Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6435 2019–20 |
BioeconomyDirects the University of Washington to conduct a study identifying opportunities to further develop Washington State's bioeconomy. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2020 |
| SB 6436 2019–20 |
Sexual predator releaseAlters the definition of less restrictive alternative (LRA) to exclude adult family homes. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2020 |
| SB 6437 2019–20 |
Automatic renewal/contractsRegulates certain business contracts entered into after May 1, 2021, for the lease of business equipment or providing business services. | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2020 |
| SB 6438 2019–20 |
Public records act/judiciaryApplies the Public Records Act to state and local judicial offices and all judicial records. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2020 |
| SB 6439 2019–20 |
Sexual misconduct/postsec.Requires each postsecondary educational institution (institution) to administer a campus climate assessment to measure the prevalence of sexual misconduct on their campuses. | Emily Randall (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2020 |
| SB 6441 2019–20 |
Unemployment/lockoutAllowing unemployment insurance benefits for certain workers due to a lockout. | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2020 |
| SB 6445 2019–20 |
Financial instit./B&O taxRepeals the business and occupation tax deduction for interest on investments or loans secured by first mortgages or deeds of trust on non-transient residential properties for community banks. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2020 |
| SB 6446 2019–20 |
Lodging taxes/housingAuthorizes any county or city experiencing a vacant home rate exceeding 30 percent to impose an additional lodging tax of 5 percent for affordable housing. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2020 |
| SB 6448 2019–20 |
Archaeological sitesRequiring protection of archaeological and cultural sites by state agencies, local governments, and all recipients of state revenue. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2020 |
| HB 2478 2019–20 |
Sports wageringAuthorizing sports wagering at tribal casinos, card rooms, and racetracks. | Brandon Vick (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2020 |
| HB 2479 2019–20 |
Local income taxesReaffirming the prohibition of the imposition of a local income tax. | Drew Stokesbary (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2020 |
| HB 2480 2019–20 |
Diapers/sales taxExempts infants', toddlers', and children's diapers from sales and use tax. | June Robinson (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2020 |
| HB 2481 2019–20 |
Trailer license platesProvides that a trailer license plate may be obstructed by a device for transporting a forklift used for product delivery purposes. | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2020 |
| HB 2482 2019–20 |
Spinal manip. PT endorsementConcerning spinal manipulation endorsement requirements for physical therapists. | Nicole Macri (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2020 |
| HB 2487 2019–20 |
Veterans' scoring criteriaConcerning veterans' scoring criteria status in examinations. | Norma Smith (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2020 |
| HB 2488 2019–20 |
Park & rec. district leviesConcerning park and recreation district levies. | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2020 |
| HB 2489 2019–20 |
Affordable housing/prop. taxConcerning the authority of counties, cities, and towns to exceed statutory property tax limitations for the purpose of financing affordable housing for very low-income households and low-income households. | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2020 |
| HB 2490 2019–20 |
Urban centers/multiple-unitsExpanding the property tax exemption for new and rehabilitated multiple-unit dwellings in urban centers. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2020 |
| HB 2495 2019–20 |
Energy recovery facilitiesConcerning the use of electricity from energy recovery facilities using municipal solid waste under the Washington clean energy transformation act. | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2020 |
| HB 2496 2019–20 |
Batteries/environmentRequires producers of certain batteries to participate in a battery stewardship plan implemented by a stewardship organization that provides for battery collection and end-of-life management, beginning January 1, 2024. | Jared Mead (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2020 |
| HB 2500 2019–20 |
Senior property tax admin.Concerning administration of the senior property tax exemption program. | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2020 |
| HB 2502 2019–20 |
Low-proof alcoholic drinksAdds a definition of "low-proof beverage" to liquor statutes. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2020 |
| HB 2503 2019–20 |
Fish passage barrier removalAdds tribal governments to the entities that the state Fish Passage Barrier Removal Board (Board) must coordinate with, to the extent the tribal governments are willing to participate and choose to share certain information. | Andrew Barkis (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2020 |
| HB 2506 2019–20 |
Marbled murrelet committeeRequires the Department of Natural Resources to provide at least 72 hours notice before any meeting of the Marbled Murrelet Advisory Committee (Advisory Committee). | Jim Walsh (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2020 |
| HB 2507 2019–20 |
Wastewater pollutionRequires cities and counties that are municipal stormwater permit holders to develop a program to prevent illicit discharges from recreational vehicles and other motor vehicles likely to have wastewater storage capacity. | Morgan Irwin (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2020 |