Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2029 2017–18 |
Immigration resourcesDirects the Human Rights Commission, in consultation with others, to establish a toll-free telephone hotline and website with the capacity to refer callers and users to sources of information and assistance for victims of hate... | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| HB 2267 2017–18 |
Indigenous peoples' dayRecognizes October 12 as "Indigenous People's Day", replacing recognition of "Columbus Day." | David Sawyer (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| HB 2330 2017–18 |
Ext. foster care eligibilityRemoves the requirement that a youth be in foster care at the time that he or she reaches age 18 to be eligible for extended foster care. | Jake Fey (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| HB 2403 2017–18 |
Transit-only lane camerasAllows transit-only lane enforcement automated cameras to be used in pilot projects to detect transit-only lane violations. | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| HB 2425 2017–18 |
Temporary elevator licensesChanges the 30-day period for a temporary elevator mechanic license to one year. | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| HB 2451 2017–18 |
Child mental health consultExpands the services provided by the Partnership Access Line (PAL). | Vandana Slatter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| HB 2453 2017–18 |
Ugrd storage tank prg reauthExtends the expiration date for the state Underground Storage Tank program from 2019 to 2029. | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| HB 2463 2017–18 |
Workforce training & ed planMakes it discretionary, rather than mandatory, for the Legislature to hold public hearings and approve of or recommend changes to the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board's comprehensive plan. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| HB 2532 2017–18 |
Peace officer discipliningProhibits a law enforcement agency from taking disciplinary or other adverse personnel action against a peace officer solely because the officer's name appears on the prosecutor's recurring witness list. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| HB 2573 2017–18 |
Alcohol server permitsRequires employees of licensed domestic wineries, domestic breweries, and microbreweries to obtain a class 12 or class 13 alcohol server permit to sell or serve wine or beer to customers for on-premises consumption, as... | Shelley Kloba (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| HB 2889 2017–18 |
Theater seating requirementsAuthorizes a spirits, beer, and wine theater licensee to have one additional theater, but with no more than 300 seats, that may serve alcohol under the terms of the license. | Representative (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| HB 2891 2017–18 |
Dump truck operator taxesFinds that dump truck operators can be subject to five separate business and occupation tax rates and the public utility tax rate when hauling for hire. Declares an intent to simplify the taxes applicable to dump truck... | J.T. Wilcox (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| HB 2893 2017–18 |
Body worn camerasProvides a definition of "intimate image," for purposes of inspection and copying exemptions in the public records act, with regard to body worn camera recordings. Eliminates the June 1, 2019, expiration date of chapter 10.109... | Drew Hansen (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| HB 2898 2017–18 |
Early learning enrich. levyAuthorizes school districts to levy an additional enrichment levy of up to $0.25 per $1,000 of assessed property value to support high quality early learning programs. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| HB 2901 2017–18 |
Open public meeting agendasModifies open public meetings act provisions regarding the online availability of a public agency's regular meeting agenda. | Vicki Kraft (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| SB 6501 2017–18 |
Athletic facility tax ex.Provides a sales and use tax exemption to athletic and fitness facilities. Expires January 1, 2029. | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| SB 6504 2017–18 |
Passing vehicle on the rightAllows a vehicle to overtake and pass a vehicle on the right-hand side of the roadway. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| SB 6505 2017–18 |
Accessory dwelling unitsAuthorizes a local government to allow the development and placement of accessory apartments within or outside urban growth areas. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| SB 6506 2017–18 |
Diversity in clinical trialsRequires the Washington State Institutional Review Board (WSIRB) to establish a diversity in clinical trials program. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| SB 6507 2017–18 |
Firearm mandatory minimumRequires an offender convicted of a felony or an attempt to commit a felony to be sentenced to the following minimum terms of total confinement if the offender was armed with a firearm regardless of whether the use of a weapon... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| SB 6508 2017–18 |
Highly capable studentsRequires the superintendent of public instruction to: (1) Confirm that each local educational agency has policies and procedures to allow for the identification of children who are highly capable; (2) Require school districts... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| SB 6510 2017–18 |
Benefit managersRequires a health benefit manager to: (1) Before conducting business in this state, register with the office of the insurance commissioner and annually renew the registration; and (2) File contracts and amendments to the... | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| SB 6512 2017–18 |
County commissioner electionRequires a noncharter county with a population of 400,000 or more to establish a redistricting committee by April 30, 2021, to divide the county into five commissioner districts. | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| SB 6513 2017–18 |
First responder sales tax exProvides a sales and use tax exemption for public safety vehicles, public safety equipment, and replacement and repair parts for the vehicles and equipment used by first responders. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| SB 6517 2017–18 |
Drug offense sentencing gridRepeals an effective date and expiration date of, and chapter 291, Laws of 2015, amendments to, RCW 9.94A.517 regarding the drug offense sentencing grid. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2018 |