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 1724 2021–22 |
Supportive housing resourcesAdds an operator of permanent supportive housing and services to the Affordable Housing Advisory Board. | Nicole Macri (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 266, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| HB 1725 2021–22 |
Missing indigenous personsRequires the Washington State Patrol to establish a Missing Indigenous Person Alert designation as a part of its Endangered Missing Person Advisory plan. | Debra Lekanoff (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 256, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| HB 1753 2021–22 |
Climate funding/tribesRequires state agencies that administer funds from certain accounts created by the Climate Commitment Act (CCA) to offer consultation to federally recognized tribes whose tribal resources may be affected by the award of funds... | Debra Lekanoff (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 253, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| HB 1927 2021–22 |
Legislative service leaveProvides a protected leave of absence from public employment for members of the Legislature. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 271, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| HB 1956 2021–22 |
Incarcerated individuals/PRAExempts from public disclosure certain records relating to incarcerated individuals maintained by the Department of Corrections including body scanner images, certain records maintained pursuant to the Prison Rape Elimination... | David Hackney (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 272, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| HB 2075 2021–22 |
DSHS service requirementsEstablishes minimum service expectations and requirements for the Department of Social and Health Services Economic Services Administration's Community Services Division. | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| HB 2076 2021–22 |
Transp. network companiesEstablishes minimum per mile, per minute, and per trip rates for drivers of transportation network companies (TNCs) and provides drivers with paid sick time, and workers' compensation coverage. | Liz Berry (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 281, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| HB 2124 2021–22 |
Leg. collective bargainingGrants employees of the legislative branch collective bargaining rights. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 283, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| HB 1593 2021–22 |
Landlord mitigation/victimsExpands the Landlord Mitigation Program to allow landlords' claims for damages to residential rental property when a tenant-victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, unlawful harassment, or stalking terminates the tenancy... | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 196, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1616 2021–22 |
Charity careEstablishes two categories of hospitals for the purposes of charity care requirements and increases the existing income threshold for patients to receive charity care for the full amount of their charges, as well as the... | Tarra Simmons (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 197, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1617 2021–22 |
State and school holidaysSpecifies that all state holidays are also school holidays on which school may not be taught. | Melanie Morgan (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 198, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1643 2021–22 |
Affordable housing/REETExempts from real estate excise tax the sale or transfer of real property to a nonprofit, cooperative association, housing authority, public corporation, county, or municipal corporation if the grantee intends to use the... | David Hackney (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 199, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1691 2021–22 |
Oil spills/financial resp.Requires the owners or operators of facilities and vessels subject to financial responsibility demonstration requirements to obtain a certificate of financial responsibility (COFR) from the Department of Ecology (Ecology), and... | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 202, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1736 2021–22 |
State student loan programDirects the Washington Student Achievement Council, in consultation with the Office of the State Treasurer and the State Investment Board, to design a student loan program. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 206, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1748 2021–22 |
Human trafficking/ABD prog.Makes victims of human trafficking eligible for the Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) program, the Aged, Blind, or Disabled (ABD) program, and the Pregnant Women Assistance Program. | Debra Entenman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 208, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1751 2021–22 |
Hazing preventionExpands the definition of hazing. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 209, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1815 2021–22 |
Catalytic converter theftRequires the Washington State University to convene a work group to study and provide options and recommendations related to reducing catalytic converter theft in Washington. | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 221, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1835 2021–22 |
Postsecondary enrollmentRequires the Washington Student Achievement Council to conduct a statewide marketing campaign to promote the Washington College Grant. | Drew Hansen (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1866 2021–22 |
Supportive housingEstablishes the Apple Health and Homes Program (Program) to provide a permanent supportive housing benefit and a community support services benefit to persons who meet eligibility criteria related to income, medical risk... | Frank Chopp (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 216, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1881 2021–22 |
Birth doulasEstablishes a voluntary certification process for birth doulas. | Kirsten Harris-Talley (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 217, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1622 2021–22 |
Sex. assault nurse educationRequires the Washington State University College of Nursing to establish two programs: (1) a sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) online and clinical training program; and (2) a regional SANE leader pilot program. | Gina Mosbrucker (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1646 2021–22 |
Dementia action collab.Codifies the Dementia Action Collaborative to assess the current and future impact of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias on Washington residents and to update the Washington State Alzheimer's Plan. | Jessica Bateman (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 120, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1647 2021–22 |
Building for the artsIncreases the maximum state match and the maximum amount of recommended state funding for the prioritized list of projects for the Building for the Arts program. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1651 2021–22 |
Postpartum contraceptionRequires health plans to allow providers to bill separately for devices or professional services associated with immediate postpartum contraception. | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 122, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1700 2021–22 |
Derelict vessel removalDeposits 25 percent of the Watercraft Excise Tax into the Derelict Vessel Removal Account and 75 percent into the State General Fund, rather than entirely into the State General Fund. | Dave Paul (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 124, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
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