Joshua Penner
Representative
· Republican
· District 31
· most recent term 2025–26
2025–26 · House · R · LD 31
9
Bills as prime sponsor
0
of those became law
37
Bills co-sponsored
1,201
Recorded votes
0.8%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1833 2025–26 |
AI grant programEstablishes the Spark Act Grant Program to promote economic development of innovative uses of artificial intelligence that will provide a state benefit. | Michael Keaton (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| HB 2203 2025–26 |
Interference with emergencyCreates the offense of reckless interference with active emergency operations. | Joshua Penner (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| HB 2319 2025–26 |
DD RHC facilities renamingRenames Fircrest School the Fircrest Residential Habilitation Center, Rainier School is renamed Rainier Residential Habilitation Center, and the Yakima Valley School is renamed the Yakima Valley Residential Habilitation Center. | Darya Farivar (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| HB 2742 2025–26 |
Sales tax holidayProviding financial relief for families by establishing a sales tax and use tax holiday. | Travis Couture (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 26, 2026 |
| HB 2514 2025–26 |
War on terror memorialCreates the Global War on Terror Memorial Work Group to study and make recommendations on a memorial for the capitol campus to honor service members who died in the Global War on Terror. | Hunter Abell (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 9, 2026 |
| HB 2200 2025–26 |
DD residential settings dataRequires the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee to conduct a review and report to the Legislature regarding safety and stability outcomes across the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) developmental... | Joshua Penner (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2026 |
| HB 2099 2025–26 |
ECEAP access/militaryAllows children who would not otherwise qualify for the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) to enroll in the program when they have a parent who is a military member and are from a household meeting... | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2026 |
| HB 2645 2025–26 |
SR 165 replacementsDeclares that the failure of the Fairfax Bridge has created an emergency, and directs the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to restore access via State Route 165 as soon as possible. | Andrew Barkis (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2026 |
| HB 2518 2025–26 |
Electric vehicles/saleConcerning manufacturers and vehicle dealers. | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2026 |
| HB 2415 2025–26 |
DSHS unexpected fatalitiesRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to convene an unexpected fatality review team to conduct a review upon the unexpected death of any resident of a DSHS facility. | Darya Farivar (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2026 |
| HB 1051 2025–26 |
IEP team meetings/recordingGives parents and guardians of students with qualifying disabilities the right to audio record their student's individualized education program team meetings. | Jim Walsh (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1055 2025–26 |
Transparency ombuds studyEstablishes the Joint Legislative Committee on Transparency (JLCT) to coordinate with the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC), the Office of the Attorney General, and the Public Records Exemptions... | Peter Abbarno (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1086 2025–26 |
Motor vehicle chop shopsConcerning motor vehicle chop shops. | Sam Low (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1091 2025–26 |
SVP supervision creditProhibits a person from earning supervision compliance credit on any cause served concurrently with a less restrictive alternative subject to supervision by the Department of Corrections as part of the person's civil... | Travis Couture (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1117 2025–26 |
Motor vehicle emissionsRemoving the delegation of authority related to California motor vehicle emissions standards to generate new transportation revenue for the state by reducing administration burdens on the government and the people. | Andrew Barkis (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1200 2025–26 |
DD parental caregiversRequires the Department of Social and Health Services Developmental Disabilities Administration to submit a request to amend applicable home and community-based services waivers to allow parents to receive payment for... | Jamila Taylor (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1221 2025–26 |
Gubernatorial proclamationsIncreasing legislative involvement in gubernatorial proclamations relating to a state of emergency. | Mike Volz (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1236 2025–26 |
Littering, penalty increaseIncreasing penalties for littering. | Mark Klicker (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1241 2025–26 |
Students with disabilitiesImproving access to and provision of a free appropriate public education for students with disabilities. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1242 2025–26 |
Prof. licensing reportingAdds reporting requirements to the Department of Licensing's annual review of professional licenses. | Cyndy Jacobsen (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1257 2025–26 |
Special education servicesRequires that special education and related services for students with disabilities be provided to the end of the school year in which a student turns age 22, or high school graduation, whichever occurs first. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1324 2025–26 |
Transportation funding/CCAFunding the state transportation system using climate commitment act revenues. | Andrew Barkis (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1493 2025–26 |
DDA employment services ageDecreases the age at which clients of the Department of Social and Health Services Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) are eligible to receive employment and community inclusion services from age 21 to age 19. | Dave Paul (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1564 2025–26 |
Child care assist./B&O taxCreates a business and occupation and public utility tax credit for businesses that provide child care assistance to employees. | Joshua Penner (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1585 2025–26 |
Voter citizenship verif.Requiring verification of citizenship for voter registration. | Matt Marshall (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
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