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HB 1263: Essential needs program uses
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1263 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Updating eligible uses for the essential needs and housing support program. Primary sponsor: Julio Cortes (D). It lists 21 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 updating eligible uses for the essential needs and housing support program;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 20 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Cortes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Lauren Davis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Beth Doglio | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Carolyn Eslick | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Jake Fey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Roger Goodman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Natasha Hill | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Shelley Kloba | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Mari Leavitt | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Sam Low | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Nicole Macri | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Greg Nance | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Edwin Obras | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Timm Ormsby | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Strom Peterson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Gerry Pollet | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Julia Reed | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Cindy Ryu | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Shaun Scott | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Chipalo Street | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Steve Tharinger | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Joe Timmons | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
“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.
- Referred to Appropriations.
- ELHS - Executive action taken by committee.
- ELHS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
- First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services.