Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
HB 1657: Washington 13 free guarantee
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1657 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on January 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishing the Washington 13 free guarantee. Primary sponsor: Steve Bergquist (D). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official title
AN ACT Relating to establishing the Washington 13 free guarantee to provide free access to technical college;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Bergquist | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Andrew Barkis | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Beth Doglio | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Gerry Pollet | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Julia Reed | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| 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 Postsecondary Education & Workforce.