Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6231 2019–20 |
Single-family dwellingsExtends the property tax exemption for improvements to single-family dwellings to include the construction of accessory dwelling units. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 204, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 27, 2020 |
| SB 6261 2019–20 |
Farm labor contractor systemRemoves the nonprofit organization exemption from the application of the farm labor contractor laws. | John McCoy (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 205, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 27, 2020 |
| SB 6263 2019–20 |
Data sharing/schools, tribesRequires the Washington State School Directors' Association (WSSDA), in consultation with tribes, to develop a model policy and procedure to establish data sharing agreements between school districts and local tribes by... | John McCoy (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 206, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 27, 2020 |
| SB 6305 2019–20 |
Library districtsExtends the maximum term of nonvoter approved general obligation bonds for library districts from six to twenty years. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 207, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 27, 2020 |
| SB 6313 2019–20 |
Young votersAllows persons to vote in a primary election if they are 17 years old, but will be 18 by the general election. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 208, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 27, 2020 |
| SB 6319 2019–20 |
Senior property tax admin.Removes the requirement that an application for the senior citizen and disabled persons property tax exemption program contain the signatures of two witness or the county assessor or assessor's deputy. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 209, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 27, 2020 |
| SB 6392 2019–20 |
Local wine industry licenseEstablishes the local wine industry association license (license), authorizing eligible entities to receive purchased or donated wine for promotional or marketing purposes from domestic and certain out-of-state wineries. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 210, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 27, 2020 |
| SB 6409 2019–20 |
Industrial equip./electricalProvides an exemption from electrical licensing, certification, and inspection requirements for certain work on industrial equipment. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 211, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 27, 2020 |
| SB 6421 2019–20 |
Farm internship programReestablishes the farm internship pilot project until December 31, 2025. | Ron Muzzall (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 212, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 27, 2020 |
| SB 6440 2019–20 |
Workers' comp medical examLimits the circumstances under which an injured worker must submit to a medical exam requested by the Department of Labor and Industries or a self-insurer under the Industrial Insurance Act. | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 27, 2020 |
| SB 6574 2019–20 |
GMHB & ELUHO powers, dutiesChanges the size of the Growth Management Hearings Board (GMHB) from seven members to five members. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 27, 2020 |
| SB 6592 2019–20 |
Tourism authoritiesAmends the definition of a "legislative authority" to allow a county with a population of 40,000 or less, or any city or town within the county, to form a Tourism Promotion Area (TPA). | Jeff Holy (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 27, 2020 |
| SB 6613 2019–20 |
Aquatic farming inspectionsRequires rules related to the operation of marine finfish aquatic farming locations to provide for the recovery of actual costs incurred for required inspections, monitoring, and compliance testing by the Department of Fish... | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 216, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 27, 2020 |
| SB 6617 2019–20 |
Accessory dwelling unitsRequires cities planning under the Growth Management Act (GMA) to adopt certain policies related to the provision of parking for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) by July 1, 2021. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 217, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 27, 2020 |
| SB 6660 2019–20 |
Four-year balanced budgetEliminates the state's expenditure limit, restrictions on raising taxes in excess of the limit, and the state Expenditure Limit Committee. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 218, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 27, 2020 |
| HB 1251 2019–20 |
Election security breachesRequires the Secretary of State (Secretary) to annually consult with the Washington State Fusion Center (WSFC), State Chief Information Officer (CIO), and each county auditor to identify instances of security breaches of... | Gael Tarleton (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 101, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 25, 2020 |
| HB 1608 2019–20 |
Patient care/health entitiesProhibits a health care entity from limiting a health care provider's provision of accurate and comprehensive information to patients about the patient's health status, treatment options, and information regarding the Death... | Nicole Macri (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 102, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 25, 2020 |
| HB 1661 2019–20 |
Higher education retirementEstablishes institution-specific contribution rates for the Higher Education Retirement Plan Supplemental Benefits (HERPSB). | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 103, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 25, 2020 |
| HB 1702 2019–20 |
Low-cost course material/CTCRequires community and technical colleges to designate during registration whether course materials are "low-cost." | Luanne Van Werven (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 104, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 25, 2020 |
| HB 1847 2019–20 |
Aircraft noise abatementExpands the dimensions of noise impact areas for the purpose of alleviating and abating the impact of aircraft noise on areas surrounding an airport. | Mike Pellicciotti (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 105, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 25, 2020 |
| HB 1888 2019–20 |
Employee info. disclosureExempts month and year of birth, photographs, and payroll deduction information of government employees and volunteers held in certain personnel files from public disclosure, but permits the news media to have access to full... | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 106, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 25, 2020 |
| HB 2051 2019–20 |
Pension & disability boardsAllows any active or retired firefighter or law enforcement officer who resides within the jurisdiction served by the board or the surviving spouse or domestic partner of a firefighter or law enforcement officer subject to... | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 107, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 25, 2020 |
| HB 2189 2019–20 |
PSERS/comp restoration workExpands membership in the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System to employees of eligible employers at institutions or residential sites that perform competency restoration services. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 108, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 25, 2020 |
| HB 2229 2019–20 |
Land dev. & management/taxExcludes land development or management services from the list of construction-related services and activities subject to retail sales tax. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 109, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 25, 2020 |
| HB 2242 2019–20 |
Travel trailersAllows operation of a travel trailer not to exceed 46 feet. | Sharon Wylie (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 110, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 25, 2020 |