Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1747 2017–18 |
Withdrawal of landEliminates the requirement that property owners must give a two-year notice to withdraw land from the current use program, given it has been classified as current use for at least 10 years. | David Taylor (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 251, Laws of 2017 |
May 8, 2017 |
| HB 1902 2017–18 |
Tavern licensesAuthorizes the Liquor and Cannabis Board to issue a caterer's endorsement (endorsement) to a tavern licensee (licensee) allowing the licensee to sell and serve liquors taken from its own stocks at specified events at locations... | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 2017 |
May 8, 2017 |
| HB 1924 2017–18 |
Small forest landownersExempts from the Farm Labor Contractor Act persons performing farm labor contracting activity solely for a small forest landowner who receives services of no more than two agricultural employees at any given time. | Tom Dent (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 253, Laws of 2017 |
May 8, 2017 |
| HB 1944 2017–18 |
Hunter education trainingExempts certain current and retired law enforcement officers from the field firearms skills portion of any hunter education course completed online. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 2017 |
May 8, 2017 |
| HB 2073 2017–18 |
Beef commissionProvides that the focus of the Washington State Beef Commission (Beef Commission) shall include the following responsibilities: promotion of the beef industry in a way that showcases the varied aspects of the industry;... | Tom Dent (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 256, Laws of 2017 |
May 8, 2017 |
| HB 2126 2017–18 |
Wolves/livestock depredationCreates the Northeast Washington Wolf-Livestock Management Grant Program and Account (Account) within the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) to fund the employment of nonlethal wolf management strategies and tools. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 257, Laws of 2017 |
May 8, 2017 |
| SB 5301 2017–18 |
Responsible bidder criteriaAmends low responsive bidder criteria to include requirements that: (1) the bidder cannot have been determined by the Department of Labor and Industries to have violated a wage payment within the past three years; and (2) the... | Mark Miloscia (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 2017 |
May 8, 2017 |
| SB 5470 2017–18 |
Geothermal explorationAllows a single permit and permit fee to cover all core holes for a project gathering geothermal data. | Senator (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 259, Laws of 2017 |
May 8, 2017 |
| SB 5589 2017–18 |
Distillery promotional itemsProvides that the 0.5 ounce samples of spirits that a distillery may provide to persons on the premises of the distillery for free or for a charge may be adulterated with mixers with alcohol of the distillery's own production. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 260, Laws of 2017 |
May 8, 2017 |
| SB 5762 2017–18 |
Mercury light stewardshipProvides that the Department of Ecology (Ecology) may not retain fees in excess of the estimated administrative costs for the stewardship program. | Senator (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 254, Laws of 2017 |
May 8, 2017 |
| HB 1043 2017–18 |
Personal health informationProvides that nonpublic personal health information in the custody of the Insurance Commissioner (Commissioner) is confidential and not subject to public disclosure. | June Robinson (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 193, Laws of 2017 |
May 5, 2017 |
| HB 1079 2017–18 |
No-contact order/traffickingCreates procedures for entry of no-contact orders to prohibit defendants from contacting victims when charged with or convicted of Trafficking or Promoting Prostitution. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 230, Laws of 2017 |
May 5, 2017 |
| HB 1150 2017–18 |
Chehalis board appointmentsClarifies board appointment procedures for tribal members. | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 5, 2017 |
| HB 1184 2017–18 |
Patronizing a prostituteModifies the crime of Patronizing a Prostitute by specifying that the crime can be committed in any location in which the defendant commits any act that constitutes part of the crime. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 232, Laws of 2017 |
May 5, 2017 |
| HB 1273 2017–18 |
Nondomiciled licensesAuthorizes the Department of Licensing (DOL) to issue a nondomiciled Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) to an individual domiciled in a foreign country if that person provides valid... | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 2017 |
May 5, 2017 |
| HB 1337 2017–18 |
Medical licensure compactAdopts the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (Compact) to allow physicians and osteopathic physicians and surgeons to receive an expedited license to practice medicine in states that are members of the Compact. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 195, Laws of 2017 |
May 5, 2017 |
| HB 1467 2017–18 |
Fire protection service authAllows regional fire protection service authorities (RFAs) to continue imposing benefit charges for six consecutive years with a ballot measure approved by a majority of those voting in the election. | Drew Stokesbary (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 196, Laws of 2017 |
May 5, 2017 |
| HB 1481 2017–18 |
Driver education uniformityRequires a school district that offers a driver training education course to certify to the Department of Licensing (DOL) that it is operating a traffic safety education program that meets certain curriculum, instructor,... | Dave Hayes (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 197, Laws of 2017 |
May 5, 2017 |
| HB 1520 2017–18 |
Hospital payment methodologyAuthorizes the Health Care Authority to develop an alternative service and payment system for critical access hospitals participating in the Washington Rural Health Access Preservation (WRHAP) pilot. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 198, Laws of 2017 |
May 5, 2017 |
| HB 1543 2017–18 |
Sex. assault/parental rightsCreates a court process under the Uniform Parentage Act to restrict parental rights and establish child support obligations in cases in which the child was conceived as the result of a sexual assault. | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 2017 |
May 5, 2017 |
| HB 1547 2017–18 |
Cert. of need/psychiat. bedsSuspends certificate of need requirements through June 30, 2019, for hospitals and establishments that add new psychiatric beds and entities that construct psychiatric hospitals of no more than 16 beds. | Joe Schmick (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 199, Laws of 2017 |
May 5, 2017 |
| HB 1548 2017–18 |
Long-term care curriculaRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to establish standards for approving curricula for facility-based caregivers serving persons with behavioral health needs and for geriatric behavioral health workers. | Joe Schmick (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 2017 |
May 5, 2017 |
| HB 1671 2017–18 |
Daily living assistanceAdds medication assistance to the definition of activities of daily living for purposes of the law regulating assisted living facilities. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 201, Laws of 2017 |
May 5, 2017 |
| HB 1713 2017–18 |
Children's mental healthRequires the Health Care Authority to coordinate mental health resources for Medicaid-eligible children, maintain an adequate provider network, and require provider payment for depression screenings for youth ages 12-18 and... | Tana Senn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 202, Laws of 2017 |
May 5, 2017 |
| HB 1721 2017–18 |
LPN clinical experienceRepeals the authority allowing a preceptorship for a student who has completed a "nontraditional" nursing program. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 203, Laws of 2017 |
May 5, 2017 |