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 2171 2023–24 |
Incarcerated studentsAllows the Department of Corrections to require incarcerated individuals to apply for, but not utilize, federal and state financial aid grants for the cost of attendance in certain educational programming, if such programming... | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2024 |
| HB 1925 2023–24 |
Veterans service officersRequires the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) to provide information to recently discharged veterans about veterans benefits and services, and information about resources available to veterans in each county. | Clyde Shavers (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2024 |
| HB 2414 2023–24 |
Hog-tyingProhibiting the use of hog-tying. | Sharlett Mena (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2024 |
| HB 2359 2023–24 |
Vehicle impoundsCreates additional responsibilities and procedures regarding the impounding of a vehicle used or thought or claimed to be used as a home, residence, shelter, and/or homestead including that a vehicle residence may not be sold... | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2024 |
| HB 2374 2023–24 |
Washington promise programCreates the Washington Promise Program to provide up to 90 credits of tuition-free community or technical college to eligible students. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2024 |
| HB 2377 2023–24 |
Laser hair removalRegulating laser hair removal. | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2024 |
| HB 2350 2023–24 |
Birth doulasConcerning birth doulas. | Tarra Simmons (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2024 |
| HB 2351 2023–24 |
Essential worker health careEstablishes the Essential Worker Health Care Program within the Department of Social and Health Services to help provide nursing home and assisted living workers with high-quality, affordable health coverage through... | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2024 |
| HB 2353 2023–24 |
Residential targeted areasModifies the criteria for a county to designate a residential targeted area for the purposes of offering the multifamily property tax exemption. | Greg Nance (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2024 |
| HB 2297 2023–24 |
Solar energy systems/schoolsCreates a requirement that public schools install solar energy systems on buildings with more than 50,000 gross square feet that commence construction on or after June 1, 2027. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2024 |
| HB 2299 2023–24 |
DNR trust asset leasingProvides the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) authority to lease trust assets that it deems temporarily available for use on nonstate land. | Chipalo Street (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2024 |
| HB 2304 2023–24 |
UW primate research centerConcerning the Washington national primate research center at the University of Washington. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2024 |
| HB 2310 2023–24 |
State park heritage centerProvides for the establishment of the Julia Butler Hansen State Park Heritage Center. | Joel McEntire (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2024 |
| HB 2312 2023–24 |
Tribal interlocal agreementsAuthorizes the Commissioner of Public Lands to delegate enforcement authority over natural resource infractions to federally recognized Indian tribes that meet certain criteria. | Greg Nance (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2024 |
| HB 2314 2023–24 |
Health care/confinementConcerning statewide health care coordination and communication regarding individuals housed in confinement settings. | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2024 |
| HB 2262 2023–24 |
Tire rolling resistanceAuthorizes the Department of Commerce to establish and enforce energy efficiency standards for replacement tires on passenger cars and light duty trucks not exceeding 10,000 pounds. | Chipalo Street (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2024 |
| HB 2280 2023–24 |
Student mental health net.Establishing a statewide network for student mental and behavioral health. | Alicia Rule (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2024 |
| HB 2281 2023–24 |
Psilocybin servicesConcerning psilocybin services. | Nicole Macri (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2024 |
| HB 2282 2023–24 |
African American studiesDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to convene a workgroup to identify African American studies curricula and other instructional methods and materials for students in grades 7 through 12. | Melanie Morgan (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2024 |
| HB 2285 2023–24 |
Out-of-network health costsProtecting consumers from out-of-network health care services charges. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2024 |
| HB 1006 2023–24 |
Drug testing equipmentRemoves equipment used to test the purity of a controlled substance from the definition of unlawful drug paraphernalia. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1014 2023–24 |
Fire protection projectsCreates a new competitive grant program to award funding to local governments in rural counties for fire protection services capital projects. | Peter Abbarno (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1021 2023–24 |
Social worker licensingChanges the supervised experience requirements for licensed advanced social workers and licensed independent clinical social workers. | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1024 2023–24 |
Incarcerated persons/laborProvides that the wage or gratuity paid to an incarcerated person participating in certain Correctional Industries work programs must be no less than $1.50 an hour. | Tarra Simmons (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1025 2023–24 |
Police/private actionsProvides a cause of action against any peace officer who acts under color of authority, engages in conduct that is unlawful under the state Constitution or specific state laws, and causes injury. | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
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