Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
HB 2739: Scientific research
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2739 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on February 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Sustaining life-saving and prosperity-building scientific research in Washington by establishing the Washington institute for scientific advancement. Primary sponsor: Monica Jurado Stonier (D). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 24, 2026): Committee relieved of further consideration.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to sustaining life-saving and prosperity-building scientific research in Washington by establishing the Washington institute for scientific advancement, funding scientific research, and raising revenue therefor;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monica Jurado Stonier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Zach Hall | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Julia Reed | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Osman Salahuddin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 48 |
| Shaun Scott | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Committee relieved of further consideration.
- Referred to Postsecondary Education & Workforce.
- First reading, referred to Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans.