Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
HB 2449: Zero-based budget reviews
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2449 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Reforming the Washington state budgeting process through zero-based budget reviews. Primary sponsor: Travis Couture (R). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): First reading, referred to Appropriations.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to reforming the Washington state budgeting process through zero-based budget reviews;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Couture | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| Andrew Barkis | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| April Connors | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Chris Corry | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Dan Griffey | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| Michael Keaton | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Matt Marshall | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Skyler Rude | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
| Joe Schmick | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Suzanne Schmidt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| 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 Appropriations.