BILL · 2005–06 SESSION

HB 2502: Smoking prohibitions

Restoring economic viability by modifying smoking prohibitions and enforcement.

Summary

Provides that, if a public or private business, club, charitable bingo hall, cigar store, or hookah lounge can document an economic loss of ten percent or more of the gross revenue for thirty days, it may apply to the department of revenue for a waiver of RCW 70.160.030. If the business can show a decline of ten percent or more and the other requirements under this act are met, the waiver must be granted.

From the Bill Digest (HB 2502), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to restoring economic viability by modifying smoking prohibitions and enforcement;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 2502 (2025–26) Local gov./sales & use tax · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2502 (2023–24) Contraceptive access · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2502 (2019–20) Low-proof alcoholic drinks · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2502 (2017–18) Dental plan exp. of benefits · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2502 (2015–16) HCA rule-making authority · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2502 (2013–14) Pistol dealer deliveries · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2502 (2011–12) Forest land classification · Enacted · Chapter 170, Laws of 2012
HB 2502 (2009–10) Rule adoption requirements · Did not pass · died in committee