Laurie Jinkins
Democratic · WA · Washington State Representative, District 27, Position 1; Speaker of the Washington House
Laurie Jinkins is the Washington State Representative for District 27, Position 1 and Speaker of the Washington House. First elected to the House in 2010, she has a background in public health and law, including work for the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, Washington Department of Health, and Attorney General's Office.
Campaign Finance Information — State Representative Position 1
Campaign Finance Information · State Representative Position 1 · August 4, 2026
Data last updated July 27, 2026
- Raised
- $127,424
- Spent
- $124,702
Top disclosed occupations of direct donors
- UNKNOWN$16,241
- Retired$12,365
- Attorney$2,400
- Shellfish Farmer$1,700
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- Museum Administrator$1,250
Direct contributions by size
- 1000 4999$94,971
- 250 999$27,368
- 100 249$6,132
- Under 100$1,353
Source: Washington PDC · 2026 cycle · my.pdc.wa.gov
Track record
Environment and Public Health
· 1 record
On final passage voted for the 2021 Climate Commitment Act cap-and-invest program (SB 5126) (54-43 in the House).
April 23, 2021For
Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026
Reduce Wealth Gap
· 1 record
On final passage voted for the 2021 enactment of a 7% capital gains excise tax on high earners (SB 5096) (52-44 in the House).
April 24, 2021For
Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026
Healthcare Affordability
· 8 records
Prime-sponsored ESHB 1879 (1879), signed into law as Chapter 171, Laws of 19: Regulating and reporting of utilization management in prescription drug benefits.
April 29, 2019For
Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026
Prime-sponsored HB 2808 (2808), signed into law as Chapter 107, Laws of 16: Amending the process for a person's immediate family member, guardian, or conservator to petition the court for the person's initial detention under the involuntary treatment act.
March 31, 2016For
Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026
Prime-sponsored 2EHB 2151 (2151), signed into law as Chapter 5, Laws of 15: Extending the hospital safety net assessment.
June 30, 2015For
Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026
Prime-sponsored E2SHB 1450 (1450), signed into law as Chapter 250, Laws of 15: Concerning involuntary outpatient mental health treatment.
May 14, 2015For
Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026
Prime-sponsored ESHB 2229 (2229), signed into law as Chapter 98, Laws of 12: Regarding reporting compensation of certain hospital employees.
March 29, 2012For
Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026
Prime-sponsored ESHB 2341 (2341), signed into law as Chapter 103, Laws of 12: Concerning community benefits provided by hospitals.
March 29, 2012For
Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026
Prime-sponsored HB 1303 (1303), signed into law as Chapter 69, Laws of 11: Concerning the insurance commissioner's authority to review and disapprove rates for certain insurance products.
April 14, 2011For
Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026
Prime-sponsored SHB 1304 (1304), signed into law as Chapter 70, Laws of 11: Concerning the administration of drugs by health care assistants.
April 14, 2011For
Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026
Public Safety and Crime Control
· 4 records
On final passage voted for the 2021 statewide police use-of-force standards (HB 1310) (56-41 in the House).
April 23, 2021For
Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026
Prime-sponsored SHB 1225 (1225), signed into law as Chapter 367, Laws of 19: Establishing policies and requirements regarding law enforcement response to domestic violence incidents to enhance the safety of domestic violence victims, families, and officers.
May 13, 2019For
Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026
Prime-sponsored HB 1149 (1149), signed into law as Chapter 258, Laws of 19: Clarifying requirements to obtain a sexual assault protection order.
May 7, 2019For
Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026
On final passage voted for the 2019 removal of personal/philosophical vaccine exemption for the MMR vaccine (HB 1638) (56-40 in the House).
April 23, 2019For
Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026
Housing Affordability
· 2 records
On final passage voted for the 2025 residential rent-stabilization / rent-increase cap law (HB 1217) (54-44 in the House).
April 27, 2025For
Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026
On final passage voted for the 2023 middle-housing law requiring cities to allow duplexes and other density (HB 1110) (79-18 in the House).
April 18, 2023For
Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026
Social Programs and Welfare
· 2 records
Prime-sponsored ESHB 1692 (1692), signed into law as Chapter 373, Laws of 19: Protecting information concerning agency employees who have filed a claim of harassment or stalking.
May 13, 2019For
Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026
On final passage voted for the 2019 Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Act creating a public long-term care benefit (HB 1087) (55-41 in the House).
April 23, 2019For
Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026
Gun Control
· 1 record
On final passage voted for the 2023 ban on the sale and manufacture of assault weapons (HB 1240) (56-42 in the House).
April 19, 2023For
Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026
Civil Rights
· 1 record
On final passage voted for the 2023 law shielding access to gender-affirming and reproductive care for youth (SB 5599) (57-39 in the House).
April 12, 2023For
Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026
General
· 20 records
Was elected the 47th Speaker of the Washington House of Representatives, becoming the first woman and first openly lesbian person to hold the office.
January 13, 2020
Source: housedemocrats.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026
Prime-sponsored 2SHB 1087 (1087), signed into law as Chapter 363, Laws of 19: Concerning long-term services and supports.
May 13, 2019
Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026
Prime-sponsored SHB 1786 (1786), signed into law as Chapter 245, Laws of 19: Improving procedures and strengthening laws relating to protection orders, no-contact orders, and restraining orders.
May 7, 2019
Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026
Prime-sponsored SHB 1531 (1531), signed into law as Chapter 227, Laws of 19: Concerning medical debt.
April 30, 2019
Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026
Prime-sponsored ESHB 1099 (1099), signed into law as Chapter 11, Laws of 19: Providing notice about network adequacy to consumers.
April 3, 2019
Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026
Prime-sponsored EHB 2777 (2777), signed into law as Chapter 174, Laws of 18 (partially vetoed): Improving and updating administrative provisions related to the board of tax appeals.
March 22, 2018
Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026
Prime-sponsored SHB 2308 (2308), signed into law as Chapter 21, Laws of 18: Concerning civil legal aid.
March 9, 2018
Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026
Prime-sponsored HB 1140 (1140), signed into law as Chapter 2, Laws of 17: Extending surcharges on court filing fees for deposit in the judicial stabilization trust account to July 1, 2021.
June 30, 2017
Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026
Prime-sponsored 2SHB 1402 (1402), signed into law as Chapter 268, Laws of 17: Concerning the rights and obligations associated with incapacitated persons and other vulnerable adults.
May 10, 2017
Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026
Prime-sponsored SHB 1503 (1503), signed into law as Chapter 201, Laws of 15: Concerning medical liens.
May 8, 2015
Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026
Prime-sponsored ESHB 2160 (2160), signed into law as Chapter 116, Laws of 14: Allowing physical therapists to perform spinal manipulation.
March 28, 2014
Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026
Prime-sponsored SHB 1499 (1499), signed into law as Chapter 258, Laws of 13: Concerning the program of all-inclusive care for the elderly.
May 16, 2013
Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026
Prime-sponsored SHB 1271 (1271), signed into law as Chapter 172, Laws of 13: Concerning the practice of denturism.
May 8, 2013
Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026
Prime-sponsored ESHB 1381 (1381), signed into law as Chapter 109, Laws of 13: Regarding administrative adjudicatory proceedings coming before the department of health.
May 1, 2013
Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026
Prime-sponsored SHB 2326 (2326), signed into law as Chapter 219, Laws of 12: Protecting air quality that is impacted by high emitting solid fuel burning devices.
March 30, 2012
Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026
Prime-sponsored SHB 1133 (1133), signed into law as Chapter 223, Laws of 11: Requiring massage practitioners to include their license numbers on advertising and display a copy of their license or make it available upon request.
May 3, 2011
Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026
Prime-sponsored EHB 1730 (1730), signed into law as Chapter 210, Laws of 11: Concerning the authorization of bonds issued by Washington local governments.
April 29, 2011
Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026
Prime-sponsored EHB 1517 (1517), signed into law as Chapter 159, Laws of 11: Requiring comparable coverage for patients who require orally administered anticancer medication.
April 22, 2011
Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026
Prime-sponsored HB 1488 (1488), signed into law as Chapter 27, Laws of 11: Updating the authority of the state board of health.
April 11, 2011
Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026
Prime-sponsored HB 1649 (1649), signed into law as Chapter 9, Laws of 11: Concerning reciprocity and statutory construction with regard to domestic partnerships.
April 5, 2011
Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026
Elections
- State Representative Position 1 · August 4, 2026 · Legislative (House) District 27; Washington · incumbent
Profile last researched July 23, 2026.