Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5867 2017–18 |
Personal care by familyDirects the Joint Legislative Executive Community on Aging and Disability to develop recommendations for a voluntary consumer-directed personal care program. | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 34, Laws of 2017, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 7, 2017 |
| SB 5924 2017–18 |
Trust lands exchangeDirects the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to exchange State Trust Land with Community and Technical College Forest Reserve land (Reserve land). | Joe Fain (R-47) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 35, Laws of 2017, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 7, 2017 |
| SB 5939 2017–18 |
Renewable energy promotionCloses the Renewable Energy Cost-Recovery Incentive Program to new customer participants after September 30, 2017. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 36, Laws of 2017, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 7, 2017 |
| SB 5977 2017–18 |
RevenueIncreases the tax credit limit for the Washington Main Street Program. | Dino Rossi (R-45) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 37, Laws of 2017, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 7, 2017 |
| HB 1042 2017–18 |
School district/ESD reportsRemoves the requirement that school districts and their benefit providers annually submit data and reports to the Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) regarding their health insurance benefits. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 2017, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2017 |
| HB 1597 2017–18 |
Commercial fishingAdjusts license and endorsement fees for commercial fisheries, wholesale fish buyers, and fish dealers, adjusts the enhanced food fish tax for various fisheries, and eliminates licenses for fisheries that no longer occur. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 2017, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2017 |
| HB 1624 2017–18 |
Working connect. child careRequires the Department of Early Learning to implement policies to allow 12 months of Working Connections Child Care eligibility to families with children who meet certain conditions. | Tana Senn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 2017, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2017 |
| HB 1661 2017–18 |
Child, youth, families/deptCreates the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) and moves responsibility for early learning and child welfare programs from the Department of Early Learning and the Department of Social and Health Services... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 2017, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2017 |
| HB 1677 2017–18 |
Local infrastructure fundingModifies the Public Works Board (Board) composition and membership, including adding four legislative members. | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 10, Laws of 2017, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2017 |
| HB 1716 2017–18 |
Construction inspect. acctEstablishes a dedicated account for the Department of Labor and Industries' elevator, factory-assembled structures, and contractor registration programs. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 2017, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2017 |
| HB 1777 2017–18 |
Early learning financingEstablishes the Early Learning Facilities Revolving Account and the Early Learning Facilities Development Account in the state treasury. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 2017, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2017 |
| HB 2242 2017–18 |
Basic education fundingIncreases and revises state allocations for K-12 basic education salaries, beginning in school year 2018-19 and implemented fully in school year 2019-20. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 13, Laws of 2017, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2017 |
| SB 5106 2017–18 |
Involuntary treatment actRevises procedures for an immediate family member, guardian, or conservator to petition for court review of an initial detention decision under the Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA), and requires the Administrative Office of the... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 2017, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2017 |
| SB 5252 2017–18 |
Doc. recording fees/homelessRequires the Department of Commerce (Department) to develop performance measures to measure the effectiveness of the document recording fee surcharge funds in supporting homeless programs and to report its findings and... | Jan Angel (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 2017, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2017 |
| SB 5254 2017–18 |
Buildable lands & zoningModifies timelines and factors in the buildable lands report (BLR) program in the Growth Management Act. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 2017, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2017 |
| SB 5303 2017–18 |
Aquatic invasive speciesConsolidates the Aquatic Invasive Species Enforcement Account and the Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Account into a single Aquatic Invasive Species Management Account, funded by derelict vessel and invasive species... | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 2017, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2017 |
| SB 5316 2017–18 |
RCW provisions not neededDecodifies, recodifies, repeals, or amends a number of laws. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, Laws of 2017, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2017 |
| SB 5517 2017–18 |
GMA/rail dependent usesAdds definitions of "freight rail dependent uses" and "short line railroad" to the Growth Management Act. | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 2017, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2017 |
| SB 5646 2017–18 |
Resident'l habilitation ctrsMaintains the prohibition on long-term admissions to Yakima Valley School, and modifies the time at which the residential habitation center at Yakima Valley School will cease operation from when there are 16 persons residing... | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 2017, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2017 |
| SB 5890 2017–18 |
Foster care and adoptionExpands respite care for foster parents to include short-term support provided by case aides who provide temporary assistance to foster parents as needed to support the parental efforts of foster parents, subject to funding... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 20, Laws of 2017, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2017 |
| SB 5898 2017–18 |
Public assist. eligibilityAllows a Temporary Assistance for Needy Families recipient who is the parent of a child under the age of two years to claim an exemption from WorkFirst work participation requirements. | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 21, Laws of 2017, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2017 |
| SB 5901 2017–18 |
Early child ed. eligibilityDelays the requirement to provide the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program to eligible children from the 2020-21 school year to the 2022-23 school year. | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 2017, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2017 |
| SB 5969 2017–18 |
Public employee bargainingRequires the Office of Financial Management to maintain a website with copies and summaries of tentatively agreed to collective bargaining agreements. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 2017, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2017 |
| SB 5976 2017–18 |
Indiv provider wages & hoursPermits the Department of Social and Health Services to pay any single individual provider for up to sixty-five hours each work week through fiscal year 2018. | Senator (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 2017, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2017 |
| SB 5975 2017–18 |
Paid family & medical leaveProvides paid family leave, beginning January 1, 2020, of up to 12 weeks after the birth or placement of a child, to care for a family member with a serious health condition, or because of a military exigency. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2017, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 5, 2017 |