Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5965 2017–18 |
Capital budget reappropsProvides reappropriations of $2.5 billion for projects funded in prior biennia appropriations. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 2017, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 1, 2017 |
| HB 1140 2017–18 |
Court filing fees surchargeExtends the expiration date for surcharges on court filing fees that are deposited into the Judicial Stabilization Trust Account until July 1, 2021. | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 2017, 3rd Special Session |
Jun 30, 2017 |
| SB 5883 2017–18 |
Operating budgetMakes biennial operating budget appropriations for the 2017-19 biennium and makes supplemental budget appropriations for the 2015-17 biennium. | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 1, Laws of 2017, 3rd Special Session |
Jun 30, 2017 |
| SB 5947 2017–18 |
Columbia river endorsementsExtends the expiration date for the Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement Program (Program) to June 30, 2019. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 2017, 3rd Special Session |
Jun 30, 2017 |
| HB 2213 2017–18 |
Biometric identifiersAdds deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) to the definition of "biometric identifier." | Norma Smith (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 2017, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 27, 2017 |
| HB 1086 2017–18 |
Impact statements/two yearsDirects lead agencies to aspire to complete environmental impact statements (EISs) under the State Environmental Policy Act within two years of making a threshold determination that an EIS is required. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 289, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| HB 1105 2017–18 |
Railroad crew transportationExpands the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission's (UTC) regulatory authority to vehicles designed to transport 15 or fewer passengers that are used primarily to provide transportation to railroad employees and... | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 333, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| HB 1109 2017–18 |
Victims of sexual assaultCreates the Washington Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) Pilot Project to fund the creation of locally based multidisciplinary community response teams to conduct cold case investigations tied to previously unsubmitted... | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 290, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| HB 1170 2017–18 |
Truancy reduction effortsMakes a variety of changes with respect to school and court processes regarding truancy. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 291, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| HB 1200 2017–18 |
Voyeurism/second degreeCreates the crime of Voyeurism in the second degree. | Gina Mosbrucker (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 292, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| HB 1234 2017–18 |
Contraceptive coverageRequires health plans that cover contraceptive drugs to reimburse a 12-month refill of contraceptive drugs obtained at one time. | June Robinson (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 293, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| HB 1258 2017–18 |
First responders/disabilityRequires, subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for these purposes: | Gina Mosbrucker (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 295, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| HB 1344 2017–18 |
Bond levy increase periodExtends the period in which Thurston County may increase bond levies with a levy lid lift from nine years to 25 years. | Laurie Dolan (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 296, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| HB 1427 2017–18 |
Opioid treatment programsModifies the standards for certifying and siting opioid treatment programs. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 297, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| HB 1477 2017–18 |
Health info. disclosurePermits health care information to be disclosed to a family member or close relation of the patient if the disclosure is related to the person's involvement with the patient's health care or health care payments. | Chris Kilduff (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 298, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| HB 1493 2017–18 |
Biometric identifiersProhibits a person from enrolling a biometric identifier in a database for a commercial purpose without notice, consent, or a way to prevent subsequent use. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 299, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| HB 1504 2017–18 |
GMA/rail dependent usesAdds definitions of "freight rail dependent uses" and "short line railroad" to the Growth Management Act (GMA). | Liz Pike (R-18) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 16, 2017 |
| HB 1507 2017–18 |
Election reconcil. reportsDirects the Secretary of State to prepare a statewide election reconciliation report for each state primary and general election that combines and compares data from each county election reconciliation report. | Jeff Holy (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 300, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| HB 1526 2017–18 |
Senior center property taxesProvides a property tax exemption for qualifying multipurpose nonprofit senior centers that currently do not qualify for tax relief. | Dan Griffey (R-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 301, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| HB 1538 2017–18 |
Subcontractor bondingRequires a contractor on a public improvement project, at the request of a subcontractor, to submit a bond to the public owner of the project for the portion of the contractor's retainage that pertains to the subcontractor. | Melanie Stambaugh (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 302, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| HB 1578 2017–18 |
Irrigation district auth.Authorizes irrigation districts to enter into contracts or agreements with private commercial or industrial entities that: (1) construct or operate electric power generation or transmission facilities; and (2) acquire electric... | Tom Dent (R-13) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 16, 2017 |
| HB 1594 2017–18 |
Public records admin.Requires records held by certain nonadministrative volunteers from application of the Public Records Act. | Joan McBride (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 303, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| HB 1595 2017–18 |
Public records request costsAuthorizes agencies to charge for providing copies of electronically produced public records and sets a default fee schedule for such records | Terry Nealey (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 304, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| HB 1614 2017–18 |
Impaired drivingImposes an express requirement that, in order to vacate a record of conviction for an impaired driving related prior offense, 10 years must have elapsed since the arrest for the prior offense. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 336, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| HB 1620 2017–18 |
Background checks/local gov.Authorizes cities and towns, code cities, and counties to require, by ordinance, a federal background check, and without an ordinance, a state background check, of specified individuals. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 332, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |