All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1683 2017–18 |
Sewer service/growth areasSpecifies that counties, cities, and utilities are not obligated to install sanitary sewer systems to certain properties within urban growth areas by the end of the 20-year planning period. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 305, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| HB 1717 2017–18 |
Biometric identifiersProhibits an agency from obtaining a biometric identifier without notice and consent. | Norma Smith (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 306, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| HB 1845 2017–18 |
Insurance notices/electronicEstablishes that, in insurance notices and documents sent electronically, an electronic signature is the equivalent of a digital signature for purposes of satisfying the requirements of the Washington Electronic Authentication Act. | Brandon Vick (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 307, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| HB 1863 2017–18 |
Fire incident reporting sys.Requires the Chief of the Washington State Patrol, through the Director of Fire Protection, to administer the National Fire Incident Reporting System, subject to available appropriations. | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 308, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| HB 1905 2017–18 |
Vessel pilotage act exempt.Increases the maximum vessel volume permitted for possible exemption from the mandatory use of a marine pilot for small passenger vessels from 500 gross tons to 1,300 gross tons, and for yachts from 750 gross tons to 1,300 gross tons. | Ed Orcutt (R-20) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 16, 2017 |
| HB 2202 2017–18 |
EMTs/LEOFF 2 membershipNarrows the definition of new employees eligible for the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System Plan 2 (LEOFF Plan 2) membership after the effective date of the act to Emergency Medical Services... | Matt Manweller (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 309, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| SB 5008 2017–18 |
REAL ID complianceRequires the Department of Licensing (DOL) to mark standard driver's licenses and identicards in accordance with federal REAL ID Act regulations to indicate that they are not acceptable for federal identification purposes, and... | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 310, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| SB 5018 2017–18 |
Accessible taxi HOV lane useMandates that the Washington State Department of Transportation conduct a review of administrative rules governing high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane access that must include an examination of the impacts of allowing taxicab... | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 311, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| SB 5037 2017–18 |
DUI 4th offense/felonyRaises the classification of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Physical Control of a Vehicle While Under the Influence (PC) from a gross misdemeanor to felony upon the fourth, rather than fifth, offense. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 335, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| SB 5046 2017–18 |
Language of public noticesRequires state agencies to provide public notices and state of emergency notices in a manner most effective at communicating with significant segments of the community who speak a language other than English. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 312, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| SB 5096 2017–18 |
Transport. budget 2017-2019Making biennial transportation appropriations for the 2017-19 biennium. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 313, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| SB 5119 2017–18 |
Water-sewer districtsModifies property valuation, sale, and auction requirements for water-sewer districts. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 314, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| SB 5128 2017–18 |
Incremental electricityAllows a qualifying utility to use incremental electricity produced as a result of a capital investment completed after March 31, 1999, as an eligible renewable resource to comply with Initiative 937, the Energy Independence Act. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 315, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| SB 5130 2017–18 |
Marijuana license feesRaises the Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) licensing and renewal fee for marijuana producers, processors, retailers, and researchers from $1,000 to $1,300. | Senator (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 316, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| SB 5131 2017–18 |
MarijuanaAddresses marijuana-related marketing and advertising, including billboards, signs, print advertising, advertising targeting youth and nonresidents, and Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) and local government rule-making authority. | Senator (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 317, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| SB 5173 2017–18 |
Loss prevention reviewsProvides for state agencies, rather than the Department of Enterprise Services, to appoint loss prevention review teams. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 318, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| SB 5198 2017–18 |
Fire suppression methodologyRequires the Department of Natural Resources to report to the Legislature by December 31, 2017, on types, efficacy, and recommendations for the use of fire retardants. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 319, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| SB 5289 2017–18 |
Distracted drivingReplaces current laws that prohibit the use of a hand-held cellular phone and texting while driving with a prohibition on a driver using a personal electronic device with his or her hands while driving to conduct a range of activities. | Senator (R-18) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 334, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| SB 5293 2017–18 |
Truancy reductionMakes a variety of changes with respect to school and court processes regarding truancy. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 16, 2017 |
| SB 5322 2017–18 |
Dentists and third partiesPermits an unlicensed person or entity to own or lease assets used by a dental practice, employ or contract for services of personnel other than licensed dental providers, provide business support and management services to a... | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 320, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| SB 5331 2017–18 |
Irrigation district admin.Modifies provisions relating to the administration of irrigation districts (districts) by establishing that tolls and charges are not subject to the requirement that assessments be in proportion to the benefits to the land. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 321, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| SB 5346 2017–18 |
Legislative page scholarshipCreates the Gina Bull Memorial Legislative Page Scholarship program and account. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 322, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| SB 5358 2017–18 |
Tax and licensing lawsMakes tax code improvements that do not affect state revenue collections. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 323, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| SB 5402 2017–18 |
Bicyclist safety councilCreates the Cooper Jones Bicycle Safety Advisory Council for the purpose of reducing and eventually eliminating bicycle-related injuries and fatalities in the state. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 324, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| SB 5435 2017–18 |
Mental health record discl.Expands the authority to disclose mental health information without an authorization to all health care providers when providing care to a patient. | Senator (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 325, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |