Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
HB 2579: Public media grants
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2579 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Promoting and funding public media and digital equity. Primary sponsor: Chris Stearns (D). It lists 13 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 20, 2026): First reading, referred to Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to promoting and funding public media and digital equity;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 14
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Stearns | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Liz Berry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Julio Cortes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Mary Fosse | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Roger Goodman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Mia Gregerson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Sharlett Mena | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Greg Nance | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Edwin Obras | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Lisa Parshley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Strom Peterson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Gerry Pollet | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Julia Reed | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Sharon Tomiko Santos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
“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 Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans.