HB 1710 - Voting rights act compliance

First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations.

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations.

The Week Ahead: Feb. 3-7, 2025 | Washington State House Republicans

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 22:00:37 GMT

News article "The Week Ahead: Feb. 3-7, 2025 | Washington State House Republicans" from House Republicans.

The House Hot Sheet for Week 4 of the 2025 Legislative Session – Washington State House Democrats

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

News article "The House Hot Sheet for Week 4 of the 2025 Legislative Session – Washington State House Democrats" from House Democrats.

👎💵Candice Bock - Association of Washington Cities

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 13:21:46 GMT

Candice Bock signed up to testify Con. They are signed up to represent Association of Washington Cities. They are a registered lobbyist.

👎💵Paul Jewell - Washington State Association of Counties

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 11:03:29 GMT

Paul Jewell signed up to testify Con. They are signed up to represent Washington State Association of Counties. They are a registered lobbyist.

👍Aseem Mulji - Campaign Legal Center

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 18:07:29 GMT

Aseem Mulji signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent Campaign Legal Center.

👍💵Giovanni Severino - Latino Community Fund

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 18:07:29 GMT

Giovanni Severino signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent Latino Community Fund. They are a registered lobbyist.

👍Michael Pernick - Legal Defense Fund

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 18:07:29 GMT

Michael Pernick signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent Legal Defense Fund.

👍Roxana Norouzi - OneAmerica

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 18:07:29 GMT

Roxana Norouzi signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent OneAmerica.

👎LORILEE GATES - Washington State Association of Counties

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 20:49:32 GMT

LORILEE GATES signed up to testify Con.

👎Richa Sigdel - City of Pasco

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 05:43:41 GMT

Richa Sigdel signed up to testify Con. They are signed up to represent City of Pasco.

The House Hot Sheet for Week 5 of the 2025 Legislative Session – Washington State House Democrats

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

News article "The House Hot Sheet for Week 5 of the 2025 Legislative Session – Washington State House Democrats" from House Democrats.

Minority; do not pass.

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Minority; do not pass.

SGOV - Executive action taken by committee.

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

SGOV - Executive action taken by committee.

SGOV - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

SGOV - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

Referred to Appropriations.

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Referred to Appropriations.

👍💵Alex Hur - OneAmerica

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 15:15:01 GMT

Alex Hur signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent OneAmerica. They are a registered lobbyist.

👍Marisa Wright - Campaign Legal Center

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 17:15:04 GMT

Marisa Wright signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent Campaign Legal Center.

👍💵Jake García - Latino Community Fund of Washington State

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:37:44 GMT

Jake García signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent Latino Community Fund of Washington State. They are a registered lobbyist.

👎Brian Hatfield - Office of Secretary of State

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:14:06 GMT

Brian Hatfield signed up to testify Con. They are signed up to represent Office of Secretary of State.

👎💵Candice Bock - Association of Washington Cities

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:23:56 GMT

Candice Bock signed up to testify Con. They are signed up to represent Association of Washington Cities. They are a registered lobbyist.

👎💵Michael Shaw - Washington State Association of County Auditors

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:03:07 GMT

Michael Shaw signed up to testify Con. They are signed up to represent Washington State Association of County Auditors. They are a registered lobbyist.

👎💵Paul Jewell - Washington State Association of Counties

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:07 GMT

Paul Jewell signed up to testify Con. They are signed up to represent Washington State Association of Counties. They are a registered lobbyist.

APP - Executive action taken by committee.

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

APP - Executive action taken by committee.

APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

Minority; do not pass.

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Minority; do not pass.

Minority; without recommendation.

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Minority; without recommendation.

Referred to Rules 2 Review.

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Referred to Rules 2 Review.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading.

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading.

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Referred to Appropriations.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Referred to Appropriations.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration.

Members of Color Caucus Announce 2026 Legislative Priorities – Washington State House Democrats

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

News article "Members of Color Caucus Announce 2026 Legislative Priorities – Washington State House Democrats" from House Democrats.

APP - Executive action taken by committee.

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

APP - Executive action taken by committee.

APP - Majority; 3rd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

APP - Majority; 3rd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

Minority; do not pass.

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Minority; do not pass.

Referred to Rules 2 Review.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Referred to Rules 2 Review.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

3rd substitute bill substituted.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

3rd substitute bill substituted.

Floor amendment(s) adopted.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Floor amendment(s) adopted.

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

Third reading, passed; yeas, 57; nays, 39; absent, 0; excused, 2.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Third reading, passed; yeas, 57; nays, 39; absent, 0; excused, 2.

❓💵Derrick Nunnally - Association of Washington Cities

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:09:34 GMT

Derrick Nunnally signed up to testify Other. They are signed up to represent Association of Washington Cities. They are a registered lobbyist.

First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections.

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections.

👍Gabriel Portugal - Washington State Association of Counties

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:42:01 GMT

Gabriel Portugal signed up to testify Pro.

👍💵Alex Hur - OneAmerica

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:29:42 GMT

Alex Hur signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent OneAmerica. They are a registered lobbyist.

❓Linda Farmer - WSACA Legislative Co Chair

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:49:01 GMT

Linda Farmer signed up to testify Other. They are signed up to represent WSACA Legislative Co Chair.

👍Alison McCaffree - League of Women Voters of Washington

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:28:31 GMT

Alison McCaffree signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent League of Women Voters of Washington.

❓💵Paul Jewell - Washington State Association of Counties

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:28:40 GMT

Paul Jewell signed up to testify Other. They are signed up to represent Washington State Association of Counties. They are a registered lobbyist.

Millionaire’s Tax, Bill Updates, and Town Hall on Monday - Sen. Emily Alvarado

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:10:44 GMT

News article "Millionaire’s Tax, Bill Updates, and Town Hall on Monday - Sen. Emily Alvarado" from Senate Democrats.

And refer to Ways & Means.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

And refer to Ways & Means.

Minority; do not pass.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Minority; do not pass.

SGTE - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

SGTE - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).

Referred to Ways & Means.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Referred to Ways & Means.

❓💵Derrick Nunnally - Association of Washington Cities

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:08:26 GMT

Derrick Nunnally signed up to testify Other. They are signed up to represent Association of Washington Cities. They are a registered lobbyist.

Legislative update: Three-quarters through session - Sen. Javier Valdez

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:53:03 GMT

News article "Legislative update: Three-quarters through session - Sen. Javier Valdez" from Senate Democrats.

👍💵Alex Hur - OneAmerica

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:33:53 GMT

Alex Hur signed up to testify Pro. They are signed up to represent OneAmerica. They are a registered lobbyist.

❓💵Paul Jewell - Washington State Association of Counties

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:51:53 GMT

Paul Jewell signed up to testify Other. They are signed up to represent Washington State Association of Counties. They are a registered lobbyist.

👎Linda Farmer - Pierce County Auditor & Washington State Association of County Auditors Legislative Chair

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:52:57 GMT

Linda Farmer signed up to testify Con. They are signed up to represent Pierce County Auditor & Washington State Association of County Auditors Legislative Chair.

Minority; do not pass.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Minority; do not pass.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

WM - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

WM - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments.

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

Third reading, passed; yeas, 30; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 0.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Third reading, passed; yeas, 30; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 0.

Local governments quietly grumble over a voting rights win

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:24:22 GMT

News article "Local governments quietly grumble over a voting rights win" from The Washington Observer.

Democrats advance package of bills to strengthen voting rights and election integrity – Washington State House Democrats

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

News article "Democrats advance package of bills to strengthen voting rights and election integrity – Washington State House Democrats" from House Democrats.

House concurred in Senate amendments.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

House concurred in Senate amendments.

Passed final passage; yeas, 57; nays, 39; absent, 0; excused, 2.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Passed final passage; yeas, 57; nays, 39; absent, 0; excused, 2.

Delivered to Governor.

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Delivered to Governor.

President signed.

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

President signed.

Speaker signed.

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Speaker signed.

Chapter 211, 2026 Laws.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Chapter 211, 2026 Laws.

Effective date 6/11/2026.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Effective date 6/11/2026.

Governor signed.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Governor signed.

Protecting the Freedom to Vote: Washington’s Response to a Weakened Voting Rights Act – Washington State House Democrats

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

News article "Protecting the Freedom to Vote: Washington’s Response to a Weakened Voting Rights Act – Washington State House Democrats" from House Democrats.