Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
HB 1229: Persistent offenders
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1229 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on January 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Resentencing of individuals sentenced as a persistent offender. Primary sponsor: David Hackney (D). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to resentencing of individuals sentenced as a persistent offender, or sentenced to an exceptional sentence pursuant to a plea agreement intended to avoid a persistent offender sentence, due to a robbery in the second degree charge or conviction;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Hackney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Roger Goodman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Natasha Hill | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Timm Ormsby | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Tarra Simmons | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Community Safety.
- Prefiled for introduction.