Sharon Tomiko Santos
Representative
· Democrat
· District 37
· most recent term 2025–26
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217
Bills as prime sponsor
40
of those became law
2,646
Bills co-sponsored
19,214
Recorded votes
1.2%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1695 2023–24 |
Surplus property/housingDefines affordable housing and updates the definition of public benefit for the transfer, lease, or disposal of surplus public property. | Emily Alvarado (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 301, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1701 2023–24 |
Institutional ed. programsMakes the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI), beginning September 1, 2027, responsible for the delivery and oversight of basic education services to justice-involved students who are under the age of 21 and served... | Lisa Callan (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 303, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1731 2023–24 |
Short-term rentals/liquorEstablishes an annual permit of $75 to be issued by the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board to a short-term rental operator to provide a complimentary bottle of wine to rental guests who are age 21 or over. | Kevin Waters (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 257, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1039 2023–24 |
Intramuscular needlingEstablishes an endorsement authorizing physical therapists to perform intramuscular needling. | Nicole Macri (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 198, Laws of 2023 |
May 1, 2023 |
| HB 1469 2023–24 |
Health care services/accessDefines protected health care services in Washington to include reproductive health care services and gender-affirming treatment. | Drew Hansen (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 193, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 27, 2023 |
| HB 1008 2023–24 |
Plan 2 members/insurancePermits specified individuals who separate from service from positions covered by the Public Employees', School Employees', and Teachers' Retirement System Plans 2, but do not retire, the opportunity to participate in the... | Dan Bronoske (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 164, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 2023 |
| HB 1068 2023–24 |
Injured worker medical examsAllows an injured worker to make an audio and video recording of an independent medical examination, and to have one person of the worker's choosing present during the examination. | Dan Bronoske (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 2023 |
| HB 1230 2023–24 |
School websites/drug info.Requires the Department of Health (DOH) to post and periodically revise on its website information about substance use trends, overdose symptoms and response, and the secure storage of prescription drugs, over-the-counter... | Lisa Callan (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 2023 |
| HB 1232 2023–24 |
College bound scholarshipRequires only College Bound Scholarship (CBS) eligible students seeking direct admission to a public or private four-year institution of higher education to graduate with at least a C grade point average. | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 2023 |
| HB 1240 2023–24 |
Firearms/assault weaponsProhibits the manufacture, importation, distribution, sale, or offer for sale of any assault weapon, subject to various exceptions for licensed firearm manufacturers and dealers, and for individuals who inherit an assault weapon. | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 162, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 2023 |
| HB 1750 2023–24 |
Water safety educationDesignates May 15 as Water Safety Day. | April Berg (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 181, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 2023 |
| HB 1013 2023–24 |
Regional apprenticeship prgsDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and Educational Service Districts to establish the Regional Apprenticeship Preparation Pilot Program (Program) with five program sites located statewide. | Jacquelin Maycumber (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1046 2023–24 |
Housing dev. income limitsIncreases the area median income limits on a public housing authority-financed, low-income housing development to 80 percent. | Amy Walen (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 133, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1073 2023–24 |
Medical assistantsExtends the expiration of a medical assistant-certified interim permit to the issuance of a medical assistant-certified certification. | Paul Harris (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 134, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1501 2023–24 |
Family counseling/homicideAllows the Crime Victims Compensation Program to provide more than 12 counseling sessions to the immediate family members of a homicide victim. | Mike Steele (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 152, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1658 2023–24 |
Work experience/H.S. creditAuthorizes high school students aged 16 and over to earn up to two elective credits through paid work experience if specified requirements are met. | Clyde Shavers (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 154, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1015 2023–24 |
Paraeducator requirementsDirects the Paraeducator Board to adopt one or more paraeducator assessments and set a passing score for each assessment. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 19, 2023 |
| HB 1017 2023–24 |
Cosmetologists, etc/licensesPermits an applicant for a cosmetology, hair designer, barber, manicurist, or esthetician license to register for or take their final examination before completing their instruction if within 100 hours of completion. | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 55, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
| HB 1048 2023–24 |
Voting rights actProvides that persons or organizations who file a notice of intent to challenge an election system under the Washington Voting Rights Act (WVRA) may recover costs incurred in conducting the necessary research, if the notice... | Sharlett Mena (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
| HB 1077 2023–24 |
Courthouse facility dogsModifies the legal authority and standard for permitting use of a courthouse facility dog. | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
| HB 1082 2023–24 |
PT & OT service corporationsPermits physical therapists and occupational therapists to share an ownership interest in a health care practice with other health care professionals, rather than only within their scope of practice. | Tarra Simmons (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 60, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
| HB 1784 2023–24 |
Hunger reliefAppropriates a total of $28 million to the State General Fund in fiscal year 2023 to support food assistance programs operated by the departments of Agriculture, Social and Health Services, and Health. | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 63, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
| HB 1266 2023–24 |
Insurance comnr./emailEstablishes new procedures the Office of the Insurance Commissioner must follow to communicate with licensees by email. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 27, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 6, 2023 |
| HB 1458 2023–24 |
Apprenticeship programs/UIRequires the Employment Security Department to convene a work group for the purpose of identifying and addressing legal and procedural barriers faced by eligible claimants participating in apprenticeship programs when those... | Clyde Shavers (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 6, 2023 |
| HB 1499 2023–24 |
Food assistance fundingProvides that the Washington State Department of Agriculture, in administering food assistance program funding, may not restrict the amount of funding provided to food banks that may be used for essential nonfood items to less... | Clyde Shavers (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 6, 2023 |
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