Leonard Christian
Born
1965
Contact
Email · leonard.christian@leg.wa.gov
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26
Bills sponsored
this session · 35 all-time
138
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 291 all-time
1
Enacted into law
this session · 1 all-time
2872
Recorded votes
100%
Vote participation
voted in 100% of 2872 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2025-26 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
86.9%
based on 444 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
13.1%
based on 444 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
100%
based on 444 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
35 billsCurrent session 26 bills
- SB 5116 Concerning the immediate use of marriage licenses for medical necessity. In Committee
- SB 6344 Establishing an office of fraud and accountability within the department of children, youth, and families. In Committee
- SB 5287 Limiting the monetary assistance an indigent person may receive from the ignition interlock device revolving account program. In Committee
- SB 5901 Providing school construction assistance program facilities support for on-base schools. Passed
- SB 5260 Concerning emergency measures for managing juvenile populations at state juvenile correctional institutions. In Committee
- SB 6191 Limiting state medicaid coverage for transition-related surgical and nonsurgical interventions to only adults. In Committee
- SB 5257 Modifying sentencing standards for juvenile firearm offenses. In Committee
- SB 6021 Reducing introduction of contraband into Green Hill school. In Committee
- SB 6020 Changing the official name of the department of children, youth, and families oversight board. In Committee
- SB 6306 Providing equal protections for children and pets. In Committee
- SB 5819 Ensuring paid protestor services are considered a temporary staffing service subject to state retail sales and use taxes. In Committee
- SB 5251 Concerning lodging tax revenues. In Committee
- SB 6022 Improving juvenile rehabilitation. In Committee
- SB 5635 Concerning approval of certain alternative on-site sewage systems. In Committee
- SB 5256 Concerning victims' participation in hearings conducted by the indeterminate sentence review board. In Committee
- SB 6023 Protecting children from imminent risk of harm. In Committee
- SB 5499 Codifying the body scanner program at the department of corrections. In Committee
- SB 5603 Juvenile access to attorneys when contacted by law enforcement. In Committee
- SB 5172 Concerning fire protection district civil service systems. Passed
- SB 5760 Establishing a colocated community facility and work release center in the general administration building on the state capitol campus. In Committee
- SB 5639 Providing tuition and fee waivers at public institutions of higher education for children of murdered parents. In Committee
- SB 5643 Expanding the purview of child fatality and near fatality reviews. In Committee
- SB 5757 Concerning the distribution of automated traffic safety revenue. In Committee
- SB 5255 Concerning juvenile detention pending disposition of a crime. In Committee
- SB 5506 Extending the effective date of licensing living accommodations for residential private schools. Signed
Historical 9 bills
- HB 1761 Increasing the personal property tax exemption. Died
- HB 2229 Providing for the coordination and collaboration of homeless services. Died
- HB 1865 Modifying enforcement of motor vehicle liability insurance and fiscal responsibilities. Died
- HB 1331 Providing tax incentives for development at public use airports. Died
- HB 2228 Decreasing the minimum density requirements for middle housing. Died
- HB 1660 Setting a minimum bid for abandoned recreational vehicles sold at auction. Died
- HB 1330 Adjusting the threshold for requiring candidate contribution certifications relating to foreign nationals. Died
- HB 1864 Limiting the monetary assistance an indigent person may receive from the ignition interlock device revolving account program. Died
- HB 1863 Concerning payment for surveys of state-owned aquatic lands by current or prospective lessees of such lands. Died
Co-sponsored
291 billsCurrent session 138 bills
- SB 5280 Protecting consumers of virtual currency kiosks. Passed
- SB 5081 Revising the provisions around unattended motor vehicles. Passed
- SB 5827 Concerning the definition of a "qualifying discharge" for the Washington state veterans' preference program for civil service. Signed
- SR 8659 Honoring Senator Bill Ramos. Passed
- SR 8690 Recognizing the contributions of the Chinook tribal nation. Passed
- SR 8645 Honoring Northwest Center. Passed
- SB 5601 Advancing the production and use of alternative jet fuels in Washington. Passed
- SB 5547 Increasing cannabis revenue distributions to local governments. In Committee
- SR 8640 Honoring Karen Keiser. Passed
- SB 5535 Concerning rights of individuals to bear arms. In Committee
- SB 5079 Addressing the burden of unintentional overpayments on older adults and adults with disabilities served by the department of social and health services. Signed
- SB 5310 Concerning child care subsidy rates. In Committee
- SB 5566 Increasing the penalty for assaulting a law enforcement officer. In Committee
- SB 5862 Providing a cost-of-living adjustment for plan 1 retirees of the teachers' retirement system and public employees' retirement system. Signed
- SB 5747 Concerning an exemption for affordable housing. In Committee
- SB 5630 Continuing to provide payments to support farm fuel users and transporters for exempt fuel under the Washington climate commitment act. In Committee
- SB 5135 Concerning school districts' authority to establish their curriculum. In Committee
- SB 5850 Establishing protections for citizens participating in the initiative and referendum process. In Committee
- SB 5278 Concerning emergency measures for managing juvenile populations at state juvenile correctional institutions. Passed
- SB 5211 Authorizing payment for parental caregivers of minor children with developmental disabilities. In Committee
- SB 5558 Concerning growth management comprehensive plans. Signed
- SB 5311 Increasing work participation rates for able-bodied working-age adults receiving cash and food assistance. In Committee
- SB 5317 Exempting local governments providing certain services for projects under the jurisdiction of the energy facility siting evaluation council from certain appeals. Signed
- SB 5346 Restricting mobile device usage by public school students. Signed
- SB 5056 Concerning Washington state patrol providing firearm background checks when state record systems are unavailable. In Committee
Historical 153 bills
- HJR 4211 Amending the Constitution to eliminate line item vetoes. Died
- HB 1692 Creating student advisory groups. Died
- HB 1547 Increasing the health care workforce by authorizing out-of-state providers to practice immediately. Died
- HR 4665 Recognizing the bond between Taiwan and Washington state. Died
- HR 4699 Honoring Lisa Fenton. Died
- HB 1009 Concerning military spouse employment. Signed
- HB 1623 Concerning regional economic development visions and action plans. Died
- HB 2002 Establishing criminal penalties for the public use of fentanyl or methamphetamine. Died
- HB 1537 Concerning licensing requirements for child care centers and indoor early learning programs. Died
- HJM 4002 Applying for a convention to propose amendments to the United States Constitution relating to fiscal restraints on the federal government, the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit terms of office for federal officials and for members of congress. Died
- HB 1417 Concerning the multistate nurse licensure compact. Died
- HB 1031 Modifying medal of valor award presentation requirements. Signed
- HB 1162 Expanding offenses and penalties for manufacture, sale, distribution, and other conduct involving controlled substances and counterfeit substances. Died
- HB 1472 Dedicating the state sales tax on motor vehicles for transportation. Died
- HR 4671 Recognizing Presidents' Day. Died
- HJM 4001 Requesting the transportation commission to designate a section of Interstate 5 the Cowlitz County Deputy Sheriff Justin DeRosier memorial highway. Died
- HB 1117 Addressing the extent to which Washington residents are at risk of rolling blackouts and power supply inadequacy events. Signed
- HB 1568 Concerning the credentialing of certified health care professionals providing long-term care services. Died
- HB 2393 Establishing tax exemptions for unleaded aircraft fuel. Died
- HB 2449 Concerning use of cannabis tax revenue for professional health care services. Died
- HB 1091 Requiring voter approval of tax increases. Died
- HB 2078 Improving school safety by extending and increasing penalties for interference by, or intimidation by threat of, force or violence at schools and school-related athletic activities. Died
- HB 1252 Concerning impact fee deferrals. Died
- HR 4602 Honoring Jamie Walsh. Died
- HB 2336 Assessing the suitability of lands in Washington for agricultural and renewable energy purposes. Died
Voting record
Historical 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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HB 2134
Making supplemental transportation appropriations for the 2023-2025 fiscal biennium.
Final Passage as recommended by the Conference Committee (#4) |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2024 |
|
SB 5180
Adopting the interstate teacher mobility compact. (REVISED FOR PASSED LEGISLATURE: Concerning the licensure and employment of out-of-state teachers.)
Final Passage as recommended by the Conference Committee (#3) |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2024 |
|
HB 2357
Establishing a state patrol longevity bonus.
Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#2) |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2024 |
|
SB 5950
Making 2023-2025 fiscal biennium supplemental operating appropriations.
Final Passage as recommended by the Conference Committee (#1) |
Nay | pass | March 07, 2024 |
|
SB 6194
Concerning state legislative employee collective bargaining.
Final Passage as Amended by the House (#5) |
Nay | pass | March 07, 2024 |
|
HB 2320
Concerning high THC cannabis products.
Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#6) |
Yea | pass | March 07, 2024 |
|
SB 6069
Improving retirement security for Washingtonians by establishing Washington saves, an automatic enrollment individual retirement savings account program, and updating the Washington retirement marketplace statute.
Final Passage as Amended by the House (#3) |
Nay | pass | March 06, 2024 |
|
SB 6087
Concerning the fire service training account.
Final Passage without House amendments (#11) |
Yea | pass | March 06, 2024 |
|
SB 6194
Concerning state legislative employee collective bargaining.
Final Passage as Amended by the House (#2) |
Nay | pass | March 06, 2024 |
|
SB 5949
Concerning the capital budget.
Final Passage as Amended by the House (#1) |
Yea | pass | March 06, 2024 |
|
HB 1239
Establishing a simple and uniform system for complaints related to, and instituting a code of educator ethics for, conduct within or involving public elementary and secondary schools.
Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#5) |
Yea | pass | March 06, 2024 |
|
SB 5811
Expanding the definition of family member for individual providers.
Final Passage as Amended by the House (#12) |
Nay | pass | March 06, 2024 |
|
HB 2454
Extending an existing hazardous substance tax exemption for certain agricultural crop protection products that are temporarily warehoused but not otherwise used, manufactured, packaged, or sold in the state of Washington.
Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#4) |
Yea | pass | March 06, 2024 |
|
HB 1899
Facilitating reconstruction of communities damaged or destroyed by wildfires.
Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#8) |
Yea | pass | March 06, 2024 |
|
SB 6098
Concerning accounts.
Final Passage as Amended by the House (#14) |
Yea | pass | March 06, 2024 |
|
SB 5796
Concerning common interest communities.
Final Passage without House amendments (#10) |
Nay | pass | March 06, 2024 |
|
HB 1453
Providing a tax exemption for medical cannabis patients.
Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#6) |
Nay | pass | March 06, 2024 |
|
SB 6316
Concerning the state route number 520 corridor.
Final Passage as Amended by the House (#15) |
Yea | pass | March 06, 2024 |
|
HB 2424
Updating cooperative agreements between the state and federally recognized tribes for the successful collaborative management of Washington's wildlife resources.
Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#9) |
Yea | pass | March 06, 2024 |
|
SB 5906
Implementing a statewide drug overdose prevention and education campaign.
Final Passage as Amended by the House (#13) |
Yea | pass | March 06, 2024 |
|
HB 1493
Concerning impaired driving.
Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#7) |
Nay | pass | March 06, 2024 |
|
HB 2266
Concerning sanitary conditions for construction workers who menstruate or express milk.
Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#42) |
Nay | pass | March 05, 2024 |
|
HB 2153
Deterring the theft of catalytic converters.
Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#16) |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2024 |
|
HB 2384
Concerning automated traffic safety cameras.
Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#55) |
Nay | pass | March 05, 2024 |
|
HB 1377
Posting of approved courses and providers of continuing education.
Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#5) |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2024 |
|
HB 1551
Reducing lead in cookware.
Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#32) |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2024 |
|
HB 2124
Supporting and expanding access to child care and early learning programs.
Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#50) |
Nay | pass | March 05, 2024 |
|
HB 2180
Increasing the special education enrollment funding cap.
Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#59) |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2024 |
|
HB 2213
Concerning defects and omissions in the laws that have been identified by the justices of the supreme court or judges of the superior courts pursuant to Article IV, section 25 of the state Constitution.
Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#18) |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2024 |
|
HB 2180
Increasing the special education enrollment funding cap.
Concur in Senate amendments (#58) |
Nay | pass | March 05, 2024 |
|
HB 1870
Promoting economic development by increasing opportunities for local communities to secure federal funding.
Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#48) |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2024 |
|
HB 2195
Strengthening the early learning facilities grant and loan program by revising criteria and providing resources to the Ruth LeCocq Kagi early learning facilities development account.
Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#17) |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2024 |
|
HB 2441
Establishing a pilot program eliminating college in the high school fees for private not-for-profit four-year institutions.
Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#56) |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2024 |
|
HB 2056
Concerning information sharing and limited investigative authority of supreme court bailiffs.
Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#13) |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2024 |
|
HB 1368
Requiring and funding the purchase of zero emission school buses.
Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#30) |
Nay | pass | March 05, 2024 |
|
HB 1012
Addressing the response to extreme weather events.
Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#1) |
Nay | pass | March 05, 2024 |
|
HB 2482
Reinstating semiconductor tax incentives.
Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#23) |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2024 |
|
SB 6038
Reducing the costs associated with providing child care.
1259 Ormsby Pg 2 Ln 25 (#25) |
Nay | pass | March 05, 2024 |
|
HB 2000
Renewing Washington's international leadership.
Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#38) |
Nay | pass | March 05, 2024 |
|
HB 2381
Increasing eligibility for economy and efficiency flexible school calendar waivers.
Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#22) |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2024 |
|
HB 1877
Improving the Washington state behavioral health system for better coordination and recognition with the Indian behavioral health system.
Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#35) |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2024 |
|
HB 2396
Concerning fentanyl and other synthetic opioids.
Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#44) |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2024 |
|
HB 1248
Concerning pupil transportation.
Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#46) |
Nay | pass | March 05, 2024 |
|
HB 2207
Providing tools designed to reduce the impacts of unlawful solid waste dumping.
Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#51) |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2024 |
|
HB 1272
Concerning publishing, formatting, and distribution of the state and local voters' pamphlets.
Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#3) |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2024 |
|
HB 2135
Including federally recognized tribes as part of the Washington emergency management division emergency worker program.
Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#41) |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2024 |
|
HB 2226
Concerning collecting data on the H-2A worker program and from certain hand harvesters.
Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#19) |
Nay | pass | March 05, 2024 |
|
HB 2416
Changing the legal title for advanced practice nurses.
Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#45) |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2024 |
|
HB 2099
Concerning state identification cards for persons in state custody or care.
Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#39) |
Nay | pass | March 05, 2024 |
|
HB 2007
Expanding time limit exemptions applicable to cash assistance programs.
Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#9) |
Nay | pass | March 05, 2024 |