Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1133 2017–18 |
Fire contractor license fundRemoves the authority of the state director of Fire Protection to use of the Fire Protection Contractor License Fund to pay for costs associated with hospital fire protection inspections. | Dan Griffey (R-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 37, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 13, 2018 |
| HB 1298 2017–18 |
Job applicants/arrests, etc.Prohibits an employer from, among other things, including any question on an application or inquiring into an applicant's criminal background until after the employer initially determines that the applicant is otherwise... | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 38, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 13, 2018 |
| HB 1434 2017–18 |
Shared leave/pregnancyAllows employees to use the shared leave program for a pregnancy disability and parental leave. | June Robinson (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 39, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 13, 2018 |
| HB 1831 2017–18 |
Public assistance/resourcesRevises exemptions for personal resources used in determining eligibility for public assistance. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 40, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 13, 2018 |
| HB 2016 2017–18 |
Incarcerated women/midwiferyRequires jails and the Department of Corrections (DOC) to make reasonable accommodations for the provision of midwifery and doula services to inmates who are pregnant or have recently given birth. | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 41, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 13, 2018 |
| HB 2261 2017–18 |
Housing authoritiesAllows a ''state public body'' to provide monetary, in-kind, or other support to the board of commissioners of a housing authority to carry out the board's duties or powers, but not for the purpose of compensating the... | Drew MacEwen (R-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 42, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 13, 2018 |
| HB 2474 2017–18 |
Marijuana product labelingRequires the label on a marijuana product container sold at retail to include the business or trade name and Unified Business Identifier (UBI) number of the marijuana producer and processor that produced and processed the... | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 43, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 13, 2018 |
| HB 2516 2017–18 |
Health benefit exchangeRemoves all references to the Affordable Care Act found in the Health Benefit Exchange (Exchange) statutes. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 44, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 13, 2018 |
| HB 2582 2017–18 |
Dept. of veterans affairsRequires that the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Deputy Director and assistant directors, rather than all assistants and executive staff, hired by the Director be veterans. | Kristine Reeves (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 45, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 13, 2018 |
| HB 2597 2017–18 |
Senior & disabled prop taxesPermits cities and counties to provide senior citizens, individuals with disabilities, and veterans with an exemption from any portion of their regular property tax attributable to a levy lid lift, with voter approval. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 46, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 13, 2018 |
| HB 2661 2017–18 |
Domestic assault/employmentMakes it unlawful for an employer to discriminate against an applicant or employee because the individual is an actual or perceived victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 47, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 13, 2018 |
| HB 2667 2017–18 |
Essential needs/ABD programsExpands eligibility for referrals to the Housing and Essential Needs Referral program (HEN) to include recipients of the Aged, Blind, or Disabled cash assistance program. | Nicole Macri (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 48, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 13, 2018 |
| HB 2696 2017–18 |
CDL medical certificatesModifies requirements for medical examiner certificates to comply with a new federal requirement that states include commercial driver's license (CDL) holders' medical self-certification status in their Commercial Driver's... | Javier Valdez (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 49, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 13, 2018 |
| HB 2701 2017–18 |
Definition of veteranIncludes within the definition of a combat veteran periods of military service that would qualify for a campaign badge or medal. | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 61, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 13, 2018 |
| HB 2752 2017–18 |
Search warrants/muni. courtsAuthorizes a municipal court or district court judge, serving in a court with jurisdiction over all or parts of multiple counties, to issue a search warrant related to an alleged crime occurring in any of the counties within... | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 50, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 13, 2018 |
| HB 2785 2017–18 |
Foster parent rights & resp.Changes a provision requiring the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to provide foster parents with a list of foster parent rights and responsibilities at the time of licensure to also require the list to be provided... | Tom Dent (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 51, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 13, 2018 |
| HB 2816 2017–18 |
Program transfers to DCYFTransfers all powers, duties, and functions of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) pertaining to Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) and Seasonal Child Care to the Department of Children, Youth, and Families... | Tana Senn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 13, 2018 |
| SB 5288 2017–18 |
Trans. benefit tax increaseIncreases the rate of sales and use tax that may be imposed by certain public transportation benefit areas. | Senator (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 53, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 13, 2018 |
| SB 6018 2017–18 |
Credit security freeze feesRemoves the $10 fee a consumer reporting agency may charge a consumer for placing and removing a security freeze on the consumer's credit report. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 13, 2018 |
| SB 6040 2017–18 |
Business corp. act meetingsEstablishes procedures and requirements under which a business corporation may hold its annual and special meetings solely by means of remote communication rather than having a physical assembly of shareholders at a particular... | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 55, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 13, 2018 |
| SB 6134 2017–18 |
Alternative learning coursesModifies the definition of remote course to an alternative-learning experience (ALE) course that is not online where the written student learning plan does not include a requirement for in-person instructional contract time. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 13, 2018 |
| SB 6197 2017–18 |
Employee death/indebtednessRemoves a limit on indebtedness that may be paid to survivors of a deceased employee of the state and municipal corporations. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 13, 2018 |
| SB 6287 2017–18 |
DCYF technical changesMakes technical changes regarding the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF). | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 58, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 13, 2018 |
| SB 6404 2017–18 |
Child care background checksRequires child care licensees and employees to submit new background check applications, and pay associated fees, to the Department of Children, Youth, and Families when renewing a background clearance. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 13, 2018 |
| SB 6434 2017–18 |
Electric-assisted bicyclesModifies the definition of electric-assisted bicycles and provides a classification system. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 60, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 13, 2018 |