Tarra Simmons
Candidate for State Representative, 23rd Legislative District, Position 1
Background
- Occupation
- State representative; attorney
- Campaign website
- electtarrasimmons.com
State representative for the 23rd District since 2021 and deputy speaker pro tempore. An attorney, small business owner and former registered nurse.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports shifting taxes toward those most able to pay.
ReportPriorities – Tarra Simmons for House RepresentativeCampaign website · electtarrasimmons.com
“Fight for a fairer tax system that provides relief to working families while asking more from those who can afford it”
Voted for ESSB 6346, the 2026 tax on millionaires.In office
Recorded as voting yea on "Final Passage as Amended by the House" of ESSB 6346 in the House, March 9, 2026 (it passed 51–46).
ReportESSB 6346 (2026 session): bill summaryGovernment record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“Establishing a tax on millionaires.”
Roll-call votes on bill 6346, 2025–26 bienniumGovernment record · Washington State Legislature (legislative web services) · wslwebservices.leg.wa.gov
“Final Passage as Amended by the House”
Public safety
Sponsored a bill on police body-worn camera use.In office
Prime sponsor of HB 2644 (2026).
ReportHB 2644 (2026 session): bill summaryGovernment record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“Concerning the use of body worn cameras by law enforcement officers.”
Voted for HB 1163's firearm purchase and transfer requirements.In office
Recorded as voting yea on "Final Passage as Amended by the Senate" of E2SHB 1163 in the House, April 22, 2025 (it passed 57–39).
ReportE2SHB 1163 (2025 session): bill summaryGovernment record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“Enhancing requirements relating to the purchase, transfer, and possession of firearms.”
Roll-call votes on bill 1163, 2025–26 bienniumGovernment record · Washington State Legislature (legislative web services) · wslwebservices.leg.wa.gov
“Final Passage as Amended by the Senate”
Housing
Supports state investment in affordable and supportive housing.
ReportPriorities – Tarra Simmons for House RepresentativeCampaign website · electtarrasimmons.com
“Increase state investment in affordable housing, homelessness prevention, and supportive housing”
Voted for HB 1217 limiting residential rent and fee increases.In office
Recorded as voting yea on "Final Passage as Recommended by the Conference Committee" of EHB 1217 in the House, April 27, 2025 (it passed 54–44).
ReportEHB 1217 (2025 session): bill summaryGovernment record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“by limiting rent and fee increases”
Roll-call votes on bill 1217, 2025–26 bienniumGovernment record · Washington State Legislature (legislative web services) · wslwebservices.leg.wa.gov
“Final Passage as Recommended by the Conference Committee”
Health & human services
Sponsored 2025 law on mental health and addiction care access.In office
Prime sponsor of HB 1432, enacted as chapter 227, Laws of 2025.
ReportE2SHB 1432 (2025 session): bill summaryGovernment record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“Improving access to appropriate mental health and substance use disorder services.”
Courts & justice
Sponsored judicial discretion to modify sentences.In office
Prime sponsor of 2SHB 1125 (2025).
Report2SHB 1125 (2025 session): bill summaryGovernment record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“Providing judicial discretion to modify sentences in the interest of justice.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Tarra Simmons on them.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
All sources (13)
- Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election (statewide and district contests)
Election filing · Washington Secretary of State · voter.votewa.gov
- Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election: Kitsap County
Election filing · Washington Secretary of State · voter.votewa.gov
- Candidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election
Provided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov
- Priorities – Tarra Simmons for House Representative
Campaign website · electtarrasimmons.com
- E2SHB 1432 (2025 session): bill summary
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
- 2SHB 1125 (2025 session): bill summary
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
- HB 2644 (2026 session): bill summary
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
- ESSB 6346 (2026 session): bill summary
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
- Roll-call votes on bill 6346, 2025–26 biennium
Government record · Washington State Legislature (legislative web services) · wslwebservices.leg.wa.gov
- E2SHB 1163 (2025 session): bill summary
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
- Roll-call votes on bill 1163, 2025–26 biennium
Government record · Washington State Legislature (legislative web services) · wslwebservices.leg.wa.gov
- EHB 1217 (2025 session): bill summary
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
- Roll-call votes on bill 1217, 2025–26 biennium
Government record · Washington State Legislature (legislative web services) · wslwebservices.leg.wa.gov
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