All Roll Calls
Yes: 141 • No: 0
WashingtonHB 25402025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Concerning emergency medical technician recertification.
Sponsored By: Dan Bronoske (Democratic)
Became Law
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Emergency medical technicians recertify every 3 or 6 years
Beginning June 11, 2026, emergency medical technicians certified in Washington must follow a set recertification schedule. Most EMTs must recertify every three years. If you have been certified in Washington for at least 10 years, you recertify every six years.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Dan Bronoske
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Andrew Engell
Republican • House
Brandy Donaghy
Democratic • House
Dan Griffey
Republican • House
Greg Nance
Democratic • House
Mari Leavitt
Democratic • House
Mary Fosse
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 2/28/2026
3rd Reading & Final Passage
Yes: 49 • No: 0
House vote • 2/13/2026
3rd Reading & Final Passage
Yes: 92 • No: 0 • Other: 6
Actions Timeline
Effective date 6/11/2026.
3/9/2026HouseChapter 11, 2026 Laws.
3/9/2026HouseGovernor signed.
3/9/2026legislatureDelivered to Governor.
3/3/2026legislaturePresident signed.
2/28/2026legislatureThird reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
2/28/2026HouseRules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
2/28/2026HouseSpeaker signed.
2/28/2026legislaturePlaced on second reading consent calendar.
2/27/2026HousePassed to Rules Committee for second reading.
2/25/2026HouseHLTC - Majority; do pass.
2/24/2026HouseFirst reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.
2/17/2026HouseThird reading, passed; yeas, 92; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 6.
2/13/2026HouseRules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
2/13/2026HouseRules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
2/12/2026HouseReferred to Rules 2 Review.
2/4/2026HousePEW - Executive action taken by committee.
2/3/2026HousePEW - Majority; do pass.
2/3/2026HouseFirst reading, referred to Postsecondary Education & Workforce.
1/16/2026HouseIntroduced
1/16/2026House
Bill Text
Session Law
3/11/2026
Bill as Passed Legislature
3/3/2026
Original Bill
1/16/2026
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