Hunter Abell
Contact
Email · Hunter.Abell@leg.wa.gov
District office
215 N. Whitcomb Ave., Tonasket, WA 98855
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21
Bills sponsored
this session · 21 all-time
63
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 63 all-time
4
Enacted into law
this session · 4 all-time
1719
Recorded votes
99%
Vote participation
voted in 99% of 1719 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2025-26 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
95.4%
based on 519 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
4.6%
based on 519 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
100%
based on 519 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
21 billsCurrent session 21 bills
- HB 2239 Providing Washingtonians and their loved ones with location choices for interment of remains. Signed
- HB 1896 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. In Committee
- HR 4688 Honoring Rod Hergesheimer. Passed
- HB 2158 Concerning electronic notarial acts. Signed
- HB 2342 Establishing the Washington state religious liberty commission. In Committee
- HB 1541 Concerning the veterans affairs advisory committee. Signed
- HB 1929 Requiring senate confirmation of gubernatorial appointments to vacancies on the court of appeals. In Committee
- HB 1442 Providing flexibility for the department of fish and wildlife to collaborate with local governments to manage gray wolves. In Committee
- HB 1436 Incentivizing cities and counties to increase employment of commissioned law enforcement officers. In Committee
- HJR 4203 Amending the Constitution to provide for senate confirmation of gubernatorial appointments to vacancies on the supreme court. In Committee
- HB 1435 Creating a law enforcement hiring grant program. In Committee
- HB 1446 Changing the state holiday called Presidents' Day to George Washington's Birthday (observed). In Committee
- HB 2514 Establishing a global war on terror memorial on the capitol campus. Passed
- HB 2029 Concerning recognition of legal personhood by a governmental entity. In Committee
- HB 1928 Requiring senate confirmation of gubernatorial appointments to vacancies on the supreme court. In Committee
- HB 2179 Concerning membership in the public employees' retirement system for port workers who participate in a federal railroad retirement plan, a union-sponsored defined benefit retirement plan, or another employer-funded private pension plan. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Concerning membership in the public employees' retirement system for port workers who participate in a federal railroad retirement plan.) Signed
- HCR 4402 Fostering collaboration through the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region on regional supply chain security solutions. In Committee
- HB 2221 Restoring and sustaining healthy ungulate populations. In Committee
- HR 4694 Honoring Navy personnel. Passed
- HB 2197 Designating English as the official language of the state. In Committee
- HR 4699 Honoring Dean Brazle. Passed
Co-sponsored
63 billsCurrent session 63 bills
- HB 2114 Concerning defective license plates issued by the department of licensing. Signed
- HR 4691 Honoring Presidents’ Day. Passed
- HB 2735 Establishing a constitutional floor in family law cases. In Committee
- HB 1311 Concerning the implementation of the recommendations of the department of fish and wildlife regarding the gray wolf. In Committee
- HR 4659 Reaffirming the longstanding relationship between Washington and Canada. Passed
- HR 4611 Honoring the Washington National Guard. Passed
- HB 1999 Concerning foreign ownership of agricultural land in Washington. In Committee
- HB 2036 Concerning persons convicted of violent offenses with a firearm. In Committee
- HB 1912 Concerning the exemption for fuels used for agricultural purposes in the climate commitment act. Signed
- HB 2567 Concerning the Washington college grant and college bound scholarship program for students attending private four-year not-for-profit institutions of higher education in Washington. In Committee
- HB 1439 Modifying motor vehicle and driver licensing laws to align with federal definitions, making technical corrections, and streamlining requirements. Signed
- HB 2220 Concerning state oversight and accountability of the criminal justice training commission. Passed
- HB 2130 Repealing new taxes imposed by Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5814 during the 2025 regular legislative session. In Committee
- HB 1911 Creating special license plates for pollinator research and education. In Committee
- HB 1324 Funding the state transportation system using climate commitment act revenues. In Committee
- HB 2460 Concerning vacancies in partisan elective offices. In Committee
- HB 1335 Protecting military spouses from employment discrimination. In Committee
- HJM 4008 Encouraging legal education. In Committee
- HB 1947 Reducing satellite management agency requirements for simple group B public water systems. Signed
- HB 1323 Making obstructing highways a crime. In Committee
- HB 1700 Concerning the timing of updates for comprehensive plans and development regulations. In Committee
- HB 2178 Concerning court rules and procedures. Signed
- HB 1872 Concerning firearms. In Committee
- HJM 4009 Requesting Congress to ensure that federal wildfire response entities have the capacity to protect communities and infrastructure, limit impacts to natural resources and watersheds, and protect wildland firefighter health and safety. In Committee
- HB 1266 Establishing the Washington state commission on boys and men. In Committee
Voting record
Current session 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
SCR 8406
Committee on civic health
3rd Reading & Final Passage |
Yea | pass | March 03, 2026 |
|
SSB 6355
Electric transmission system
Final Passage as Amended by the House |
Nay | pass | March 11, 2026 |
|
ESSB 6354
Electric vehicles
Final Passage as Amended by the House |
Yea | pass | March 11, 2026 |
|
SB 6347
Estate tax rates
Final Passage as Amended by the House |
Yea | pass | March 11, 2026 |
|
SSB 6346
Tax on millionaires
2612 Reeves Pg 5 Ln 33 |
Yea | fail | March 09, 2026 |
|
ESB 6246
Emissions/trade-exposed
Final Passage as Amended by the House |
Nay | pass | March 06, 2026 |
|
ESSB 6231
Data center tax exemptions
3rd Reading & Final Passage |
Nay | pass | March 12, 2026 |
|
ESSB 6231
Data center tax exemptions
2663 Orcutt Pg 2 Ln 25 |
Yea | fail | March 12, 2026 |
|
ESB 6228
Prescription drugs/taxes
Final Passage as Amended by the House |
Nay | pass | March 11, 2026 |
|
SSB 6113
Tax administration
Final Passage as Amended by the House |
Yea | pass | March 06, 2026 |
|
SB 6106
Laid-off employees
3rd Reading & Final Passage |
Nay | pass | March 03, 2026 |
|
2SSB 6066
Crash prevention zones
Final Passage as Amended by the House |
Yea | pass | March 06, 2026 |
|
SB 6058
Wage enforcement discretion
Final Passage as Amended by the House |
Yea | pass | March 04, 2026 |
|
2SSB 6026
Residential dev./zones
Final Passage as Amended by the House |
Nay | pass | March 05, 2026 |
|
SSB 6019
Home care rates
3rd Reading & Final Passage |
Yea | pass | March 04, 2026 |
|
SSB 5998
Operating budget, supp.
Final Passage as Recommended by the Conference Committee |
Nay | pass | March 12, 2026 |
|
SSB 5998
Operating budget, supp.
Final Passage as Amended by the House |
Nay | pass | February 28, 2026 |
|
SSB 5998
Operating budget, supp.
2103 Keaton Pg 479 Ln 36 |
Yea | fail | February 28, 2026 |
|
SSB 5998
Operating budget, supp.
2114 Rude Pg 400 Ln 33 |
Yea | fail | February 28, 2026 |
|
SSB 5998
Operating budget, supp.
2109 Rude Pg 400 Ln 31 |
Yea | fail | February 28, 2026 |
|
SSB 5998
Operating budget, supp.
2108 Volz Pg 387 Ln 9 |
Yea | fail | February 28, 2026 |
|
SSB 5998
Operating budget, supp.
2106 McEntire Pg 387 Ln 9 |
Yea | fail | February 28, 2026 |
|
SSB 5998
Operating budget, supp.
2110 Connors Pg 383 Ln 9 |
Yea | fail | February 28, 2026 |
|
SSB 5998
Operating budget, supp.
2089 Marshall Pg 245 Ln 10 |
Yea | fail | February 28, 2026 |
|
SSB 5998
Operating budget, supp.
2107 Burnett Pg 168 Ln 8 |
Yea | fail | February 28, 2026 |
|
SSB 5998
Operating budget, supp.
2104 Valdez Pg 156 Ln 18 |
Yea | fail | February 28, 2026 |
|
SSB 5998
Operating budget, supp.
2111 Marshall Pg 137 Ln 21 |
Yea | fail | February 28, 2026 |
|
SSB 5998
Operating budget, supp.
2116 Couture Pg 88 Ln 7 |
Yea | fail | February 28, 2026 |
|
SSB 5998
Operating budget, supp.
2115 Connors Pg 88 Ln 7 |
Yea | fail | February 28, 2026 |
|
SSB 5998
Operating budget, supp.
2112 Walsh Pg 37 Ln 10 |
Yea | pass | February 28, 2026 |
|
SSB 5998
Operating budget, supp.
2102 Griffey Pg 12 Ln 4 |
Yea | fail | February 28, 2026 |
|
SSB 5998
Operating budget, supp.
2105 Penner Pg 7 Ln 26 |
Yea | fail | February 28, 2026 |
|
ESSB 5925
AGO investigation powers
Final Passage as Amended by the House |
Nay | pass | March 04, 2026 |
|
SB 5872
PreK promise account
3rd Reading & Final Passage |
Yea | pass | March 04, 2026 |
|
SSB 5845
Health carrier payments
Final Passage as Amended by the House |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2026 |
|
SSB 5837
Guardianship, etc.
3rd Reading & Final Passage |
Yea | pass | March 04, 2026 |
|
SHB 2711
Transportation resources
Final Passage as Amended by the Senate |
Nay | pass | March 11, 2026 |
|
SHB 2711
Transportation resources
3rd Reading & Final Passage |
Yea | pass | February 28, 2026 |
|
HB 2575
Environmental reporting
Final Passage on Reconsideration |
Yea | pass | February 12, 2026 |
|
HB 2575
Environmental reporting
3rd Reading & Final Passage |
Yea | pass | February 12, 2026 |
|
SHB 2557
Sp. ed. evaluation reports
3rd Reading & Final Passage |
Yea | pass | February 12, 2026 |
|
SHB 2534
Military families/education
3rd Reading & Final Passage |
Yea | pass | February 12, 2026 |
|
ESHB 2532
Nitrous oxide sale
Final Passage as Amended by the Senate |
Yea | pass | March 11, 2026 |
|
ESHB 2532
Nitrous oxide sale
3rd Reading & Final Passage |
Yea | pass | February 11, 2026 |
|
2SHB 2523
Community reinvestment prg.
3rd Reading & Final Passage |
Yea | pass | February 16, 2026 |
|
EHB 2487
Insurer taxes
3rd Reading & Final Passage |
Nay | pass | March 06, 2026 |
|
ESHB 2476
Theater licenses/alcohol
3rd Reading & Final Passage |
Yea | pass | February 16, 2026 |
|
HB 1526
Modifying the snack bar liquor license.
Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#4) |
Yea | pass | March 12, 2026 |
|
HB 1941
Authorizing agricultural cooperatives for cannabis producers.
Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#2) |
Yea | pass | March 12, 2026 |
|
HB 1701
Authorizing multiple liquor licensees to have licensed premises within a facility owned and leased out by another liquor licensee or person.
Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#5) |
Yea | pass | March 12, 2026 |