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Steve Tharinger
WA House District 24
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 35Healthcare 27Economy & Taxes 14Social Services & Welfare 14Housing 11Labor & Employment 11Criminal Justice & Policing 10Environment & Energy 10Education 9Transportation & Infrastructure 6Technology & Privacy 5Banking & Finance 4Gun Policy 3Abortion & Reproductive Rights 2Agriculture 2Civil Rights & Liberties 2Defense & Military 1Elections & Voting 1Other 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA House District 24 current
Washington |
Democratic | Jan 10, 2011 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,201 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| HB 1970 — Concerning state highway construction project alternative contracting procedures. | Yea | Apr 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2081 — Modifying business and occupation tax surcharges, rates, and the advanced computing surcharge cap, clarifying the business and occupation… | Nay | Apr 21, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1990 — Authorizing utility companies to securitize certain costs related to disasters or emergencies to lower costs to customers. | Yea | Apr 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1167 — Directing the statewide career and technical education task force to consider educational opportunities for careers in maritime professions. | Yea | Apr 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1878 — Improving young driver safety. | Yea | Apr 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1102 — Increasing support and services for veterans. | Yea | Apr 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2049 — Investing in the state's paramount duty to fund K-12 education and build strong and safe communities. | Nay | Apr 21, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1596 — Concerning accountability for persons for speeding. | Yea | Apr 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2049 — Investing in the state's paramount duty to fund K-12 education and build strong and safe communities. | Nay | Apr 21, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1271 — Permitting early deployment of state fire service resources. | Yea | Apr 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1498 — Concerning domestic violence co-responder programs. | Yea | Apr 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1186 — Expanding the situations in which medications can be dispensed or delivered from hospitals and health care entities. | Yea | Apr 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2049 — Investing in the state's paramount duty to fund K-12 education and build strong and safe communities. | Nay | Apr 21, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1130 — Concerning utilization of developmental disabilities waivers. | Yea | Apr 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2049 — Investing in the state's paramount duty to fund K-12 education and build strong and safe communities. | Nay | Apr 21, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1651 — Concerning teacher residency and apprenticeship programs. | Yea | Apr 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1651 — Concerning teacher residency and apprenticeship programs. | Yea | Apr 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1154 — Ensuring environmental and public health protection from solid waste handling facility operations. | Yea | Apr 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1811 — Enhancing crisis response services through co-response integration and support. | Yea | Apr 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1946 — Clarifying tribal membership on local boards of health. | Yea | Apr 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1409 — Concerning the clean fuels program. | Yea | Apr 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1837 — Establishing intercity passenger rail improvement priorities. | Yea | Apr 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1621 — Authorizing superior courts to appoint housing court commissioners. | Yea | Apr 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1253 — Expanding the ability of consumer-owned utilities to enter into joint use agreements. | Yea | Apr 19, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1258 — Providing funding for municipalities participating in the regional 911 emergency communications system. | Yea | Apr 19, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (13 as lead sponsor)
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HB 1906
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Increasing transparency and consumer protection in water system rates.
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HB 1983
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Amending the definition of timberland for purposes of determining the real estate excise tax for a governmental entity.
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HB 2016
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Concerning an additive capital budget for state matching funds and federal expenditure authority for broadband.
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HB 1208
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Extending a program to streamline the environmental permitting process for salmon recovery projects.
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HB 2295
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Concerning the capital budget.
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HB 1202
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Concerning state general obligation bonds and related accounts.
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HB 1805
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Creating a local sales and use tax to fund services for children and families that enhance well-being, promote mental health, and provide early interventions.
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HB 1806
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Ensuring that commercial fishing revenue benefits communities most dependent on the industry.
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HB 1216
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Concerning the capital budget.
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HB 1641
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Amending the definition of timberland for purposes of determining the real property excise tax for a governmental entity.
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