Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
HB 1949: Scholarly communications/PRA
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1949 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on February 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Exempting certain scholarly communications from disclosure under the public records act. Primary sponsor: Gerry Pollet (D). 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 exempting certain scholarly communications from disclosure under the public records act;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerry Pollet | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Beth Doglio | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Nicole Macri | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Lisa Parshley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Julia Reed | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Osman Salahuddin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 48 |
| Larry Springer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
“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.