Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill

HB 2259: Initiatives and referenda

In committee Last action January 12, 2026: First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations.

Plain-language summary

HB 2259 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Protecting the integrity of the state initiative and referendum process by requiring a demonstration of support before issuance of a ballot measure title and authorizing citizen actions for certain signature gatherer compensation violations. Primary sponsor: Sharlett Mena (D). It lists 22 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Sharlett Mena (Democratic). 22 co-sponsors.