Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
HB 1658: History museum funding
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1658 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on January 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Ensuring dedicated funding for history and heritage museums and county historic preservation programs. Primary sponsor: Kevin Waters (R). It lists 6 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 ensuring dedicated funding for history and heritage museums and county historic preservation programs;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Waters | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Rob Chase | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Carolyn Eslick | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Julia Reed | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Shaun Scott | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Tarra Simmons | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| 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.
- First reading, referred to Local Government.