricity generated by the project with a retail-rate bill credit that must be rolled forward until the credit is used. | David Hackney (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1511 2023–24 |
Income/child care programsExempts child support payments, Social Security benefits, and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits from the calculation of income for purposes of the Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) program, the Early Childhood... | Kristine Reeves (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1516 2023–24 |
Lunar new yearDesignates the Lunar New Year as a state legal holiday to be observed on the day of the second new moon following the winter solstice, or on the day of the third new moon following the winter solstice if an intercalary month... | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1517 2023–24 |
Transit-oriented developmentEstablishes that fully planning cities may not enact or enforce any new development regulation within a station area or station hub that prohibits the siting of multifamily residential housing on parcels where any other... | Julia Reed (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1526 2023–24 |
Electrical inspector salaryRequires salaries of state electrical inspectors to be at least the statewide average of the prevailing rate of wage, excluding usual benefits and overtime, for journey level electricians, or a salary determined by the... | Mary Fosse (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1553 2023–24 |
Batteries/environmentProviding for responsible environmental management of batteries. | Chipalo Street (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1556 2023–24 |
Property tax rebatesCreates a primary residence property tax exemption program. | April Berg (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1560 2023–24 |
Property tax exemptionsIncreases income thresholds for the senior citizen, disabled individuals, and qualifying veterans property tax relief program by 10 percent for taxes collected in 2024. | Clyde Shavers (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1581 2023–24 |
Cannabis commissionEstablishes the Washington State Cannabis Commission (Commission) consisting of cannabis producers, producer/processors, and the Director of the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA), to be funded by agricultural... | Sharon Wylie (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1582 2023–24 |
Right turnsProhibits a vehicle operator facing a red light from turning right within 1,000 feet of an elementary or secondary school, a child care center, a public park or playground, a recreation center or facility, a library, a public... | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | 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 1593 2023–24 |
RN PTSD/industrial insuranceCreates a rebuttable presumption that post-traumatic stress disorder is an occupational disease under workers' compensation for direct care registered nurses. | Nicole Macri (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1596 2023–24 |
Affordable housing incentiveAllows King County, and cities within the county, to establish an Affordable Housing Exemption Program that can exempt accessory dwelling units rented to very low-income households from property taxation for six-year periods. | Shelley Kloba (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1605 2023–24 |
Small districts/skill centerConcerning small districts with less than 2,750 students and significant participation in skill centers. | Alicia Rule (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1606 2023–24 |
Electronic commerceMakes electronic commerce platforms subject to the same product liability as product sellers. | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1612 2023–24 |
Products containing THCDifferentiates between certain hemp and cannabis products intended to be consumed or absorbed inside the body based on tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration. | Shelley Kloba (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1625 2023–24 |
Rent controls/local gov.Enabling local governments to plan and adopt programs to stabilize and control rents. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1628 2023–24 |
Real estate excise taxIncreases the “ceiling” for the Tier 1 1.1 percent state real estate excise tax (REET) from $525,000 to $750,000 beginning January 1, 2025. | Frank Chopp (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
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 1643 2023–24 |
Nurse student loan repaymentEnacts the Hospital-Based Nurse Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program under the Washington Health Corps. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | 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 1654 2023–24 |
Behavior support homesEstablishing an enhanced behavior support homes model. | Paul Harris (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
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