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Joel McEntire
WA House District 19
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Issue areas
Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags
Education 13Government Operations & Budget 11Economy & Taxes 8Criminal Justice & Policing 5Civil Rights & Liberties 4Environment & Energy 4Healthcare 4Labor & Employment 4Defense & Military 3Social Services & Welfare 3Agriculture 2Elections & Voting 2Gun Policy 2Housing 2Transportation & Infrastructure 2Veterans Affairs 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA House District 19 current
Washington |
Republican | Jan 11, 2021 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,201 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1644 — Concerning the safety and health of working minors. | Yea | Mar 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1576 — Concerning the designation of historic landmarks by cities. | Yea | Mar 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1514 — Encouraging the deployment of low carbon thermal energy networks. | Nay | Mar 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1718 — Concerning well-being programs for certain health care professionals. | Yea | Mar 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1622 — Allowing bargaining over matters related to the use of artificial intelligence. | Nay | Mar 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1971 — Increasing access to prescription hormone therapy. | Nay | Mar 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1969 — Concerning the law enforcement aviation support grant program. | Yea | Mar 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1814 — Streamlining certain decisions pertaining to the development or extension of a trail or path from the state environmental policy act. | Nay | Mar 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1947 — Reducing satellite management agency requirements for simple group B public water systems. | Yea | Mar 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1587 — Encouraging local government partner promise scholarship programs within the opportunity scholarship program. | Nay | Mar 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1589 — Concerning the relationships between health carriers and contracting providers. | Yea | Mar 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1531 — Preserving the ability of public officials to address communicable diseases. | Yea | Mar 8, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1163 — Enhancing requirements relating to the purchase, transfer, and possession of firearms. | Nay | Mar 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1755 — Exempting elective percutaneous coronary intervention performed in certain hospitals owned or operated by a state entity from certificate… | Yea | Mar 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1113 — Concerning accountability and access to services for individuals charged with a misdemeanor. | Nay | Mar 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1620 — Concerning limitations in parenting plans. | Yea | Mar 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1515 — Modernizing the regulation of alcohol service in public spaces. | Nay | Mar 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1531 — Preserving the ability of public officials to address communicable diseases. | Nay | Mar 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1327 — Concerning horse racing. | Yea | Mar 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1722 — Reviewing state restrictions affecting students participating in secondary career and technical education programs and other state-approved… | Yea | Mar 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HJM 4001 — Concerning Russ Blount memorial bridge naming. | Yea | Mar 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1279 — Providing postsecondary education consumer protections. | Yea | Mar 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1308 — Concerning access to personnel records. | Nay | Mar 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1232 — Concerning private detention facilities. | Nay | Mar 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1651 — Concerning teacher residency and apprenticeship programs. | Nay | Mar 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (6 as lead sponsor)
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HR 4641
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Honoring Julia Butler Hansen.
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HB 1393
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Providing public school students with opportunities for cultural expression at commencement ceremonies.
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HB 1309
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Addressing the impacts of burrowing shrimp on bottom culture shellfish farming through integrated pest management research.
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HB 1231
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Supporting the exploration and implementation of later starting times for public schools.
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HB 1538
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Providing capital financial assistance to small school districts with demonstrated funding challenges.
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HB 2214
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Allowing self-insurers to accept certain industrial insurance claims