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 1105 2021–22 |
Medical use of cannabisProvides criminal and civil protections, rather than an affirmative defense, to qualifying patients and designated providers who have a valid authorization for the medical use of marijuana. | Shelley Kloba (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1117 2021–22 |
Comp. planning/salmonAdds salmon recovery as a goal under the Growth Management Act (GMA). | Debra Lekanoff (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1141 2021–22 |
Death w/ dignity act accessAllows advanced registered nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and osteopathic physician assistants to perform the duties of a physician under the Death with Dignity Act (act). | Skyler Rude (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1157 2021–22 |
Housing supplyAuthorizes counties and cities to establish a real estate excise tax density incentive zone within urban growth areas and provides for the distribution of state real estate excise tax revenues within such incentive zones. | Jessica Bateman (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1169 2021–22 |
Sentencing enhancementsEliminates sentencing enhancement for certain controlled substance violations committed in protected zones. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1615 2021–22 |
Cosmetics tested on animalsProhibits the sale of cosmetics that were developed or manufactured using cosmetic animal testing conducted or contracted by manufacturers or their suppliers, subject to exceptions. | Amy Walen (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1620 2021–22 |
Extreme weather eventsRequires the Military Department to develop and implement an extreme weather response grant program, subject to appropriations, to assist with the costs of responding to community needs during periods of extremely hot or cold... | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1659 2021–22 |
Higher education grantsExpands the Washington College Grant (WCG) program by modifying the income eligibility thresholds and award levels. | Vandana Slatter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1660 2021–22 |
Accessory dwelling unitsRequires cities and counties fully planning under the Growth Management Act to allow for the construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) within urban growth areas (UGAs), and prohibits such cities and counties from... | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1684 2021–22 |
Drinking water fluoridationRequires water systems serving 5,000 or more people per day that do not currently provide fluoridation to undertake an analysis of the cost of implementing and maintaining fluoridation when planning. | Paul Harris (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1789 2021–22 |
Adult family homes/prop. taxModifies the property tax exemption for property owned by a nonprofit used as an adult family home for persons with a developmental disability to ensure that the exemption may be claimed whether the services are provided by a... | Bill Ramos (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1827 2021–22 |
Community reinvestmentEstablishes the Community Reinvestment Account (Account) and allows the Department of Commerce (Commerce) to make expenditures from the Account through a two-phased approach for economic development, civil and criminal legal... | Melanie Morgan (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1865 2021–22 |
Certified peer specialistsEstablishes certified peer specialists and certified peer specialist trainees as new health professions to be certified by the Department of Health. | Lauren Davis (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1868 2021–22 |
Health care staffingRequires the Department of Labor and Industries to regulate and enforce hospital staffing committees and minimum staffing standards. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1877 2021–22 |
Health prof. expired certsCodifies and modifies requirements for the reissuance of expired certificates for home care aides. | Kelly Chambers (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1918 2021–22 |
Power equipment emissionsExempts small engine zero-emission outdoor power equipment from state and local sales and use taxes through January 1, 2033. | Nicole Macri (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1942 2021–22 |
Paraeducator course of studyModifies the deadlines and in-person requirements for providing the paraeducator fundamental course of study. | Brandy Donaghy (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1957 2021–22 |
Disaster recovery assistanceCreates a grant program for small businesses with gross receipts of $5 million or less that have been subject to a reduction in business income or activity as a result of a natural disaster. | Alicia Rule (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 2034 2021–22 |
Juvenile recordsCreates a cause of action where various legal and government entities that disseminate sealed or destroyed juvenile records may be sued for damages by the subject of those records. | Noel Frame (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1719 2021–22 |
Military equipment/law enf.Removes the prohibition on the use and acquisition of ammunition of .50 caliber or greater by law enforcement agencies. | Dan Bronoske (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 4, 2022 |
| HB 1735 2021–22 |
Peace officers/use of forceExpands the authority for a peace officer to use physical force, subject to the requirement to exercise reasonable care, in additional specific circumstances. | Jesse Johnson (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 4, 2022 |
| HB 1043 2021–22 |
Audiology & speech compactEnacts the audiology and speech-language pathology interstate compact. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 22, 2022 |
| HB 1156 2021–22 |
Local electionsPermits the use of ranked choice voting (RCV) in elections for offices in counties, cities, towns, school districts, fire districts, and port districts, and establishes certain requirements for RCV ballot design and vote tabulation. | Kirsten Harris-Talley (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 22, 2022 |
| HB 1592 2021–22 |
Military spouse employmentEstablishes requirements for certain state agencies and licensing authorities related to the professional licensing and employment of military spouses. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 22, 2022 |
| HB 1595 2021–22 |
Bridge jumping signsAuthorizes cities, towns, and counties to erect informational signs near or attached to bridges providing location-specific information about the hazards of jumping. | Peter Abbarno (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 22, 2022 |
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