All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6027 2019–20 |
Floating residencesAmends the definition of floating on-water residence under the Shoreline Management Act (SMA) to specify floating on-water residence also means a vessel that meets certain criteria. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 148, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 29, 2021 |
| HB 1056 2019–20 |
Domestic violence/workplaceCreates a task force on domestic violence and workplace resources to identify the role of the workplace in helping to curb domestic violence. | Gina Mosbrucker (R-14) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 3, 2020 |
| HB 1368 2019–20 |
Cooperative finance org. B&OReauthorizes the business and occupation tax deduction for loan repayments received by cooperative finance organizations from rural electric cooperatives or other utility nonprofit or governmental utility providers. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 3, 2020 |
| HB 1390 2019–20 |
PERS/TRS 1 benefit increaseProvides a one-time 3 percent increase to the retirement benefits of retirees in the Public Employees' Retirement System and the Teachers' Retirement System Plans 1, up to a maximum of $62.50. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 329, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 3, 2020 |
| HB 1504 2019–20 |
Impaired drivingGrants the court discretion to waive imposition of the mandatory minimum sentence and impose alternative penalties for first-time impaired driving offenses, and modifies the alternative penalties available on a second or third... | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 330, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 3, 2020 |
| HB 1775 2019–20 |
Sexually exploited childrenLimits the crime of Prostitution to individuals age 18 or older effective January 1, 2024. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 331, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 3, 2020 |
| HB 1783 2019–20 |
Office of equityEstablishes the Washington State Office of Equity (Equity Office). | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 332, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 3, 2020 |
| HB 1948 2019–20 |
Warehousing & manuf. jobsCreates the Manufacturing and Warehousing Job Centers Account. | Debra Entenman (D-47) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 3, 2020 |
| HB 2248 2019–20 |
Community solar projectsTerminates the application period for the Renewable Energy Production Incentive Program (Production Incentive Program) June 30, 2020, rather than June 30, 2021. | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 3, 2020 |
| HB 2277 2019–20 |
Youth solitary confinementProhibits the use of juvenile solitary confinement in juvenile detention and juvenile rehabilitation institutions. | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 333, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 3, 2020 |
| HB 2308 2019–20 |
Job title reportingRequires employers to include occupational data of its employees in the employer's quarterly tax reports to the Employment Security Department. | Vandana Slatter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 334, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 3, 2020 |
| HB 2327 2019–20 |
Sexual misconduct/postsec.Requires postsecondary educational institutions (institutions) to complete investigations into sexual misconduct, make written findings of whether sexual misconduct complaints or allegations are substantiated, and maintain... | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 335, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 3, 2020 |
| HB 2380 2019–20 |
Home care agenciesAllows the home care agency vendor rate calculation to reflect the average home care agency employer tax rate. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 336, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 3, 2020 |
| HB 2419 2019–20 |
Death with dignity barriersRequires the University of Washington to conduct a study on the barriers related to accessing Washington's Death with Dignity Act. | Skyler Rude (R-16) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 3, 2020 |
| HB 2421 2019–20 |
Election cost reimbursementRequires the state to reimburse the counties for its proportionate share of state election costs in even-numbered years. | Gael Tarleton (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 337, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 3, 2020 |
| HB 2441 2019–20 |
TANF accessRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to reduce a family's Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash grant after two months of continuous noncompliance with work or work activity requirements. | Debra Entenman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 338, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 3, 2020 |
| HB 2455 2019–20 |
High school/child careAllows Working Connections Child Care eligibility for a parent attending high school or pursuing a high school equivalency who has an income at or below 85 percent of the state median income. | Chris Kilduff (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 339, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 3, 2020 |
| HB 2457 2019–20 |
Health care cost boardEstablishes the Health Care Cost Transparency Board to annually calculate the total health care expenditures in Washington and establish a health care cost growth benchmark. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 340, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 3, 2020 |
| HB 2486 2019–20 |
Electric marine batteriesExtends the expiration date for the vessel electric propulsion system retail sales and use tax exemption to June 30, 2030. | Debra Lekanoff (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 341, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 3, 2020 |
| HB 2505 2019–20 |
BPA ratepayer assist/B&O taxReinstates the business and occupation tax exemption for energy conservation and demand-side management credits and funding from the Bonneville Power Administration, if the tax savings are used for low-income ratepayer... | June Robinson (D-38) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 3, 2020 |
| HB 2556 2019–20 |
Early learning provider regsCreates a community-based training pathway for licensed child care providers to meet professional education requirements associated with child care licensure. | Tom Dent (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 342, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 3, 2020 |
| HB 2579 2019–20 |
Horse program/Coyote RidgeRequires the Department of Corrections to conduct a feasibility study for a wild horse training and holding program at the Coyote Ridge Corrections Center. | Mary Dye (R-9) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 3, 2020 |
| HB 2619 2019–20 |
Early learning accessAllows state subsidy rates to be higher than private pay rates in order to support quality. | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 343, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 3, 2020 |
| HB 2632 2019–20 |
False reportingModifies the crime of False Reporting, and elevates the crime to a felony if it involves certain conduct and results in death or bodily harm. | Javier Valdez (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 344, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 3, 2020 |
| HB 2634 2019–20 |
Affordable housing/REETExempts the sale of property used for rental housing for low-income households from the real estate excise tax. | Amy Walen (D-48) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 3, 2020 |