Steve Tharinger
PO Box 40600
Olympia, WA 98504 Personal website Official leg.wa.gov page
💰 Top Campaign Donors
Who's funding this legislator? Data from WA Public Disclosure Commission (2022-2026 elections).
| Donor | Total Given | Contributions |
|---|---|---|
| Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe | $6800 | 7 |
| Nisqually Indian Tribe | $5600 | 5 |
| Regence | $5600 | 5 |
| Delta Dental of WA | $5600 | 5 |
| SEIU 775 Quality Care Committee | $5600 | 5 |
| Kaiser Aluminum | $5100 | 5 |
| The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation | $4600 | 4 |
| The Boeing Company PAC | $4400 | 4 |
| Puget Sound Pilots PAC | $4400 | 4 |
| Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe | $4400 | 4 |
| Puyallup Tribe of Indians | $4400 | 4 |
| IBEW Local 77 PAC | $4400 | 4 |
| Centene Management Co LLC | $4400 | 4 |
| Kalispel Tribal Economic Authority | $4000 | 6 |
| DaVita | $3900 | 4 |
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📜 Bills Sponsored
Steve Tharinger has sponsored 119 bills this session, including 18 rated as harmful.
Increasing transparency and consumer protection in water system rates.
Increasing transparency and consumer protection in water system rates.
Establishing limitations on detached accessory dwelling units outside of urban growth areas.
Establishing limitations on detached accessory dwelling units outside of urban growth areas.
Providing local governments tax resources and fund flexibility.
Providing local governments tax resources and fund flexibility.
Establishing the court unification task force.
Establishing the court unification task force.
Amending the definition of timberland for purposes of determining the real estate excise tax for ...
Amending the definition of timberland for purposes of determining the real estate excise tax for a governmental entity.
Concerning personnel for ambulance service interfacility specialty care transports.
Concerning personnel for ambulance service interfacility specialty care transports.
Concerning false identification as a peace officer.
Concerning false identification as a peace officer.
Increasing small works roster contract limits.
Increasing small works roster contract limits.
Supporting children and youth behavioral health.
Supporting children and youth behavioral health.
Honoring John Michael Sattgast.
Honoring John Michael Sattgast.
Honoring Representative Graham.
Honoring Representative Graham.
Streamlining monitoring and oversight activities related to community residential service busines...
Streamlining monitoring and oversight activities related to community residential service business providers.
🏛️ Committees & Office
Office staff: Dawn Thomas (Legislative Assistant)
🗳️ Voting Record
Floor roll-call votes this session (2025-26), from the official Legislature record.
Broke with their party
Votes where Steve Tharinger voted the opposite way from most of their party (1.0% of votes cast).
| Date | Bill | Motion | Their Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-12 | SB 6231Revised for engrossed: Removing a tax exemption for the replacement... | 2663 Orcutt Pg 2 Ln 25 | Yea | Failed |
| 2025-04-25 | SB 5041Concerning unemployment insurance benefits for striking or lockout ... | Adoption as Recommended by the Conference Committee | Nay | Passed |
| 2025-04-25 | SB 5041Concerning unemployment insurance benefits for striking or lockout ... | Final Passage as Recommended by the Conference Committee | Nay | Passed |
| 2025-04-22 | SB 5390Revised for engrossed: Concerning access to recreation sites or lands. | 1090 Engell Pg 7 Ln 2 | Yea | Failed |
| 2025-04-12 | SB 5041Concerning unemployment insurance benefits for striking or lockout ... | Final Passage as Amended by the House | Nay | Passed |
| 2025-03-11 | HB 1402Concerning job postings requiring driver's licenses. | 3rd Reading & Final Passage | Nay | Passed |
| 2025-03-08 | HB 1622Allowing bargaining over matters related to the use of artificial i... | 3rd Reading & Final Passage | Nay | Passed |
Recent votes
| Date | Bill | Motion | Their Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-12 | HB 2034Concerning termination and restatement of plan 1 of the law enforce... | Final Passage as Amended by the Senate | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-03-12 | SB 5998Making 2025-2027 fiscal biennium supplemental operating appropriati... | Final Passage as Recommended by the Conference Committee | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-03-12 | SB 6003Concerning the capital budget. | Final Passage as Amended by the House | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-03-12 | SB 6231Revised for engrossed: Removing a tax exemption for the replacement... | 2663 Orcutt Pg 2 Ln 25 | Yea | Failed |
| 2026-03-12 | SB 6231Revised for engrossed: Removing a tax exemption for the replacement... | 3rd Reading & Final Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-03-12 | SB 6005Making supplemental transportation appropriations for the 2025-2027... | Final Passage as Recommended by the Conference Committee | Excused | Passed |
| 2026-03-12 | HB 2215Concerning climate commitment act compliance obligations for fuels ... | Final Passage as Amended by the Senate | Excused | Passed |
| 2026-03-12 | HB 1941Authorizing agricultural cooperatives for cannabis producers. | Final Passage as Amended by the Senate | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-03-12 | HB 1295Using evidence-based instructional practices in reading and writing... | Final Passage as Amended by the Senate | Excused | Passed |
| 2026-03-12 | HB 1376Concerning the prepayment of capital gains taxes six months prior t... | Final Passage as Amended by the Senate | Excused | Passed |
| 2026-03-12 | HB 1526Modifying the snack bar liquor license. | Final Passage as Amended by the Senate | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-03-12 | HB 1701Authorizing multiple liquor licensees to have licensed premises wit... | Final Passage as Amended by the Senate | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-03-12 | HB 1795Addressing restraint or isolation of students in public schools and... | Final Passage as Amended by the Senate | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-03-12 | HB 2114Concerning defective license plates issued by the department of lic... | Final Passage as Amended by the Senate | Excused | Passed |
| 2026-03-12 | HB 2239Providing Washingtonians and their loved ones with location choices... | Final Passage as Amended by the Senate | Excused | Passed |
📞 Make Your Voice Heard
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