Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1515 2017–18 |
Special parking privilegesBroadens the documentation currently required for an individual to obtain a disabled parking placard or license plate by permitting submission of signed written authorization from specified health care practitioners on a... | Paul Graves (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 112, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 25, 2017 |
| HB 1593 2017–18 |
Small securities offeringsMakes changes to the registration exemption available for certain small securities offerings under the Securities Act of Washington. | Brandon Vick (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 113, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 25, 2017 |
| HB 1728 2017–18 |
Child sex exploit./subpoenasProvides that in an investigation of an offense involving the sexual exploitation of children, the prosecuting attorney must use the special inquiry judge process when it is necessary to the investigation to subpoena a... | David Sawyer (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 114, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 25, 2017 |
| HB 1757 2017–18 |
Meth/transient accommodationExpands the definition of property to include any real or personal property involved in or affected by the unauthorized use of certain hazardous chemicals. | Dave Hayes (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 115, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 25, 2017 |
| HB 1809 2017–18 |
Alt. fuel comm. vehicles taxExpands the definition of vehicles eligible for the clean alternative fuel commercial vehicle credit to include vehicles that provide commercial services and qualifying vehicles that transport passengers. | Jake Fey (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 116, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 25, 2017 |
| HB 1877 2017–18 |
Tow truck op. driving recordProhibits an abstract of a person's driving record provided to an insurance company or its agent from including information related to actions committed by a registered tow truck operator in the performance of his or her... | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 25, 2017 |
| HB 1931 2017–18 |
Mandated reporter postingRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to make available on its website a poster that includes the requirements for mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect, and organizations with employees or volunteers... | Dave Hayes (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 25, 2017 |
| HB 1959 2017–18 |
Covenants/local gov. removalRequires any city, town, code city, county, or municipal corporation to provide notice and hold a hearing prior to removing, vacating, or extinguishing a restrictive covenant from land that it owns. | Mark Harmsworth (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 25, 2017 |
| SB 5069 2017–18 |
Associate degree educationAllows the Department of Corrections (DOC) to implement associate degree programs at state correctional institutions without specific funds being appropriated for that purpose. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 120, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 25, 2017 |
| SB 5200 2017–18 |
Discover pass, complimentaryAllows married spouses to obtain a complimentary Discover Pass in exchange for the collective performance of 24 hours of service on volunteer projects sanctioned by the Department of Natural Resources, the State Parks and... | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 25, 2017 |
| SB 5272 2017–18 |
Trafficking victims/vacatingAllows a qualifying victim to vacate a Prostitution conviction even if he or she has committed other crimes since the date of conviction, as long as those crimes were the result of being a victim of a trafficking or a... | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 25, 2017 |
| SB 5382 2017–18 |
Reduced cost identicardsMandates that identicards (IDs) issued to individuals under the age of 18 who do not have a permanent residence address be charged a fee equal to the cost of production of the ID. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 122, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 25, 2017 |
| SB 5488 2017–18 |
Bilingual instruction reportChanges the date by which the Superintendent of Public Instruction must submit an annual report to the Legislature on the Transitional Bilingual Instruction Program from January 1 to February 1. | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 123, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 25, 2017 |
| SB 5631 2017–18 |
UW altern. contract-awardingRequires the University of Washington (UW) to consult with and include the Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises in the alternative contracting process for construction projects on critical patient care or... | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 124, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 25, 2017 |
| SB 5810 2017–18 |
Attempted murderExtends the statute of limitations for Attempted Murder from three to 10 years. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 125, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 25, 2017 |
| SB 5813 2017–18 |
Crimes against minorsIncreases certain second degree offenses involving depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct from class C felonies to class B felonies. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 126, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 25, 2017 |
| SB 5826 2017–18 |
Veteran tuition waiversModifies the definition of "eligible veteran or National Guard member" used for tuition waivers to include military, Navy, or National Guard members on active duty who served in support of those serving on foreign soil or in... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 127, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 25, 2017 |
| HB 2023 2017–18 |
GMA actions effective dateProvides that the effective date of certain actions taken under the Growth Management Act (GMA) will be the later of the two following dates: 60 days after publication of notice of the action, or if a petition for review to... | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 24, 2017 |
| HB 1351 2017–18 |
Sale of spirits, beer & wineCreates a combination spirits, beer, and wine license ("combination license") authorizing the sale of such liquors at retail for off-premises consumption. | David Sawyer (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 96, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 21, 2017 |
| HB 1369 2017–18 |
Veteran definitionExpands the definition of "veteran" used to determine eligibility for certain benefits to include a person who is in receipt of separation orders or documents that characterize his or her service as honorable. | Dave Hayes (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 97, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 21, 2017 |
| HB 1375 2017–18 |
CTC course material costsRequires the community and technical colleges (CTCs) to provide information on the cost of textbooks and course materials and whether the course uses open educational resources to students during registration by either... | Luanne Van Werven (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 98, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 21, 2017 |
| HB 1401 2017–18 |
CASA & GAL removalRequires a court to remove a person from serving as a court-appointed special advocate or volunteer guardian ad litem (GAL) if the court is notified that the person has been removed from another county's GAL registry as the... | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 99, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 21, 2017 |
| HB 1411 2017–18 |
Dental licensure/residencyChanges the requirements for the residency programs that may be completed in lieu of examination for applicants for dental licensure. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 100, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 21, 2017 |
| HB 1431 2017–18 |
Osteopath med & surgery brdAdds four members to the Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery. | Vandana Slatter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 101, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 21, 2017 |
| HB 1449 2017–18 |
Water recreation facilitiesExempts certain inflatable equipment at a temporary event from the law governing water recreation facilities. | Matt Manweller (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 102, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 21, 2017 |