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11th LD Feedback to Controversial Bills in 2026 Legislative Session

From the Office of Rep. Steve Bergquist

I'd love to hear your feedback on some of the most controversial bills making their way through the 2026 legislative session. Please take a moment to review each one and indicate your support by selecting 'Yes' or 'No'.
1.HB 1315: Strengthens impaired-driving prevention by lowering Washington’s per se alcohol limit from 0.08 to 0.05 BAC.

This bill aligns enforcement and licensing rules with the new standard, launches a statewide, multilingual public-education campaign, and requires an independent evaluation of safety, equity, and industry impacts. By recognizing that impairment begins well before 0.08, HB 1315 aims to prevent serious and fatal crashes by discouraging impaired driving earlier.

Do you support this bill?
2.HB 2173: Concerning the use of face coverings by law enforcement

This bill requires law enforcement officers to be unmasked and clearly identifiable. Without this safeguard, it can be impossible to tell whether someone is being detained by federal agents or abducted by criminals posing as law enforcement.

Do you support this bill?
3.HB 2320: Concerning the regulation of firearm manufacturing.

There are 4 main components to this bill: Prohibits the manufacturing of certain firearms and firearm components through use of a three-dimensional printer or computer numerical control milling machine, subject to exceptions. Prohibits possession, sale, transfer, offer, or distribution of certain digital firearm manufacturing code, subject to exceptions. Prohibits sale, offer, or transfer of a three-dimensional printer or computer numerical control milling machine that has a primary or intended function of manufacturing or assembling firearms. Establishes that certain violations of state firearm laws qualify as per se violations of the Consumer Protection Act.

Do you support this bill?
4.HB 2389: Reimagining Juvenile Rehabilitation

The Individualized Youth Justice Act gives judge’s discretion to consider the whole child - not just the offense, when determining accountability and rehabilitation. It creates a mid-sentence review so judges can hear directly from youth in rehabilitation and ensure they are being treated humanely. It expands opportunities for suspended dispositions, giving young people a real incentive to succeed while maintaining accountability and community safety. Most youth in Washington’s juvenile system are incarcerated for non-violent offenses, and research shows longer incarceration does not reduce recidivism. Youth should only be confined when they pose a serious and immediate threat to public safety.

Do you support this bill?
5.HB 2489: Shelter, Not Penalties Act

The Shelter, Not Penalties Act sets a simple standard: local governments should not criminalize unavoidable, life-sustaining behavior when adequate shelter isn’t available, and recognizes that citations and arrests make it harder for people to get back on their feet.

Do you support this bill?
6.HB 2559: Gives local governments the option to tax short-term rentals. The revenue collected would go back to the cities and counties that choose to adopt it, and those funds would be earmarked specifically for housing-related uses like affordable housing programs, rental assistance, and related support services.

Do you support this bill?
7.HB 2641: Prohibits a general authority or limited authority Washington law enforcement agency from employing any individual who was hired as a sworn officer of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement on or after January 20, 2025.

Do you support this bill?
8.HB 2734: Creates a statewide tax on sugar-sweetened beverages (such as soda and energy drinks), set at $0.03 per ounce, with revenue dedicated to food security and nutrition assistance programs for low-income Washingtonians. Drinks sweetened with non-caloric sweeteners and beverages with fewer than 20 calories per 12 ounces would be exempt.

Do you support this bill?
9.SB 6002: Creates a regulatory structure for the use of Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) systems and the data captured, restricts the use of ALPR systems by state and local agencies, sets retention periods for the data collected, and limits the sharing of data. This helps prevent misuse by immigration enforcement.

Do you support this bill?
10.SB 6346/HB 2724: The Millionaires Tax

Washington’s tax code is nearly a century old, and working families are still paying the biggest share. The Millionaires Tax, which applies a 9.9% tax only to income above $1 million, affecting roughly 0.5% of households, would provide sustainable funding for schools and health care and deliver tax cuts that help working families and small businesses.

Do you support this bill?
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