Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1616 2019–20 |
Stopped vehicle/electronicsRevises the definition of "driving," for purposes of this act, to exclude a vehicle that is temporarily stationary because of traffic, a traffic control device, or other momentary delays. | Representative (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1617 2019–20 |
International law & propertyProhibits the adoption, development, or implementation of community development policies based on international accords that infringe or restrict private property rights and the expenditure of public funds in furtherance of... | Representative (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1618 2019–20 |
Speech & religion/public empClarifies a permissible exercise of religion for public employees and gives protection to employees who choose to exercise their constitutionally guaranteed rights. | Representative (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1619 2019–20 |
Unempl benefits/comm serviceRequires an unemployed individual to be eligible to receive certain waiting period credits or benefits if the commissioner of the employment security department finds that with respect to claims with an effective date on or... | Representative (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1620 2019–20 |
State estate tax, repealingRepeals RCW 83.100.040, the state estate tax, and applies to estates of decedents dying on or after August 1, 2019. | Representative (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1623 2019–20 |
Public schools/sign languageDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to award grants to qualifying institutions of higher education to establish programs of study that prepare students to become educational interpreters and... | Laurie Dolan (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1624 2019–20 |
Holocaust educationRequires the office of the superintendent of public instruction to partner with nonprofit organizations that teach lessons of the Holocaust and support and train teachers in instructing the lessons of the Holocaust or other... | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1626 2019–20 |
LCB authority/Liquor, etc.Modifies the provisions relating to the Liquor and Cannabis Board's existing authority to enforce any penal law related to the manufacture, importation, transportation, possession, distribution, or sale of liquor, to include... | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1627 2019–20 |
Regionalization/Federal WayModifies the regionalization factors used for compensation of the Federal Way school district in the 2017-2019 operating budget. | Kristine Reeves (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1628 2019–20 |
Military develop. conflictsEstablishes a grant program to reduce development conflicts with nearby military installations. | Kristine Reeves (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1635 2019–20 |
Libraries/internet safetyRequires libraries that provide internet access on public computer terminals to adopt and enforce an internet access policy that addresses minor access to harmful internet material. | Michelle Valdez (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1636 2019–20 |
UCIOA applicabilityRepeals RCW 64.90.080 regarding the applicability of the 2018 state uniform common interest ownership act. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1637 2019–20 |
Airborne nuisancesRevises the definition of air pollution in the Clean Air Act to include any odor or air emission that unreasonably interferes with a person's use or enjoyment of a public space. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1639 2019–20 |
Wolf population expansionRequires the department of fish and wildlife to: (1) Rely on the translocation of wolves as the primary tool for managing wolf-related wildlife interactions in the areas of the state where wolves are naturally occurring, in an... | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1640 2019–20 |
Retail pet storesProhibits pet stores from selling a dog or cat unless is is obtained from an animal care and control agency or animal rescue group. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1641 2019–20 |
Highly capable student prgs.Modifies school district procedures related to identification, selection, and placement of students into programs for highly capable students. | Brandon Vick (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1642 2019–20 |
On-bill repayment programsAuthorizes each electric utility to offer an on-bill repayment program option to its retail electric customers beginning July 1, 2022. | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1644 2019–20 |
Youth development work groupCreates a youth development work group in the Department of Children, Youth, and Families | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1648 2019–20 |
Suicide awareness & prevent.Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to develop and implement a statewide plan to reduce suicide among service members, veterans, and their families. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1649 2019–20 |
Concealed pistol lic holdersProvides an exemption from background check requirements on the sale or transfer of a firearm where the seller or transferor and the purchaser or transferee both possess a valid state concealed pistol license. | Representative (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1654 2019–20 |
Facial recognition tech.Prohibits a law enforcement officer from using the results of a facial recognition system as the sole basis for establishing probable cause in a criminal investigation. | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1655 2019–20 |
Procurement/automated systemDirects the Office of the Chief Information Officer to report to the Legislature with an algorithmic impact inventory that provides certain information about automated decision systems used by state agencies. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1662 2019–20 |
Payments in lieu of prop taxMoves administration of the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife's (WDFW's) payments in lieu of taxes (PILT) program from the WDFW to the State Treasurer. | Tom Dent (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1663 2019–20 |
License plate recognitionRegulates the use of automated license plate recognition systems (ALPRS) by various governmental entities, including law enforcement and parking enforcement agencies. | Mike Chapman (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1664 2019–20 |
Electric transportationProvides a sales and use tax exemption on electric vehicles. Requires the department of ecology to adopt the zero emission vehicle program regulations contained in Title 13, section 1962, 1962.1, and 1962.2 of the California... | Vandana Slatter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |