Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6175 2017–18 |
Common interest ownershipCreates the Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act which contains provisions for the formation, management, and termination of common interest communities, as well as purchaser protections. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 277, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 27, 2018 |
| SB 6199 2017–18 |
Consumer directed empl. prg.Authorizes the Department of Social and Health Services to contract with a consumer directed employer (CDE) to be the legal employer of individual providers and perform administrative functions related to providing personal... | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 278, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 27, 2018 |
| SB 6362 2017–18 |
Basic education fundingMoves ahead the schedule for full funding of the increased state salary allocations for school employees to the 2018-19 school year, rather than phasing in over two school years, and revises limitations on salary increases in... | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 266, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 27, 2018 |
| SB 6363 2017–18 |
Rail line/Milwaukee RoadRemoves current law language expiring certain provisions regarding the Milwaukee Road corridor. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 279, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 27, 2018 |
| SB 6368 2017–18 |
Fairs, youth shows, & exposModifies the definition and purpose of agricultural fairs to include the promotion of rural economic development. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 280, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 27, 2018 |
| SB 6369 2017–18 |
Veterinary inspection certs.Removes an exemption from the requirement to obtain a certificate of veterinary inspection for animals transported from out of state to inspected feedlots. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 281, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 27, 2018 |
| SB 6393 2017–18 |
L&I annual investment returnPermits the Department of Labor and Industries to use different calculation methods for State Fund and self-insured pension liabilities. | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 282, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 27, 2018 |
| SB 6399 2017–18 |
Telemedicine payment parityRequires the Collaborative for the Advancement of Telemedicine to review the concept of telemedicine payment parity, develop recommendations including parameters for a payment parity pilot program, and report to the... | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 283, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 27, 2018 |
| SB 6407 2017–18 |
Private mngmnt/child welfareEliminates the requirement that child welfare services be provided by supervising agencies such as private nonprofit entities starting on December 30, 2019. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 284, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 27, 2018 |
| SB 6408 2017–18 |
Body worn camerasRemoves a July 1, 2019, expiration date on laws governing the use of body worn cameras by law enforcement and corrections agencies. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 285, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 27, 2018 |
| SB 6413 2017–18 |
Firefighting/toxic chemicalsRequires the presence of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) chemicals in firefighting personal protective equipment (firefighting PPE) to be disclosed at the time of sale, beginning July 1, 2018. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 286, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 27, 2018 |
| SB 6437 2017–18 |
Abandoned RV disposalEstablishes a program within the Department of Licensing (DOL) for reimbursing costs associated with disposing of abandoned recreational vehicles. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 287, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 27, 2018 |
| SB 6452 2017–18 |
Child mental health consultRequires the Health Care Authority (HCA) to convene a group of specified stakeholders to develop an alternative funding model for the Partnership Access Line (PAL) and a strategy to ensure that expanded PAL services do not... | Senator (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 288, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 27, 2018 |
| SB 6462 2017–18 |
Oil tank insur. disclosureAdds a statement to the seller disclosure form to inform buyers if the real property under consideration utilizes an oil tank for heating purposes. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 289, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 27, 2018 |
| SB 6474 2017–18 |
Tribal compact schools pilotDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to establish a pilot project for one or more state-tribal education compact schools to implement modifications to requirements governing school attendance, school... | John McCoy (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 290, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 27, 2018 |
| SB 6491 2017–18 |
Outpatient behavioral healthExpands assisted outpatient mental health treatment (AOMHT) after April 1, 2018, to include substance use disorder treatment and renames it assisted outpatient behavioral health treatment (AOBHT). | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 291, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 27, 2018 |
| SB 6493 2017–18 |
Intercollegiate athleticsRequires Boards of Trustees or Regents (Board) of institutions of higher education to approve in open public meetings the annual budgets for their intercollegiate programs in advance of any expenditures for the fiscal year. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 292, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 27, 2018 |
| SB 6514 2017–18 |
Higher ed. behavioral healthRequires the Department of Health (DOH) to develop a statewide resource for behavioral health and suicide prevention for post-secondary institutions. | Senator (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 293, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 27, 2018 |
| SB 6544 2017–18 |
Future of work task forceEstablishes the Future of Work Task Force, supported by the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board, to address issues related to changes in technology, industry, and the workforce. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 294, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 27, 2018 |
| SB 6614 2017–18 |
Property taxesReduces the aggregate state property tax levy rate from $2.70 per $1,000 of assessed value (AV) to $2.40 per $1,000 of AV for taxes levied for collection in calendar year 2019. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 295, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 27, 2018 |
| HB 1558 2017–18 |
PSERS/offender nursing careProvides membership in the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS) for employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs (Veterans Affairs) and the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) whose primary... | Chris Kilduff (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 241, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 23, 2018 |
| HB 1672 2017–18 |
Prevailing wage law recoveryProvides that the time period for recovery of wages owed to a worker affected by a prevailing wage determination is tolled until the determination is final. | Noel Frame (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 242, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 23, 2018 |
| HB 1673 2017–18 |
Responsible bidder criteriaAdds training in public works and prevailing wage to the responsibility criteria a bidder must satisfy to be awarded a public works project. | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 243, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 23, 2018 |
| HB 1849 2017–18 |
Apprenticeship utilizationRequires public works contracts to contain apprenticeship utilization goals by cost value and, except for Department of Transportation (DOT) contracts, monetary penalties and incentives for not meeting the goals. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 244, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 23, 2018 |
| HB 1952 2017–18 |
Electrical laws enforcementPermits cities that conduct electrical inspections to enforce electrical licensing and certification requirements. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 240, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 23, 2018 |