Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5163 2019–20 |
Wrongful injury or deathMakes a number of changes to statutes governing wrongful death and survival causes of action, including changes to the beneficiaries entitled to recoveries and the damages that may be recovered under these actions. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 159, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 26, 2019 |
| SB 5276 2019–20 |
Hemp productionEstablishes a hemp agricultural commodity program, under the Washington State Department of Agriculture's (WSDA) jurisdiction, to replace the Industrial Hemp Research Program, which is repealed January 2020. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 158, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 26, 2019 |
| SB 5297 2019–20 |
Assistant AG bargainingGrants Assistant Attorneys General collective bargaining rights under the Personnel System Reform Act. | Senator (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 26, 2019 |
| SB 5310 2019–20 |
OFM/agency names & accountsTransfers the authority to administer, maintain, and operate the central personnel payroll system from Washington Technology Solutions to the Office of Financial Management (OFM). | Senator (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 146, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 26, 2019 |
| SB 5311 2019–20 |
OFM/obsolete provisionsTransfers authority to review decisions relating to military death or disability compensation from the Governor to the Adjutant General. | Senator (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 147, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 26, 2019 |
| SB 5332 2019–20 |
Vital statisticsEstablishes a new vital records chapter in Title 70. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 148, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 26, 2019 |
| SB 5394 2019–20 |
Liquor licensees/web sitesAuthorizes liquor manufacturers, distributors, and their licensed representatives to post and share on their websites and social media accounts, promotional information and images, related to certain events at on-premises... | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 149, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 26, 2019 |
| SB 5404 2019–20 |
Fish habitat projectsAllows fish habitat enhancement projects that restore native kelp and eelgrass beds, and restore native oysters, to qualify for a streamlined administrative review and approval process. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 150, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 26, 2019 |
| SB 5471 2019–20 |
ElevatorsChanges the 30-day period for a temporary elevator mechanic license to one year. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 151, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 26, 2019 |
| SB 5558 2019–20 |
DSHS & HCA/interpretersReinstates the authority of the Department of Social and Health Services and the Health Care Authority to purchase interpreter services on behalf of applicants and recipients of public assistance who are sensory-impaired. | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 152, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 26, 2019 |
| SB 5638 2019–20 |
Distributed ledger tech.Provides that an electronic record may not be denied legal effect or enforceability solely because it is generated or stored using distributed ledger technology. | Senator (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 153, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 26, 2019 |
| SB 5641 2019–20 |
Uniform law on notarial actsAmends the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts (RULONA) to provide for electronic notarial acts for remotely-located individuals. | Jeff Holy (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 154, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 26, 2019 |
| SB 5795 2019–20 |
Contractor bondingAllows the Director of the Department of Labor and Industries (Department) to increase a contractor's bond amount by up to three times the normal amount if the applicant has had in the past five years one, rather than three,... | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 155, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 26, 2019 |
| SB 5909 2019–20 |
Liquor manuf., import, etc.Authorizes liquor manufacturing licensees to contract for packaging services of alcohol products. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 156, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 26, 2019 |
| SB 5923 2019–20 |
County road emergency loansAuthorizes the County Road Administration Board (CRAB) to create an emergency revolving loan program for certain counties, for road or bridge work that is necessary due to a natural or manmade event for which a disaster was declared. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 157, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 26, 2019 |
| HB 1355 2019–20 |
CTC counselor staffingCreates a joint legislative task force to examine issues related to minimum standards and staffing ratios of counselors in the community and technical college system. | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 113, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 24, 2019 |
| HB 1382 2019–20 |
Emergency aid/prostitutionProvides limited immunity from criminal charges and prosecution for the crime of prostitution. | Mike Pellicciotti (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 114, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 24, 2019 |
| HB 1429 2019–20 |
Dairy milk assessment feeExtends the expiration date for the assessment on milk processed in the state from June 30, 2020, to June 30, 2025. | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 115, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 24, 2019 |
| HB 1534 2019–20 |
Psychiatric payments/ruralRequires the Health Care Authority to increase psychiatric per diem payments for hospitals that meet certain criteria. | Jeremie Dufault (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 116, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 24, 2019 |
| HB 1568 2019–20 |
Port district worker dev.Allows certain private and public entities to operate port economic development programs. | Mike Chapman (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 117, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 24, 2019 |
| HB 1584 2019–20 |
Transp. planning orgs/tribesRequires regional transportation planning organizations to provide a reasonable opportunity for voting membership to federally recognized Tribes in order to receive state transportation funding. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 24, 2019 |
| HB 1594 2019–20 |
Telecommunication installat.Exempts wires and equipment within the communication worker safety zone and supply space on utility poles, distribution lines, or wires from the regulations regarding electrical installations. | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 24, 2019 |
| HB 1605 2019–20 |
Foster care TBI screeningsRequires the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to evaluate traumatic brain injury screening tools, options for including those tools in existing screens for children in out-of-home care, and treatment actions... | Tom Dent (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 120, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 24, 2019 |
| HB 1621 2019–20 |
Teacher prep. skills assess.Provides that achieving minimum assessment scores on the basic skills assessment is no longer required for admission to a teacher preparation program. | Alex Ybarra (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 24, 2019 |
| HB 1643 2019–20 |
Address confid./propertyRequires the Secretary of State to work with the Office of Civil Legal Aid to provide information, online self-help resources, and other free legal aid services to participants in the Address Confidentiality Program who wish... | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 122, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 24, 2019 |