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State Representative
Hunter Abell
(R) - Washington
Washington House District 07
In Office - Started: 01/13/2025

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Olympia, WA 98504-0600
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Bill Bill Name Summary Progress
HB1912 Concerning the exemption for fuels used for agricultural purposes in the climate commitment act. AN ACT Relating to the exemption for fuels used for agricultural 2 purposes in the climate commitment act; amending RCW 70A.65.080; 3 adding a new section to chapter 70A.65 RCW; and declaring an 4 emergency. 5 Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB1541 Concerning the veterans affairs advisory committee. AN ACT Relating to the veterans affairs advisory committee; and 2 amending RCW 43.60A.080. 3 Crossed Over
HR4650 Honoring Representative Bruce Q. Chandler. Honoring Representative Bruce Q. Chandler. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB2085 Concerning autonomous regions in Washington state. AN ACT Relating to autonomous regions in Washington state; and 2 creating new sections. 3 In Committee
HJR4208 Concerning autonomous regions in Washington state. Concerning autonomous regions in Washington state. In Committee
HR4664 Honoring Speaker Frank Chopp. Honoring Speaker Frank Chopp. Introduced
HR4663 Honoring the public health legacy of Mary Selecky. Honoring the public health legacy of Mary Selecky. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB1947 Reducing satellite management agency requirements for simple group B public water systems. AN ACT Relating to reducing satellite management agency 2 requirements for simple group B public water systems; and amending 3 RCW 70A.125.060. 4 Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HR4659 Reaffirming the longstanding relationship between Washington and Canada. Reaffirming the longstanding relationship between Washington and Canada. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HR4658 Concerning Washington-Denmark relations. Concerning Washington-Denmark relations. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB1439 Modifying motor vehicle and driver licensing laws to align with federal definitions, making technical corrections, and streamlining requirements. AN ACT Relating to modifying motor vehicle and driver licensing 2 laws to align with federal definitions, making technical corrections, 3 and streamlining requirements; amending RCW 46.04.480, 46.04.580, 4 46.12.635, 46.12.665, 46.12.665, 46.20.285, 46.20.2892, 46.20.328, 5 46.20.329, 46.25.082, 46.29.050, 46.65.060, and 46.65.065; repealing 6 RCW 46.18.240 and 46.18.250; providing effective dates; and providing 7 an expiration date. 8 Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HR4649 Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Southeast Asian refugee resettlement. Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Southeast Asian refugee resettlement. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HR4647 Recognizing K-9 officer Inka for her outstanding service, dedication, and contributions to the safety and security of Washingtonians. Recognizing K-9 officer Inka for her outstanding service, dedication, and contributions to the safety and security of Washingtonians. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB1700 Concerning the timing of updates for comprehensive plans and development regulations. AN ACT Relating to the timing of updates for comprehensive plans 2 and development regulations; amending RCW 36.70A.130; and creating a 3 new section. 4 In Committee
HB2036 Concerning persons convicted of violent offenses with a firearm. AN ACT Relating to prohibiting persons convicted of violent 2 offenses with a firearm from receiving earned early release credits; 3 amending RCW 9.94A.729; and creating a new section. 4 In Committee
HB2029 Concerning recognition of legal personhood by a governmental entity. AN ACT Relating to the recognition of legal personhood by a 2 governmental entity; and adding a new section to chapter 42.04 RCW. 3 In Committee
HB1911 Creating special license plates for pollinator research and education. AN ACT Relating to creating special license plates for pollinator 2 research and education; reenacting and amending RCW 46.17.220, 3 46.18.200, and 46.68.420; adding a new section to chapter 46.04 RCW; 4 and providing an effective date. 5 In Committee
HB1854 Authorizing subdivision of land in rural areas for families. AN ACT Relating to authorizing subdivision of land in rural areas 2 for families; adding a new section to chapter 36.70A RCW; adding a 3 new section to chapter 36.70 RCW; and creating new sections. 4 In Committee
HB1896 Increasing local law enforcement officers by authorizing a local sales and use tax credited against the state portion to hire additional officers and increasing the number of basic law enforcement courses offered by the criminal justice training commission. AN ACT Relating to increasing local law enforcement officers by 2 authorizing a local sales and use tax credited against the state 3 portion to hire additional officers and increasing the number of 4 basic law enforcement courses offered by the criminal justice 5 training commission; reenacting and amending RCW 43.101.200; adding a 6 new section to chapter 82.14 RCW; and creating a new section. 7 In Committee
HB1311 Concerning the implementation of the recommendations of the department of fish and wildlife regarding the gray wolf. AN ACT Relating to the implementation of the recommendations of 2 the department of fish and wildlife regarding the gray wolf; amending 3 RCW 77.12.020; and creating new sections. 4 In Committee
HB1835 Aligning cannabis licensing decisions by the liquor and cannabis board with local zoning ordinances. AN ACT Relating to aligning cannabis licensing decisions by the 2 liquor and cannabis board with local zoning ordinances; and amending 3 RCW 69.50.331 and 69.51A.250. 4 In Committee
HR4619 Honoring Japanese-Americans who suffered relocation and internment during World War II. Honoring Japanese-Americans who suffered relocation and internment during World War II. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB1999 Concerning foreign ownership of agricultural land in Washington. AN ACT Relating to foreign ownership of agricultural land in 2 Washington; amending RCW 64.16.005; adding new sections to chapter 3 64.16 RCW; and declaring an emergency. 4 In Committee
HR4617 Encouraging the celebration of Children's Day. Encouraging the celebration of Children's Day. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HR4618 Observing Presidents' Day. Observing Presidents' Day. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB1446 Changing the state holiday called Presidents' Day to George Washington's Birthday (observed). AN ACT Relating to changing the state holiday called Presidents' 2 Day to George Washington's Birthday (observed); amending RCW 3 1.16.050; and creating a new section. 4 In Committee
HB1335 Protecting military spouses from employment discrimination. AN ACT Relating to protecting military spouses from employment 2 discrimination; and amending RCW 49.60.010, 49.60.020, 49.60.030, 3 49.60.040, 49.60.180, 49.60.190, and 49.60.200. 4 In Committee
HB1929 Requiring senate confirmation of gubernatorial appointments to vacancies on the court of appeals. AN ACT Relating to requiring senate confirmation of gubernatorial 2 appointments to vacancies on the court of appeals; and amending RCW 3 2.06.080, 43.06.092, and 43.06.094. 4 In Committee
HB1928 Requiring senate confirmation of gubernatorial appointments to vacancies on the supreme court. AN ACT Relating to requiring senate confirmation of gubernatorial 2 appointments to vacancies on the supreme court; amending RCW 3 2.04.100, 43.06.092, and 43.06.094; and providing a contingent 4 effective date. 5 In Committee
HJR4203 Amending the Constitution to provide for senate confirmation of gubernatorial appointments to vacancies on the supreme court. Amending the Constitution to provide for senate confirmation of gubernatorial appointments to vacancies on the supreme court. In Committee
HB1436 Incentivizing cities and counties to increase employment of commissioned law enforcement officers. AN ACT Relating to incentivizing cities and counties to increase 2 employment of commissioned law enforcement officers; reenacting and 3 amending RCW 43.101.200; adding a new section to chapter 82.14 RCW; 4 and creating a new section. 5 In Committee
HB1872 Concerning firearms. AN ACT Relating to firearms; amending RCW 9.41.092, 9.41.390, and 2 9.41.370; reenacting and amending RCW 9.41.010; and creating a new 3 section. 4 In Committee
HB1442 Providing flexibility for the department of fish and wildlife to collaborate with local governments to manage gray wolves. AN ACT Relating to providing flexibility for the department of 2 fish and wildlife to collaborate with local governments to manage 3 gray wolves; amending RCW 77.12.020; adding a new section to chapter 4 36.01 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 77.36 RCW; and creating a 5 new section. 6 In Committee
HB1435 Creating a law enforcement hiring grant program. AN ACT Relating to the creation of a law enforcement hiring grant 2 program; adding a new section to chapter 43.101 RCW; and making an 3 appropriation. 4 In Committee
HR4615 Honoring the United States Navy and its service members. Honoring the United States Navy and its service members. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HR4611 Honoring the Washington National Guard. Honoring the Washington National Guard. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HCR4402 Fostering collaboration through the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region on regional supply chain security solutions. Fostering collaboration through the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region on regional supply chain security solutions. In Committee
HB1454 Funding multijurisdictional drug task forces. AN ACT Relating to funding multijurisdictional drug task forces; 2 and making an appropriation. 3 In Committee
HR4602 Recognizing Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Recognizing Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB1323 Making obstructing highways a crime. AN ACT Relating to people intentionally obstructing highways; 2 adding a new section to chapter 46.61 RCW; creating a new section; 3 and prescribing penalties. 4 In Committee
HB1324 Funding the state transportation system using climate commitment act revenues. AN ACT Relating to funding the state transportation system using 2 climate commitment act revenues; amending RCW 70A.65.100, 70A.65.240, 3 and 70A.65.250; adding a new section to chapter 70A.65 RCW; creating 4 a new section; providing an effective date; and declaring an 5 emergency. 6 In Committee
HB1266 Establishing the Washington state commission on boys and men. AN ACT Relating to establishing the Washington state commission 2 on boys and men; and adding a new chapter to Title 43 RCW. 3 In Committee
Bill Bill Name Motion Vote Date Vote
HB1096 Increasing housing options through lot splitting. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/27/2025 Yea
HB1108 Creating a task force on housing cost driver analysis. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/27/2025 Yea
SB5161 Revised for 1st Substitute: Addressing transportation fiscal matters. House Final Passage as Recommended by the Conference Committee 04/27/2025 Nay
SB5167 Revised for 1st substitute: Making 2025-2027 fiscal biennium operating appropriations and 2023-2025 fiscal biennium second supplemental operating appropriations. House Final Passage as Recommended by the Conference Committee 04/27/2025 Nay
HB1217 Improving housing stability for tenants subject to the residential landlord-tenant act and the manufactured/mobile home landlord-tenant act by limiting rent and fee increases, requiring notice of rent and fee increases, limiting fees and deposits, establishing a landlord resource center and associated services, authorizing tenant lease termination, creating parity between lease types, and providing for attorney general enforcement. House Final Passage as Recommended by the Conference Committee 04/27/2025 Nay
SB5194 Concerning state general obligation bonds and related accounts. House Final Passage as Amended by the House 04/27/2025 Yea
SB5195 Concerning the capital budget. House Final Passage as Amended by the House 04/27/2025 Yea
HB1293 Concerning litter. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/27/2025 Yea
HB1207 Concerning superior court clerk fees. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/26/2025 Nay
SB5393 Revised for 1st Substitute: Closing the Rainier school by June 30, 2027. House Final Passage as Amended by the House 04/26/2025 Yea
HB1498 Concerning domestic violence co-responder programs. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/26/2025 Nay
HB2003 Concerning the Columbia river recreational salmon and steelhead endorsement program. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/26/2025 Nay
HB2050 Implementing K-12 savings and efficiencies. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/26/2025 Nay
HB2047 Eliminating the Washington employee ownership program. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/26/2025 Nay
SB5041 Concerning unemployment insurance benefits for striking or lockout workers. House Final Passage as Recommended by the Conference Committee 04/25/2025 Nay
SB5263 Concerning special education funding. House Final Passage as Amended by the House 04/24/2025 Yea
HB1296 Promoting a safe and supportive public education system. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/24/2025 Nay
HB1440 Concerning seizure and forfeiture procedures and reporting. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/24/2025 Nay
SB5444 Revised for 1st Substitute: Concerning special license plates and personalized license plates. House Final Passage as Amended by the House 04/24/2025 Yea
HB1633 Concerning prime contractor bidding submission requirements on public works contracts. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/24/2025 Yea
HB1733 Increasing the reimbursement cap for moving and relocation expenses incurred by persons affected by agency displacements. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/24/2025 Yea
HB1902 Convening a work group regarding the streamlining of permitting for transportation projects. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/24/2025 Yea
HB1912 Concerning the exemption for fuels used for agricultural purposes in the climate commitment act. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/24/2025 Yea
HB1936 Extending the expiration of certain school employee postretirement employment restrictions. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/24/2025 Yea
SB5785 Revised for 1st Substitute: Amending the Washington college grant and college bound scholarship. House Final Passage as Amended by the House 04/24/2025 Nay
SB5786 Increasing license, permit, and endorsement fees. House Final Passage as Amended by the House 04/24/2025 Nay
SB5790 Concerning cost-of-living adjustments for community and technical college employees. House 3rd Reading & Final Passage 04/24/2025 Yea
SB5801 Concerning transportation resources. House Final Passage as Amended by the House 04/24/2025 Nay
SB5802 Rebalancing statutory fund transfers and revenue dedications for transportation. House Final Passage as Amended by the House 04/24/2025 Nay
SB5807 Concerning wellness incentives for public and school employee health benefit plans. House 3rd Reading & Final Passage 04/24/2025 Yea
SB5143 Concerning the ethics in public service act. House Final Passage as Amended by the House 04/23/2025 Nay
SB5357 Concerning actuarial funding of pension systems. House Final Passage as Amended by the House on Reconsideration 04/23/2025 Yea
SB5357 Concerning actuarial funding of pension systems. House Final Passage as Amended by the House 04/23/2025 Yea
SB5571 Regulating exterior cladding materials. House Final Passage as Amended by the House 04/23/2025 Yea
SB5583 Concerning recreational fishing and hunting licenses. House 3rd Reading & Final Passage 04/23/2025 Nay
SB5686 Expanding and funding the foreclosure mediation program. House Final Passage as Amended by the House 04/23/2025 Nay
SB5752 Modifying child care and early childhood development programs. House Final Passage as Amended by the House on Reconsideration 04/23/2025 Yea
SB5752 Modifying child care and early childhood development programs. House Final Passage as Amended by the House 04/23/2025 Yea
SB5794 Adopting recommendations from the tax preference performance review process, eliminating obsolete tax preferences, clarifying legislative intent, and addressing changes in constitutional law. House Final Passage as Amended by the House 04/23/2025 Nay
SB5814 Revised for 1st Substitute: Modifying the application and administration of certain excise taxes. House Final Passage as Amended by the House 04/23/2025 Nay
SB5813 Increasing funding to the education legacy trust account by creating a more progressive rate structure for the capital gains tax and estate tax. House Final Passage as Amended by the House 04/23/2025 Nay
SB5083 Ensuring access to primary care, behavioral health, and affordable hospital services. House Final Passage as Amended by the House 04/22/2025 Nay
HB1131 Concerning clemency and pardons. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/22/2025 Nay
HB1162 Concerning workplace violence in health care settings. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/22/2025 Yea
HB1163 Enhancing requirements relating to the purchase, transfer, and possession of firearms. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/22/2025 Nay
HB1329 Concerning wholesale power purchases by electric utilities under the Washington clean energy transformation act. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/22/2025 Yea
HB1351 Adjusting age requirements for accessing the early childhood education and assistance program. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/22/2025 Yea
HB1359 Reviewing laws related to criminal insanity and competency to stand trial. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/22/2025 Nay
HB1371 Concerning parking privileges for veterans. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/22/2025 Yea
HB1432 Improving access to appropriate mental health and substance use disorder services. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/22/2025 Nay
HB1460 Concerning protection order hope cards. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/22/2025 Yea
SB5390 Revised for Engrossed: Concerning access to recreation sites or lands. House Final Passage as Amended by the House 04/22/2025 Nay
SB5394 Reducing the developmental disabilities administration's no-paid services caseload services. House 3rd Reading & Final Passage 04/22/2025 Yea
HB1462 Reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with hydrofluorocarbons. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/22/2025 Nay
HB1491 Promoting transit-oriented housing development. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/22/2025 Nay
HB1515 Modernizing the regulation of alcohol service in public spaces. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/22/2025 Yea
HB1514 Encouraging the deployment of low carbon thermal energy networks. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/22/2025 Yea
HB1497 Improving outcomes associated with waste material management systems. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/22/2025 Nay
HB1543 Increasing compliance pathways for the clean buildings performance standard. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/22/2025 Yea
HB1670 Increasing transparency regarding sewage-containing spills. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/22/2025 Yea
HB1648 Modifying child care provider qualifications. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/22/2025 Yea
HB1709 Addressing the care of students with adrenal insufficiency by parent-designated adults. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/22/2025 Yea
HB1731 Regarding unclaimed property held by a museum or historical society. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/22/2025 Yea
HB1774 Modifying allowable terms for the lease of unused highway land. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/22/2025 Nay
HB1934 Concerning the disclosure of information pertaining to complainants, accusers, and witnesses in an employment investigation. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/22/2025 Yea
HB1975 Amending the climate commitment act by adjusting auction price containment mechanisms and ceiling prices, addressing the department of ecology's authority to amend rules to facilitate linkage with other jurisdictions, and providing for market dynamic analysis. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/22/2025 Yea
SB5761 Developing a schedule for court appointment of attorneys for children and youth in dependency and termination proceedings. House Final Passage as Amended by the House 04/22/2025 Yea
SB5769 Addressing transition to kindergarten programs. House Final Passage as Amended by the House 04/22/2025 Yea
HB2015 Improving public safety funding by providing resources to local governments and state and local criminal justice agencies, and authorizing a local option tax. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/22/2025 Nay
SB5794 Adopting recommendations from the tax preference performance review process, eliminating obsolete tax preferences, clarifying legislative intent, and addressing changes in constitutional law. House Committee on Finance: do pass with amendment(s) 04/22/2025 Nay
HB2049 Investing in the state's paramount duty to fund K-12 education and build strong and safe communities. House 3rd Reading & Final Passage 04/22/2025 Nay
HB2077 Establishing a tax on certain business activities related to surpluses generated under the zero-emission vehicle program. House 3rd Reading & Final Passage 04/22/2025 Nay
SB5814 Revised for 1st Substitute: Modifying the application and administration of certain excise taxes. House Committee on Finance: do pass with amendment(s) 04/22/2025 Nay
SB5813 Increasing funding to the education legacy trust account by creating a more progressive rate structure for the capital gains tax and estate tax. House Committee on Finance: do pass with amendment(s) 04/22/2025 Nay
HB2081 Modifying business and occupation tax surcharges, rates, and the advanced computing surcharge cap, clarifying the business and occupation tax deduction for certain investments, and creating a temporary business and occupation tax surcharge on large companies. House 3rd Reading & Final Passage 04/22/2025 Nay
HB1102 Increasing support and services for veterans. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/21/2025 Yea
HB1109 Concerning public facilities districts. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/21/2025 Yea
HB1130 Concerning utilization of developmental disabilities waivers. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/21/2025 Yea
HB1154 Ensuring environmental and public health protection from solid waste handling facility operations. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/21/2025 Nay
HB1167 Directing the statewide career and technical education task force to consider educational opportunities for careers in maritime professions. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/21/2025 Yea
HB1186 Expanding the situations in which medications can be dispensed or delivered from hospitals and health care entities. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/21/2025 Yea
HB1219 Concerning the interbranch advisory committee. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/21/2025 Nay
HB1264 Concerning the salaries of ferry system collective bargaining units. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/21/2025 Nay
HB1271 Permitting early deployment of state fire service resources. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/21/2025 Yea
HB1409 Concerning the clean fuels program. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/21/2025 Nay
HB1498 Concerning domestic violence co-responder programs. House 3rd Reading & Final Passage 04/21/2025 Nay
HB1596 Concerning accountability for persons for speeding. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/21/2025 Yea
HB1621 Authorizing superior courts to appoint housing court commissioners. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/21/2025 Yea
HB1651 Concerning teacher residency and apprenticeship programs. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/21/2025 Nay
HB1811 Enhancing crisis response services through co-response integration and support. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/21/2025 Nay
HB1813 Concerning the reprocurement of medical assistance services, including the realignment of behavioral health crisis services for medicaid enrollees. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/21/2025 Nay
HB1837 Establishing intercity passenger rail improvement priorities. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/21/2025 Nay
HB1878 Improving young driver safety. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/21/2025 Nay
HB1946 Clarifying tribal membership on local boards of health. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/21/2025 Nay
HB1970 Concerning state highway construction project alternative contracting procedures. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/21/2025 Yea
HB1990 Authorizing utility companies to securitize certain costs related to disasters or emergencies to lower costs to customers. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/21/2025 Yea
HB1009 Adjusting the membership of the pharmacy quality assurance commission. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/19/2025 Yea
HB1023 Adopting the cosmetology licensure compact. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/19/2025 Yea
HB1018 Adding fusion energy to facilities that may obtain site certification for the purposes of chapter 80.50 RCW. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/19/2025 Yea
HB1039 Concerning extending governmental services from cities to tribal lands. House Final Passage as Amended by the Senate 04/19/2025 Yea
  Committee Position Rank
Detail Washington House Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee Assistant Ranking Republican Member 4
Detail Washington House Environment and Energy Committee 5
Detail Washington House Finance Committee 5
Detail Washington House Rules Committee 3
Detail Washington Joint Veterans and Military Affairs Committee 2
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WA Washington House District 07 House Republican In Office 01/13/2025