Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
HB 1836: Local news journalism
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1836 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Supporting local news journalism. Primary sponsor: Alex Ramel (D). It lists 18 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 supporting local news journalism;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 19
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ramel | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Liz Berry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Julio Cortes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Beth Doglio | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Darya Farivar | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Mary Fosse | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Roger Goodman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Natasha Hill | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Sharlett Mena | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Lisa Parshley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Dave Paul | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Strom Peterson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Osman Salahuddin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 48 |
| Shaun Scott | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Chris Stearns | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Monica Jurado Stonier | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Jamila Taylor | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| My-Linh Thai | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Steve Tharinger | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
“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 Finance.