Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5450 2019–20 |
Adding superior court judgesIncreases the number of statutorily authorized superior court judge positions in Clark County and Ferry, Pend Oreille, and Stevens counties. | Senator (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 53, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| SB 5519 2019–20 |
Mosquito control districtsChanges the statutory provisions that govern liens, collections, payment of assessments, delinquent assessments, interest and penalties, lien foreclosure, and foreclosed property as applied to mosquito control districts from... | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| SB 5867 2019–20 |
Drug offense resentencingRequires courts to resentence qualifying defendants currently incarcerated for drug offenses committed prior to July 1, 2004 (corresponding to the enactment of specialized drug sentencing laws). | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 55, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| SB 5900 2019–20 |
LGBTQ coordinator/veteransCreates the position of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer coordinator within the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs. | Emily Randall (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| SB 6028 2019–20 |
Uniform electronic transact.Adopts the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA), which establishes a general rule that a signature, record, or contract related to a transaction may not be denied legal effect or enforceability solely because it is in... | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| SB 6063 2019–20 |
DOC health care admin.Requires the Department of Corrections (DOC) to establish minimum job qualifications for the position of prison medical director. | Keith Wagoner (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 58, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| SB 6066 2019–20 |
Ethnic studies materialsSpecifies that the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction ( OSPI) must identify existing state learning standards, rather than adopt Essential Academic Learning Requirements and grade-level expectations, that... | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| SB 6074 2019–20 |
Financial fraud/theft crimesExtends the Financial Fraud and Identity Theft Crimes Investigation and Prosecution Program (Program) until 2030. | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 60, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| SB 6103 2019–20 |
Educational reportingModifies data reporting requirements of the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 61, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| SB 6119 2019–20 |
Money laundering proceedsAuthorizes property that has been seized and forfeited as proceeds traceable to or derived from the crime of money laundering, or certain other felony crimes, to alternatively be disposed of according to the provisions for the... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 62, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| SB 6135 2019–20 |
System reliability/energyRequires the Department of Commerce and the Utilities and Transportation Commission to convene a resource-adequacy stakeholder meeting at least once every 12 months until January 1, 2025. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 63, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| SB 6136 2019–20 |
Electronic benefit cardsExempts certain beer and/or wine specialty stores from the requirement to disable automated teller machines or point-of sale machines from accepting Electronic Benefit Transfer Cards. | Joe Nguyen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 64, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| SB 6187 2019–20 |
Data breaches/SSNModifies the data breach notification requirements for state and local agencies by adding to the definition of "personal information" an individual's first name or first initial and last name in combination with the last four... | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 65, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| SB 6208 2019–20 |
Bicyclists/stop signsPermits every person operating a bicycle approaching a stop sign to follow the requirements for approaching a yield sign, with the exception of stop signs located at highway grade crossings of railroads and stop signs used by... | Andy Billig (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 66, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| SB 6210 2019–20 |
Antifouling paintsRequires the Department of Ecology (Ecology) to conduct a review of antifouling paints and submit a report to the Legislature by June 30, 2024. | Liz Lovelett (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 67, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| SB 6309 2019–20 |
WIC fruit & veg. benefitRequires a fruit and vegetable benefit of at least $28 for participants in the Women, Infant, and Children Farmers' Market Nutrition Program. | Liz Lovelett (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 68, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| SB 6326 2019–20 |
Municipal conflictsAmends exceptions to rules covering municipal officers' conflict of interest to allow municipal employment of unskilled day labor of up to $1,000 per month (previously limited to $200) and to permit the letting of an... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 69, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| SB 6357 2019–20 |
Pull-tab dollar limitIncreases the limit on the price of a single-chance punchboard or pull-tab to $5. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 70, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| SB 6423 2019–20 |
Child abuse, neglect reportsGrants civil and criminal immunity to any person who, in good faith, provides information or assistance in the report, investigation, and legal proceedings of child abuse or neglect. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 71, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| SB 6493 2019–20 |
Active transp safety councilEstablishes the Cooper Jones Active Transportation Safety Council (Active Transportation Council) to be convened by the Washington Traffic Safety Commission to replace the Pedestrian Safety Advisory Council and the Cooper... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 72, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| SB 6500 2019–20 |
Foster-family location moveRequires the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to conduct a home inspection following notification that a foster family home licensee has moved to a new location. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 73, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| SB 6567 2019–20 |
Blood donor dayRecognizes December 18 as Blood Donor Day. | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 74, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| SB 6670 2019–20 |
Discover pass/librariesRequires the State Parks and Recreation Commission to provide two Discover Passes each calendar year to libraries that provide the pass on a loan basis to their patrons. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 75, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| HB 1552 2019–20 |
Health carrier credentialingProhibits health carriers from requiring a health care provider to submit credentialing information in a format other than through the database selected by the Office of the Insurance Commissioner. | Laurie Dolan (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 17, 2020 |
| HB 2099 2019–20 |
Invol. treatment/video tech.Defines "video," under the Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA), as the delivery of health care services through the use of interactive audio and visual technology permitting real-time communication between a person and a... | Morgan Irwin (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 17, 2020 |