Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2755 2017–18 |
Employee benefits/SEBBConditions required school district participation in the School Employees' Benefits Board (SEBB) upon meeting requirements in the Basic Education Funding Act of 2017. | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2018 |
| HB 2756 2017–18 |
Wheeled ATV tourism routesAuthorizes a pilot program for the purposes of wheeled all-terrain vehicle (WATV) tourism routes, which may consist of segments of highways, roads, trails, or similar facilities. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2018 |
| HB 2760 2017–18 |
Presidential electorsRequires an elector to vote for the persons nominated by the party which has nominated the elector and if he or she fails to vote for the persons nominated by the party he or she is immediately disqualified and the remaining... | Laurie Dolan (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2018 |
| HB 2761 2017–18 |
Child welfare/placementsThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), and after July 1, 2018, the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), is required to conduct an extensive family search beginning at the time a child is placed in... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2018 |
| HB 2763 2017–18 |
Poverty-based learn. assist.Provides additional Learning Assistance Program allocations to each school based on a four-year, rolling average of the per-pupil amount received by the school for students eligible for free and reduced price meals in the... | Bill Jenkin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2018 |
| HB 2765 2017–18 |
Ag. fair funding/sales taxesRequires the money received as the result of the imposition of the state retail sales tax on sales occurring during events held at fairgrounds where agricultural fairs occur, to be deposited into the fair fund. Requires the... | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2018 |
| HB 2766 2017–18 |
Water availability evidenceAddresses adequate and available water provisions in the following areas: (1) Certification and evidence of adequate and available water; (2) Mitigation and certificates; (3) Elements of comprehensive plans; and (4) Creation... | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2018 |
| HB 2767 2017–18 |
Student suspens. & expulsionProhibits a school district from suspending or expelling a student who is enrolled in grades kindergarten through two, except for a violation of RCW 28A.600.420 (firearms on school premises, transportation, or facilities). | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2018 |
| HB 2768 2017–18 |
Ag competitiveness/emissionsRequires food processing facilities to be designated as energy intense trade-exposed industries for the purposes of policies adopted or implemented by the state that limit greenhouse gas emissions or are otherwise intended to... | Jacquelin Maycumber (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2018 |
| HB 2769 2017–18 |
Ag/greenhouse emission rulesStates that, if a rule is created that regulates greenhouse gas emissions of agricultural activities and food processing, the producers of agricultural commodities or food products may request the department of ecology to... | Jacquelin Maycumber (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2018 |
| HB 2770 2017–18 |
Marijuana business ownershipEstablishes the categories of persons, entities, and corporate officials considered to be applicants for marijuana business licensing purposes. | Shelley Kloba (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2018 |
| HB 2772 2017–18 |
Urban water withdrawalsEstablishes the one Washington water act. Requires a city, with a population greater than one hundred thousand, to prepare an environmental impact statement in order to evaluate the past, present, and future environmental... | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2018 |
| SB 6364 2017–18 |
Ending homelessnessFinds and declares that: (1) Homelessness is a crisis in this state and of particular concern is the alarming number of runaway and unaccompanied homeless children; (2) There must be no runaway and unaccompanied homeless... | Mark Miloscia (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2018 |
| SB 6365 2017–18 |
Substance use/commitmentRequires a designated mental health professional (DMHP) or designated crisis responder (DCR) to report to the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) when they determine that a person meets detention criteria as the... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2018 |
| SB 6370 2017–18 |
PSERS/unreduced retire ageAllows a member of the public safety employees' retirement system to retire if he or she: (1) Has completed at least ten service credit years in the retirement system; (2) First became employed by an employer in an eligible... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2018 |
| SB 6372 2017–18 |
Adult family homes, 8 bedsAuthorizes an adult family home to provide services to up to eight adults upon approval from the department of social and health services. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2018 |
| SB 6374 2017–18 |
History day programTransfers administration and coordination of the Washington History Day Program (Program) from the Washington State Historical Society (WSHS) to the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), effective July 1, 2018. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2018 |
| SB 6376 2017–18 |
Health benefit exchangeModernizes state health benefit exchange statutes by: (1) Aligning statutes with current practice; and (2) Clarifying changes to the state health benefit exchange enabling statute. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2018 |
| SB 6378 2017–18 |
Alaskan Way viaduct financeRequires State Route 99 (SR 99) tunnel toll charges to be used to repay the Transportation Partnership Account (TPA) for any amounts transferred from it to the Highway Bond Retirement Fund to provide for bond retirement and... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2018 |
| SB 6380 2017–18 |
Food storage/alcohol manuf.Exempts the following from the licensing requirements of the state liquor and cannabis board under chapter 66.24 RCW (sentences--stamp taxes): A food storage warehouse used to store alcohol beverages manufactured or... | Guy Palumbo (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2018 |
| SB 6382 2017–18 |
Prop. tax reform task forceCreates a task force on state and local property tax reform. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2018 |
| SB 6383 2017–18 |
Dangerous dogsAuthorizes fish and wildlife officers and ex officio fish and wildlife officers to lethally remove a feral dog, including a wolf-dog hybrid, if the dog poses a threat to human safety, domestic animals, or livestock. Changes... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2018 |
| SB 6385 2017–18 |
Nonresident pharmaciesRequires a nonresident pharmacy, for initial licensure and renewal of a license by the department of health, to submit a copy of an inspection report conducted by an inspection program approved by the pharmacy quality... | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2018 |
| SB 6390 2017–18 |
Reclaimed water integrationRequires a reclaimed water permit applicant or permittee to enter into a written agreement with a Group A public water system before the applicant or permittee may provide or use reclaimed water within the service area of the... | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2018 |
| SB 6391 2017–18 |
Opioid oversight systemRequires the governor to appoint a drug czar within the department of health to: (1) Coordinate state and local opioid misuse and overdose prevention efforts in the state; (2) Establish an opioid treatment information system;... | Mark Miloscia (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2018 |