Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
HB 2398: Maritime trade ed. assist.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2398 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishing business and occupation and public utility tax credits for small business employers providing maritime trade educational assistance. Primary sponsor: Adison Richards (D). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): First reading, referred to Finance.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to establishing business and occupation and public utility tax credits for small business employers providing maritime trade educational assistance to employees who are employed aboard or servicing United States flagged vessels;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adison Richards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Sam Low | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Greg Nance | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Julia Reed | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Clyde Shavers | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Michelle Valdez | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- First reading, referred to Finance.