John Ley
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13
Bills sponsored
this session · 13 all-time
104
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 104 all-time
0
Enacted into law
this session · 0 all-time
1719
Recorded votes
100%
Vote participation
voted in 100% 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)
13 billsCurrent session 13 bills
- HB 2143 Addressing representation within transportation benefit districts. In Committee
- HB 2226 Addressing representation within the governing body of a public transportation benefit area. In Committee
- HB 2030 Studying the financial oversight of the interstate bridge replacement project. In Committee
- HB 2180 Concerning coaches of youth sports organizations. In Committee
- HB 1857 Concerning asbestos-containing building materials. Passed
- HB 2592 Directing the deposit of the proceeds from taxes on aircraft fuel to the aeronautics account. In Committee
- HB 2670 Increasing the maximum authorized term of imprisonment for certain gross misdemeanor offenses. In Committee
- HB 2605 Concerning naturally occurring fibrous silicate materials. Passed
- HB 1559 Concerning tolling on Interstate 5 bridges spanning the Columbia river. In Committee
- HB 2603 Addressing transfers on death of vehicle titles. In Committee
- HB 2710 Requiring approval by the joint Oregon-Washington legislative action committee of certain contracts regarding the interstate bridge replacement project replacing the Interstate 5 bridge over the Columbia river. In Committee
- HB 1869 Prohibiting the expenditure of Washington state funds for any capital costs of a transit agency created pursuant to the laws of an adjacent state. In Committee
- HB 2669 Requiring a performance audit of the interstate bridge replacement project replacing the Interstate 5 bridge over the Columbia river. In Committee
Co-sponsored
104 billsCurrent session 104 bills
- HB 1376 Concerning the prepayment of capital gains taxes six months prior to the due date. Signed
- HR 4691 Honoring Presidents’ Day. Passed
- HB 1374 Reducing the state sales and use tax rate. In Committee
- HR 4678 Honoring Cal Raleigh. Passed
- HB 1699 Defending equity in interscholastic sports. In Committee
- HB 2058 Concerning third-party audits of private entities receiving public moneys. In Committee
- HR 4611 Honoring the Washington National Guard. Passed
- HB 1679 Encouraging electric utility investments in advanced nuclear reactor projects for clean energy transformation act compliance. In Committee
- HB 1797 Concerning cooperation by the department of children, youth, and families with law enforcement. In Committee
- HB 1285 Making financial education instruction a graduation requirement in public schools. Passed
- HR 4701 Honoring Black History Month. Passed
- HB 1371 Concerning parking privileges for veterans. Signed
- HB 2036 Concerning persons convicted of violent offenses with a firearm. In Committee
- HB 1225 Reforming the Washington state budgeting process through requiring prioritized spending on essential state functions, placing limitations on state spending and revenue proposals, and requiring accountability for every dollar spent within the state budget. In Committee
- HB 2090 Integrating advanced nuclear energy into the state energy strategy. In Committee
- HB 1978 Concerning transparency in election tabulation devices. In Committee
- HB 2627 Facilitating the ability of the government to maintain highway infrastructure in a state of good repair, including bridges. In Committee
- HB 1364 Increasing the gross revenue threshold for unlicensed bingo, raffles, and amusement games conducted by charitable or nonprofit organizations. In Committee
- HB 2076 Creating the Washington department of government efficiency. In Committee
- HB 1851 Prohibiting the use of state appropriated funds by institutions of higher education to repair property damaged in a disruptive activity. In Committee
- HB 2130 Repealing new taxes imposed by Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5814 during the 2025 regular legislative session. In Committee
- HB 1038 Prohibiting puberty blocking medications, cross-sex hormones, and gender transition surgeries for minors. In Committee
- HB 1637 Concerning nonfirearm measures to increase school safety for students and staff. In Committee
- HB 1411 Limiting assumed revenues to projected revenues by the economic and revenue forecast council. In Committee
- HB 2153 Prohibiting homebuyers from receiving multiple state-funded down payment assistance loans or grants. 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) |
Nay | 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 |