Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1929 2017–18 |
IT system security testingAuthorizes the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) to test the security vulnerabilities of state agency information technology (IT) systems. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1930 2017–18 |
Child custodyRevises procedures and standards applicable to third party child custody proceedings. | Noel Frame (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1932 2017–18 |
Hospital district EMTs/LEOFFClarifies that an emergency medical technician employed by a public hospital district does not qualify for membership in a retirement system under chapter 41.26 RCW unless the emergency medical technician was a member of the... | Matt Manweller (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1933 2017–18 |
Firearms transfers/nonprofitExempts the following from requirements on background checks, sales, and transfers regarding a firearm: A transfer of possession of a firearm between individuals while conducting nonprofit fund-raising activities including... | Jim Walsh (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1934 2017–18 |
Voting rightsCreates a state voting rights act to protect the equal opportunity for minority groups to participate in county or city elections. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1935 2017–18 |
Death penalty eliminationEliminates the death penalty and provides that all persons convicted of Aggravated First Degree Murder must be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of release or parole. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1936 2017–18 |
Responsible bidder criteriaAmends low responsive bidder criteria to include requirements that: (1) the bidder cannot have been determined by the Department of Labor and Industries to have violated a wage payment has been violated within the past three... | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1937 2017–18 |
Marijuana buffer zone/tribesIncludes reservations of federally recognized tribes in the buffer distance requirements of state-licensed marijuana businesses. | Drew Stokesbary (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1938 2017–18 |
Telecom. services/PUDsAuthorizes public utility districts to provide retail telecommunications services, and provides a process for the provision of those services. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1940 2017–18 |
Vehicle reg./financial resp.Requires drivers to provide proof of financial responsibility before being issued an original or renewal vehicle registration. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1941 2017–18 |
Labor relations violationsProhibits a person from claiming a tax credit or benefit from a tax incentive if, within the previous five years from the date the person is claiming the tax credit or benefiting from the tax incentive, the national labor... | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1942 2017–18 |
Unemployment overpaymentsRequires the employment security department to notify the employer and assess and collect the amount of overpayment from the employer if a recipient of a back pay award or settlement due to loss of wages received the award or... | Jake Fey (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1943 2017–18 |
Child welfare court proceed.Allows courts to order parents to engage in services following a shelter care hearing. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1945 2017–18 |
Elderly prospective jurorsAllows a person age 70 or older to be exempted from jury service. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1946 2017–18 |
Pipe tobacco shippingLegalizes the shipping or transportation of pipe tobacco, purchased by mail or through the internet, to individuals whether or not they are licensed as a wholesaler or retailer. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1947 2017–18 |
Employer gift/marital statusExempts an employer from unfair practice laws if he or she provides gifts to employees based on marital status, as long as no individual employee receives a gift valued at more than one thousand dollars in a calendar year. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1948 2017–18 |
OPMA/subgroupsRequires specified subgroups of public agency governing bodies to post public notice of and conduct open meetings regarding policy and fiscal decisions. | Mark Harmsworth (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1949 2017–18 |
Skilled worker programCreates the skilled worker outreach, recruitment, and key training program to increase the state's skilled workforce by awarding matching grants to eligible applicants. | Melanie Stambaugh (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1950 2017–18 |
Ethics complaint correspond.Requires ethics complaints and an ethic board's determination and decision on a complaint to be provided by registered or certified mail, or other delivery service requiring notice of receipt. | Melanie Stambaugh (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1951 2017–18 |
Public emp. bargaining/OPMARequires public employee collective bargaining sessions involving contract negotiations to be open to the public. | Matt Manweller (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1954 2017–18 |
Utility relocation costsAllocates utility facility removal or relocation costs associated with the development of a rail fixed guideway system. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1955 2017–18 |
GET program payout valuesEstablishes the guaranteed education tuition dependability act. Requires the governing body, for the 2017-2018 academic year, to set the payout value for tuition units redeemed during that academic year to one hundred twenty... | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1956 2017–18 |
Religious affiliation discl.Prohibits an agency from providing or disclosing to federal authorities personal information regarding the religious affiliation of an individual that is requested for the purpose of compiling a database of individuals based... | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1957 2017–18 |
DEL licensing appeal boardsCreates community appeals boards for the purpose of resolving adverse licensing and application decisions made by the Department of Early Learning. | Tom Dent (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1960 2017–18 |
Fiscal notesEstablishes dynamic fiscal impact statements as part of the fiscal note process, subject to specified conditions, including submission of a request 60 days in advance of the legislative session. | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |