HB 2223 — Irrigation dist. directors
Last action — By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
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Introduced
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 1 recorded vote so far.
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Summary
Concerning irrigation district director beneficial interests in contracts.
Bill Text
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Read HB 2223 on the official Washington source →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 42.23.030.
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RCW 42.23.030
collective rgaining agreement operating in the istrict and he board of ectors has found, consistent with th written po cy under RCW 8A.330.240, that there is a shortag of substi te teachers i he school district; (10) T letting of any employment contract to he spouse o an officer o school district, when such contrac is solely or employment a substitute teacher for the schoo district. is exception lies only if the terms of the contract are commensu te with the plan or collective bargaining agreeme t applicable to all distr employees and the board of direc ors has fo d, consistent th the written policy under RCW 28A.33 240, that t re is a short of substitute teachers in the school di trict; (11) T letting of any employment contract to he spouse o an officer of school district if the spouse was und r contract a certificat or classified employee with the schoo district be re the date which the officer assumes office and he terms of he contract a commensurate with the pay plan or coll ctive bargai ng agreement rating in the district. However, i a second-c ss school dis ct that has less than 200 full-time eq ivalent stud ts enrolled the start of the school year as defined in CW 28A.150.20 the spouse is not required to be und contract a a certificat or classified employee before the da e on which he officer as es office; (12) authorization, approval, or ratif cation of ny employment ntract with the spouse of a public spital dist ct commission or an irrigation district director if (a) The sp se was employ ic hospital or irrigation di trict before he date the or director initially ected; (b) he terms of ate with t pay plan or collective g in the dis rict for sim ar employees; commissioner or director is disclosed or directors he official of the pu or irrigation ing or co or director --- END ---
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Action History
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By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.
Sponsors
- (Klicker) · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 150 not signed on · 3 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- (Klicker)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (150)
150 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 150 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 37 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Democrat | 54 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 93 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 3% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (98)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Cortes | — | Yea |
| Valdez | — | Yea |
| Adam Bernbaum | Democrat | Yea |
| Adison Richards | Democrat | Yea |
| Alex Ramel | Democrat | Yea |
| Alicia Rule | Democrat | Yea |
| Amy Walen | Democrat | Yea |
| April Berg | Democrat | Yea |
| Beth Doglio | Democrat | Yea |
| Brandy Donaghy | Democrat | Yea |
| Brianna Thomas | Democrat | Yea |
| Chipalo Street | Democrat | Yea |
| Chris Stearns | Democrat | Yea |
| Cindy Ryu | Democrat | Yea |
| Clyde Shavers | Democrat | Yea |
| Dan Bronoske | Democrat | Yea |
| Darya Farivar | Democrat | Yea |
| Dave Paul | Democrat | Yea |
| David Hackney | Democrat | Yea |
| Davina Duerr | Democrat | Yea |
| Debra Entenman | Democrat | Yea |
| Debra Lekanoff | Democrat | Nay |
| Edwin Obras | Democrat | Yea |
| Gerry Pollet | Democrat | Yea |
| Greg Nance | Democrat | Yea |
| Jake Fey | Democrat | Yea |
| Jamila Taylor | Democrat | Yea |
| Janice Zahn | Democrat | Yea |
| Joe Fitzgibbon | Democrat | Yea |
| Joe Timmons | Democrat | Yea |
| Julia Reed | Democrat | Yea |
| Kristine Reeves | Democrat | Yea |
| Larry Springer | Democrat | Yea |
| Lauren Davis | Democrat | Yea |
| Laurie Jinkins | Democrat | Yea |
| Lillian Ortiz-Self | Democrat | Yea |
| Lisa Callan | Democrat | Yea |
| Lisa Parshley | Democrat | Yea |
| Liz Berry | Democrat | Yea |
| Mari Leavitt | Democrat | Nay |
| Mary Fosse | Democrat | Yea |
| Melanie Morgan | Democrat | Yea |
| Mia Gregerson | Democrat | Yea |
| Monica Jurado Stonier | Democrat | Yea |
| My-Linh Thai | Democrat | Yea |
| Natasha Hill | Democrat | Yea |
| Nicole Macri | Democrat | Yea |
| Osman Salahuddin | Democrat | Yea |
| Roger Goodman | Democrat | Yea |
| Sharlett Mena | Democrat | Yea |
| Sharon Tomiko Santos | Democrat | Yea |
| Sharon Wylie | Democrat | Yea |
| Shaun Scott | Democrat | Yea |
| Shelley Kloba | Democrat | Yea |
| Steve Bergquist | Democrat | Yea |
| Steve Tharinger | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Strom Peterson | Democrat | Nay |
| Tarra Simmons | Democrat | Yea |
| Timm Ormsby | Democrat | Yea |
| Zach Hall | Democrat | Yea |
| Alex Ybarra | Republican | Yea |
| Andrew Barkis | Republican | Yea |
| Andrew Engell | Republican | Yea |
| April Connors | Republican | Yea |
| Brian Burnett | Republican | Yea |
| Carolyn Eslick | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Corry | Republican | Yea |
| Cyndy Jacobsen | Republican | Yea |
| Dan Griffey | Republican | Yea |
| David Stuebe | Republican | Yea |
| Deb Manjarrez | Republican | Yea |
| Drew Stokesbary | Republican | Yea |
| Ed Orcutt | Republican | Yea |
| Gloria Mendoza | Republican | Yea |
| Hunter Abell | Republican | Yea |
| Jenny Graham | Republican | Yea |
| Jeremie Dufault | Republican | Yea |
| Jim Walsh | Republican | Yea |
| Joe Schmick | Republican | Yea |
| Joel McEntire | Republican | Yea |
| John Ley | Republican | Yea |
| Joshua Penner | Republican | Yea |
| Kevin Waters | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Klicker | Republican | Yea |
| Mary Dye | Republican | Yea |
| Matt Marshall | Republican | Yea |
| Michael Keaton | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Steele | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Volz | Republican | Yea |
| Peter Abbarno | Republican | Yea |
| Rob Chase | Republican | Yea |
| Sam Low | Republican | Yea |
| Skyler Rude | Republican | Yea |
| Stephanie Barnard | Republican | Yea |
| Stephanie McClintock | Republican | Yea |
| Suzanne Schmidt | Republican | Yea |
| Tom Dent | Republican | Not Voting |
| Travis Couture | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 2223 do?
- Concerning irrigation district director beneficial interests in contracts.
- Who sponsors HB 2223?
- HB 2223 is sponsored by (Klicker).
- What is the current status of HB 2223?
- This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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