Tarra Simmons
Representative
· Democrat
· District 23
· most recent term 2025–26
2025–26 · House · D · LD 232023–24 · House · D · LD 232021–22 · House · D · LD 23
60
Bills as prime sponsor
18
of those became law
886
Bills co-sponsored
3,507
Recorded votes
2.4%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1217 2025–26 |
Residential tenantsLimits rent increases during any 12-month period of a tenancy to the lesser of 7 percent plus the Consumer Price Index, or 10 percent, under the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (RLTA), and 5 percent under the... | Emily Alvarado (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 209, Laws of 2025 |
May 7, 2025 |
| HB 1516 2025–26 |
Insurance/affordable unitsRequires the Office of the Insurance Commissioner to conduct a study of insurance coverage options and approaches to reduce condominium construction defect liability for permanently affordable homeownership units. | Natasha Hill (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 202, Laws of 2025 |
May 7, 2025 |
| HB 1628 2025–26 |
Fire service policy boardEstablishes the Washington State Fire Policy Board to advise the Director of Fire Protection on the State Fire Marshal's Office. | Dan Bronoske (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 193, Laws of 2025 |
May 2, 2025 |
| HB 1874 2025–26 |
Textured hair trainingRequires cosmetologists, barbers, estheticians, and hair designers to receive training on the care, styling, and treatment of textured hair. | Melanie Morgan (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 2025 |
May 2, 2025 |
| HB 1185 2025–26 |
Correctional industries commAdds two voting members meeting specified requirements and nominated by the Governor to the Correctional Industries Advisory Committee. | Mary Fosse (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 184, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 30, 2025 |
| HB 1012 2025–26 |
Women's commission/giftsAllows the Washington State Women's Commission (Commission) to solicit gifts, grants, and endowments from public and private sources for the benefit of the Commission. | Jamila Taylor (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 29, 2025 |
| HB 1644 2025–26 |
Working minorsEstablishes minimum penalties for violations of restrictions governing the employment of minors in nonagricultural and agricultural industries. | Mary Fosse (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 28, 2025 |
| HB 1177 2025–26 |
Child welfare housing assistRequires the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to serve families eligible for the Child Welfare Housing Assistance Program who are placed on a waiting list in an attempt to eliminate this waiting list, subject... | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 163, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 25, 2025 |
| HB 1272 2025–26 |
Children in crisis programExtends the child and youth multisystem care project director position within the Office of the Governor and other related programs to address complex cases of children in crisis until June 30, 2027 (instead of expiring on... | Lisa Callan (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 161, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 25, 2025 |
| HB 1875 2025–26 |
Sick leave/immigrationAllows individuals to use their paid sick leave for judicial or administrative immigration proceedings under certain circumstances. | Osman Salahuddin (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 170, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 25, 2025 |
| HB 1270 2025–26 |
Deferred comp. by local gov.Authorizes local governments operating deferred compensation programs to automatically enroll new employees in accordance with plan rules, unless employees affirmatively choose not to participate. | Dan Bronoske (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 154, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 24, 2025 |
| HB 1389 2025–26 |
Timber purchase reportingExtends the expiration date for timber purchase reporting requirements from September 30, 2025, to September 30, 2029. | Adam Bernbaum (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 155, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 24, 2025 |
| HB 1899 2025–26 |
Homelessness point-in-timeMakes changes related to the Washington homeless census and homelessness Point-in-Time Count requirements, including removing the requirement that a Washington homeless census be conducted annually. | Janice Zahn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 160, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 24, 2025 |
| HB 1141 2025–26 |
Ag. cannabis workersCreates collective bargaining procedures for certain agricultural workers involved with cannabis production and processing. | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 106, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 22, 2025 |
| HB 1391 2025–26 |
Court alternatives/youthProhibits a juvenile diversion agreement from being entered into for an offense that was committed after a juvenile's eighteenth birthday and prohibits p arents and guardians from declining to enter into or preventing a... | Julio Cortes (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 140, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 22, 2025 |
| HB 1696 2025–26 |
Covenant homeownership prg.Modifies the Covenant Homeownership Program by raising the area median income threshold for eligibility to 120 percent, authorizing full loan forgiveness under certain circumstances, and modifying one of the membership... | Jamila Taylor (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 143, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 22, 2025 |
| HB 1201 2025–26 |
Emergency shelters/petsRequires a political subdivision to identify coshelters in each update to its local comprehensive emergency management plans. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 80, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 21, 2025 |
| HB 1273 2025–26 |
Dual credit program accessExtends a pilot program to increase career and technical education dual credit participation and credit attainment by covering certain expenses of secondary and postsecondary schools. | Dave Paul (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 104, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 21, 2025 |
| HB 1279 2025–26 |
Postsecondary ed protectionsCreates new limitations related to student protections on interstate agreements between institutions of higher education. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 82, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 21, 2025 |
| HB 1287 2025–26 |
Health info./coordinationAllows a client's written acknowledgement of a disclosure statement provided by certain behavioral health providers, as well as information obtained from the client in a professional capacity in order to render professional... | Alicia Rule (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 83, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 21, 2025 |
| HB 1309 2025–26 |
Burrowing shrimpDirects, subject to appropriation, the Department of Agriculture to establish an integrated pest management research program to address the impacts of burrowing shrimp on bottom culture shellfish farming. | Joel McEntire (R-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 87, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 21, 2025 |
| HB 1321 2025–26 |
Outside militia activitiesProhibits a military force from another state, territory, or district from entering Washington for the purpose of military duty unless under the authority of the President or with permission from the Governor. | Sharlett Mena (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 72, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 21, 2025 |
| HB 1393 2025–26 |
Commencement/cultural exp.Requires school districts, charter schools, and state-tribal education compact schools to permit students to wear items or objects of cultural significance at high school commencements and other official graduation ceremonies... | Joel McEntire (R-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 88, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 21, 2025 |
| HB 1486 2025–26 |
Student member on SBCTCAdds a student member to the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges. | Osman Salahuddin (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 91, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 21, 2025 |
| HB 1531 2025–26 |
Communicable diseaseRequires public health responses to communicable diseases to be guided by the best available science. | Dan Bronoske (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 105, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 21, 2025 |
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