Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6305 2017–18 |
Public retiree benefitsProvides a one-time increase to the Public Employees' Retirement System Plan 1 and Teachers' Retirement System Plan 1 member monthly benefits of 3 percent up to a maximum of $62.50. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2018 |
| SB 6306 2017–18 |
Puget Sound taxpayer accountClarifies that a county may use distributions from the Puget Sound taxpayer accountability account for either educational services or facilities, or both, to improve educational outcomes in early learning, K-12, and higher education. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2018 |
| SB 6307 2017–18 |
Nonrural data centers/taxProvides a retail sales and use tax exemption for server equipment and power infrastructure for nonrural data centers. | Guy Palumbo (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2018 |
| SB 6308 2017–18 |
Notice of charity careRequires a hospital to: (1) Post and prominently display a summary of its charity care policy in areas where patients are admitted and in financial services or billing areas; and (2) Post the summary in all languages spoken by... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2018 |
| SB 6310 2017–18 |
Med. assist. credential feesProhibits the secretary of the department of health, in establishing certain fees, from requiring a person to pay a registration, certification, or licensure fee more than once, including fees for receiving an initial medical... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2018 |
| HB 2470 2017–18 |
Budget stabilization accountRequires the state treasurer to transfer into the state general fund the one percent of general state revenues deposited into the budget stabilization account: (1) By June 30, 2020, for fiscal year 2020; and (2) By June 30,... | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2477 2017–18 |
Trespass on privacyCreates and defines a statutory civil cause of action making it unlawful for a person to intrude onto the land or airspace above the land of another through trespass or the use of any device. | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2478 2017–18 |
Write-in votingModifies voting provisions regarding write-in votes, candidates, and candidacies. | Morgan Irwin (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2481 2017–18 |
Driving w/ suspended licenseReclassifies Driving a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended or Revoked Driver's License in the third degree from a misdemeanor criminal offense to a civil traffic infraction. | Paul Graves (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2482 2017–18 |
Health service limitationsProhibits, under certain circumstances, a health care entity from limiting a health care provider's practice, ability to provide information to patients, or ability to make referrals. | Nicole Macri (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2483 2017–18 |
Marijuana business sitingIncludes preschools and school bus stops in the buffer distance requirements of state-licensed marijuana businesses. | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2484 2017–18 |
Marijuana/local gov. prohib.Allows the legislative authority of a city, town, or county to enact an ordinance prohibiting the siting and operation, within its jurisdictional boundaries, of a marijuana producer, processor, or retailer licensed under the... | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2488 2017–18 |
Puget Sound taxpayer accountAllows counties to use funding distributed from the Puget Sound Taxpayer Accountability Account for facilities to improve educational outcomes, in addition to educational services. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2490 2017–18 |
Tribal schools/retirementPermits tribal compact schools to choose participation in the Teachers' Retirement System and the School Employees' Retirement System. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2491 2017–18 |
AP computer science as mathRemoves concurrent enrollment requirement of algebra II for AP computer science courses to be counted as equivalent to high school mathematics. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2492 2017–18 |
Alternative learning coursesRevises the definitions of "remote course" and "site-based course" for purposes of written student learning plans and alternative learning experience courses. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2493 2017–18 |
2nd grd reading assessmentsAddresses second grade reading assessments. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2494 2017–18 |
CTE course equivalency optsExpands equivalency options for statewide career and technical education courses. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2495 2017–18 |
Academic acceleration prg.Addresses eligibility for advanced courses in mathematics, science, or computer science and equitable access to dual credit opportunities. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2496 2017–18 |
Student distress responseDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to develop an online one-hour training module for school staff on the recognition, screening, and response to emotional or behavioral distress in students. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2498 2017–18 |
Military spouse credentialsProhibits the secretary of the department of health from adopting standards that require applicants who are military spouses or state registered domestic partners of military persons to, as a prior condition of certification,... | Michelle Valdez (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2499 2017–18 |
Seeds and plants/sales taxExempts seeds and plants used to grow food from retail sales and use tax. | Michelle Valdez (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2500 2017–18 |
Health carrier salariesRequires a health carrier, that is a nonprofit organization and has a paid board of directors, to convene a panel of enrollees who will: (1) Set the compensation and benefit levels of the carrier's board of directors; and (2)... | Michelle Valdez (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2501 2017–18 |
Rx monitoring program accessRequires that the prescription monitoring program (PMP) be integrated with all federally-certified health record technologies. | Michelle Valdez (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2503 2017–18 |
Accessory dwelling unitsAllows certain local governments to allow development and placement of accessory apartments within or outside Urban Growth Areas (UGAs). | Brandon Vick (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |