Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6547 2017–18 |
Narrows bridge debt repay.Establishes a series of loans totaling approximately $75 million from the multimodal transportation account to the Tacoma Narrows Bridge account for fiscal years 2020-2030. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 6565 2017–18 |
Accessible taxi HOV lane useAllows the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to grant access to high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes by wheelchair-accessible taxis. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 6573 2017–18 |
Managed care/psyc. treatmentRequires the Health Care Authority (HCA) to integrate risk for long-term involuntary civil treatment into managed care contracts by July 1, 2021. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 6575 2017–18 |
Protected lands/fire leviesEstablishes a process for local fire districts to annex areas that receive protection, but do not pay a local fire district levy by January 1, 2020. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 6576 2017–18 |
State routes in citiesRaises from 25,000 to 27,500 the population threshold at which cities and towns must take over maintenance responsibilities of their streets that are part of the state highway system. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 6589 2017–18 |
Data center task forceEstablishes a joint legislative task force to review the data center industry in Washington. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| SB 6616 2017–18 |
Education funding reformAddresses education funding reform legislation. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 22, 2018 |
| HB 2994 2017–18 |
Architect registrationIncreases reciprocity and aligns the state's architect registration law with national standards. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 20, 2018 |
| SB 6615 2017–18 |
Accountable communities/taxProvides a business and occupation tax deduction for an accountable community of health on amounts received as delivery system reform incentive payments under the federal medicaid program as authorized by the federal social... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 20, 2018 |
| HB 1046 2017–18 |
Certificates of achievementDecouples graduation requirements from statewide high school assessments by discontinuing the Certificate of Academic Achievement (CAA), the earning of which is currently required as proof that a student has successfully met... | Drew MacEwen (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 19, 2018 |
| HB 1182 2017–18 |
Civil service qualificationsProvides that city firefighter, city police, and county sheriff civil service applicants may be lawful permanent residents as an alternative to United States citizens. | Drew Stokesbary (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 19, 2018 |
| HB 1263 2017–18 |
Powered automatic doorsRequires at least one exterior door at an accessible public entrance of a business to be: | Joan McBride (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2018 |
| HB 1291 2017–18 |
Pacific Islander health careCreates a premium assistance program for Washington residents who are citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, or the Republic of Palau. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 19, 2018 |
| HB 1469 2017–18 |
Presidential primaryChanges the date of the presidential primary to the second Tuesday in March, or a later date if the Secretary of State chooses to coordinate a regional primary date. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2018 |
| HB 1483 2017–18 |
Forfeited firearms/WSPAuthorizes the Washington State Patrol to destroy forfeited firearms in its custody. | Tana Senn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2018 |
| HB 1487 2017–18 |
Marijuana merchandiseAuthorizes licensed marijuana retailers to sell wearable apparel that is connected to the retail outlet or a marijuana product line sold by the retail outlet. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2018 |
| HB 1514 2017–18 |
Mobile home park closuresRequires, with limited exceptions, that a landlord under the Manufactured/Mobile Home Landlord-Tenant Act provide 18 months' notice of closure or conversion. | June Robinson (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 19, 2018 |
| HB 1567 2017–18 |
Boundary line modificationTransfers the authority to establish election precinct boundaries from the county legislative authority to the county auditor. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2018 |
| HB 1590 2017–18 |
Composting/nuisance lawsuitsProvides that composting, if consistent with good agricultural or forest practices, established prior to surrounding nonagricultural or non-forestry activities, and in compliance with county and city regulations, is presumed... | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2018 |
| HB 1603 2017–18 |
Child support economic tableAdopts a new economic table for use in establishing child support obligations. | Chris Kilduff (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 19, 2018 |
| HB 1669 2017–18 |
Crew size on certain trainsEstablishes minimum crew size requirements for freight and passenger trains and trains carrying hazardous materials. | Jessyn Farrell (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2018 |
| HB 1679 2017–18 |
Released offender identicardRequires the Department of Corrections, working in conjunction with the Department of Licensing, to create and implement a program to provide a state-issued identicard to certain offenders released within Washington. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2018 |
| HB 1740 2017–18 |
Development/growth plansExtends until 2028, the termination of an option that allows a city to adopt an element of its comprehensive plan that allows certain developments consistent with the optional elements to be exempt from appeal under the State... | Joan McBride (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2018 |
| HB 1789 2017–18 |
Rehabilitated offendersRequires the Sentencing Guidelines Commission to study sentencing laws and practices and make recommendations to the Legislature and the Governor. | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 19, 2018 |
| HB 1800 2017–18 |
Voting rightsCreates a state voting rights act to protect the equal opportunity for minority groups to participate in local elections. | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 19, 2018 |