Nikki Torres

SB6346 Tax on Millionaires (Passed 27 to 21 on 3/11/2026). Imposes a flat 9.9% tax on all "Washington taxable income" exceeding $1 million per year, with revenue being redistributed to support K-12 education, healthcare, higher education, human services, and expansion of the working families' tax credit.

SB5974 Decertifying Elected Sheriffs (Passed 30 to 19 on 3/9/2026). Requires the removal of elected law-enforcement officials who are decertified by the Criminal Justice Training Commission.

HB1903 Socialized Energy Assistance (Passed 35 to 13 on 3/6/2026). Establishes a statewide energy-assistance program that provides monetary assistance, discounts, and grants to reduce energy costs for low-income households.

HB2492 Behavioral-health Training Requirement (Passed 42 to 6 on 2/26/2026). Requires state-registered apprenticeship programs in the building and construction trades to provide apprentices with at least two hours of behavioral-health-and-wellness training.

SB6183 HIV Insurance Requirement (Passed 48 to 0 on 2/10/2026). Requires health insurers to cover all Food and Drug Administration-approved HIV antiviral drugs without prior authorization, step therapy, or any other utilization management protocols in health plans.

SB5917 Increased Access to Abortion Drugs (Passed 32 to 17 on 2/10/2026). Amends state law to authorize the Washington Department of Corrections to distribute abortion drugs.

SB5794 Real-money Tax (Passed 26 to 22 on 4/24/2025). Eliminates 20 tax exemptions, such as those for in-state hauling and gold-bullion sales.

HB1392 Medicaid Access Program (Passed 31 to 18 on 4/14/2025). Establishes the Medicaid Access Program, which aims to improve healthcare access for Medicaid patients by raising provider payment rates to at least Medicare levels.

HB1163 Permits for Firearms (Passed 29 to 19 on 4/14/2025). Requires anyone in Washington wanting to purchase a firearm to obtain a five‑year state permit from the Washington State Patrol.

SB5101 Hate-crime Leave (Passed 40 to 8 on 2/28/2025). Expands Washington’s existing leave laws, including the Domestic Violence Leave Act, to cover workers affected by so-called hate crimes or bias incidents (including online harassment and threats).

SJM8008 Con-Con Rescission (Passed 47 to 1 on 2/19/2025). Rescinds prior applications for an Article V constitutional convention to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States.

SB5068 Illegals in Law Enforcement (Passed 49 to 0 on 2/5/2025). Ensures that not just United States citizens, but also anyone legally authorized to work in the U.S., such as visa holders, can be hired as firefighters, prosecutors, and law-enforcement officers across state agencies.

SB2646 2nd Amendment and Mental Health (Passed 34 to 15 on 3/5/2024). Strengthens firearm bans for individuals with mental health issues.

SB6058 Foreign Carbon Market (Passed 28 to 19 on 3/5/2024). Links Washington’s carbon market with California and Quebec, expanding the cap-and-invest program to reduce emissions, regulate compliance, and stabilize allowance costs.

HB2384 Traffic Cameras (Passed 26 to 23 on 2/29/2024). Expands automated traffic camera use for violations such as speeding and red-light running. Key changes include permanent authorization for large cities, speed enforcement in work zones, and reduced fines for low-income violators.

HB1541 Diversity Mandate (Passed 40 to 9 on 2/28/2024). Requires new state entities to include three members from "underrepresented populations," report on diversity and impacts, and undergo annual Office of Equity reviews to enhance "inclusivity" and "reduce barriers."

HB1889 Professional Licenses for Illegals (Passed 41 to 8 on 2/27/2024). Allows individuals to obtain professional licenses and certifications in Washington State regardless of their immigration or citizenship status.

HB1954 "Gender Affirming Care" Provider Protection (Passed 30 to 19 on 2/22/2024). Ensures that healthcare providers in Washington cannot be denied licensure or face disciplinary action for providing reproductive healthcare or gender-affirming treatment.

HB1756 Clean Energy Tax Changes (Passed 33 to 15 on 4/19/2023). Provides that all qualified personal property used for generating renewable energy owned by eligible taxpayers will be exempt from Washington state property taxes.

HB1240 Gun Control (Passed 28 to 21 on 4/18/2023). Imposes strict regulations on assault weapons, defining them as specific types of firearms with particular features.

SB5112 Automatic Voter Registration (Passed 33 to 13 on 4/14/2023). Automatically registers enhanced driver's license or identicard applicants to vote.

HB1238 Free School Meals (Passed 44 to 5 on 4/11/2023). Mandates that all schools offer free breakfast and lunch to any student who asks for it, regardless of their eligibility for free or reduced-price meals.

HB1736 Odometer Readings (Passed 28 to 20 on 4/10/2023). Requires the Department of Licensing (DOL) to request odometer readings when registering or renewing a motor vehicle.

HB1170 Climate Change Response (Passed 34 to 14 on 4/8/2023). Requires the Washington Department of Ecology to update its Climate Change Response Strategy.