Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6404 2019–20 |
Health plans/prior auth.Requires carriers to submit certain information related to prior authorization requests, approvals, denials, and response times to the Insurance Commissioner. | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 316, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 2, 2020 |
| SB 6419 2019–20 |
Habilitation center clientsRequires the Developmental Disability Administration (DDA) to develop a plan to implement the 2019 report from the William D. Ruckelshaus Center regarding residential habilitation center clients and submit a preliminary plan... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 317, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 2, 2020 |
| SB 6442 2019–20 |
Private detainmentProhibits the Department of Corrections (DOC) from contracting with a private correctional entity for the transfer or placement of an offender, subject to certain exceptions. | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 318, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 2, 2020 |
| SB 6476 2019–20 |
Correctional services accessExpands the definition of "immediate family," with whom an inmate may have an extended family visit, to include aunts, uncles, and immediate family of adopted or adopting inmates. | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 319, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 2, 2020 |
| SB 6478 2019–20 |
Economic assistance programsRequires an extension to the 60-month lifetime limit for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefits when the family includes a child or youth who is homeless. | Joe Nguyen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 320, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 2, 2020 |
| SB 6483 2019–20 |
Child care provider ratingExtends the timeframe for Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) providers to complete remedial activities in the Early Achievers (EA) program. | Claire Wilson (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 321, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 2, 2020 |
| SB 6495 2019–20 |
Essential needs & housingExtends eligibility for referral to the Housing and Essential Needs Program to individuals eligible for assistance through the Pregnant Women Assistance program. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 322, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 2, 2020 |
| SB 6499 2019–20 |
Health info./retirementExempts medical information in certain public retirement system files from public disclosure. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 323, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 2, 2020 |
| SB 6551 2019–20 |
International medical gradsEstablishes the International Medical Graduate Implementation Work Group. | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 325, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 2, 2020 |
| SB 6561 2019–20 |
Undocumented student supportCreates the Undocumented Student Support Loan Program (Program) to provide student loans to residents who do not qualify for federal student loans because of citizenship status. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 326, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 2, 2020 |
| SB 6626 2019–20 |
Military spouse liaisonCreates the position of military spouse liaison in the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 328, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 2, 2020 |
| SB 6528 2019–20 |
Derelict vessel preventionChanges the minimum vessel length that triggers requirements related to inspections and marine insurance before ownership of certain vessels may be transferred. | Liz Lovelett (D-40) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 324, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 1, 2020 |
| SB 6570 2019–20 |
Law enforce. mental healthEstablishes a Law Enforcement Officer Health and Wellness Task Force to be convened by the Department of Health. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 327, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 1, 2020 |
| HB 1023 2019–20 |
Adult family homes, 8 bedsAllows adult family homes to increase their bed capacity from six to eight beds if they meet specified licensing standards. | Nicole Macri (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 220, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 31, 2020 |
| HB 1154 2019–20 |
Chehalis basin financingProvides direction to the Office of Chehalis Basin to develop a project list with certain information requirements and submit a report containing a finalized strategic plan with an implementation schedule. | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 221, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 31, 2020 |
| HB 1590 2019–20 |
Housing tax/councilmanicAuthorizes county or city legislative authorities to impose the local sales and use tax for housing and related services by councilmanic action as an alternative to submitting an authorizing proposition to voters for approval... | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 222, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 31, 2020 |
| HB 1754 2019–20 |
Homeless hosting/religiousPlaces new limitations on the ability of counties, cities or towns, and code cities to regulate outdoor encampments, safe parking efforts, indoor overnight shelters, and temporary small houses on property owned or controlled... | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 223, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 31, 2020 |
| HB 1793 2019–20 |
Auto. traffic safety camerasEstablishes a pilot program for the use of automated traffic safety cameras on certain state and local roadways in or near downtown areas of cities with populations greater than 500,000 for the following violations: stopping... | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 224, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 31, 2020 |
| HB 2040 2019–20 |
Nonhigh school districtsChanges the calculation of a nonhigh school district's local levy payments to a high school district to serve a nonhigh school student. | Drew MacEwen (R-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 225, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 31, 2020 |
| HB 2116 2019–20 |
Institutional educationEstablishes a Task Force on Improving Institutional Education Programs and Outcomes. | Lisa Callan (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 31, 2020 |
| HB 2302 2019–20 |
Child supportCreates standards for the determination of income for purposes of establishing child support obligations. | Chris Kilduff (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 227, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 31, 2020 |
| HB 2322 2019–20 |
Transp. budget, supplementalMakes supplemental transportation appropriations for the 2019-21 fiscal biennium. | Jake Fey (D-27) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 219, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 31, 2020 |
| HB 2338 2019–20 |
Mental health coverageExpands health coverage mental health parity requirements. | Nicole Macri (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 228, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 31, 2020 |
| HB 2411 2019–20 |
Suicide prevention/providersRequires advanced suicide prevention training for certain mental health professionals. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 229, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 31, 2020 |
| HB 2412 2019–20 |
Domestic brewery retailIncreases the number of retail liquor licenses a domestic brewery or microbrewery licensee may hold from two to four. | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 230, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 31, 2020 |