Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2852 2017–18 |
Public works attorneys' feesMakes statutory provisions relating to attorneys' fees the exclusive remedy for the recovery of attorneys' fees in cases arising from public works contracts. | Paul Graves (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2018 |
| HB 2864 2017–18 |
Rental dwelling unit firesDirects the Director of Fire Protection (Director) to investigate ways to prevent fire deaths in rental dwellings. | Carolyn Eslick (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2018 |
| HB 2895 2017–18 |
Exclusive adult jurisdictionEliminates exclusive adult court jurisdiction for 16 and 17 year olds charged with Robbery in the first degree; Drive-by Shooting; Burglary in the first degree with one or more prior adjudications, and any violent offense when... | Noel Frame (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2018 |
| HB 2900 2017–18 |
Vulnerable roadway usersRequires that a driver of a motor vehicle be assessed an additional fine that is equal to the base penalty for the infraction committed if he or she commits an infraction for following vehicles too closely or for failure to... | Chris Kilduff (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2018 |
| HB 2903 2017–18 |
Work restrictionsMakes noncompetition agreements unenforceable for employees earning less than five times the average weekly wage or who are terminated during a probationary period without just cause; requires "garden leave" for a... | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2018 |
| HB 2925 2017–18 |
Abandoned RV disposalEstablishes a program within the Department of Licensing for reimbursing costs associated with the disposal of recreational vehicles abandoned on public property. | Jake Fey (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2018 |
| HB 2931 2017–18 |
Energy efficiencyEstablishes a lower efficiency, intermediate efficiency, and high efficiency option for the State Energy Code for residential structures beginning with the 2018 code cycle. | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2018 |
| HB 2944 2017–18 |
Railroad workersProhibits railroad carriers from disciplining employees due to layoff due to illness or injury. | Mike Chapman (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2018 |
| HB 2952 2017–18 |
Recreational trail namingDirects the City of Spokane Valley to rename a recreational trail the Senator Bob McCaslin recreational trail. | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2018 |
| HB 2963 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... | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2018 |
| HB 2974 2017–18 |
Theater licensees/screensAuthorizes a spirits, beer, and wine theater licensee meeting certain conditions to have one additional screen with no more than 300 seats, at which alcohol may be served under the terms of the license. | Representative (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2018 |
| HB 2983 2017–18 |
Marine pilotage tariffsTransfers the authority to set marine pilotage tariffs for the Puget Sound Pilotage District from the Board of Pilotage Commissioners (Board) to the Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC). | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2018 |
| HB 2991 2017–18 |
Spirits industry regulationsModifies alcohol beverages provisions with regard to distilled spirits producers, distilled spirits brand owners, licensing, and fees. Provides that this act is null and void if appropriations are not approved. | Gael Tarleton (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 15, 2018 |
| SB 6610 2017–18 |
Environment T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only, relating to environment. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 13, 2018 |
| SB 6611 2017–18 |
Local government T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only, relating to local government. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 13, 2018 |
| SB 6612 2017–18 |
Health care T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only, relating to health care. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 13, 2018 |
| SB 6613 2017–18 |
State government T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only, relating to state government. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 13, 2018 |
| HB 2227 2017–18 |
Marijuana product testingShifts responsibility from the Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) to the Department of Ecology (DOE) with respect to the accreditation of licensed marijuana testing laboratories. | David Sawyer (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 12, 2018 |
| HB 2652 2017–18 |
Recreational access feesExpands the scope of Disabled Veteran Lifetime Pass to allow free pass holder access to Department of Natural Resources and Department of Fish and Wildlife recreational lands, in addition to recreational lands managed by State Parks. | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 12, 2018 |
| HB 2286 2017–18 |
DFI securities division feesAuthorizes the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) to increase fees by rule, by no more than $15, to pay for costs to regulate the securities industry. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 9, 2018 |
| HB 1611 2017–18 |
Oil transportation safetyChanges regulatory programs covering the overland and overwater transportation of oil, including requiring rule-making by the Board of Pilotage Commissioners to require tug escorts for oil-laden vessels in Puget Sound, and... | Jessyn Farrell (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 8, 2018 |
| HB 1825 2017–18 |
Family assessment responsesLimits the criminal conduct that is part of a child abuse and neglect allegation that prevents a parent from receiving family assessment response services. | Tana Senn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 8, 2018 |
| HB 2747 2017–18 |
Senior prop tax/med expensesAllows qualifying senior citizens and persons with disabilities to deduct additional health-related costs from their combined disposable income for the purposes of calculating eligibility for a property tax exemption or deferral. | Sharon Wylie (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 8, 2018 |
| HB 2875 2017–18 |
Self-help housing dev. taxesProvides a sales and use tax exemption for labor and services for the construction, repair, decoration, or improvement of self-help housing. | Joan McBride (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 8, 2018 |
| HB 2969 2017–18 |
B&O return filing due dateExtends the business and occupation tax filing deadline for annual filers. | Luanne Van Werven (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 8, 2018 |