Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1696 2017–18 |
Presidential electorsModifies provisions regarding presidential electors. | Drew Stokesbary (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1697 2017–18 |
Cybersecurity & IT shortageRequires the Student Achievement Council to lead a study on the demand for , and options to incentivize, information technology and cybersecurity students to work at state agencies after graduation. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1698 2017–18 |
Oil train accidentsDirects the Department of Health to develop public health emergency preparedness guidance for oil train accidents and associated hazards, and to implement a public awareness and education outreach program in partnership with... | Chris Kilduff (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1699 2017–18 |
Service animal trainingAuthorizes a person to take certain dogs to a place of public resort, accommodation, assemblage, or amusement for training of the dog as a dog guide or service animal. | Joan McBride (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1701 2017–18 |
Alcohol concentrationChanges the amount of alcohol concentration allowed from 0.08 to 0.05. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1702 2017–18 |
Port districts/telecomm servExpands port district authority to provide certain telecommunications services, and extends the authority to additional categories of port districts. | Mary Dye (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1704 2017–18 |
Doula services/incarcerationRequires jails and the Department of Corrections to make reasonable accommodations for the provision of doula services to inmates who are pregnant or have recently given birth. | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1705 2017–18 |
Flexibility schools & zonesEstablishes an application-based process for the designation and operation of flexibility schools and flexibility zones. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1706 2017–18 |
Civics test/HS graduationRequires that students, as a graduation prerequisite that takes effect in the 2017-18 school year, take and pass the civics component of the federally-administered naturalization test required of persons seeking to become... | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1707 2017–18 |
WSPRS salary definitionPermits members of the Washington State Patrol Retirement System to include up to 40 hours per year of overtime attributable to Department of Transportation projects, or other volunteer overtime, in average final salary for... | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1708 2017–18 |
Retirement system opt-outProvides a limited one-time, irrevocable opportunity for employees age 60 or older to opt out of participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), the School Employees' Retirement System, and the Teachers'... | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1710 2017–18 |
Damaged forest prod. appealsExempts the sale of fire-damaged timber on state lands from compliance with the State Environmental Policy Act. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1712 2017–18 |
Marijuana delivery servicesEstablishes a marijuana delivery endorsement to the marijuana retailer's license that authorizes the holder to provide marijuana home delivery services to adults age 21 or over located in a local jurisdiction with an ordinance... | David Sawyer (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1720 2017–18 |
Mobile home landlord-tenantMakes changes to the Manufactured/Mobile Home Landlord-Tenant Act regarding automatic renewal of rental agreements, park rules, and termination of tenancy. | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1724 2017–18 |
Minimum wage reductionProvides workers with a wage increase from the nine dollars and fifty-three cents per hour that would have been in effect absent Initiative Measure No. 1433 to ten dollars per hour, rather than the eleven dollars per hour... | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1725 2017–18 |
Concealed pistol lic holdersExempts the following from requirements on sales, transfers, and background checks regarding a firearm: The sale or transfer of a firearm where the seller or transferor and the purchaser or transferee both possess a valid... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1726 2017–18 |
Impacts from wildlife damageRequires the department of fish and wildlife to: (1) Reimburse a public agency for the expense of an emergency response to a collision between a motor vehicle and elk that occurs on a highway; and (2) In cooperation with... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1727 2017–18 |
In-person voter registrationIncreasing access to voter registration locations prior to elections. | Laurie Dolan (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1729 2017–18 |
Workers' compensation systemRevises the state industrial insurance act. Adopts a series of targeted reforms to address the costs and administration of workers' compensation. Clarifies the standards for occupational disease coverage and provides injured... | Matt Manweller (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1730 2017–18 |
Capital gains excise taxProvides funding for the education legacy trust account. Imposes a tax on individuals for the privilege of: (1) Selling or exchanging long-term capital assets; or (2) Receiving Washington capital gains. | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1731 2017–18 |
Firearms sales and transfersMakes changes with respect to background check requirements for firearms sales or transfers. | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1733 2017–18 |
Tech. college diploma prgsAllows enrollees in high school occupational programs at technical colleges to receive a diploma upon completion of an associates degree. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1735 2017–18 |
Personal records/DEL accessGives access to records and personal information to the department of early learning for determining character and suitability of child care workers and individuals who have unsupervised access to children in child care settings. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1736 2017–18 |
Premobilization assistanceDirects the State Fire Marshal to establish a premobilization assistance program designed to assist local fire suppression entities with obtaining aircraft services to prevent escalation of wildland fires. | Mary Dye (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1737 2017–18 |
Higher ed./veteran healthRequires the public four-year institutions of higher education to employ a minimum of one full-time licensed mental health counselor with experience working with active military members or military veterans to work with... | Mike Volz (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |