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Vote Smart provides easy access to congressional and state voting records and maintains a collection of key votes grouped by issue. Vote Smart uses the following criteria to select key votes:

  1. The vote should be helpful in portraying how a member stands on a particular issue
  2. The vote should be clear for any person to understand
  3. The vote has received media attention
  4. The vote was passed or defeated by a very close margin
  5. Occasionally, if a specific bill is consistently inquired about on the Voter's Research Hotline, the vote will be added

Vote Smart provides a summary of the version of the bill text associated with each selected key vote. Our summaries are written by Vote Smart's staff and interns, who adhere to our strict policies and procedures in order to guarantee absolute impartiality and accuracy. They do not necessarily reflect the content of the final version of the bill, but rather the version voted on in that stage. While many procedural votes take place before a full chamber vote, our voting stages reflect the final reading of each chamber vote. Each key vote selection is reviewed by the project's community of advisors, who are political scientists and journalists from all fifty states.

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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
April 27, 2025 WA HB 1217 Limits Rent Increases to 7% Over the Next Year Concurrence Vote Passed - House (54 - 44)
March 10, 2025 WA HB 1321 Prohibits Any Federal Armed Forces from Entering the State Without Governor Authority Bill Passed - House (58 - 37)
March 10, 2025 WA HB 1217 Limits Rent Increases to 7% Over the Next Year Bill Passed - House (53 - 42)
Feb. 20, 2025 WA HB 1540 Expands Washington's Students Experiencing Homelessness Program Bill Passed - House (62 - 33)
Feb. 20, 2025 WA HB 1720 Expands Medication Assistance to Residents in Community-Based Settings Bill Passed - House (97 - 0)
Feb. 20, 2025 WA HB 1540 Expands Washington's Students Experiencing Homelessness Program Bill Passed - House (62 - 33)
March 7, 2024 WA SB 6194 Establishes Collective Bargaining Rights for State Legislative Staffers Bill Passed - House (58 - 39)
Feb. 29, 2024 WA SB 5462 Amends State Learning Standards to Include Education on the LGBTQ+ Community Bill Passed - House (56 - 37)
Feb. 19, 2024 WA HB 1893 Authorizes Employees on Strike or Lockout Access to Unemployment Insurance Bill Passed - House (53 - 44)
Feb. 19, 2024 WA HB 1893 Authorizes Employees on Strike or Lockout Access to Unemployment Insurance Bill Passed - House (53 - 44)
Feb. 13, 2024 WA HB 2114 Establishes a 7% Rent Increase Cap Per Year Bill Passed - House (54 - 43)
Feb. 9, 2024 WA HB 1889 Repeals Citizenship Requirements to Work for Undocumented Immigrants Seeking Professional Licenses Bill Passed - House (66 - 31)
Jan. 8, 2024 WA HB 1455 Prohibits Child Marriage in the State Bill Passed - House (98 - 0)
Jan. 8, 2024 WA HB 1012 Requires the Military Department Develop an Extreme Weather Response Grant Program Bill Passed - House (68 - 30)
April 18, 2023 WA HB 1238 Expands Washington's Free School Lunch Program Concurrence Vote Passed - House (92 - 4)
April 18, 2023 WA HB 1110 Authorizes Duplexes, Triplexes and Fourplexes on Single-Family Housing Lots Concurrence Vote Passed - House (79 - 18)
April 12, 2023 WA SB 5599 Authorizes Discretion for Homeless Shelter Reporting of "At-Risk" Youth Seeking Healthcare Services Bill Passed - House (57 - 39)
April 12, 2023 WA SB 5599 Authorizes Discretion for Homeless Shelter Reporting of "At-Risk" Youth Seeking Healthcare Services Bill Passed - House (57 - 39)
April 12, 2023 WA SB 5069 Authorizes Interstate Cannabis Agreements Bill Passed - House (71 - 26)
April 6, 2023 WA SB 5144 Requires Battery Producers to Implement Battery Stewardship Programs Bill Passed - House (57 - 40)
April 5, 2023 WA SB 5702 Expands the Students Experiencing Homelessness and Foster Youth Pilot Program Permanently Bill Passed - House (59 - 39)
March 2, 2023 WA HB 1570 Expands Social Insurance Programs Applicable to Transportation Network Companies and Drivers Bill Passed - House (87 - 9)
March 7, 2022 WA HB 1812 Amends Clean Energy Goals Concurrence Vote Passed - House (92 - 6)
Feb. 9, 2022 WA HB 1795 Limits Non-Disclosure Agreements and Non-Disparagement Provisions in Employment and Independent Contractor Agreements Bill Passed - House (56 - 40)
Feb. 8, 2022 WA HB 1927 Requires Employer Flexibility for Part-Time Legislators Bill Passed - House (80 - 16)
Jan. 12, 2022 WA HB 1141 Increases Access to the Death with Dignity Act Bill Passed - House (58 - 37)
March 28, 2021 WA HB 1277 Establishes a State-Funded Rental Assistance Program Bill Passed - House (57 - 40)
Feb. 12, 2021 WA HB 1072 Repeals Restrictions on Legal Aid for Undocumented Immigrants Bill Passed - House (56 - 40)
March 11, 2020 WA HB 2441 Increases Access to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program Concurrence Vote Passed - House (56 - 41)
March 11, 2020 WA SB 6478 Reduces Sanctions Related to Noncompliance with TANF Work Requirements for Abuse Survivors Bill Passed - House (56 - 41)
March 11, 2020 WA SB 6478 Reduces Sanctions Related to Noncompliance with TANF Work Requirements for Abuse Survivors Bill Passed - House (56 - 41)
March 5, 2020 WA SB 5164 Expands Assistance for Immigrant Victims of Human Trafficking Bill Passed - House (89 - 8)
March 5, 2020 WA SB 6561 Establishes a Student Loan Program for Undocumented Students Bill Passed - House (82 - 15)
March 4, 2020 WA SB 6205 Prohibits Harassment, Abuse, and Discrimination Towards Long-Term Care Workers Bill Passed - House (74 - 23)
March 3, 2020 WA SB 5165 Prohibits Discrimination Based on Citizenship or Immigration Status Bill Passed - House (57 - 39)
March 3, 2020 WA SB 5165 Prohibits Discrimination Based on Citizenship or Immigration Status Bill Passed - House (57 - 39)
March 3, 2020 WA SB 6037 Requires Public Companies to have a Gender-Diverse Board of Directors Bill Passed - House (56 - 40)
Feb. 13, 2020 WA HB 2614 Amends the Paid Family Medical Leave Program for Union Employees Bill Passed - House (60 - 37)
Feb. 13, 2020 WA HB 2614 Amends the Paid Family Medical Leave Program for Union Employees Bill Passed - House (60 - 37)
April 25, 2019 WA SB 5258 Requires Sexual Assault and Harassment Training for Certain Isolated Workers Conference Report Adopted - House (73 - 25)
April 25, 2019 WA SB 5258 Requires Sexual Assault and Harassment Training for Certain Isolated Workers Conference Report Adopted - House (73 - 25)
April 18, 2019 WA HB 1575 Amends Labor Law Concerning Public Employee Collective Bargaining Concurrence Vote Passed - House (56 - 38)
April 12, 2019 WA SB 5497 Establishes Washington as a Sanctuary State Bill Passed - House (57 - 38)
March 7, 2018 WA HB 1506 Prohibits Employers from Retaliating Against Employees for Discussing Wages Conference Report Adopted - House (70 - 28)
March 1, 2018 WA SB 6199 Authorizes Privatization of Home-Care Workforce Bill Passed - House (50 - 0)
March 1, 2018 WA SB 6199 Authorizes Privatization of Home-Care Workforce Bill Passed - House (50 - 0)
Feb. 28, 2018 WA SB 5722 Prohibits Conversion Therapy on Minors Bill Passed - House (66 - 32)
Feb. 27, 2018 WA SB 6037 Authorizes Financial Compensation of Surrogates Bill Passed - House (50 - 47)
Feb. 27, 2018 WA SB 5996 Prohibits Employers from Requiring Sexual Assault Nondisclosure Agreements Bill Passed - House (98 - 0)
Feb. 23, 2018 WA SB 6617 Exempts Legislators from Public Records Law Bill Passed - House (83 - 14)
Jan. 17, 2018 WA HB 1506 Prohibits Employers from Retaliating Against Employees for Discussing Wages Bill Passed - House (69 - 28)
June 30, 2017 WA SB 5975 Establishes Paid Family Leave Insurance Program Bill Passed - House (65 - 29)
April 9, 2015 WA SB 5870 Prohibits Conversion Therapy on Minors Bill Passed - House (60 - 37)
March 3, 2015 WA HB 1355 Increases Minimum Wage Bill Passed - House (51 - 46)
Feb. 18, 2014 WA SB 6523 Authorizes In-State Tuition for Non-Citizen Individuals Bill Passed - House (75 - 22)
Feb. 18, 2014 WA SB 6523 Authorizes In-State Tuition for Non-Citizen Individuals Bill Passed - House (75 - 22)
May 30, 2013 WA HB 2064 Amends Estate Tax Laws Bill Passed - House (51 - 40)
March 13, 2013 WA HB 1817 Authorizes Undocumented Students to Apply for State Financial Aid Bill Passed - House (77 - 20)
April 10, 2012 WA SB 6378 Amends State Employee Pension System (56 - 42)
Feb. 8, 2012 WA SB 6239 Authorizes Same-Sex Marriage Bill Passed - House (55 - 43)
April 21, 2011 WA HB 1267 Definition of Parenthood Conference Report Adopted - House (57 - 40)
April 21, 2011 WA HB 1267 Definition of Parenthood Conference Report Adopted - House (57 - 40)
Feb. 28, 2011 WA HB 1267 Definition of Parenthood Bill Passed - House (57 - 41)
Feb. 28, 2011 WA HB 1267 Definition of Parenthood Bill Passed - House (57 - 41)
April 2, 2010 WA SB 6503 State Employee Furlough Plan Bill Passed - House (50 - 38)
March 22, 2010 WA HB 2782 Limiting Disability Benefits Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 40)
Feb. 15, 2010 WA HB 2793 Legalizing Paid Surrogacy Bill Passed - House (59 - 39)
Feb. 15, 2010 WA HB 2793 Legalizing Paid Surrogacy Bill Passed - House (59 - 39)
Feb. 10, 2010 WA HB 1956 Limiting Local Regulations of Homeless Shelters Bill Passed - House (57 - 39)
Jan. 20, 2010 WA HB 2561 Energy Efficiency Improvement Bonds Bill Passed - House (57 - 41)
April 15, 2009 WA SB 5688 Expanding Domestic Partnership Rights Bill Passed - House (62 - 35)
March 9, 2009 WA HB 1709 Payday Lending Regulations Bill Passed - House (84 - 10)
March 4, 2009 WA HB 1329 Child Care Center Unionization Bill Passed - House (65 - 31)
March 4, 2009 WA HB 1329 Child Care Center Unionization Bill Passed - House (65 - 31)
March 3, 2009 WA HB 1956 Limiting Local Regulations of Homeless Shelters Bill Passed - House (56 - 41)
March 10, 2008 WA HB 2476 Tribal Police Jurisdiction Concurrence Vote Passed - House (62 - 32)
March 6, 2008 WA SB 6809 Working Family Tax Exemption Bill Passed - House (57 - 37)
Feb. 19, 2008 WA HB 2815 Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Bill Passed - House (64 - 31)
Feb. 18, 2008 WA HB 2476 Tribal Police Jurisdiction Bill Passed - House (58 - 37)
Feb. 15, 2008 WA HB 3104 Domestic Partnership Rights Bill Passed - House (62 - 32)
Feb. 15, 2008 WA HB 3104 Domestic Partnership Rights Bill Passed - House (62 - 32)
Nov. 29, 2007 WA Sub SB 6178 Property Tax Deferral Bill Passed - House (55 - 39)
April 11, 2007 WA Sub SB 5297 Sexual Health Education Bill Passed - House (63 - 34)
April 10, 2007 WA Sub SB 5336 Legal Benefits for Domestic Partners Bill Passed - House (63 - 35)
March 6, 2007 WA 2nd Sub SB 5093 Affordable Health Care Coverage for Children Bill Passed - House (68 - 28)
Jan. 27, 2006 WA Sub HB 2661 Expanding the Jurisdiction of the Human Rights Commission Concurrence Vote Passed - House (61 - 37)
Jan. 27, 2006 WA Sub HB 2661 Expanding the Jurisdiction of the Human Rights Commission Concurrence Vote Passed - House (61 - 37)
Jan. 23, 2006 WA 2nd Sub HB 2292 Addressing Health Care Liability Reform Bill Passed - House (54 - 43)
Jan. 20, 2006 WA Sub HB 2661 Expanding the Jurisdiction of the Human Rights Commission Bill Passed - House (60 - 37)
Jan. 20, 2006 WA Sub HB 2661 Expanding the Jurisdiction of the Human Rights Commission Bill Passed - House (60 - 37)
Date No. Title Outcome
4/27 HB 1217 Limits Rent Increases to 7% Over the Next Year Concurrence Vote Passed - House (54 - 44)
3/10 HB 1321 Prohibits Any Federal Armed Forces from Entering the State Without Governor Authority Bill Passed - House (58 - 37)
3/10 HB 1217 Limits Rent Increases to 7% Over the Next Year Bill Passed - House (53 - 42)
2/20 HB 1540 Expands Washington's Students Experiencing Homelessness Program Bill Passed - House (62 - 33)
2/20 HB 1720 Expands Medication Assistance to Residents in Community-Based Settings Bill Passed - House (97 - 0)
2/20 HB 1540 Expands Washington's Students Experiencing Homelessness Program Bill Passed - House (62 - 33)
3/07 SB 6194 Establishes Collective Bargaining Rights for State Legislative Staffers Bill Passed - House (58 - 39)
2/29 SB 5462 Amends State Learning Standards to Include Education on the LGBTQ+ Community Bill Passed - House (56 - 37)
2/19 HB 1893 Authorizes Employees on Strike or Lockout Access to Unemployment Insurance Bill Passed - House (53 - 44)
2/19 HB 1893 Authorizes Employees on Strike or Lockout Access to Unemployment Insurance Bill Passed - House (53 - 44)
2/13 HB 2114 Establishes a 7% Rent Increase Cap Per Year Bill Passed - House (54 - 43)
2/09 HB 1889 Repeals Citizenship Requirements to Work for Undocumented Immigrants Seeking Professional Licenses Bill Passed - House (66 - 31)
1/08 HB 1455 Prohibits Child Marriage in the State Bill Passed - House (98 - 0)
1/08 HB 1012 Requires the Military Department Develop an Extreme Weather Response Grant Program Bill Passed - House (68 - 30)
4/18 HB 1238 Expands Washington's Free School Lunch Program Concurrence Vote Passed - House (92 - 4)
4/18 HB 1110 Authorizes Duplexes, Triplexes and Fourplexes on Single-Family Housing Lots Concurrence Vote Passed - House (79 - 18)
4/12 SB 5599 Authorizes Discretion for Homeless Shelter Reporting of "At-Risk" Youth Seeking Healthcare Services Bill Passed - House (57 - 39)
4/12 SB 5599 Authorizes Discretion for Homeless Shelter Reporting of "At-Risk" Youth Seeking Healthcare Services Bill Passed - House (57 - 39)
4/12 SB 5069 Authorizes Interstate Cannabis Agreements Bill Passed - House (71 - 26)
4/06 SB 5144 Requires Battery Producers to Implement Battery Stewardship Programs Bill Passed - House (57 - 40)
4/05 SB 5702 Expands the Students Experiencing Homelessness and Foster Youth Pilot Program Permanently Bill Passed - House (59 - 39)
3/02 HB 1570 Expands Social Insurance Programs Applicable to Transportation Network Companies and Drivers Bill Passed - House (87 - 9)
3/07 HB 1812 Amends Clean Energy Goals Concurrence Vote Passed - House (92 - 6)
2/09 HB 1795 Limits Non-Disclosure Agreements and Non-Disparagement Provisions in Employment and Independent Contractor Agreements Bill Passed - House (56 - 40)
2/08 HB 1927 Requires Employer Flexibility for Part-Time Legislators Bill Passed - House (80 - 16)
1/12 HB 1141 Increases Access to the Death with Dignity Act Bill Passed - House (58 - 37)
3/28 HB 1277 Establishes a State-Funded Rental Assistance Program Bill Passed - House (57 - 40)
2/12 HB 1072 Repeals Restrictions on Legal Aid for Undocumented Immigrants Bill Passed - House (56 - 40)
3/11 HB 2441 Increases Access to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program Concurrence Vote Passed - House (56 - 41)
3/11 SB 6478 Reduces Sanctions Related to Noncompliance with TANF Work Requirements for Abuse Survivors Bill Passed - House (56 - 41)
3/11 SB 6478 Reduces Sanctions Related to Noncompliance with TANF Work Requirements for Abuse Survivors Bill Passed - House (56 - 41)
3/05 SB 5164 Expands Assistance for Immigrant Victims of Human Trafficking Bill Passed - House (89 - 8)
3/05 SB 6561 Establishes a Student Loan Program for Undocumented Students Bill Passed - House (82 - 15)
3/04 SB 6205 Prohibits Harassment, Abuse, and Discrimination Towards Long-Term Care Workers Bill Passed - House (74 - 23)
3/03 SB 5165 Prohibits Discrimination Based on Citizenship or Immigration Status Bill Passed - House (57 - 39)
3/03 SB 5165 Prohibits Discrimination Based on Citizenship or Immigration Status Bill Passed - House (57 - 39)
3/03 SB 6037 Requires Public Companies to have a Gender-Diverse Board of Directors Bill Passed - House (56 - 40)
2/13 HB 2614 Amends the Paid Family Medical Leave Program for Union Employees Bill Passed - House (60 - 37)
2/13 HB 2614 Amends the Paid Family Medical Leave Program for Union Employees Bill Passed - House (60 - 37)
4/25 SB 5258 Requires Sexual Assault and Harassment Training for Certain Isolated Workers Conference Report Adopted - House (73 - 25)
4/25 SB 5258 Requires Sexual Assault and Harassment Training for Certain Isolated Workers Conference Report Adopted - House (73 - 25)
4/18 HB 1575 Amends Labor Law Concerning Public Employee Collective Bargaining Concurrence Vote Passed - House (56 - 38)
4/12 SB 5497 Establishes Washington as a Sanctuary State Bill Passed - House (57 - 38)
3/07 HB 1506 Prohibits Employers from Retaliating Against Employees for Discussing Wages Conference Report Adopted - House (70 - 28)
3/01 SB 6199 Authorizes Privatization of Home-Care Workforce Bill Passed - House (50 - 0)
3/01 SB 6199 Authorizes Privatization of Home-Care Workforce Bill Passed - House (50 - 0)
2/28 SB 5722 Prohibits Conversion Therapy on Minors Bill Passed - House (66 - 32)
2/27 SB 6037 Authorizes Financial Compensation of Surrogates Bill Passed - House (50 - 47)
2/27 SB 5996 Prohibits Employers from Requiring Sexual Assault Nondisclosure Agreements Bill Passed - House (98 - 0)
2/23 SB 6617 Exempts Legislators from Public Records Law Bill Passed - House (83 - 14)
1/17 HB 1506 Prohibits Employers from Retaliating Against Employees for Discussing Wages Bill Passed - House (69 - 28)
6/30 SB 5975 Establishes Paid Family Leave Insurance Program Bill Passed - House (65 - 29)
4/09 SB 5870 Prohibits Conversion Therapy on Minors Bill Passed - House (60 - 37)
3/03 HB 1355 Increases Minimum Wage Bill Passed - House (51 - 46)
2/18 SB 6523 Authorizes In-State Tuition for Non-Citizen Individuals Bill Passed - House (75 - 22)
2/18 SB 6523 Authorizes In-State Tuition for Non-Citizen Individuals Bill Passed - House (75 - 22)
5/30 HB 2064 Amends Estate Tax Laws Bill Passed - House (51 - 40)
3/13 HB 1817 Authorizes Undocumented Students to Apply for State Financial Aid Bill Passed - House (77 - 20)
4/10 SB 6378 Amends State Employee Pension System (56 - 42)
2/08 SB 6239 Authorizes Same-Sex Marriage Bill Passed - House (55 - 43)
4/21 HB 1267 Definition of Parenthood Conference Report Adopted - House (57 - 40)
4/21 HB 1267 Definition of Parenthood Conference Report Adopted - House (57 - 40)
2/28 HB 1267 Definition of Parenthood Bill Passed - House (57 - 41)
2/28 HB 1267 Definition of Parenthood Bill Passed - House (57 - 41)
4/02 SB 6503 State Employee Furlough Plan Bill Passed - House (50 - 38)
3/22 HB 2782 Limiting Disability Benefits Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 40)
2/15 HB 2793 Legalizing Paid Surrogacy Bill Passed - House (59 - 39)
2/15 HB 2793 Legalizing Paid Surrogacy Bill Passed - House (59 - 39)
2/10 HB 1956 Limiting Local Regulations of Homeless Shelters Bill Passed - House (57 - 39)
1/20 HB 2561 Energy Efficiency Improvement Bonds Bill Passed - House (57 - 41)
4/15 SB 5688 Expanding Domestic Partnership Rights Bill Passed - House (62 - 35)
3/09 HB 1709 Payday Lending Regulations Bill Passed - House (84 - 10)
3/04 HB 1329 Child Care Center Unionization Bill Passed - House (65 - 31)
3/04 HB 1329 Child Care Center Unionization Bill Passed - House (65 - 31)
3/03 HB 1956 Limiting Local Regulations of Homeless Shelters Bill Passed - House (56 - 41)
3/10 HB 2476 Tribal Police Jurisdiction Concurrence Vote Passed - House (62 - 32)
3/06 SB 6809 Working Family Tax Exemption Bill Passed - House (57 - 37)
2/19 HB 2815 Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Bill Passed - House (64 - 31)
2/18 HB 2476 Tribal Police Jurisdiction Bill Passed - House (58 - 37)
2/15 HB 3104 Domestic Partnership Rights Bill Passed - House (62 - 32)
2/15 HB 3104 Domestic Partnership Rights Bill Passed - House (62 - 32)
11/29 Sub SB 6178 Property Tax Deferral Bill Passed - House (55 - 39)
4/11 Sub SB 5297 Sexual Health Education Bill Passed - House (63 - 34)
4/10 Sub SB 5336 Legal Benefits for Domestic Partners Bill Passed - House (63 - 35)
3/06 2nd Sub SB 5093 Affordable Health Care Coverage for Children Bill Passed - House (68 - 28)
1/27 Sub HB 2661 Expanding the Jurisdiction of the Human Rights Commission Concurrence Vote Passed - House (61 - 37)
1/27 Sub HB 2661 Expanding the Jurisdiction of the Human Rights Commission Concurrence Vote Passed - House (61 - 37)
1/23 2nd Sub HB 2292 Addressing Health Care Liability Reform Bill Passed - House (54 - 43)
1/20 Sub HB 2661 Expanding the Jurisdiction of the Human Rights Commission Bill Passed - House (60 - 37)
1/20 Sub HB 2661 Expanding the Jurisdiction of the Human Rights Commission Bill Passed - House (60 - 37)

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