Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1450 2017–18 |
Title insurance rating orgs.Authorizes and establishes a framework for title insurers to become members of and subscribe to the services of title insurance rating organizations for the purpose of making title insurance form and rate filings with the... | Terry Nealey (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 103, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 21, 2017 |
| HB 1489 2017–18 |
Wildland fire contractorsMakes adjustments to the process by which the Department of Natural Resources (Department) compiles and updates the master list of wildland fire suppression contractors. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 104, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 21, 2017 |
| HB 1503 2017–18 |
On-site sewage sys. mandatesDeclares that the Growth Management Act (GMA) does not preclude counties from certifying homeowners, or their family members or tenants, to inspect their on-site sewage systems (OSS). | Shelly Short (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 105, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 21, 2017 |
| SB 5039 2017–18 |
Electronic legal materialAdopts the Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act, creating a framework for authentication, preservation, and accessibility of legal material in an official electronic record. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 106, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 21, 2017 |
| SB 5111 2017–18 |
Capital gains excise taxCreates a 7 percent tax on capital gains deposited into the Education Legacy Trust account. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 21, 2017 |
| SB 5113 2017–18 |
B&O tax/educationImposes a 7 percent tax on adjusted Washington capital gains. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 21, 2017 |
| HB 1149 2017–18 |
Maximum vehicle length limitExempts public transit vehicles equipped with a bike rack up to four feet in length from the three-foot vehicle front extension limit. | Mike Chapman (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 76, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 20, 2017 |
| HB 1189 2017–18 |
Massage therapy exemptionsDefines "somatic education" for purposes of the somatic education exemption from the massage therapy law. | Shelly Short (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 77, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 20, 2017 |
| HB 1195 2017–18 |
Surrender/surety's bondRequires bail bondspersons to surrender defendants to the custody of the jail affiliated with the jurisdiction handling charges against the defendant. | Chris Kilduff (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 78, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 20, 2017 |
| HB 1204 2017–18 |
POW/MIA flag displayRequires public entities to display the POW/MIA flag two additional days. | Representative (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 79, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 20, 2017 |
| HB 1218 2017–18 |
Towing fees terminationChanges the starting time for the calculation of storage fees for a vehicle, or for items of personal property registered or titled with the Department of Licensing, to the point at which the registered tow truck operator has... | Jake Fey (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 20, 2017 |
| HB 1235 2017–18 |
Physical edu. assessmentsRequires all school districts, beginning in the 2018-19 school year, to conduct an annual review of their physical education (PE) programs. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 80, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 20, 2017 |
| HB 1248 2017–18 |
Class I correct. industriesRequires the Department of Corrections to make statutorily identified deductions from an inmate's "wages," rather than an inmate's "gross wages." | Dan Griffey (R-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 81, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 20, 2017 |
| HB 1257 2017–18 |
Wild beavers, release ofSpecifies that wild beavers from western Washington may be relocated only to another location in western Washington. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 82, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 20, 2017 |
| HB 1285 2017–18 |
Legal interpreters/oathsModifies interpreter oath requirements, allowing interpreters for hearing impaired and non-English-speaking persons to submit an oath once on satisfaction of credentialing requirements. | Paul Graves (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 83, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 20, 2017 |
| HB 1346 2017–18 |
Nurse in school settingSpecifies that a registered nurse or an advanced registered nurse practitioner working in a school setting is authorized and responsible for the nursing care of students to the extent that the care is within the practice of nursing. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 84, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 20, 2017 |
| SB 5036 2017–18 |
PUD unit priced contractingProvides that a public utility district may procure public works with a unit-priced contract. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 85, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 20, 2017 |
| SB 5083 2017–18 |
Sex offenders/victim noticeRequires the prosecuting attorney to make reasonable efforts to notify the victim when a person required to register as a sex or kidnapping offender petitions for relief from the duty to register. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 86, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 20, 2017 |
| SB 5227 2017–18 |
On-track equipmentRequires on-road vehicles to stop at railroad crossings for on-track equipment. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 87, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 20, 2017 |
| SB 5262 2017–18 |
Vessel pilotage act exempt.Increases the maximum vessel volume permitted for possible exemption from the mandatory use of a marine pilot for small passenger vessels from 500 gross tons to 1,300 gross tons, and for yachts from 750 gross tons to 1,300 gross tons. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 88, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 20, 2017 |
| SB 5306 2017–18 |
Commercial fish receiversRequires secondary fish receiver records to, if applicable, identify the state or country of origin of fish or shellfish, and requires secondary fish receivers to maintain records on fish or shellfish classified as fish or... | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 89, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 20, 2017 |
| SB 5449 2017–18 |
Digital citizenshipRequires the development of a model policy and procedures on electronic resources and Internet safety to better support digital citizenship, media literacy, and Internet safety in schools. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 90, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 20, 2017 |
| SB 5481 2017–18 |
Breast cancer coverage info.Requires the Health Care Authority and the Department of Health (DOH) to implement a campaign to educate breast cancer patients about the availability of insurance coverage for breast reconstruction and prostheses. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 91, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 20, 2017 |
| SB 5546 2017–18 |
Forest health treat. assess.Directs the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to establish a forest health assessment and treatment framework that proactively and systematically addresses the forest health issues facing the state. | Senator (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 95, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 20, 2017 |
| SB 5573 2017–18 |
InteroperabilityAdds members to the State Interoperability Executive Committee. | John McCoy (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 92, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 20, 2017 |