Washington Vote Reports

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

HB2492 Behavioral-health Training Requirement (Passed 79 to 16 on 2/10/2026). 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 93 to 1 on 3/3/2026). 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.

SB5068 Noncitizen Prosecutors and Law-enforcement Officers (Passed 62 to 33 on 3/6/2026). 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."

SB6346 Tax on Millionaires (Passed 51 to 46 on 3/9/2026). 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.

HB1903 Socialized Energy Assistance (Passed 70 to 26 on 3/11/2026). Establishes a statewide energy-assistance program that provides monetary assistance, discounts, and grants to reduce energy costs for low-income households.

HB2320 Restrictions on Firearms Manufacturing (Passed 58 to 38 on 3/11/2026). 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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

HB1423 Vehicle Noise Enforcement Cameras (Passed 57 to 40 on March 7, 2025). Authorizes a pilot program permitting the use of automated vehicle noise enforcement cameras in designated zones in cities with at least 2,000 residents.

SJM8008 Con-Con Rescission (Passed 81 to 16 on 4/9/2025). Rescinds prior applications for an Article V constitutional convention to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States.

SB5192 Education Funding Increase (Passed 85 to 12 on 4/16/2025). 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.

HB1163 Permits for Firearms (Passed 57 to 39 on 4/22/2025). Requires anyone in Washington wanting to purchase a firearm to obtain a five‑year state permit from the Washington State Patrol.

HB1462 Greenhouse-gas Emissions (Passed 58 to 39 on 4/22/2025). 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.

SB5794 Real-money Tax (Passed 53 to 45 on 4/23/2025). Eliminates 20 tax exemptions, including those for in-state hauling and gold-bullion sales.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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

HB1541 Diversity Mandate (Passed 83 to 14 on 2/6/2024). 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."

HB2368 Assisting Illegal Migrants (Passed 61 to 35 on 2/13/2024). 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.

SB2646 2nd Amendment and Mental Health (Passed 84 to 11 on 2/27/2024). Strengthens firearm bans for individuals with mental health issues.

SB6095 Secretary of Health (Passed 59 to 37 on 2/27/2024). 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.

SB6058 Foreign Carbon Market (Passed 57 to 39 on 2/29/2024). 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 55 to 38 on 3/5/2024). 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

HB1756 Clean Energy Tax Changes (Passed 81 to 12 on 3/16/2023). Provides that all qualified personal property used for generating renewable energy owned by eligible taxpayers will be exempt from Washington state property taxes.

SB5112 Automatic Voter Registration (Passed 57 to 40 on 4/7/2023). Automatically registers enhanced driver's license or identicard applicants to vote.

SB5555 Peer Specialists (Passed 63 to 34 on 4/12/2023). Forces insurance carriers to offer access to certified peer specialist services meeting network standards and sets standards for certification.

HB1791 Commercial Aviation Service Study (Passed 91 to 6 on 4/12/2023). Explores alternatives to boosting aviation capacity, investigates aviation facility expansion and site options, involves stakeholders, and addresses environmental and military concerns.

HB1170 Climate Change Response (Passed 87 to 10 on 4/13/2023). Requires the Washington Department of Ecology to update its Climate Change Response Strategy.

HB1240 Gun Control (Passed 56 to 42 on 4/19/2023). Imposes strict regulations on assault weapons, defining them as specific types of firearms with particular features.

SCR8402 Extending COVID-19 State of Emergency Orders (passed 28 to 19 on 1/13/2021). Extends several of the COVID-19 State of Emergency orders issued by the Governor since February 29, 2020.

HB1368 Federal COVID-19 Funds for Social Services (passed 47 to 2 on 2/10/2021). 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.

SB5399 Universal Health Care Commission (passed 28 to 21 on 4/19/2021). Establishes the Universal Health Care Commission to prepare Washington for the creation of a state and federally-funded universal health care system.

SB5227 Critical Race Theory in Higher Education (passed 32 to 17 on 4/19/2021). 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.”

SB5140 Right to 'Miscarriage Management' (passed 28 to 21 on 4/20/2021). 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.

SB5038 Prohibiting Constitutional Carry (passed 28 to 21 on 4/20/2021). 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.

SCR8402 Extending COVID-19 State of Emergency Orders (passed 54 to 44 on 1/15/2021). Extends several of the COVID-19 State of Emergency orders issued by the Governor since February 29, 2020.

HB1368 Federal COVID-19 Funds for Social Services (passed 61 to 36 on 2/1/2021). 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.

SB5140 Right to 'Miscarriage Management' (passed 57 to 41 on 3/24/2021). 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.

SB5038 Prohibiting Constitutional Carry (passed 57 to 40 on 3/28/2021). 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.

SB5399 Universal Health Care Commission (passed 57 to 40 on 4/7/2021). Establishes the Universal Health Care Commission to prepare Washington for the creation of a state and federally-funded universal health care system.

SB5227 Critical Race Theory in Higher Education (passed 67 to 31 on 4/9/2021). 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.”