BILL · 2021–22 SESSION

HB 1772: Gubernatorial proclamations

Increasing legislative involvement in gubernatorial proclamations relating to a state of emergency.

Summary

Limits a State of Emergency (SOE) to 60 days duration, unless extended by the Legislature.
Limits Governor orders that prohibit certain actions during a SOE to 30 days duration, unless extended by the Legislature.
Authorizes the Legislature to terminate a SOE or reinstate a previously terminated SOE.
Authorizes the Legislature to terminate a restriction in a Governor order related to a SOE.
Modifies the penalty for willfully violating a Governor's order from a gross misdemeanor to a civil infraction with a fine of up to $1,000.
Specifies that Governor orders related to a SOE must comply with specific formatting requirements.

From the House Bill Analysis 2022 (HB 1772), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to increasing legislative involvement in gubernatorial proclamations relating to a state of emergency;

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 1772 (2025–26) Shared streets · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1772 (2023–24) Tetrahydrocannabinol & alc. · Enacted · Chapter 217, Laws of 2023
HB 1772 (2019–20) Motorized foot scooters · Enacted · Chapter 170, Laws of 2019
HB 1772 (2017–18) Personal needs allowance · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 1772 (2015–16) WA state bar association · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1772 (2013–14) Emergency medical responders · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1772 (2011–12) Prepaid postage for ballots · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1772 (2009–10) Motor vehicle purchases · Did not pass · died in committee