Alex Ramel

Prime-sponsored E3SHB 1960, a renewable energy tax package directing investment to local communities; Governor Ferguson signed it into law as Chapter 260, Laws of 2026.

April 1, 2026For

Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 23, 2026

Prime-sponsored 2SHB 1514, which encouraged deployment of low-carbon thermal energy networks; Governor Ferguson signed it into law as Chapter 263, Laws of 2025.

May 13, 2025For

Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 23, 2026

Prime-sponsored ESHB 2131, which promoted the establishment of thermal energy networks by utilities; Governor Inslee signed it into law as Chapter 348, Laws of 2024.

March 28, 2024For

Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 23, 2026

Published a signed opinion piece arguing that oil company pricing, rather than Washington's cap-and-trade program, drove fuel price increases for consumers.

August 15, 2023For

Source: housedemocrats.wa.gov · researched July 23, 2026

Prime-sponsored SHB 1756, which changed clean energy tax treatment to increase revenue to local governments, schools and impacted communities; Governor Inslee signed it into law as Chapter 427, Laws of 2023.

May 11, 2023For

Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 23, 2026

Prime-sponsored 2SHB 1390 on district energy systems, expanding utility authority for shared thermal energy service; Governor Inslee signed it into law as Chapter 291, Laws of 2023.

May 4, 2023For

Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 23, 2026

Prime-sponsored HB 1280, which required greenhouse gas emissions reductions in the design of new public facilities; Governor Inslee signed it into law as Chapter 178, Laws of 2022.

March 25, 2022For

Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 23, 2026

Prime-sponsored E2SHB 1287, which required planning for a zero-emissions transportation future including electric vehicle charging infrastructure; Governor Inslee signed it, with a partial veto, as Chapter 300, Laws of 2021.

May 13, 2021For

Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 23, 2026

Voted yes on final passage of E2SSB 5126, the Washington Climate Commitment Act creating the state cap-and-invest program; the House passed it 54-43.

April 23, 2021For

Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 23, 2026

Voted yes on final passage of ESSB 5323, which set minimum state standards restricting single-use plastic carryout bags; the House passed it 67-29.

March 7, 2020For

Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 23, 2026

Voted yes on final passage of ESSB 6346, the state tax on millionaires, which cleared the House 51-46 in the 2026 session.

March 9, 2026For

Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 23, 2026

Voted yes on final passage of ESSB 5096, which enacted Washington's excise tax on capital gains from the sale of certain assets; the House passed it 53-45.

April 21, 2021For

Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 23, 2026

Prime-sponsored SHB 1207, which extended driver license and identicard issuance periods to eight years and expanded online renewal at the Department of Licensing; Governor Inslee signed it into law as Chapter 158, Laws of 2021.

May 3, 2021For

Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 23, 2026

Prime-sponsored HB 1494, which revised the property tax exemption for new and rehabilitated multiple-unit dwellings in urban centers; Governor Ferguson signed it into law as Chapter 164, Laws of 2025.

April 25, 2025For

Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 23, 2026

Prime-sponsored SHB 1353, which created a self-certification program for accessory dwelling unit project permit applications; Governor Ferguson signed it into law as Chapter 22, Laws of 2025.

April 7, 2025For

Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 23, 2026

Voted yes on third reading and final passage of EHB 1217, the residential rent stabilization measure capping annual rent increases; the House passed it 53-42.

March 10, 2025For

Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 23, 2026

Voted yes on third reading and final passage of E2SHB 1110, which required cities to allow middle housing in areas zoned for single-family detached housing; the House passed it 75-21.

March 6, 2023For

Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 23, 2026

Voted yes on final passage of ESSB 5395, the comprehensive sexual health education mandate, which cleared the House 56-40 in the 2020 session.

March 4, 2020For

Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 23, 2026

Voted yes on third reading and final passage of E2SHB 1163, which required a permit to purchase a firearm in Washington; the House passed it 58-38.

March 8, 2025For

Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 23, 2026

Voted yes on third reading and final passage of SHB 1240, which prohibited the sale and manufacture of assault weapons in Washington; the House passed it 55-42.

March 8, 2023For

Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 23, 2026

Voted yes on third reading and final passage of ESSB 5078, the firearm safety measure restricting large-capacity magazines; the House passed it 55-42.

March 4, 2022For

Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 23, 2026

Voted yes on third reading and final passage of ESSB 5082, which abolished non-binding tax advisory votes from Washington ballots; the House passed it 54-43.

April 7, 2023For

Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 23, 2026

Voted yes on third reading and final passage of E3SHB 1710, which strengthened compliance with the Washington voting rights act of 2018; the House passed it 57-39.

February 12, 2026For

Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 23, 2026

Voted yes on third reading and final passage of ESHB 1054, which set statewide restrictions on police tactics and equipment; the House passed it 54-43.

February 27, 2021For

Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 23, 2026

Prime-sponsored HB 2587, which established a state program for designating scenic bikeways; Governor Inslee signed it into law as Chapter 286, Laws of 2020.

April 2, 2020For

Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 23, 2026

Received the Washington State Sierra Club's endorsement for the 2026 primary election in Legislative District 40, House Position 2, as listed on the chapter's 2026 primary endorsement page verified on this date.

July 23, 2026

Source: sierraclub.org · researched July 23, 2026

Served as Majority Whip of the Washington House of Representatives and sat on the House Environment & Energy, Finance, Transportation and Rules committees, as listed on his official Legislature member page verified on this date.

July 23, 2026

Source: leg.wa.gov · researched July 23, 2026

Was the respondent in Washington Public Disclosure Commission enforcement case 170711, alleging contributions accepted during the 2025 legislative session freeze; the PDC closed the case on May 13, 2025 with no evidence of violations and no penalty.

May 13, 2025

Source: pdc.wa.gov · researched July 23, 2026

Was the respondent in Washington Public Disclosure Commission enforcement case 108986, opened June 1, 2022 on allegations of accepting foreign-national contributions and inaccurate F-1 personal financial reporting; PDC staff found no violation, dismissed both allegations and closed the case with a reminder on June 16, 2022, with no penalty.

June 16, 2022

Source: pdc.wa.gov · researched July 23, 2026