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Alex Ybarra (Grant County) (R)
State Representative, District 13
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Voting Record
Missed Votes
- 2022 Senate Bill 5689
In Favor: Making supplemental transportation appropriations for the 2021-2023 fiscal bienniumConference committee report adopted. Passed final passage as recommended by conference committee. - 2022 House Bill 1694
Against: Concerning logistical processes for the regulation of priority chemicals in consumer productsHouse concurred in Senate amendments. Passed final passage. - 2022 Senate Bill 5974
Against: Addressing transportation resourcesConference committee report adopted. Passed final passage as recommended by conference committee. - 2022 Senate Bill 5975
Against: Concerning additive transportation funding and appropriationsConference committee report adopted. Passed final passage as recommended by conference committee. - 2022 House Bill 2058
In Favor: Concerning the preservation and protection of facilities owned by the state parks and recreation commission that are listed on the Washington heritage register or the national register of historic placesHouse concurred in Senate amendments. Passed final passage. - 2021 House Bill 1359
In Favor: Reducing liquor license fees temporarilyHouse concurred in Senate amendments. Passed final passage. - 2022 House Bill 2124
Against: Concerning extending collective bargaining to legislative employeesHouse concurred in Senate amendments. Passed final passage. - 2022 House Bill 1814
Against: Expanding equitable access to the benefits of renewable energy through community solar projectsHouse concurred in Senate amendments. Passed final passage. - 2022 House Bill 1736
Against: Establishing a state student loan programHouse concurred in Senate amendments. Passed final passage. - 2022 House Bill 1914
In Favor: Updating and expanding the motion picture competitiveness programHouse concurred in Senate amendments. Passed final passage. - 2022 House Bill 1699
In Favor: Permitting individuals retired from the public employees retirement system, the teachers retirement system, and the school employees retirement system additional opportunities to work for a school district for up to 1,040 hours per school yearHouse concurred in Senate amendments. Passed final passage. - 2022 House Bill 1876
Against: Concerning public investment impact disclosures for certain ballot measures that repeal, levy, or modify any tax or fee and have a fiscal impact statement that shows that adoption of the measure would cause a net change in state revenueConference committee report adopted. Passed final passage as recommended by conference committee. - 2022 Senate Bill 5693
Against: Making 2021-2023 fiscal biennium supplemental operating appropriationsConference committee report adopted. Passed final passage as recommended by conference committee. - 2022 Senate Bill 5531
Against: Concerning the revised uniform unclaimed property act - 2022 Senate Bill 5799
Against: Modifying the application of the workforce education investment surcharge to provider clinics and affiliated organizations - 2022 Senate Bill 5714
Against: Creating a sales and use tax deferral program for solar canopies placed on large-scale commercial parking lots and other similar areas - 2022 Senate Bill 5980
In Favor: Providing substantial and permanent tax relief for small businesses to mitigate structural deficiencies in Washington's business and occupation tax and lessen long-term negative economic consequences of the pandemic - 2022 Senate Bill 5755
Against: Authorizing certain cities to establish a limited sales and use tax incentive program to encourage redevelopment of vacant lands in urban areas - 2022 Senate Bill 5849
In Favor: Concerning tax incentives - 2022 House Bill 1924
In Favor: Changing the expiration date for the sales and use tax exemption of hog fuel to comply with the 2045 deadline for fossil fuel-free electrical generation in Washington state - 2021 House Bill 1412
Against: Concerning legal financial obligationsHouse concurred in Senate amendments. Passed final passage. - 2022 House Bill 1663
Against: Reducing methane emissions from landfillsHouse concurred in Senate amendments. Passed final passage. - 2022 House Bill 1866
In Favor: Assisting persons receiving community support services through medical assistance programs to receive supportive housingHouse concurred in Senate amendments. Passed final passage. - 2022 House Bill 1821
In Favor: Concerning the definition of established relationship for purposes of audio-only telemedicineHouse concurred in Senate amendments. Passed final passage. - 2022 Senate Bill 5901
In Favor: Concerning economic development tax incentives for targeted counties - 2022 House Bill 2075
In Favor: Establishing service requirements for the department of social and health servicesHouse concurred in Senate amendments. Passed final passage. - 2022 House Bill 1805
In Favor: Concerning the opportunity scholarship programHouse concurred in Senate amendments. Passed final passage. - 2022 House Bill 1901
Against: Updating laws concerning civil protection orders to further enhance and improve their efficacy and accessibilityHouse concurred in Senate amendments. Passed final passage. - 2022 House Bill 1860
In Favor: Preventing homelessness among persons discharging from inpatient behavioral health settingsHouse concurred in Senate amendments. Passed final passage. - 2022 House Bill 2078
In Favor: Establishing the outdoor school for all programHouse concurred in Senate amendments. Passed final passage. - 2022 House Bill 1815
In Favor: Deterring catalytic converter theftHouse concurred in Senate amendments. Passed final passage. - 2022 House Bill 1835
In Favor: Creating outreach and completion initiatives to increase postsecondary enrollmentHouse concurred in Senate amendments. Passed final passage. - 2021 House Bill 1430
In Favor: Concerning the duration of state upland leases for lands managed by the department of natural resourcesHouse concurred in Senate amendments. Passed final passage. - 2022 Senate Bill 5651
In Favor: Concerning the capital budget - 2022 Senate Bill 5488
Against: Completing outstanding financial obligations regarding the Tacoma Narrows toll bridge project - 2022 House Bill 1655
In Favor: Encouraging the opening of safety rest areas to the publicHouse concurred in Senate amendments. Passed final passage. - 2022 House Bill 1800
In Favor: Increasing access to behavioral health services for minorsHouse concurred in Senate amendments. Passed final passage. - 2022 House Bill 1691
Against: Concerning financial responsibility requirements related to oil spillsHouse concurred in Senate amendments. Passed final passage. - 2022 House Bill 1799
Against: Concerning organic materials managementHouse concurred in Senate amendments. Passed final passage. - 2021 House Bill 1153
In Favor: Increasing language access in public schoolsHouse concurred in Senate amendments. Passed final passage. - 2022 House Bill 1785
In Favor: Concerning the minimum monthly salary paid to Washington state patrol troopers and sergeantsHouse concurred in Senate amendments. Passed final passage. - 2022 House Bill 1673
In Favor: Concerning broadband infrastructure loans and grants made by the public works board.House concurred in Senate amendments. Passed final passage. - 2021 House Bill 1389
In Favor: Concerning transportationHouse concurred in Senate amendments. Passed final passage. - 2022 House Bill 1590
Against: Concerning enrollment stabilization funding to address enrollment declines due to the COVID-19 pandemicHouse concurred in Senate amendments. Passed final passage. - 2021 House Bill 1015
In Favor: Creating the Washington equitable access to credit actHouse concurred in Senate amendments. Passed final passage. - 2022 House Bill 1859
In Favor: Concerning quality standards for laboratories conducting cannabis analysisHouse concurred in Senate amendments. Passed final passage. - 2022 Senate Bill 5898
In Favor: Concerning the use of vehicle-related fees to fulfill certain state general obligation bonds - 2022 House Bill 1956
Against: Exempting from public disclosure sensitive records pertaining to current and formerly incarcerated individuals' dignity and safety.House concurred in Senate amendments. Passed final passage. - 2021 Senate Bill 5085
In Favor: Modifying certain alternative fuel vehicles fees - 2022 House Bill 1751
In Favor: Concerning hazing prevention and reduction at institutions of higher educationHouse concurred in Senate amendments. Passed final passage.
5 Bills Introduced by Rep. Alex Ybarra (Grant County) (R)
- Introduced Recognizing Cooper Douglas Kupp
2022 House Resolution 4662, February 28, 2022- Passed by voice vote in the House
- Introduced Clarifying the duty of the superintendent of public instruction to distribute federal and state basic education funds
2022 House Bill 2000, January 17, 2022- No vote has occurred.
- Introduced Moving state board of education and educational service district elections to the Washington state school directors' association
2022 House Bill 1974, January 13, 2022 - Introduced Broadening the eligibility requirements and extending the expiration date for the data center tax incentive
2021 House Bill 1459, February 2, 2021- No vote has occurred.
- Introduced Concerning the supervision of medical assistants
2021 House Bill 1378, January 26, 2021
9 Amendments Introduced by Rep. Alex Ybarra (Grant County) (R)
- Offered an amendment to Addressing firearm safety measures to increase public safety
2021 Senate Bill 5078, March 4, 2022- Legislation Adds a criminal intent element to section 3 concerning the unlawful manufacture, import, distribution, sale, or offer for sale of large capacity magazines. Adds a criminal intent 9 element to section 4 concerning actions under the Consumer Protection Act.The amendment failed by voice vote in the HouseAdds a criminal intent element to section 3 concerning the unlawful manufacture, import, distribution, sale, or offer for sale of large capacity magazines. Adds a criminal intent 9 element to section 4 concerning actions under the Consumer Protection Act.
- Offered an amendment to Concerning high school graduation credit and pathway options
2021 House Bill 1162, February 14, 2022- Legislation (1) Requires the State Board of Education (SBE) to review and monitor the implementation of the performance exhibition graduation pathway (graduation pathway) at least once every five years to ensure that school districts offering the graduation pathway are complying with applicable requirements. (2) Specifies that the review and monitoring may be conducted concurrently with other program reviews and monitoring conducted by the SBE.The amendment passed by voice vote in the House(1) Requires the State Board of Education (SBE) to review and monitor the implementation of the performance exhibition graduation pathway (graduation pathway) at least once every five years to ensure that school districts offering the graduation pathway are complying with applicable requirements. (2) Specifies that the review and monitoring may be conducted concurrently with other program reviews and monitoring conducted by the SBE.
- Offered an amendment to Concerning high school graduation credit and pathway options
2021 House Bill 1162, February 14, 2022- Legislation 1) Removes provisions establishing and governing a performance exhibition graduation pathway, including related duties of the State Board of Education (SBE).(2) Modifies an existing graduation pathway that permits students to meet pathway requirements in English language arts (ELA) and mathematics through a combination of pathway options by permitting students to satisfy pathway requirements by completing a performance exhibition that meets or exceeds the graduation standard established by the SBE for statewide student assessments and the SAT or the ACT in ELA, mathematics, or both. (3) Requires school districts, prior to offering the performance exhibition option to students, to adopt a written policy in conformity with applicable requirements that describes the district's processes for evaluating student performance exhibitions. (4) Requires school districts to annually provide students in grades 9-12 and their parents or legal guardians with comprehensive information about the graduation pathway options offered by the district.The amendment failed by voice vote in the House1) Removes provisions establishing and governing a performance exhibition graduation pathway, including related duties of the State Board of Education (SBE).(2) Modifies an existing graduation pathway that permits students to meet pathway requirements in English language arts (ELA) and mathematics through a combination of pathway options by permitting students to satisfy pathway requirements by completing a performance exhibition that meets or exceeds the graduation standard established by the SBE for statewide student assessments and the SAT or the ACT in ELA, mathematics, or both. (3) Requires school districts, prior to offering the performance exhibition option to students, to adopt a written policy in conformity with applicable requirements that describes the district's processes for evaluating student performance exhibitions. (4) Requires school districts to annually provide students in grades 9-12 and their parents or legal guardians with comprehensive information about the graduation pathway options offered by the district.
- Offered an amendment to Establishing restrictions on the possession of weapons in certain locations
2022 House Bill 1630, February 14, 2022- Legislation Strikes the provision establishing the following penalties for a violation of the restriction on carrying or possessing firearms and weapons in election-related facilities: gross misdemeanor offense; revocation and surrender of the person's concealed pistol license (CPL), if any; and prohibition on the person applying for a CPL for three years.The amendment failed by voice vote in the HouseStrikes the provision establishing the following penalties for a violation of the restriction on carrying or possessing firearms and weapons in election-related facilities: gross misdemeanor offense; revocation and surrender of the person's concealed pistol license (CPL), if any; and prohibition on the person applying for a CPL for three years.
- Offered an amendment to Concerning ghost guns
2022 House Bill 1705, February 10, 2022- Legislation Amends the definition of "untraceable firearm" by removing its current application to firearms manufactured after July 1, 2019, and instead applying it to firearms manufactured after July 1, 2022.The amendment failed by voice vote in the HouseAmends the definition of "untraceable firearm" by removing its current application to firearms manufactured after July 1, 2019, and instead applying it to firearms manufactured after July 1, 2022.
- Offered an amendment to Concerning professional learning, equity, cultural competency, and dismantling institutional racism in the public school system
2021 Senate Bill 5044, April 11, 2021- Legislation Removes requirements for school district directors and charter school board members to complete a governance training program on cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion by specified deadlines.The amendment failed by voice vote in the HouseRemoves requirements for school district directors and charter school board members to complete a governance training program on cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion by specified deadlines.
- Offered an amendment to Prohibiting the open carry of certain weapons at public demonstrations and the state capitol
2021 Senate Bill 5038, March 28, 2021- Legislation Specifies that the open carry of firearms and other weapons is prohibited within 25 feet of permitted demonstrations (instead of 250 feet).The amendment failed by voice vote in the HouseSpecifies that the open carry of firearms and other weapons is prohibited within 25 feet of permitted demonstrations (instead of 250 feet).
- Offered an amendment to Protecting residential tenants from the beginning to end of their tenancies by penalizing the inclusion of unlawful lease provisions and limiting the reasons for eviction, refusal to continue, and termination
2021 House Bill 1236, March 7, 2021- Legislation Provides that stating verbally or in writing any derogatory remarks at the property owner, property manager, property employee, or another tenant based on the person's race, gender, or other protected status is cause for a landlord to refuse to continue a tenancy.The amendment failed by voice vote in the HouseProvides that stating verbally or in writing any derogatory remarks at the property owner, property manager, property employee, or another tenant based on the person's race, gender, or other protected status is cause for a landlord to refuse to continue a tenancy.
- Offered an amendment to Concerning the emergency waiver of graduation requirements
2021 House Bill 1121, January 27, 2021- Legislation Requires school districts that are granted emergency waiver authority to maintain records as necessary and as required by rule of the State Board of Education (SBE) to document compliance with the requirement that school districts demonstrate good faith efforts to support the individual student in meeting the graduation requirement before considering an emergency waiver.The amendment passed by voice vote in the HouseRequires school districts that are granted emergency waiver authority to maintain records as necessary and as required by rule of the State Board of Education (SBE) to document compliance with the requirement that school districts demonstrate good faith efforts to support the individual student in meeting the graduation requirement before considering an emergency waiver.