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Josh Penner
WA House District 31
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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
Government Operations & Budget 15Social Services & Welfare 13Healthcare 9Economy & Taxes 8Education 7Labor & Employment 7Criminal Justice & Policing 6Transportation & Infrastructure 5Civil Rights & Liberties 4Defense & Military 3Environment & Energy 3Gun Policy 2Housing 2Technology & Privacy 2Veterans Affairs 2Elections & Voting 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA House District 31 current
Washington |
Republican | Jan 13, 2025 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,197 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1644 — Concerning the safety and health of working minors. | Nay | 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. | Yea | 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. | Yea | 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. | 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. | 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 (10 as lead sponsor)
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HB 2187
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Supporting employers providing child care assistance to employees by establishing a business and occupation and public utility tax credit.
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HB 2203
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Creating the offense of reckless interference with emergency operations.
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HJM 4012
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Supporting combat-injured veterans.
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HB 2200
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Increasing access to data related to the safety and stability of residential settings for individuals with developmental disabilities.
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HB 2280
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Providing access for legislators to facilities owned and operated by the state and facilities that contract with or are licensed by state agencies.
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HB 2314
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Concerning dental care services at residential habilitation centers.
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HB 2202
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Establishing a dental care pilot at the Rainier school residential habilitation center.
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HB 1818
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Concerning the administration of plats.
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HB 2331
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Preventing reductions in access to pediatric primary care and behavioral health services.
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HB 1564
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Supporting employers providing child care assistance to employees by establishing a business and occupation and public utility tax credit.