Governor of Washington

Bob Ferguson

Democrat · Washington

25th Governor of Washington, in office since January 2025. Former Washington Attorney General who filed over 100 lawsuits against the first Trump administration. Succeeded Jay Inslee. Known as a fierce opponent of Trump-era policies.

Record

Progressive governor and former AG who built career challenging Trump administration policies. Focus on climate action, consumer protection, and affordable housing. Continues Washington's aggressive clean energy transition and tech-economy leadership.

Legislative Record

Recently signed into law

HB 2681 — Modifying cannabis producer, processor, and retailer license fees. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Concerning cannabis license fees.) (Signed into law, Apr 1, 2026)
HB 1960 — Encouraging renewable energy in Washington through tax policy and investment in local communities. (Signed into law, Apr 1, 2026)
HB 2034 — Concerning termination and restatement of plan 1 of the law enforcement officers' and firefighters' retirement system. (Signed into law, Apr 1, 2026)
SB 6231 — Removing a tax exemption for the replacement of equipment for data centers. (Signed into law, Apr 1, 2026)
HB 2487 — Concerning taxes imposed on insurers operating within the state. (Signed into law, Apr 1, 2026)
SB 5974 — Modernizing and strengthening laws concerning sheriffs, police chiefs, town marshals, law enforcement agency volunteers, youth cadets, specially commissioned officers, and police matrons. (Signed into law, Apr 1, 2026)
HB 2689 — Concerning the working connections child care program. (Signed into law, Apr 1, 2026)
SB 6260 — Implementing efficiencies and programming changes in public education. (Signed into law, Apr 1, 2026)

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