Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill

HB 1225: Budgeting process

In committee Last action January 12, 2026: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Plain-language summary

HB 1225 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on January 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Reforming the Washington state budgeting process through requiring prioritized spending on essential state functions, placing limitations on state spending and revenue proposals, and requiring accountability for every dollar spent within the state budget. Primary sponsor: Travis Couture (R). It lists 11 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Travis Couture (Republican). 11 co-sponsors.