Millionaires Tax | SB 6346 · 2026
Tarra fought through nearly 25 hours of debate to help pass the Millionaires Tax. The measure affects only the highest earners while creating funding for programs that benefit working families, including free school meals and childcare.

Working Families Tax Credit | 2026
Supported an expansion of the Working Families Tax Credit reaching 460,000 more Washingtonians, putting money directly back into the hands of low- and middle-income families.

Small Business Relief | 2026
Supported B&O tax relief that means 70% of Washington businesses will pay zero B&O tax.

Non-Compete Agreements | ESHB 1155 · 2026
Supported legislation banning non-compete agreements, giving workers greater freedom to pursue better opportunities in their fields.

Affordable Housing & Reentry | 2SHB 1818 · 2022
Authored legislation supporting reentry and rehabilitation, recognizing stable housing as a foundation for successful reentry.

Social Housing Authorities | EHB 1687 · 2026
Supported legislation creating social housing authorities.

Covenant Homeownership Program | 2023 & 2025
Supported a pathway to homeownership for families historically shut out by redlining and discriminatory lending.

Tenant Protections | EHB 1217 · 2025
Supported legislation strengthening protections for renters.

Housing & Shelter Investments

Tarra secured state funding for projects across Kitsap County.
Her work helped bring affordable housing, shelter, medical respite, and healthcare resources to communities throughout the district, including $1 million for Saint Vincent de Paul Housing & Shelter and $1.5 million for Peninsula Community Health Services.

ICE Out Act | HB 2641 · 2026
Introduced legislation to prevent Washington law enforcement agencies from hiring sworn ICE officers. The bill did not pass, but Tarra continues to advocate for immigrant communities.

Immigrant Worker Protections | ESHB 1875 · 2025
Supported sick leave protections for immigrant workers.

Refugee & Immigrant Assistance | SHB 2368 · 2024
Supported legislation providing assistance to refugee and immigrant communities.

Reproductive Rights | EHB 1851 · 2022
Championed reproductive rights and bodily autonomy, including protections for abortion care.

Language Access | SHB 2475 · 2026
Supported expanded language access for Washington communities.

CROWN Act | EHB 1874 · 2025
Supported legislation protecting people from discrimination based on hair and hairstyles.

Climate Commitment Act
Supported Washington’s major climate legislation requiring large polluters to pay for emissions while funding climate action.

Puget Sound & Local Waterways
Supported legislation protecting marine forests and kelp, removing derelict vessels, reducing plastic pollution, and protecting local waterways.

Port Gamble Shoreline Restoration | 2023–25
Secured $2.4 million for one of the most significant ecological restoration projects on Puget Sound.

Land & Forest Protection
Helped secure investments in North Kitsap Divide Block Community Forest, Port Gamble Forest Park, Illahee Preserve, Carpenter Creek Estuary, and other local conservation projects.

Free School Meals | E2SHB 1238 · 2023
Supported legislation expanding access to free school meals for Washington students.

Special Education Funding | ESHB 1436 · 2023
Supported increased funding for special education.

Student Mental Health Days | HB 1834 · 2022
Supported legislation establishing student mental health days.

Child Care Workforce | 2SHB 1128 · 2026
Supported legislation strengthening Washington’s child care workforce.

Childcare & Early Learning | HB 2111 · 2024 · 2SHB 1550 · 2023
Supported investments in subsidized childcare and transition-to-kindergarten programs.

Olympic College & Technical Education | 2023–2025
Helped secure more than $4.4 million for Olympic College improvements and investment in the West Sound Technical Skills Center.

Historic Transportation Investment | 2026
Supported a historic transportation investment that includes hybrid-electric ferries for Kitsap routes, ferry staffing, improved operations, free fares for riders 18 and under, Highway 3 improvements, and bike and pedestrian safety investments.

Ferry Captain Licensing | HB 1511 · 2025
Supported legislation addressing ferry captain licensing.

Maritime Careers | HB 1167 · 2025
Supported a maritime careers task force.

Transportation Project Permitting | ESHB 1902 · 2025
Supported transportation project permitting reform.

Highway 3 & Local Transportation
Helped secure investments for Highway 3, bike and pedestrian safety, transit, and the Liberty Bay Waterfront Boardwalk.

Mental Health Parity Act | E2SHB 1432 · 2025
Authored legislation requiring mental health to be treated like other forms of healthcare in Washington.

Prior Authorization Reform | E2SHB 1357 · 2023 · SHB 1706 · 2025
Authored reforms requiring insurers to make treatment approvals faster, electronic, and transparent.

Charity Care | SHB 1616 · 2022
Authored legislation expanding access to free or reduced-cost hospital care for Washingtonians who earn too much for Medicaid but cannot afford their medical bills.

Behavioral Health Consumer Advocacy Office | E2SHB 1086 · 2021
Created an independent watchdog to protect patients’ rights.

Healthcare Workforce | SHB 1411 · 2021 · SHB 2339 · 2026
Supported legislation to grow Washington’s healthcare workforce and strengthen nursing standards.

Nursing Assistants SUD Support | HB 2340 · 2026
Supported legislation addressing substance use disorder support for nursing assistants.

Prenatal Substance Exposure | 2SHB 1168 · 2023
Supported legislation addressing prenatal substance exposure.

Healthcare Professionals SUD Program | SHB 1255 · 2023
Supported legislation establishing support for healthcare professionals experiencing substance use disorder.

988 Mental Health Crisis Line | E2SHB 1477 · 2021 · E2SHB 1134 · 2023
Supported legislation establishing and expanding Washington’s 988 mental health crisis response system.

Youth Behavioral Health | 2SHB 2429 · 2026
Supported increased funding for youth behavioral health.

Healthcare Investments in Kitsap County
Tarra helped secure millions in state funding for local healthcare.
Investments include $18.48 million for a new substance use disorder clinic in Poulsbo, $4.5 million for the Suquamish On-Reservation Health Service Center, and funding for Peninsula Community Health Services and Kitsap Mental Health Services.

Legal Financial Obligations Reform | 2022 & 2023
Authored two laws reforming legal financial obligations—the fines and fees that can keep people trapped in poverty after incarceration.

Criminal Justice Treatment Account | HB 1983 · 2024
Authored legislation creating dedicated funding for addiction treatment within the justice system.

Voting Rights Restoration | ESHB 1078 · 2021
Authored legislation restoring voting rights immediately upon release from incarceration.

Juvenile Justice Reform | 2SHB 1391 · 2025
Supported reforms creating alternatives to court for young people.

Law Enforcement Body-Worn Camera Act | HB 2644 · 2026
Introduced legislation addressing law enforcement body-worn camera requirements. The bill did not pass, but remains part of Tarra’s work toward accountable public safety.

Police Use-of-Force Reform | ESHB 1267 · E2SHB 1310 · 2021
Supported reforms addressing police use of force.