Jess Bateman

WA Senate District 22

Democratic Washington since Jan 13, 2025

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Issue areas

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Government Operations & Budget 49 Healthcare 49 Housing 34 Social Services & Welfare 28 Labor & Employment 26 Economy & Taxes 21 Education 20 Criminal Justice & Policing 18 Civil Rights & Liberties 16 Environment & Energy 14 Transportation & Infrastructure 12 Technology & Privacy 9 Abortion & Reproductive Rights 8 Banking & Finance 7 Elections & Voting 7 Other 5 Agriculture 2 Immigration 2 Gun Policy 1

Offices & terms

Office	Party	From	To	Source
WA Senate District 22 current Washington	Democratic	Jan 13, 2025	—	openstates/people CC0-1.0
WA House District 22 Washington	Democratic	Jan 11, 2021	Jan 6, 2025	openstates/people CC0-1.0
WA Senate District 22 Washington	Democratic	Jan 11, 2021	Jan 12, 2025	openstates/people CC0-1.0

Roll-call votes (1,101 recorded)

Vote	Position	Date	Result	Source
HB 2272 — Updating terminology related to ski areas and winter sports activities.	Yea	Mar 3, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 2303 — Prohibiting employers from microchipping employees.	Yea	Mar 3, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 2110 — Concerning personnel for ambulance service interfacility specialty care transports.	Yea	Mar 3, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 2557 — Providing parental access to special education evaluation reports.	Yea	Mar 3, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 6354 — Advancing transportation electrification by expanding access to electric vehicles already being sold in Washington and increasing…	Yea	Mar 3, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 2476 — Modifying the spirits, beer, and wine theater license.	Yea	Mar 3, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 2165 — Concerning false identification as a peace officer.	Yea	Mar 3, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 2539 — Concerning inmate funds.	Yea	Mar 3, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 2219 — Enhancing the operational efficiency of child care providers.	Yea	Mar 3, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1604 — Providing parameters for conducting searches of transgender and intersex individuals confined in a local jail in compliance with federal…	Yea	Mar 3, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 2429 — Supporting children and youth behavioral health.	Yea	Mar 3, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 2543 — Concerning county clerk fees.	Yea	Mar 3, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 2554 — Recognizing judicially affirmed and treaty-reserved fishing rights and promoting state-tribal cooperative agreements in the management of…	Yea	Mar 3, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 2088 — Concerning the dietitian licensure compact.	Yea	Mar 3, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 2294 — Prohibiting negative use restrictions on real property that have the effect of limiting consumer access to food and medicine.	Yea	Mar 3, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 6260 — Implementing efficiencies and programming changes in public education.	Yea	Mar 3, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 2632 — Modernizing terminology when referring to individuals who are not citizens or nationals of the United States.	Yea	Mar 3, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1345 — Establishing limitations on detached accessory dwelling units outside of urban growth areas.	Yea	Mar 3, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 2417 — Changing the Washington code of military justice so that it includes certain protections for victims of an offense while serving within the…	Yea	Mar 3, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 2384 — Increasing regulatory oversight of continuing care retirement communities.	Yea	Mar 3, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 6351 — Increasing fiscal resources for students and children by providing targeted sales tax exemptions for schools and certain before-and-after…	Yea	Mar 3, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 2350 — Increasing transparency regarding residential habilitation center compliance with certain federal requirements.	Yea	Feb 28, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 2107 — Concerning notice requirements of identified hazards at construction worksites.	Yea	Feb 28, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 2531 — Aligning the quality assurance fee for the ambulance transport fund with federal regulations.	Yea	Feb 28, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 2496 — Concerning tribal consultation conducted by the energy facility site evaluation council.	Yea	Feb 28, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0

Issue areas

Offices & terms

Roll-call votes (1,101 recorded)

Sponsored legislation (28 as lead sponsor)