Washington 2025-26 Biennium Status: Introduced

HB 2162 — Public interest law grants

Last action — First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

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Summary

Establishing a public interest law grant program and a business and occupation tax credit for approved contributions to the program account.

Bill Text

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How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the Revised Code of Washington as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Revised Code of Washington: RCW 82.32.808.

  • RCW 82.32.808

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    amended

Action History

  1. First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary.

Sponsors

  • (Richards) · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 150 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • (Richards)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (150)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2162 do?
Establishing a public interest law grant program and a business and occupation tax credit for approved contributions to the program account.
Who sponsors HB 2162?
HB 2162 is sponsored by (Richards).
What is the current status of HB 2162?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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