Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
HB 1419: Interpreter background check
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1419 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on January 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requiring interpreters providing services under certain state contracts and purchase agreements to complete national fingerprint background checks. Primary sponsor: Sam Low (R). It lists 9 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 requiring interpreters providing services under certain state contracts and purchase agreements to complete national fingerprint background checks;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Low | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Steve Bergquist | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Dan Bronoske | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Lauren Davis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Beth Doglio | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Mary Fosse | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Mari Leavitt | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Nicole Macri | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Lisa Parshley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Alicia Rule | 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.
- First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations.