Julio Cortes
Representative
· Democrat
· District 38
· most recent term 2025–26
2025–26 · House · D · LD 382023–24 · House · D · LD 38
27
Bills as prime sponsor
10
of those became law
236
Bills co-sponsored
2,528
Recorded votes
0.0%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2277 2023–24 |
Data brokeringRequires data brokers to register annually with the Department of Licensing before brokering personal data. | Shelley Kloba (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2024 |
| HB 2218 2023–24 |
Extended foster careRemoves the eligibility criteria for participation in extended foster care and allows anyone who is dependent at age 18 to receive extended foster care until withdrawing their agreement to participate. | Julio Cortes (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2024 |
| HB 2240 2023–24 |
Void covenant redactionClarifying the process for redacting void covenants in recorded property documents. | Jamila Taylor (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2024 |
| HB 2251 2023–24 |
Unenforceable LFOsRenders any judgments against a juvenile for legal financial obligations other than restitution that were imposed before July 1, 2023 null and void, and considered satisfied and paid in full by July 1, 2025. | Julio Cortes (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 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 |
| HB 1094 2023–24 |
Future fund programCreates the Washington Future Fund Program (WFFP) to invest a sum of money in a savings and investment account each year on behalf of a cohort of children born in the state meeting certain criteria. | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1096 2023–24 |
Amateur sports officialsConcerning assaults committed against amateur sports officials. | Sam Low (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1276 2023–24 |
Accessory dwelling unitsRequires fully planning cities and counties to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in urban growth areas (UGAs). | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1278 2023–24 |
Nonrelative kin placementExpands guardianship assistance subsidies provided by the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to include children who are placed with certain nonrelative guardians. | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1279 2023–24 |
Firefighters/LEOFFEnsuring that firefighters who accept promotional firefighter positions within a fire department remain members of the law enforcement officers' and firefighters' retirement system. | Dan Griffey (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1363 2023–24 |
Vehicular pursuitsModifies the evidentiary threshold required for engaging in a vehicular pursuit by allowing an officer to conduct the vehicular pursuit if the officer has reasonable suspicion that a person in the vehicle has committed or is... | Alicia Rule (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1388 2023–24 |
Residential rent practicesProhibits, with certain exceptions, a landlord subject to the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act or the Manufactured/Mobile Home Landlord-Tenant Act from charging excessive rent; charging a higher rent or including terms of... | Nicole Macri (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1389 2023–24 |
Residential rent increasesProhibits, with certain exemptions, a landlord from increasing the rent for a tenancy subject to the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act or the Manufactured/Mobile Home Landlord-Tenant Act during any 12-month period in an amount... | Alex Ramel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1405 2023–24 |
Public benefit payments/DCYFDirects the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to end the practice of using a person's public benefits to reimburse DCYF for the person's cost of care by July 1, 2027. | Emily Alvarado (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1427 2023–24 |
On-premises energy gen.Changes the net metering requirement for electric utilities from June 30, 2029, to December 31, 2029, or the first date upon which a utility reaches the cumulative generating capacity for net metering systems, which is... | Sharlett Mena (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1432 2023–24 |
Juvenile justiceProhibits courts from imposing any fine, administrative fee, cost, surcharge, or restitution against a juvenile or juvenile's parent or guardian, in a juvenile offender proceeding. | Darya Farivar (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1451 2023–24 |
Child care workforceRequires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to establish a child care worker pilot program. | Tana Senn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1462 2023–24 |
Journey level electriciansModifies the eligibility requirements for obtaining journey level electrician certification. | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1473 2023–24 |
Wealth/property taxEstablishes a 1 percent tax on intangible personal property in excess of $250 million. | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1504 2023–24 |
Elementary school recessRequires public schools, beginning with the 2024-25 school year, to provide at least 30 minutes of daily recess for elementary school students. | Sam Low (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
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 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 |
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