All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2467 2019–20 |
Firearm background checksEstablishes a state background check unit managed by the Washington State Patrol (WSP) for the processing of background checks for all firearm transfers and purchases. | Drew Hansen (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 28, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| HB 2473 2019–20 |
Domestic violenceRevises references in statute after 2019 legislation that split domestic violence-related qualifying relationships into two categories—family or household member and intimate partner—for purposes of data collection and analysis. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| HB 2476 2019–20 |
Debt buyersAdds provisions to the Collection Agency Act (CAA) which are specific only to debt buyers, including requirements with respect to what must be attached to a complaint in a legal action, the evidence that must be submitted in... | Amy Walen (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| HB 2508 2019–20 |
City utility surplusAllows surplus personal property or equipment with an estimated value of $50,000 or less, that was originally acquired for public utility purposes and is not required for continued public utility service, to be disposed of... | Sharon Wylie (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| HB 2518 2019–20 |
Natural gas transmissionRequires the Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) to provide conditions concerning the interim recovery, between rate cases, by a gas company of the costs associated with replacing pipeline facilities that are... | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 32, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| HB 2525 2019–20 |
Family connections programRequires the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to contract with an external organization or organizations with experience serving youth or families receiving out-of-home care services to implement and operate... | Lisa Callan (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 33, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| HB 2527 2019–20 |
Census rightsCreates a Washington Census Bill of Rights and Responsibilities that affirms rights related to participating in the United States decennial Census (Census). | Bill Ramos (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 34, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| HB 2551 2019–20 |
Tribal regalia/graduationPrecludes school districts, public schools, and institutions of higher education from prohibiting students who are members of a federally recognized tribe from wearing traditional tribal regalia or objects of Native American... | Debra Lekanoff (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 35, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| HB 2555 2019–20 |
Other firearms/backgroundRequires firearms dealers to conduct background checks on applicants for the purchase or transfer of a firearm frame or receiver once a state background check system is established within the Washington State Patrol, and... | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 36, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| HB 2567 2019–20 |
Courts/arrestsProhibits civil arrests inside or near state court facilities, unless certain conditions apply. | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 37, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| HB 2571 2019–20 |
Fish and wildlife violationsAllows for the safe disposal or release to the environment of seized fish, shellfish, and wildlife by fish and wildlife officers under certain circumstances. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 38, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| HB 2589 2019–20 |
Suicide prevention/ID cardsRequires, within existing resources, public elementary and secondary schools, and public institutions of higher education, that issue student or staff identification cards to have printed on newly issued or replacement cards:... | Lisa Callan (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 39, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| HB 2617 2019–20 |
Surplus school propertyAllows school districts to lease or rent district owned surplus real property without including a provision in the lease or rental agreement to recapture the land for school purposes if the property is leased or rented for... | June Robinson (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 40, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| HB 2682 2019–20 |
Out-of-home servicesRemoves judicial determination and permanency planning hearings as part of out-of-home services provided by the Developmental Disability Administration when a child who receives out-of-home planning services remains under the... | Tana Senn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 41, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| HB 2762 2019–20 |
Peer support privilege/DOCExpands the category of persons entitled to claim testimonial privilege to any Department of Corrections staff person for communications made to a designated peer support group counselor. | Skyler Rude (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 42, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| HB 2783 2019–20 |
On-demand gasoline providersRequires the State Building Code Council to adopt clarifying standards and administrative provisions for mobile on-demand gasoline operations, including provisions related to operator licensing, vehicle licensing, and site... | Dan Griffey (R-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 43, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| HB 2785 2019–20 |
CJTC membershipAdds an additional public member and a representative of federally-recognized tribes to the Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) for a total of 16 members. | Debra Lekanoff (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 44, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| HB 2792 2019–20 |
Missing & unident. personsRequires a law enforcement or other investigating agency to enter a missing persons case into the National Crime Information Center system within 30 days. | Gina Mosbrucker (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 45, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| HB 2819 2019–20 |
Pumped storage projectsExpands the definition of "Project of Statewide Significance" to include a pumped storage project using water rights approved by the Legislature for that purpose. | Gina Mosbrucker (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 46, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| HB 2833 2019–20 |
Engineers and land surveyorsTransfers authority to appoint the Director of the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (Board) to the Board. | Larry Hoff (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 47, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| HB 2837 2019–20 |
Historical societies, powersPermits state historical societies (Societies) to provide grants to support various programs and activities. | Matt Boehnke (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 48, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| HB 2853 2019–20 |
Charter school commissionAuthorizes the Washington State Charter School Commission (Commission) to hire an executive director, employ staff, and delegate duties to the executive director. | Paul Harris (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 49, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| HB 2860 2019–20 |
Plane coordinate systemUpdates provisions and definitions related to the Washington Coordinate System. | Ed Orcutt (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 50, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| HB 2873 2019–20 |
Families in conflictProvides a modified and expanded definition for family reconciliation services (FRS). | Jesse Johnson (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 51, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
| SB 5165 2019–20 |
Discrimination/immigrationExpands the Washington Law Against Discrimination to include a prohibition on discrimination based on immigration or citizenship status, unless differential treatment on the basis of citizenship or immigration status is... | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 18, 2020 |