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ESHB 1296: Public education system
Data last updated: bill actions through Aug 23, 2026 · lobbyist reports through Sep 30, 2026 (read Oct 14, 2026)
Promoting a safe and supportive public education system.
- Prime sponsor
- Monica Jurado Stonier
- Introduced
- Jan 30, 2025
- Status
- Law (C 369 L 25) (May 20, 2025)
- The Legislature's page
- ESHB 1296 on leg.wa.gov
Floor votes
House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage · Mar 12, 2025 · 56–37 (D 56–0, R 0–37; 5 absent or excused)
Nay (37): Alex Ybarra R-13, Andrew Barkis R-2, Andrew Engell R-7, April Connors R-8, Brian Burnett R-12, Chris Corry R-15, Cyndy Jacobsen R-25, Dan Griffey R-35, David Stuebe R-17, Deb Manjarrez R-14, Drew Stokesbary R-31, Ed Orcutt R-20, Gloria Mendoza R-14, Hunter Abell R-7, Jenny Graham R-6, Jeremie Dufault R-15, Jim Walsh R-19, Joe Schmick R-9, Joel McEntire R-19, John Ley R-18, Joshua Penner R-31, Kevin Waters R-17, Mark Klicker R-16, Mary Dye R-9, Matt Marshall R-2, Michael Keaton R-25, Michelle Valdez R-26, Mike Steele R-12, Mike Volz R-6, Peter Abbarno R-20, Rob Chase R-4, Sam Low R-39, Skyler Rude R-16, Stephanie Barnard R-8, Stephanie McClintock R-18, Suzanne Schmidt R-4, Travis Couture R-35
Yea (56): Adam Bernbaum D-24, Adison Richards D-26, Alex Ramel D-40, Amy Walen D-48, April Berg D-44, Beth Doglio D-22, Brandy Donaghy D-44, Brianna Thomas D-34, Chipalo Street D-37, Chris Stearns D-47, Cindy Ryu D-32, Clyde Shavers D-10, Dan Bronoske D-28, Darya Farivar D-46, Dave Paul D-10, Davina Duerr D-1, Debra Entenman D-47, Debra Lekanoff D-40, Edwin Obras D-33, Gerry Pollet D-46, Greg Nance D-23, Jamila Taylor D-30, Janice Zahn D-41, Joe Fitzgibbon D-34, Joe Timmons D-42, Julia Reed D-36, Julio Cortes D-38, Kristine Reeves D-30, Larry Springer D-45, Lauren Davis D-32, Laurie Jinkins D-27, Lillian Ortiz-Self D-21, Lisa Callan D-5, Lisa Parshley D-22, Liz Berry D-36, Mari Leavitt D-28, Mary Fosse D-38, Melanie Morgan D-29, Mia Gregerson D-33, Monica Jurado Stonier D-49, My-Linh Thai D-41, Natasha Hill D-3, Nicole Macri D-43, Osman Salahuddin D-48, Roger Goodman D-45, Sharlett Mena D-29, Sharon Tomiko Santos D-37, Sharon Wylie D-49, Shaun Scott D-43, Shelley Kloba D-1, Steve Bergquist D-11, Steve Tharinger D-24, Strom Peterson D-21, Tarra Simmons D-23, Timm Ormsby D-3, Victoria Hunt D-5
Excused (5): Alicia Rule D-42, Carolyn Eslick R-39, David Hackney D-11, Jake Fey D-27, Tom Dent R-13
Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · Apr 11, 2025 · 30–19 (D 30–0, R 0–19)
Nay (19): Chris Gildon R-25, Curtis King R-14, Drew MacEwen R-35, Jeff Holy R-6, Jeff Wilson R-19, Jim McCune R-2, John Braun R-20, Judy Warnick R-13, Keith Goehner R-12, Keith Wagoner R-39, Leonard Christian R-4, Mark Schoesler R-9, Matt Boehnke R-8, Nikki Torres R-15, Paul Harris R-17, Perry Dozier R-16, Phil Fortunato R-31, Ron Muzzall R-10, Shelly Short R-7
Yea (30): Adrian Cortes D-18, Annette Cleveland D-49, Bill Ramos D-5, Bob Hasegawa D-11, Claire Wilson D-30, Claudia Kauffman D-47, Deborah Krishnadasan D-26, Derek Stanford D-1, Drew Hansen D-23, Emily Alvarado D-34, Jamie Pedersen D-43, Javier Valdez D-46, Jesse Salomon D-32, Jessica Bateman D-22, John Lovick D-44, June Robinson D-38, Lisa Wellman D-41, Liz Lovelett D-40, Manka Dhingra D-45, Marcus Riccelli D-3, Marko Liias D-21, Mike Chapman D-24, Noel Frame D-36, Rebecca Saldaña D-37, Sharon Shewmake D-42, Steve Conway D-29, T'wina Nobles D-28, Tina Orwall D-33, Vandana Slatter D-48, Yasmin Trudeau D-27
House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · Apr 24, 2025 · 59–39 (D 59–0, R 0–39)
Nay (39): Alex Ybarra R-13, Andrew Barkis R-2, Andrew Engell R-7, April Connors R-8, Brian Burnett R-12, Carolyn Eslick R-39, Chris Corry R-15, Cyndy Jacobsen R-25, Dan Griffey R-35, David Stuebe R-17, Deb Manjarrez R-14, Drew Stokesbary R-31, Ed Orcutt R-20, Gloria Mendoza R-14, Hunter Abell R-7, Jenny Graham R-6, Jeremie Dufault R-15, Jim Walsh R-19, Joe Schmick R-9, Joel McEntire R-19, John Ley R-18, Joshua Penner R-31, Kevin Waters R-17, Mark Klicker R-16, Mary Dye R-9, Matt Marshall R-2, Michael Keaton R-25, Michelle Valdez R-26, Mike Steele R-12, Mike Volz R-6, Peter Abbarno R-20, Rob Chase R-4, Sam Low R-39, Skyler Rude R-16, Stephanie Barnard R-8, Stephanie McClintock R-18, Suzanne Schmidt R-4, Tom Dent R-13, Travis Couture R-35
Yea (59): Adam Bernbaum D-24, Adison Richards D-26, Alex Ramel D-40, Alicia Rule D-42, Amy Walen D-48, April Berg D-44, Beth Doglio D-22, Brandy Donaghy D-44, Brianna Thomas D-34, Chipalo Street D-37, Chris Stearns D-47, Cindy Ryu D-32, Clyde Shavers D-10, Dan Bronoske D-28, Darya Farivar D-46, Dave Paul D-10, David Hackney D-11, Davina Duerr D-1, Debra Entenman D-47, Debra Lekanoff D-40, Edwin Obras D-33, Gerry Pollet D-46, Greg Nance D-23, Jake Fey D-27, Jamila Taylor D-30, Janice Zahn D-41, Joe Fitzgibbon D-34, Joe Timmons D-42, Julia Reed D-36, Julio Cortes D-38, Kristine Reeves D-30, Larry Springer D-45, Lauren Davis D-32, Laurie Jinkins D-27, Lillian Ortiz-Self D-21, Lisa Callan D-5, Lisa Parshley D-22, Liz Berry D-36, Mari Leavitt D-28, Mary Fosse D-38, Melanie Morgan D-29, Mia Gregerson D-33, Monica Jurado Stonier D-49, My-Linh Thai D-41, Natasha Hill D-3, Nicole Macri D-43, Osman Salahuddin D-48, Roger Goodman D-45, Sharlett Mena D-29, Sharon Tomiko Santos D-37, Sharon Wylie D-49, Shaun Scott D-43, Shelley Kloba D-1, Steve Bergquist D-11, Steve Tharinger D-24, Strom Peterson D-21, Tarra Simmons D-23, Timm Ormsby D-3, Victoria Hunt D-5
14 other floor votes (amendments and motions)
House · 382 Burnett Pg 8 Ln 31 · Mar 12, 2025 · 42–52 (D 4–52, R 38–0; 4 absent or excused)
Nay (52): Adam Bernbaum D-24, Alex Ramel D-40, Amy Walen D-48, April Berg D-44, Beth Doglio D-22, Brandy Donaghy D-44, Brianna Thomas D-34, Chipalo Street D-37, Chris Stearns D-47, Cindy Ryu D-32, Dan Bronoske D-28, Darya Farivar D-46, Davina Duerr D-1, Debra Entenman D-47, Debra Lekanoff D-40, Edwin Obras D-33, Gerry Pollet D-46, Jamila Taylor D-30, Janice Zahn D-41, Joe Fitzgibbon D-34, Joe Timmons D-42, Julia Reed D-36, Julio Cortes D-38, Kristine Reeves D-30, Larry Springer D-45, Lauren Davis D-32, Laurie Jinkins D-27, Lillian Ortiz-Self D-21, Lisa Callan D-5, Lisa Parshley D-22, Liz Berry D-36, Mari Leavitt D-28, Mary Fosse D-38, Melanie Morgan D-29, Mia Gregerson D-33, Monica Jurado Stonier D-49, My-Linh Thai D-41, Natasha Hill D-3, Nicole Macri D-43, Osman Salahuddin D-48, Roger Goodman D-45, Sharlett Mena D-29, Sharon Tomiko Santos D-37, Sharon Wylie D-49, Shaun Scott D-43, Shelley Kloba D-1, Steve Bergquist D-11, Steve Tharinger D-24, Strom Peterson D-21, Tarra Simmons D-23, Timm Ormsby D-3, Victoria Hunt D-5
Yea (42): Adison Richards D-26, Alex Ybarra R-13, Andrew Barkis R-2, Andrew Engell R-7, April Connors R-8, Brian Burnett R-12, Carolyn Eslick R-39, Chris Corry R-15, Clyde Shavers D-10, Cyndy Jacobsen R-25, Dan Griffey R-35, Dave Paul D-10, David Stuebe R-17, Deb Manjarrez R-14, Drew Stokesbary R-31, Ed Orcutt R-20, Gloria Mendoza R-14, Greg Nance D-23, Hunter Abell R-7, Jenny Graham R-6, Jeremie Dufault R-15, Jim Walsh R-19, Joe Schmick R-9, Joel McEntire R-19, John Ley R-18, Joshua Penner R-31, Kevin Waters R-17, Mark Klicker R-16, Mary Dye R-9, Matt Marshall R-2, Michael Keaton R-25, Michelle Valdez R-26, Mike Steele R-12, Mike Volz R-6, Peter Abbarno R-20, Rob Chase R-4, Sam Low R-39, Skyler Rude R-16, Stephanie Barnard R-8, Stephanie McClintock R-18, Suzanne Schmidt R-4, Travis Couture R-35
Excused (4): Alicia Rule D-42, David Hackney D-11, Jake Fey D-27, Tom Dent R-13
House · 435 Marshall Pg 10 Ln 1 · Mar 12, 2025 · 42–52 (D 4–52, R 38–0; 4 absent or excused)
Nay (52): Adam Bernbaum D-24, Alex Ramel D-40, Amy Walen D-48, April Berg D-44, Beth Doglio D-22, Brandy Donaghy D-44, Brianna Thomas D-34, Chipalo Street D-37, Chris Stearns D-47, Cindy Ryu D-32, Dan Bronoske D-28, Darya Farivar D-46, Davina Duerr D-1, Debra Entenman D-47, Debra Lekanoff D-40, Edwin Obras D-33, Gerry Pollet D-46, Greg Nance D-23, Jamila Taylor D-30, Janice Zahn D-41, Joe Fitzgibbon D-34, Julia Reed D-36, Julio Cortes D-38, Kristine Reeves D-30, Larry Springer D-45, Lauren Davis D-32, Laurie Jinkins D-27, Lillian Ortiz-Self D-21, Lisa Callan D-5, Lisa Parshley D-22, Liz Berry D-36, Mari Leavitt D-28, Mary Fosse D-38, Melanie Morgan D-29, Mia Gregerson D-33, Monica Jurado Stonier D-49, My-Linh Thai D-41, Natasha Hill D-3, Nicole Macri D-43, Osman Salahuddin D-48, Roger Goodman D-45, Sharlett Mena D-29, Sharon Tomiko Santos D-37, Sharon Wylie D-49, Shaun Scott D-43, Shelley Kloba D-1, Steve Bergquist D-11, Steve Tharinger D-24, Strom Peterson D-21, Tarra Simmons D-23, Timm Ormsby D-3, Victoria Hunt D-5
Yea (42): Adison Richards D-26, Alex Ybarra R-13, Andrew Barkis R-2, Andrew Engell R-7, April Connors R-8, Brian Burnett R-12, Carolyn Eslick R-39, Chris Corry R-15, Clyde Shavers D-10, Cyndy Jacobsen R-25, Dan Griffey R-35, Dave Paul D-10, David Stuebe R-17, Deb Manjarrez R-14, Drew Stokesbary R-31, Ed Orcutt R-20, Gloria Mendoza R-14, Hunter Abell R-7, Jenny Graham R-6, Jeremie Dufault R-15, Jim Walsh R-19, Joe Schmick R-9, Joe Timmons D-42, Joel McEntire R-19, John Ley R-18, Joshua Penner R-31, Kevin Waters R-17, Mark Klicker R-16, Mary Dye R-9, Matt Marshall R-2, Michael Keaton R-25, Michelle Valdez R-26, Mike Steele R-12, Mike Volz R-6, Peter Abbarno R-20, Rob Chase R-4, Sam Low R-39, Skyler Rude R-16, Stephanie Barnard R-8, Stephanie McClintock R-18, Suzanne Schmidt R-4, Travis Couture R-35
Excused (4): Alicia Rule D-42, David Hackney D-11, Jake Fey D-27, Tom Dent R-13
House · 442 Marshall Pg 10 Ln 1 · Mar 12, 2025 · 42–52 (D 4–52, R 38–0; 4 absent or excused)
Nay (52): Adam Bernbaum D-24, Alex Ramel D-40, Amy Walen D-48, April Berg D-44, Beth Doglio D-22, Brandy Donaghy D-44, Brianna Thomas D-34, Chipalo Street D-37, Chris Stearns D-47, Cindy Ryu D-32, Dan Bronoske D-28, Darya Farivar D-46, Davina Duerr D-1, Debra Entenman D-47, Debra Lekanoff D-40, Edwin Obras D-33, Gerry Pollet D-46, Greg Nance D-23, Jamila Taylor D-30, Janice Zahn D-41, Joe Fitzgibbon D-34, Julia Reed D-36, Julio Cortes D-38, Kristine Reeves D-30, Larry Springer D-45, Lauren Davis D-32, Laurie Jinkins D-27, Lillian Ortiz-Self D-21, Lisa Callan D-5, Lisa Parshley D-22, Liz Berry D-36, Mari Leavitt D-28, Mary Fosse D-38, Melanie Morgan D-29, Mia Gregerson D-33, Monica Jurado Stonier D-49, My-Linh Thai D-41, Natasha Hill D-3, Nicole Macri D-43, Osman Salahuddin D-48, Roger Goodman D-45, Sharlett Mena D-29, Sharon Tomiko Santos D-37, Sharon Wylie D-49, Shaun Scott D-43, Shelley Kloba D-1, Steve Bergquist D-11, Steve Tharinger D-24, Strom Peterson D-21, Tarra Simmons D-23, Timm Ormsby D-3, Victoria Hunt D-5
Yea (42): Adison Richards D-26, Alex Ybarra R-13, Andrew Barkis R-2, Andrew Engell R-7, April Connors R-8, Brian Burnett R-12, Carolyn Eslick R-39, Chris Corry R-15, Clyde Shavers D-10, Cyndy Jacobsen R-25, Dan Griffey R-35, Dave Paul D-10, David Stuebe R-17, Deb Manjarrez R-14, Drew Stokesbary R-31, Ed Orcutt R-20, Gloria Mendoza R-14, Hunter Abell R-7, Jenny Graham R-6, Jeremie Dufault R-15, Jim Walsh R-19, Joe Schmick R-9, Joe Timmons D-42, Joel McEntire R-19, John Ley R-18, Joshua Penner R-31, Kevin Waters R-17, Mark Klicker R-16, Mary Dye R-9, Matt Marshall R-2, Michael Keaton R-25, Michelle Valdez R-26, Mike Steele R-12, Mike Volz R-6, Peter Abbarno R-20, Rob Chase R-4, Sam Low R-39, Skyler Rude R-16, Stephanie Barnard R-8, Stephanie McClintock R-18, Suzanne Schmidt R-4, Travis Couture R-35
Excused (4): Alicia Rule D-42, David Hackney D-11, Jake Fey D-27, Tom Dent R-13
House · 396 Walsh Pg 10 Ln 13 · Mar 12, 2025 · 42–52 (D 4–52, R 38–0; 4 absent or excused)
Nay (52): Adam Bernbaum D-24, Alex Ramel D-40, Amy Walen D-48, April Berg D-44, Beth Doglio D-22, Brandy Donaghy D-44, Brianna Thomas D-34, Chipalo Street D-37, Chris Stearns D-47, Cindy Ryu D-32, Dan Bronoske D-28, Darya Farivar D-46, Davina Duerr D-1, Debra Entenman D-47, Debra Lekanoff D-40, Edwin Obras D-33, Gerry Pollet D-46, Greg Nance D-23, Jamila Taylor D-30, Janice Zahn D-41, Joe Fitzgibbon D-34, Julia Reed D-36, Julio Cortes D-38, Kristine Reeves D-30, Larry Springer D-45, Lauren Davis D-32, Laurie Jinkins D-27, Lillian Ortiz-Self D-21, Lisa Callan D-5, Lisa Parshley D-22, Liz Berry D-36, Mari Leavitt D-28, Mary Fosse D-38, Melanie Morgan D-29, Mia Gregerson D-33, Monica Jurado Stonier D-49, My-Linh Thai D-41, Natasha Hill D-3, Nicole Macri D-43, Osman Salahuddin D-48, Roger Goodman D-45, Sharlett Mena D-29, Sharon Tomiko Santos D-37, Sharon Wylie D-49, Shaun Scott D-43, Shelley Kloba D-1, Steve Bergquist D-11, Steve Tharinger D-24, Strom Peterson D-21, Tarra Simmons D-23, Timm Ormsby D-3, Victoria Hunt D-5
Yea (42): Adison Richards D-26, Alex Ybarra R-13, Andrew Barkis R-2, Andrew Engell R-7, April Connors R-8, Brian Burnett R-12, Carolyn Eslick R-39, Chris Corry R-15, Clyde Shavers D-10, Cyndy Jacobsen R-25, Dan Griffey R-35, Dave Paul D-10, David Stuebe R-17, Deb Manjarrez R-14, Drew Stokesbary R-31, Ed Orcutt R-20, Gloria Mendoza R-14, Hunter Abell R-7, Jenny Graham R-6, Jeremie Dufault R-15, Jim Walsh R-19, Joe Schmick R-9, Joe Timmons D-42, Joel McEntire R-19, John Ley R-18, Joshua Penner R-31, Kevin Waters R-17, Mark Klicker R-16, Mary Dye R-9, Matt Marshall R-2, Michael Keaton R-25, Michelle Valdez R-26, Mike Steele R-12, Mike Volz R-6, Peter Abbarno R-20, Rob Chase R-4, Sam Low R-39, Skyler Rude R-16, Stephanie Barnard R-8, Stephanie McClintock R-18, Suzanne Schmidt R-4, Travis Couture R-35
Excused (4): Alicia Rule D-42, David Hackney D-11, Jake Fey D-27, Tom Dent R-13
House · 420 Steele Pg 10 Ln 13 · Mar 12, 2025 · 41–52 (D 4–52, R 37–0; 5 absent or excused)
Nay (52): Adam Bernbaum D-24, Alex Ramel D-40, Amy Walen D-48, April Berg D-44, Beth Doglio D-22, Brandy Donaghy D-44, Brianna Thomas D-34, Chipalo Street D-37, Chris Stearns D-47, Cindy Ryu D-32, Dan Bronoske D-28, Darya Farivar D-46, Davina Duerr D-1, Debra Entenman D-47, Debra Lekanoff D-40, Edwin Obras D-33, Gerry Pollet D-46, Greg Nance D-23, Jamila Taylor D-30, Janice Zahn D-41, Joe Fitzgibbon D-34, Julia Reed D-36, Julio Cortes D-38, Kristine Reeves D-30, Larry Springer D-45, Lauren Davis D-32, Laurie Jinkins D-27, Lillian Ortiz-Self D-21, Lisa Callan D-5, Lisa Parshley D-22, Liz Berry D-36, Mari Leavitt D-28, Mary Fosse D-38, Melanie Morgan D-29, Mia Gregerson D-33, Monica Jurado Stonier D-49, My-Linh Thai D-41, Natasha Hill D-3, Nicole Macri D-43, Osman Salahuddin D-48, Roger Goodman D-45, Sharlett Mena D-29, Sharon Tomiko Santos D-37, Sharon Wylie D-49, Shaun Scott D-43, Shelley Kloba D-1, Steve Bergquist D-11, Steve Tharinger D-24, Strom Peterson D-21, Tarra Simmons D-23, Timm Ormsby D-3, Victoria Hunt D-5
Yea (41): Adison Richards D-26, Alex Ybarra R-13, Andrew Barkis R-2, Andrew Engell R-7, April Connors R-8, Brian Burnett R-12, Chris Corry R-15, Clyde Shavers D-10, Cyndy Jacobsen R-25, Dan Griffey R-35, Dave Paul D-10, David Stuebe R-17, Deb Manjarrez R-14, Drew Stokesbary R-31, Ed Orcutt R-20, Gloria Mendoza R-14, Hunter Abell R-7, Jenny Graham R-6, Jeremie Dufault R-15, Jim Walsh R-19, Joe Schmick R-9, Joe Timmons D-42, Joel McEntire R-19, John Ley R-18, Joshua Penner R-31, Kevin Waters R-17, Mark Klicker R-16, Mary Dye R-9, Matt Marshall R-2, Michael Keaton R-25, Michelle Valdez R-26, Mike Steele R-12, Mike Volz R-6, Peter Abbarno R-20, Rob Chase R-4, Sam Low R-39, Skyler Rude R-16, Stephanie Barnard R-8, Stephanie McClintock R-18, Suzanne Schmidt R-4, Travis Couture R-35
Excused (5): Alicia Rule D-42, Carolyn Eslick R-39, David Hackney D-11, Jake Fey D-27, Tom Dent R-13
House · 448 Caldier Pg 10 Ln 13 · Mar 12, 2025 · 41–52 (D 4–52, R 37–0; 5 absent or excused)
Nay (52): Adam Bernbaum D-24, Alex Ramel D-40, Amy Walen D-48, April Berg D-44, Beth Doglio D-22, Brandy Donaghy D-44, Brianna Thomas D-34, Chipalo Street D-37, Chris Stearns D-47, Cindy Ryu D-32, Dan Bronoske D-28, Darya Farivar D-46, Davina Duerr D-1, Debra Entenman D-47, Debra Lekanoff D-40, Edwin Obras D-33, Gerry Pollet D-46, Greg Nance D-23, Jamila Taylor D-30, Janice Zahn D-41, Joe Fitzgibbon D-34, Julia Reed D-36, Julio Cortes D-38, Kristine Reeves D-30, Larry Springer D-45, Lauren Davis D-32, Laurie Jinkins D-27, Lillian Ortiz-Self D-21, Lisa Callan D-5, Lisa Parshley D-22, Liz Berry D-36, Mari Leavitt D-28, Mary Fosse D-38, Melanie Morgan D-29, Mia Gregerson D-33, Monica Jurado Stonier D-49, My-Linh Thai D-41, Natasha Hill D-3, Nicole Macri D-43, Osman Salahuddin D-48, Roger Goodman D-45, Sharlett Mena D-29, Sharon Tomiko Santos D-37, Sharon Wylie D-49, Shaun Scott D-43, Shelley Kloba D-1, Steve Bergquist D-11, Steve Tharinger D-24, Strom Peterson D-21, Tarra Simmons D-23, Timm Ormsby D-3, Victoria Hunt D-5
Yea (41): Adison Richards D-26, Alex Ybarra R-13, Andrew Barkis R-2, Andrew Engell R-7, April Connors R-8, Brian Burnett R-12, Chris Corry R-15, Clyde Shavers D-10, Cyndy Jacobsen R-25, Dan Griffey R-35, Dave Paul D-10, David Stuebe R-17, Deb Manjarrez R-14, Drew Stokesbary R-31, Ed Orcutt R-20, Gloria Mendoza R-14, Hunter Abell R-7, Jenny Graham R-6, Jeremie Dufault R-15, Jim Walsh R-19, Joe Schmick R-9, Joe Timmons D-42, Joel McEntire R-19, John Ley R-18, Joshua Penner R-31, Kevin Waters R-17, Mark Klicker R-16, Mary Dye R-9, Matt Marshall R-2, Michael Keaton R-25, Michelle Valdez R-26, Mike Steele R-12, Mike Volz R-6, Peter Abbarno R-20, Rob Chase R-4, Sam Low R-39, Skyler Rude R-16, Stephanie Barnard R-8, Stephanie McClintock R-18, Suzanne Schmidt R-4, Travis Couture R-35
Excused (5): Alicia Rule D-42, Carolyn Eslick R-39, David Hackney D-11, Jake Fey D-27, Tom Dent R-13
House · 428 Couture Pg 10 Ln 34 · Mar 12, 2025 · 93–0 (D 56–0, R 37–0; 5 absent or excused)
Yea (93): Adam Bernbaum D-24, Adison Richards D-26, Alex Ramel D-40, Alex Ybarra R-13, Amy Walen D-48, Andrew Barkis R-2, Andrew Engell R-7, April Berg D-44, April Connors R-8, Beth Doglio D-22, Brandy Donaghy D-44, Brian Burnett R-12, Brianna Thomas D-34, Chipalo Street D-37, Chris Corry R-15, Chris Stearns D-47, Cindy Ryu D-32, Clyde Shavers D-10, Cyndy Jacobsen R-25, Dan Bronoske D-28, Dan Griffey R-35, Darya Farivar D-46, Dave Paul D-10, David Stuebe R-17, Davina Duerr D-1, Deb Manjarrez R-14, Debra Entenman D-47, Debra Lekanoff D-40, Drew Stokesbary R-31, Ed Orcutt R-20, Edwin Obras D-33, Gerry Pollet D-46, Gloria Mendoza R-14, Greg Nance D-23, Hunter Abell R-7, Jamila Taylor D-30, Janice Zahn D-41, Jenny Graham R-6, Jeremie Dufault R-15, Jim Walsh R-19, Joe Fitzgibbon D-34, Joe Schmick R-9, Joe Timmons D-42, Joel McEntire R-19, John Ley R-18, Joshua Penner R-31, Julia Reed D-36, Julio Cortes D-38, Kevin Waters R-17, Kristine Reeves D-30, Larry Springer D-45, Lauren Davis D-32, Laurie Jinkins D-27, Lillian Ortiz-Self D-21, Lisa Callan D-5, Lisa Parshley D-22, Liz Berry D-36, Mari Leavitt D-28, Mark Klicker R-16, Mary Dye R-9, Mary Fosse D-38, Matt Marshall R-2, Melanie Morgan D-29, Mia Gregerson D-33, Michael Keaton R-25, Michelle Valdez R-26, Mike Steele R-12, Mike Volz R-6, Monica Jurado Stonier D-49, My-Linh Thai D-41, Natasha Hill D-3, Nicole Macri D-43, Osman Salahuddin D-48, Peter Abbarno R-20, Rob Chase R-4, Roger Goodman D-45, Sam Low R-39, Sharlett Mena D-29, Sharon Tomiko Santos D-37, Sharon Wylie D-49, Shaun Scott D-43, Shelley Kloba D-1, Skyler Rude R-16, Stephanie Barnard R-8, Stephanie McClintock R-18, Steve Bergquist D-11, Steve Tharinger D-24, Strom Peterson D-21, Suzanne Schmidt R-4, Tarra Simmons D-23, Timm Ormsby D-3, Travis Couture R-35, Victoria Hunt D-5
Excused (5): Alicia Rule D-42, Carolyn Eslick R-39, David Hackney D-11, Jake Fey D-27, Tom Dent R-13
House · 444 Couture Pg 10 Ln 38 · Mar 12, 2025 · 41–52 (D 4–52, R 37–0; 5 absent or excused)
Nay (52): Adam Bernbaum D-24, Alex Ramel D-40, Amy Walen D-48, April Berg D-44, Beth Doglio D-22, Brandy Donaghy D-44, Brianna Thomas D-34, Chipalo Street D-37, Chris Stearns D-47, Cindy Ryu D-32, Dan Bronoske D-28, Darya Farivar D-46, Davina Duerr D-1, Debra Entenman D-47, Debra Lekanoff D-40, Edwin Obras D-33, Gerry Pollet D-46, Greg Nance D-23, Jamila Taylor D-30, Janice Zahn D-41, Joe Fitzgibbon D-34, Julia Reed D-36, Julio Cortes D-38, Kristine Reeves D-30, Larry Springer D-45, Lauren Davis D-32, Laurie Jinkins D-27, Lillian Ortiz-Self D-21, Lisa Callan D-5, Lisa Parshley D-22, Liz Berry D-36, Mari Leavitt D-28, Mary Fosse D-38, Melanie Morgan D-29, Mia Gregerson D-33, Monica Jurado Stonier D-49, My-Linh Thai D-41, Natasha Hill D-3, Nicole Macri D-43, Osman Salahuddin D-48, Roger Goodman D-45, Sharlett Mena D-29, Sharon Tomiko Santos D-37, Sharon Wylie D-49, Shaun Scott D-43, Shelley Kloba D-1, Steve Bergquist D-11, Steve Tharinger D-24, Strom Peterson D-21, Tarra Simmons D-23, Timm Ormsby D-3, Victoria Hunt D-5
Yea (41): Adison Richards D-26, Alex Ybarra R-13, Andrew Barkis R-2, Andrew Engell R-7, April Connors R-8, Brian Burnett R-12, Chris Corry R-15, Clyde Shavers D-10, Cyndy Jacobsen R-25, Dan Griffey R-35, Dave Paul D-10, David Stuebe R-17, Deb Manjarrez R-14, Drew Stokesbary R-31, Ed Orcutt R-20, Gloria Mendoza R-14, Hunter Abell R-7, Jenny Graham R-6, Jeremie Dufault R-15, Jim Walsh R-19, Joe Schmick R-9, Joe Timmons D-42, Joel McEntire R-19, John Ley R-18, Joshua Penner R-31, Kevin Waters R-17, Mark Klicker R-16, Mary Dye R-9, Matt Marshall R-2, Michael Keaton R-25, Michelle Valdez R-26, Mike Steele R-12, Mike Volz R-6, Peter Abbarno R-20, Rob Chase R-4, Sam Low R-39, Skyler Rude R-16, Stephanie Barnard R-8, Stephanie McClintock R-18, Suzanne Schmidt R-4, Travis Couture R-35
Excused (5): Alicia Rule D-42, Carolyn Eslick R-39, David Hackney D-11, Jake Fey D-27, Tom Dent R-13
House · 437 Ley Pg 11 Ln 11 · Mar 12, 2025 · 41–52 (D 4–52, R 37–0; 5 absent or excused)
Nay (52): Adam Bernbaum D-24, Alex Ramel D-40, Amy Walen D-48, April Berg D-44, Beth Doglio D-22, Brandy Donaghy D-44, Brianna Thomas D-34, Chipalo Street D-37, Chris Stearns D-47, Cindy Ryu D-32, Dan Bronoske D-28, Darya Farivar D-46, Davina Duerr D-1, Debra Entenman D-47, Debra Lekanoff D-40, Edwin Obras D-33, Gerry Pollet D-46, Greg Nance D-23, Jamila Taylor D-30, Janice Zahn D-41, Joe Fitzgibbon D-34, Julia Reed D-36, Julio Cortes D-38, Kristine Reeves D-30, Larry Springer D-45, Lauren Davis D-32, Laurie Jinkins D-27, Lillian Ortiz-Self D-21, Lisa Callan D-5, Lisa Parshley D-22, Liz Berry D-36, Mari Leavitt D-28, Mary Fosse D-38, Melanie Morgan D-29, Mia Gregerson D-33, Monica Jurado Stonier D-49, My-Linh Thai D-41, Natasha Hill D-3, Nicole Macri D-43, Osman Salahuddin D-48, Roger Goodman D-45, Sharlett Mena D-29, Sharon Tomiko Santos D-37, Sharon Wylie D-49, Shaun Scott D-43, Shelley Kloba D-1, Steve Bergquist D-11, Steve Tharinger D-24, Strom Peterson D-21, Tarra Simmons D-23, Timm Ormsby D-3, Victoria Hunt D-5
Yea (41): Adison Richards D-26, Alex Ybarra R-13, Andrew Barkis R-2, Andrew Engell R-7, April Connors R-8, Brian Burnett R-12, Chris Corry R-15, Clyde Shavers D-10, Cyndy Jacobsen R-25, Dan Griffey R-35, Dave Paul D-10, David Stuebe R-17, Deb Manjarrez R-14, Drew Stokesbary R-31, Ed Orcutt R-20, Gloria Mendoza R-14, Hunter Abell R-7, Jenny Graham R-6, Jeremie Dufault R-15, Jim Walsh R-19, Joe Schmick R-9, Joe Timmons D-42, Joel McEntire R-19, John Ley R-18, Joshua Penner R-31, Kevin Waters R-17, Mark Klicker R-16, Mary Dye R-9, Matt Marshall R-2, Michael Keaton R-25, Michelle Valdez R-26, Mike Steele R-12, Mike Volz R-6, Peter Abbarno R-20, Rob Chase R-4, Sam Low R-39, Skyler Rude R-16, Stephanie Barnard R-8, Stephanie McClintock R-18, Suzanne Schmidt R-4, Travis Couture R-35
Excused (5): Alicia Rule D-42, Carolyn Eslick R-39, David Hackney D-11, Jake Fey D-27, Tom Dent R-13
House · 462 Barkis Pg 13 Ln 10 · Mar 12, 2025 · 92–1 (D 55–1, R 37–0; 5 absent or excused)
Nay (1): Cindy Ryu D-32
Yea (92): Adam Bernbaum D-24, Adison Richards D-26, Alex Ramel D-40, Alex Ybarra R-13, Amy Walen D-48, Andrew Barkis R-2, Andrew Engell R-7, April Berg D-44, April Connors R-8, Beth Doglio D-22, Brandy Donaghy D-44, Brian Burnett R-12, Brianna Thomas D-34, Chipalo Street D-37, Chris Corry R-15, Chris Stearns D-47, Clyde Shavers D-10, Cyndy Jacobsen R-25, Dan Bronoske D-28, Dan Griffey R-35, Darya Farivar D-46, Dave Paul D-10, David Stuebe R-17, Davina Duerr D-1, Deb Manjarrez R-14, Debra Entenman D-47, Debra Lekanoff D-40, Drew Stokesbary R-31, Ed Orcutt R-20, Edwin Obras D-33, Gerry Pollet D-46, Gloria Mendoza R-14, Greg Nance D-23, Hunter Abell R-7, Jamila Taylor D-30, Janice Zahn D-41, Jenny Graham R-6, Jeremie Dufault R-15, Jim Walsh R-19, Joe Fitzgibbon D-34, Joe Schmick R-9, Joe Timmons D-42, Joel McEntire R-19, John Ley R-18, Joshua Penner R-31, Julia Reed D-36, Julio Cortes D-38, Kevin Waters R-17, Kristine Reeves D-30, Larry Springer D-45, Lauren Davis D-32, Laurie Jinkins D-27, Lillian Ortiz-Self D-21, Lisa Callan D-5, Lisa Parshley D-22, Liz Berry D-36, Mari Leavitt D-28, Mark Klicker R-16, Mary Dye R-9, Mary Fosse D-38, Matt Marshall R-2, Melanie Morgan D-29, Mia Gregerson D-33, Michael Keaton R-25, Michelle Valdez R-26, Mike Steele R-12, Mike Volz R-6, Monica Jurado Stonier D-49, My-Linh Thai D-41, Natasha Hill D-3, Nicole Macri D-43, Osman Salahuddin D-48, Peter Abbarno R-20, Rob Chase R-4, Roger Goodman D-45, Sam Low R-39, Sharlett Mena D-29, Sharon Tomiko Santos D-37, Sharon Wylie D-49, Shaun Scott D-43, Shelley Kloba D-1, Skyler Rude R-16, Stephanie Barnard R-8, Stephanie McClintock R-18, Steve Bergquist D-11, Steve Tharinger D-24, Strom Peterson D-21, Suzanne Schmidt R-4, Tarra Simmons D-23, Timm Ormsby D-3, Travis Couture R-35, Victoria Hunt D-5
Excused (5): Alicia Rule D-42, Carolyn Eslick R-39, David Hackney D-11, Jake Fey D-27, Tom Dent R-13
House · 383 Keaton Pg 14 Ln 9 · Mar 12, 2025 · 40–53 (D 3–53, R 37–0; 5 absent or excused)
Nay (53): Adam Bernbaum D-24, Alex Ramel D-40, Amy Walen D-48, April Berg D-44, Beth Doglio D-22, Brandy Donaghy D-44, Brianna Thomas D-34, Chipalo Street D-37, Chris Stearns D-47, Cindy Ryu D-32, Dan Bronoske D-28, Darya Farivar D-46, Davina Duerr D-1, Debra Entenman D-47, Debra Lekanoff D-40, Edwin Obras D-33, Gerry Pollet D-46, Greg Nance D-23, Jamila Taylor D-30, Janice Zahn D-41, Joe Fitzgibbon D-34, Joe Timmons D-42, Julia Reed D-36, Julio Cortes D-38, Kristine Reeves D-30, Larry Springer D-45, Lauren Davis D-32, Laurie Jinkins D-27, Lillian Ortiz-Self D-21, Lisa Callan D-5, Lisa Parshley D-22, Liz Berry D-36, Mari Leavitt D-28, Mary Fosse D-38, Melanie Morgan D-29, Mia Gregerson D-33, Monica Jurado Stonier D-49, My-Linh Thai D-41, Natasha Hill D-3, Nicole Macri D-43, Osman Salahuddin D-48, Roger Goodman D-45, Sharlett Mena D-29, Sharon Tomiko Santos D-37, Sharon Wylie D-49, Shaun Scott D-43, Shelley Kloba D-1, Steve Bergquist D-11, Steve Tharinger D-24, Strom Peterson D-21, Tarra Simmons D-23, Timm Ormsby D-3, Victoria Hunt D-5
Yea (40): Adison Richards D-26, Alex Ybarra R-13, Andrew Barkis R-2, Andrew Engell R-7, April Connors R-8, Brian Burnett R-12, Chris Corry R-15, Clyde Shavers D-10, Cyndy Jacobsen R-25, Dan Griffey R-35, Dave Paul D-10, David Stuebe R-17, Deb Manjarrez R-14, Drew Stokesbary R-31, Ed Orcutt R-20, Gloria Mendoza R-14, Hunter Abell R-7, Jenny Graham R-6, Jeremie Dufault R-15, Jim Walsh R-19, Joe Schmick R-9, Joel McEntire R-19, John Ley R-18, Joshua Penner R-31, Kevin Waters R-17, Mark Klicker R-16, Mary Dye R-9, Matt Marshall R-2, Michael Keaton R-25, Michelle Valdez R-26, Mike Steele R-12, Mike Volz R-6, Peter Abbarno R-20, Rob Chase R-4, Sam Low R-39, Skyler Rude R-16, Stephanie Barnard R-8, Stephanie McClintock R-18, Suzanne Schmidt R-4, Travis Couture R-35
Excused (5): Alicia Rule D-42, Carolyn Eslick R-39, David Hackney D-11, Jake Fey D-27, Tom Dent R-13
House · 384 Schmidt Pg 14 Ln 7 · Mar 12, 2025 · 39–54 (D 2–54, R 37–0; 5 absent or excused)
Nay (54): Adam Bernbaum D-24, Alex Ramel D-40, Amy Walen D-48, April Berg D-44, Beth Doglio D-22, Brandy Donaghy D-44, Brianna Thomas D-34, Chipalo Street D-37, Chris Stearns D-47, Cindy Ryu D-32, Dan Bronoske D-28, Darya Farivar D-46, Dave Paul D-10, Davina Duerr D-1, Debra Entenman D-47, Debra Lekanoff D-40, Edwin Obras D-33, Gerry Pollet D-46, Greg Nance D-23, Jamila Taylor D-30, Janice Zahn D-41, Joe Fitzgibbon D-34, Joe Timmons D-42, Julia Reed D-36, Julio Cortes D-38, Kristine Reeves D-30, Larry Springer D-45, Lauren Davis D-32, Laurie Jinkins D-27, Lillian Ortiz-Self D-21, Lisa Callan D-5, Lisa Parshley D-22, Liz Berry D-36, Mari Leavitt D-28, Mary Fosse D-38, Melanie Morgan D-29, Mia Gregerson D-33, Monica Jurado Stonier D-49, My-Linh Thai D-41, Natasha Hill D-3, Nicole Macri D-43, Osman Salahuddin D-48, Roger Goodman D-45, Sharlett Mena D-29, Sharon Tomiko Santos D-37, Sharon Wylie D-49, Shaun Scott D-43, Shelley Kloba D-1, Steve Bergquist D-11, Steve Tharinger D-24, Strom Peterson D-21, Tarra Simmons D-23, Timm Ormsby D-3, Victoria Hunt D-5
Yea (39): Adison Richards D-26, Alex Ybarra R-13, Andrew Barkis R-2, Andrew Engell R-7, April Connors R-8, Brian Burnett R-12, Chris Corry R-15, Clyde Shavers D-10, Cyndy Jacobsen R-25, Dan Griffey R-35, David Stuebe R-17, Deb Manjarrez R-14, Drew Stokesbary R-31, Ed Orcutt R-20, Gloria Mendoza R-14, Hunter Abell R-7, Jenny Graham R-6, Jeremie Dufault R-15, Jim Walsh R-19, Joe Schmick R-9, Joel McEntire R-19, John Ley R-18, Joshua Penner R-31, Kevin Waters R-17, Mark Klicker R-16, Mary Dye R-9, Matt Marshall R-2, Michael Keaton R-25, Michelle Valdez R-26, Mike Steele R-12, Mike Volz R-6, Peter Abbarno R-20, Rob Chase R-4, Sam Low R-39, Skyler Rude R-16, Stephanie Barnard R-8, Stephanie McClintock R-18, Suzanne Schmidt R-4, Travis Couture R-35
Excused (5): Alicia Rule D-42, Carolyn Eslick R-39, David Hackney D-11, Jake Fey D-27, Tom Dent R-13
Senate · 370 Gildon Pg 11 Ln 31 · Apr 11, 2025 · 19–30 (D 0–30, R 19–0)
Nay (30): Adrian Cortes D-18, Annette Cleveland D-49, Bill Ramos D-5, Bob Hasegawa D-11, Claire Wilson D-30, Claudia Kauffman D-47, Deborah Krishnadasan D-26, Derek Stanford D-1, Drew Hansen D-23, Emily Alvarado D-34, Jamie Pedersen D-43, Javier Valdez D-46, Jesse Salomon D-32, Jessica Bateman D-22, John Lovick D-44, June Robinson D-38, Lisa Wellman D-41, Liz Lovelett D-40, Manka Dhingra D-45, Marcus Riccelli D-3, Marko Liias D-21, Mike Chapman D-24, Noel Frame D-36, Rebecca Saldaña D-37, Sharon Shewmake D-42, Steve Conway D-29, T'wina Nobles D-28, Tina Orwall D-33, Vandana Slatter D-48, Yasmin Trudeau D-27
Yea (19): Chris Gildon R-25, Curtis King R-14, Drew MacEwen R-35, Jeff Holy R-6, Jeff Wilson R-19, Jim McCune R-2, John Braun R-20, Judy Warnick R-13, Keith Goehner R-12, Keith Wagoner R-39, Leonard Christian R-4, Mark Schoesler R-9, Matt Boehnke R-8, Nikki Torres R-15, Paul Harris R-17, Perry Dozier R-16, Phil Fortunato R-31, Ron Muzzall R-10, Shelly Short R-7
House · Concur in Senate Amendment(s) · Apr 24, 2025 · 59–39 (D 59–0, R 0–39)
Nay (39): Alex Ybarra R-13, Andrew Barkis R-2, Andrew Engell R-7, April Connors R-8, Brian Burnett R-12, Carolyn Eslick R-39, Chris Corry R-15, Cyndy Jacobsen R-25, Dan Griffey R-35, David Stuebe R-17, Deb Manjarrez R-14, Drew Stokesbary R-31, Ed Orcutt R-20, Gloria Mendoza R-14, Hunter Abell R-7, Jenny Graham R-6, Jeremie Dufault R-15, Jim Walsh R-19, Joe Schmick R-9, Joel McEntire R-19, John Ley R-18, Joshua Penner R-31, Kevin Waters R-17, Mark Klicker R-16, Mary Dye R-9, Matt Marshall R-2, Michael Keaton R-25, Michelle Valdez R-26, Mike Steele R-12, Mike Volz R-6, Peter Abbarno R-20, Rob Chase R-4, Sam Low R-39, Skyler Rude R-16, Stephanie Barnard R-8, Stephanie McClintock R-18, Suzanne Schmidt R-4, Tom Dent R-13, Travis Couture R-35
Yea (59): Adam Bernbaum D-24, Adison Richards D-26, Alex Ramel D-40, Alicia Rule D-42, Amy Walen D-48, April Berg D-44, Beth Doglio D-22, Brandy Donaghy D-44, Brianna Thomas D-34, Chipalo Street D-37, Chris Stearns D-47, Cindy Ryu D-32, Clyde Shavers D-10, Dan Bronoske D-28, Darya Farivar D-46, Dave Paul D-10, David Hackney D-11, Davina Duerr D-1, Debra Entenman D-47, Debra Lekanoff D-40, Edwin Obras D-33, Gerry Pollet D-46, Greg Nance D-23, Jake Fey D-27, Jamila Taylor D-30, Janice Zahn D-41, Joe Fitzgibbon D-34, Joe Timmons D-42, Julia Reed D-36, Julio Cortes D-38, Kristine Reeves D-30, Larry Springer D-45, Lauren Davis D-32, Laurie Jinkins D-27, Lillian Ortiz-Self D-21, Lisa Callan D-5, Lisa Parshley D-22, Liz Berry D-36, Mari Leavitt D-28, Mary Fosse D-38, Melanie Morgan D-29, Mia Gregerson D-33, Monica Jurado Stonier D-49, My-Linh Thai D-41, Natasha Hill D-3, Nicole Macri D-43, Osman Salahuddin D-48, Roger Goodman D-45, Sharlett Mena D-29, Sharon Tomiko Santos D-37, Sharon Wylie D-49, Shaun Scott D-43, Shelley Kloba D-1, Steve Bergquist D-11, Steve Tharinger D-24, Strom Peterson D-21, Tarra Simmons D-23, Timm Ormsby D-3, Victoria Hunt D-5
Who lobbied on it 13
Those of them who gave to 2026 campaigns gave $9,600 to the members who cast its final floor votes, most from WA Education Assn ($9,600).
| Employer | Lobbyists | To 2026 candidates |
|---|---|---|
| EQUAL RIGHTS WA | 1 | — |
| FAITH ACTION NETWORK | 1 | — |
| FPIW Action | 1 | — |
| Greater Seattle Business Assn (contracted through KATHRYN KOLAN) | 1 | — |
| Lavender Rights Project | 1 | — |
| Legal Counsel for Youth and Children | 1 | — |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD ALLIANCE ADVOCATES | 1 | — |
| QLaw Foundation of Washington | 1 | — |
| SCHOOLS OUT WA | 1 | — |
| Sexual Violence Law Center | 1 | — |
| The Arc of King County | 1 | — |
| WA EDUCATION ASSN | 1 | $25,200 |
| Washington School Counselor Association | 1 | — |
Lobbying reports name a bill number, not a position on it or a version of it. Money: what each employer (as a donor to two or more 2026 candidates) gave to the 2026 campaigns of the members who voted yea or nay on the bill's latest final passage in each chamber.