All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6261 2017–18 |
State need grant eligibilityExpands eligibility for the State Need Grant (SNG) to 100 percent of Median Family Income (MFI). | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2018 |
| SB 6584 2017–18 |
Motion picture compet. prgEliminates a funding assistance preference for additional seasons of television series that have previously qualified for funding assistance under the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2018 |
| SB 6585 2017–18 |
Veterans service officer prgCreates the veterans service officer program in the department of veterans affairs to provide funding to underserved eligible counties to establish a veterans service officer within the county. Creates the veterans service... | Keith Wagoner (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2018 |
| SB 6586 2017–18 |
Disabled veterans/lic platesAddresses the qualifications to receive fee-exempt license plates for disabled veterans and the rate of service-connected compensation he or she is receiving. | Keith Wagoner (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2018 |
| SB 6588 2017–18 |
Water infrastructure programCreates the water infrastructure program which will be administered by the department of ecology. Requires the department to administer the program to support and fund infrastructure projects designed to reduce pollution from... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2018 |
| HB 2133 2017–18 |
Rural food & forest productsRequires the Department of Agriculture to establish an omnibus permitting process for food and forest products businesses as a pilot program. | Jim Walsh (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2018 |
| HB 2353 2017–18 |
Sexual assaultRequires the submission and analysis of all sexual assault kits (SAKs) collected prior to July 24, 2015, and in the possession of law enforcement agencies. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2018 |
| HB 2480 2017–18 |
Afford. housing/single-fam.Allows a county or city to establish a program to exempt property taxes for up to 12 years on portions of single family properties that include an affordable accessory dwelling unit. | Joan McBride (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2018 |
| HB 2594 2017–18 |
Infrastructure auth. studyCreates the Joint Select Committee on Infrastructure to assess state infrastructure needs and study the feasibility of a statewide infrastructure authority. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2018 |
| HB 2688 2017–18 |
Nonresident pharmaciesRequires nonresident pharmacies to submit to the Department of Health copies of inspection reports conducted by inspection programs approved by the Pharmacy Quality Assurance Committee. | Vandana Slatter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 30, 2018 |
| HB 2689 2017–18 |
Electronic Rx informationRemoves the requirement that electronic prescription systems be approved by the Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission. | Vandana Slatter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 30, 2018 |
| HB 2737 2017–18 |
Local gov. revenue studyRequires the Department of Commerce to study and prepare a report that analyzes counties' revenue capacity in relation to their constitutional and statutory obligations. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2018 |
| HB 2762 2017–18 |
L&I annual investment returnPermits the Department of Labor and Industries to use different calculation methods for State Fund and self-insured pension liabilities. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 30, 2018 |
| HB 2773 2017–18 |
Veterans service officer prgCreates the Veterans Service Officer Program to provide funding for counties to establish veterans service officers. | Jacquelin Maycumber (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2018 |
| HB 2843 2017–18 |
Joint self-insurance prgs.Authorizes qualifying state agencies to participate in local government joint self-insurance programs for property and liability risks. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2018 |
| HB 2956 2017–18 |
Nonnative finfish/single-sexRequires any new or renewal of current state aquatic lands leases for the culture of Atlantic salmon or other nonnative finfish to require the cultivation of only single-sex populations of Atlantic salmon or nonnative finfish. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2018 |
| HB 2958 2017–18 |
Veteran diversion/invol commModifies the involuntary treatment act with regard to the emergency detention of a person with a mental disorder or a substance use disorder. | Representative (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2018 |
| HB 2959 2017–18 |
Surf poolsRequires the state board of health, in adopting rules regarding the operation or design of water recreation facilities containing a surf pool, to review and consider the most recent version of the United States centers for... | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2018 |
| HB 2960 2017–18 |
Marijuana cultivation ordin.Authorizes a city, town, or county to enact an ordinance requiring that the cultivation of marijuana be conducted indoors within a fully enclosed and secure structure, when the cultivation is done by: (1) A marijuana producer... | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2018 |
| HB 2964 2017–18 |
Special education fundingDeclares an intent to: (1) Provide additional state funding and improve access to educational opportunities for students enrolled in special education programs; (2) Require the superintendent of public instruction to modify... | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2018 |
| HB 2965 2017–18 |
Animal shelter capital proj.Requires the department of commerce to establish a competitive process to solicit proposals for and prioritize projects whose primary objective is to assist animal shelters in acquiring, constructing, or rehabilitating facilities. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2018 |
| HB 2966 2017–18 |
Body armor sentencing enhan.Adds an additional twelve months to the standard sentence range for a conviction of a violent offense that included a finding by special allegation of wearing body armor. Requires the enhancements to be mandatory, be served in... | Morgan Irwin (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2018 |
| HB 2968 2017–18 |
Body armor sentencing enhan.Establishes the deputy Daniel McCartney act. Doubles the amount of a firearms enhancement if an offender is being sentenced for any firearm enhancement, and the offender or accomplice was in possession of body armor at the... | Morgan Irwin (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2018 |
| SB 5110 2017–18 |
Youth voter reg. info.Permits persons at least 16 years of age to register to vote. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 30, 2018 |
| SB 5375 2017–18 |
Andy Hill cancer researchRenames the Cancer Research Endowment Authority the Andy Hill Cancer Research Endowment. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 2018 |
Jan 30, 2018 |