Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 3 D cosponsors

HB 2543 — Concerning county clerk fees.

Last action — Effective date 6/11/2026.

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 16, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Bob Ferguson (Democratic) on March 11, 2026.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 76% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

6 added · 26 removed

Plain-language change summary

The changes to HB 2543 involve new lines added for clarity and tracking of the bill's progress through the legislative process, which are marked as H-2926.1. Meanwhile, 26 lines of extraneous certification and approval details have been removed, streamlining the document. This simplification makes it easier to read and understand the core provisions of the bill, helping both legislators and the public stay informed about its content and status.

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CERTIFICATION OF ENROLLMENT HOUSE BILL 2543 69th Legislature Regular Session Passed by the House February 11, 2026 CERTIFICATE Yeas 79 Nays 16 I, Bernard Dean, Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives of the State of Washington, do hereby Speaker of the House of certify that the attached is HOUSE BILL 2543 as passed by the House of Representatives Representatives and the Senate on the dates hereon set forth.
H-2926.1 HOUSE BILL 2543 State of Washington 69th Legislature 2026 Regular Session By Representatives Pollet, Zahn, and Salahuddin Read first time 01/16/26.
Passed by the Senate March 3, 2026 Yeas 33 Nays 15 Chief Clerk President of the Senate Approved FILED Secretary of State State of Washington Governor of the State of Washington HOUSE BILL 2543 Passed Legislature - 2026 Regular Session State of Washington 69th Legislature 2026 Regular Session By Representatives Pollet, Zahn, and Salahuddin Read first time 01/16/26.
1 HB 2543.PL report to the department of social and health services revenues associated with this section and community-based domestic violence services expenditures.
1 HB 2543 report to the department of social and health services revenues associated with this section and community-based domestic violence services expenditures.
2 HB 2543.PL (5) For executing a certificate, with or without a seal, a fee of two dollars must be charged.
2 HB 2543 (5) For executing a certificate, with or without a seal, a fee of two dollars must be charged.
3 HB 2543.PL (((19))) (18) For preparation of a change of venue, a fee of $20 must be charged by the originating court in addition to the per page charges in subsection (4) of this section.
3 HB 2543 (((19))) (18) For preparation of a change of venue, a fee of $20 must be charged by the originating court in addition to the per page charges in subsection (4) of this section.
4 HB 2543.PL of the state prior to July 24, 2005, and no claim shall lie against the state for such benefits.
4 HB 2543 of the state prior to July 24, 2005, and no claim shall lie against the state for such benefits.
5 HB 2543.PL
5 HB 2543
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Action History

  1. Effective date 6/11/2026.

  2. Chapter 33, 2026 Laws.

  3. Governor signed.

  4. Delivered to Governor.

  5. President signed.

  6. Speaker signed.

  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 33; nays, 15; absent, 0; excused, 1.

  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  11. Minority; without recommendation.

  12. LAW - Majority; do pass.

  13. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:30 AM.

  14. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:30 AM.

  15. First reading, referred to Law & Justice.

  16. Third reading, passed; yeas, 79; nays, 16; absent, 0; excused, 3.

  17. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  18. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

  19. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  20. Minority; without recommendation.

  21. Minority; do not pass.

  22. APP - Majority; do pass.

  23. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 4:00 PM.

  24. Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 4:00 PM.

  25. First reading, referred to Appropriations.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 148 not signed on · 31 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (148)

148 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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.

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Votes

3rd Reading & Final Passage (#19)

Passed 33 Yea · 15 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 29001
Republican 41500
Total 331501
% of votes cast 67%31%0%2%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Adrian Cortes Democrat Yea
Annette Cleveland Democrat Yea
Bob Hasegawa Democrat Yea
Claire Wilson Democrat Yea
Claudia Kauffman Democrat Yea
Deborah Krishnadasan Democrat Yea
Derek Stanford Democrat Yea
Drew Hansen Democrat Yea
Emily Alvarado Democrat Yea
Jamie Pedersen Democrat Yea
Javier Valdez Democrat Yea
Jesse Salomon Democrat Yea
Jessica Bateman Democrat Yea
John Lovick Democrat Yea
June Robinson Democrat Yea
Lisa Wellman Democrat Not Voting
Liz Lovelett Democrat Yea
Manka Dhingra Democrat Yea
Marcus Riccelli Democrat Yea
Marko Liias Democrat Yea
Mike Chapman Democrat Yea
Noel Frame Democrat Yea
Rebecca Saldaña Democrat Yea
Sharon Shewmake Democrat Yea
Steve Conway Democrat Yea
T'wina Nobles Democrat Yea
Tina Orwall Democrat Yea
Vandana Slatter Democrat Yea
Victoria Hunt Democrat Yea
Yasmin Trudeau Democrat Yea
Chris Gildon Republican Yea
Curtis King Republican Nay
Drew MacEwen Republican Nay
Jeff Holy Republican Nay
Jeff Wilson Republican Nay
Jim McCune Republican Nay
John Braun Republican Yea
Judy Warnick Republican Nay
Keith Goehner Republican Nay
Keith Wagoner Republican Nay
Leonard Christian Republican Nay
Mark Schoesler Republican Yea
Matt Boehnke Republican Nay
Nikki Torres Republican Nay
Paul Harris Republican Yea
Perry Dozier Republican Nay
Phil Fortunato Republican Nay
Ron Muzzall Republican Nay
Shelly Short Republican Nay

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3rd Reading & Final Passage (#9)

Passed 79 Yea · 16 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 271001
Democrat 52602
Total 791603
% of votes cast 81%16%0%3%
How each member voted (98)
Member Party Vote
Adam Bernbaum Democrat Yea
Adison Richards Democrat Nay
Adrian Cortes Democrat Yea
Alex Ramel Democrat Yea
Alicia Rule Democrat Nay
Amy Walen Democrat Yea
April Berg Democrat Yea
Beth Doglio Democrat Yea
Brandy Donaghy Democrat Yea
Brianna Thomas Democrat Not Voting
Chipalo Street Democrat Yea
Chris Stearns Democrat Yea
Cindy Ryu Democrat Yea
Clyde Shavers Democrat Nay
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 Yea
Edwin Obras Democrat Yea
Gerry Pollet Democrat Yea
Greg Nance Democrat Yea
Jake Fey Democrat Yea
Jamila Taylor Democrat Yea
Janice Zahn Democrat Yea
Javier Valdez Democrat Nay
Joe Fitzgibbon Democrat Yea
Joe Timmons Democrat Nay
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 Yea
Tarra Simmons Democrat Yea
Timm Ormsby Democrat Yea
Zach Hall Democrat Yea
Alex Ybarra Republican Yea
Andrew Barkis Republican Yea
Andrew Engell Republican Nay
April Connors Republican Yea
Brian Burnett Republican Yea
Carolyn Eslick Republican Yea
Chris Corry Republican Yea
Cyndy Jacobsen Republican Nay
Dan Griffey Republican Yea
David Stuebe Republican Not Voting
Deb Manjarrez Republican Yea
Drew Stokesbary Republican Yea
Ed Orcutt Republican Yea
Gloria Mendoza Republican Nay
Hunter Abell Republican Nay
Jenny Graham Republican Yea
Jeremie Dufault Republican Nay
Jim Walsh Republican Nay
Joe Schmick Republican Yea
Joel McEntire Republican Nay
John Ley Republican Yea
Joshua Penner Republican Nay
Kevin Waters Republican Yea
Mark Klicker Republican Yea
Mary Dye Republican Yea
Matt Marshall Republican Nay
Michael Keaton Republican Nay
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 Yea
Travis Couture Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2543?
HB 2543 is sponsored by Osman Salahuddin (Democrat), Janice Zahn (Democrat), and Gerry Pollet (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 2543?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 16, 2026. Enacted.
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