Washington Vote Reports

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.

Amends state law to authorize the Washington Department of Corrections to distribute abortion drugs.

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.

Establishes a statewide energy-assistance program that provides monetary assistance, discounts, and grants to reduce energy costs for low-income households.

Requires the removal of elected law-enforcement officials who are decertified by the Criminal Justice Training Commission.

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.

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.

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.

Replaces eligibility requirements for law-enforcement agencies, prosecuting attorneys' offices, and other government positions with broad language allowing the employment of any person "legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law."

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.

Establishes a statewide energy-assistance program that provides monetary assistance, discounts, and grants to reduce energy costs for low-income households.

Expands Washington's existing bans on "unlicensed" or "prohibited" firearm-manufacturing methods by adding definitions for "three-dimensional printers" and "digital firearm manufacturing code," and applies these restrictions to the use of digital files for producing firearm parts.

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.

Rescinds prior applications for an Article V constitutional convention to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States.

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).

Requires anyone in Washington wanting to purchase a firearm to obtain a five‑year state permit from the Washington State Patrol.

Establishes the Medicaid Access Program, which aims to improve healthcare access for Medicaid patients by raising provider payment rates to at least Medicare levels.

Eliminates 20 tax exemptions, such as those for in-state hauling and gold-bullion sales.

Authorizes a pilot program permitting the use of automated vehicle noise enforcement cameras in designated zones in cities with at least 2,000 residents.

Rescinds prior applications for an Article V constitutional convention to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States.

Increases per-student funding for school-district materials and operations, consolidates funding into a flexible lump sum, and adds annual inflation adjustments starting in 2026-27.

Requires anyone in Washington wanting to purchase a firearm to obtain a five‑year state permit from the Washington State Patrol.

Aims to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions from hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) by phasing out high-global-warming-potential (GWP) HFCs in stationary-refrigeration and air-conditioning systems.

Eliminates 20 tax exemptions, including those for in-state hauling and gold-bullion sales.

Ensures that healthcare providers in Washington cannot be denied licensure or face disciplinary action for providing reproductive healthcare or gender-affirming treatment.

Allows individuals to obtain professional licenses and certifications in Washington State regardless of their immigration or citizenship status.

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."

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.

Links Washington's carbon market with California and Quebec, expanding the cap-and-invest program to reduce emissions, regulate compliance, and stabilize allowance costs.

Strengthens firearm bans for individuals with mental health issues.

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."

Directs the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to support refugees and immigrants in Washington by managing the Refugee Resettlement Plan, offering services such as cash, medical assistance, employment help, and English instruction.

Strengthens firearm bans for individuals with mental health issues.

Grants the secretary of health and his designees the authority to issue standing orders or prescriptions for medications, vaccines, and medical devices to address public-health threats, such as diseases or emergencies.

Links Washington's carbon market with California and Quebec, expanding the cap-and-invest program to reduce emissions, regulate compliance, and stabilize allowance costs.

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.

Requires the Washington Department of Ecology to update its Climate Change Response Strategy.

Requires the Department of Licensing (DOL) to request odometer readings when registering or renewing a motor vehicle.

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.

Automatically registers enhanced driver's license or identicard applicants to vote.

Imposes strict regulations on assault weapons, defining them as specific types of firearms with particular features.

Provides that all qualified personal property used for generating renewable energy owned by eligible taxpayers will be exempt from Washington state property taxes.

Provides that all qualified personal property used for generating renewable energy owned by eligible taxpayers will be exempt from Washington state property taxes.

Automatically registers enhanced driver's license or identicard applicants to vote.

Forces insurance carriers to offer access to certified peer specialist services meeting network standards and sets standards for certification.

Explores alternatives to boosting aviation capacity, investigates aviation facility expansion and site options, involves stakeholders, and addresses environmental and military concerns.

Requires the Washington Department of Ecology to update its Climate Change Response Strategy.

Imposes strict regulations on assault weapons, defining them as specific types of firearms with particular features.

Extends several of the COVID-19 State of Emergency orders issued by the Governor since February 29, 2020.

Appropriates approximately $2.2 billion in federal COVID-19 funding for Medicaid in K-12 public schools, COVID-19 vaccines, housing assistance, business grants, immigration, welfare, and food programs.

Establishes the Universal Health Care Commission to prepare Washington for the creation of a state and federally-funded universal health care system.

Mandates "diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), and antiracism" training and assessments for faculty, staff, and students at public institutions of higher education, with the purpose of "eliminating structural racism."

Prohibits health care entities from restricting a health care provider's provision of services related to complications of pregnancy, including, but not limited to, "miscarriage management" and treatment of ectopic pregnancies.

Prohibits the open carry of firearms or any weapons at public demonstrations and the state capitol, whether the person carries the weapon on their person or in a vehicle.

Extends several of the COVID-19 State of Emergency orders issued by the Governor since February 29, 2020.

Appropriates approximately $2.2 billion in federal COVID-19 funding for Medicaid in K-12 public schools, COVID-19 vaccines, housing assistance, business grants, immigration, welfare, and food programs.

Prohibits health care entities from restricting a health care provider's provision of services related to complications of pregnancy, including, but not limited to, "miscarriage management" and treatment of ectopic pregnancies.

Prohibits the open carry of firearms or any weapons at public demonstrations and the state capitol, whether the person carries the weapon on their person or in a vehicle.

Establishes the Universal Health Care Commission to prepare Washington for the creation of a state and federally-funded universal health care system.

Mandates "diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), and antiracism" training and assessments for faculty, staff, and students at public institutions of higher education, with the purpose of "eliminating structural racism."