HB493Introduced in the House
Relating To Ethics.
Introduced by Kim Iwamoto, District 25
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
For purposes of the state ethics laws, subjects legislators to all ethics laws applicable to employees by including legislators within the definition of "employees". Repeals references to legislators under the state ethics laws made redundant by the inclusion.
Where it stands
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
December 8, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Pending introduction.
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
Referred to JHA, referral sheet 2
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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