Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1894 2017–18 |
High-technology research taxEstablishes a business and occupation tax credit for qualified research and development (R&D) expenditures, expiring January 1, 2027. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1895 2017–18 |
Marijuana/federal assistanceProhibits a public employee from assisting or expending state resources to aid or assist the federal government with respect to an activity or inquiry related to a federal action or effort that might have the effect of... | David Sawyer (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1898 2017–18 |
Middle school CTERequires the office of the superintendent of public instruction to: (1) Allocate grants to middle schools for career and technical education programs with priority in allocating the funds going to programs that develop and... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1899 2017–18 |
Medicaid/managed dental careCreates a statewide prepaid dental managed care program for children and adults to: (1) Improve access to dental care and the dental program infrastructure; (2) Expand the provider network and increase provider capacity; and... | Joe Schmick (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1900 2017–18 |
Hunter education trainingCreates national rifle association special license plates for the enhanced support of firearm safety and education as part of the hunter education training program. | Dan Griffey (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1903 2017–18 |
Election cost reimbursementRequires the state to pay a proportional share of any state primary or general election held in both even and odd-numbered years. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1908 2017–18 |
Aggressive panhandlingProhibits a person from aggressively panhandling when the person solicited is in a public rest stop or rest area. | Ed Orcutt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1909 2017–18 |
License plate recognitionRegulates the use of automated license plate recognition systems (ALPRS) by various governmental entities, including law enforcement and parking enforcement agencies. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1910 2017–18 |
Higher ed. economic impactRequires the Department of Commerce to contract for a study on the economic impact of the contributions of Washington's public higher education institutions. | Gael Tarleton (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1911 2017–18 |
Marijuana odor maskingRequires the Department of Ecology's Clean Air Act rules to authorize the concealment or masking of odors from the premises of state-licensed marijuana producers and processors. | Jeff Holy (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1912 2017–18 |
Comm. econ. revital. boardRequires the Community Economic Revitalization Board to use biennial outcome-based evaluation reports to develop a strategic plan for financing public facilities. | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1913 2017–18 |
Schools/leasehold excise taxProvides a leasehold excise tax exemption for certain leasehold interests in facilities owned or used by community colleges or technical colleges. | Laurie Dolan (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1914 2017–18 |
Motor vehicle felonies pilotCreates a pilot program for the supervision of offenders convicted of felonies relating to the theft or taking of a motor vehicle. Authorizes Spokane county superior court or Federal Way municipal court to sentence an offender... | Mike Pellicciotti (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1915 2017–18 |
Hospital inspectionsProhibits the use of the Fire Protection Contractor License Fund for hospital fire protection inspections conducted by the Washington State Patrol, through the Director of Fire Protection, as of July 1, 2018, or when the... | Dan Griffey (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1916 2017–18 |
Fertilizer, etc./B&O taxCreates a business and occupation tax exemption for wholesale sales of agricultural crop protection products, seed, and fertilizer when there is specified common ownership of distributors and retailers. | Joe Schmick (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1917 2017–18 |
Port district entry feesAuthorizes port districts to limit entry and charge an entry fee to its facilities, for the purpose of on-demand passenger service by motor vehicles licensed and regulated as for-hire vehicles, limousines, and taxicabs. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1918 2017–18 |
Groundwater treatmentAllows county legislative authorities to implement programs for mitigating impacts to new permit-exempt groundwater withdrawals. | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1919 2017–18 |
Cigar lounges & tobacconistsEstablishes a cigar lounge endorsement and a retail tobacconist shop endorsement to the tobacco product retailer's license to allow for the smoking of tobacco products in a physically separated and designated area, subject to... | Brandon Vick (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1920 2017–18 |
Marijuana processor inspect.Establishes that the Director of Fire Protection or designee may perform certain inspections or approvals of licensed marijuana processors' equipment and facilities required under Liquor and Cannabis Board rule when the local... | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1921 2017–18 |
Telecommunications servicesEstablishes access, installation, permitting, use, and rates provisions for small cell facilities on city, town, or PUD facilities, and for the use of city or town rights-of-ways. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1922 2017–18 |
Health sci. & serv. auth.Modifies the due date for applications by local governments for designation as a health science and services authority. | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1923 2017–18 |
School construction grantsCreates a school construction assistance grant program for school districts with student enrollments less than 1,000. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1925 2017–18 |
Schools/lead in waterRequires schools to develop a plan of action by January 1, 2018 to prevent lead levels above 1 part per billion in water used for drinking or cooking. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1926 2017–18 |
Capital gains excise taxImposes a tax on individuals for the privilege of: (1) Selling or exchanging long-term capital assets; or (2) Receiving Washington capital gains. Allows a business and occupation tax deduction against a person's gross income... | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1928 2017–18 |
Solid fuel burning devicesProvides that a person who is in violation of RCW 70.94.473 (limitations on the use of a solid fuel burning device--burn bans): (1) May not be subject to an enforcement action within the first twelve hours after the issuance... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |