Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5599 2021–22 |
Journey level electriciansModifies the eligibility requirements for journey level electrician certificate of competency exams. | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5607 2021–22 |
Homeless census/facilitiesRequires the state's annual homeless census to include individuals in jails or hospitals who were homeless before entering such facilities. | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5609 2021–22 |
Juvenile fingerprintingEliminates the requirement that a fingerprint of a juvenile adjudicated of a felony offense be attached to an adjudication order. | Yasmin Trudeau (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5613 2021–22 |
Use of dogs to huntRemoves the exemption allowing an employee or agents of a county to hunt black bear, cougar, or bobcat with the aid of a dog. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5620 2021–22 |
Medicaid expendituresDirects the Health Care Authority (HCA) to provide reasonable oversight of all Medicaid program integrity activities required by federal regulation. | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5626 2021–22 |
Water system plans/climateRequires the Department of Health to ensure that water system plans for Group A community public water systems serving 1,000 or more connections include a climate resilience element, beginning with plans initiated after June... | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5629 2021–22 |
Disposition of remainsRequires the relinquishment of the right of control for the disposition of human remains if any person has certain convictions or had certain orders issued against the person that are related to the decedent. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5638 2021–22 |
Mental health prof. licensesAllows an applicant for associate licensure as a social worker, mental health counselor, or marriage and family therapist to work while their application for associate licensure is pending. | Keith Wagoner (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5641 2021–22 |
GreenhousesProvides that the State Building Code does not apply to any temporary growing structures used solely for the production of horticultural plants. | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5643 2021–22 |
Youth development programsProvides that certain organizations representing the social and economic interests of farm and ranch families at the local, state, and national levels may sponsor youth development programs to promote participation in... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5652 2021–22 |
LEOFF benefitsIncreases the retirement benefit multiplier for certain members of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System Plan 2 (LEOFF 2) from 2 percent to 2.5 percent for years of service from 15 and up to 25. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5653 2021–22 |
Pesticide commission nameChanges the name of the Commission on Pesticide Registration to the Commission on Integrated Pest Management. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5662 2021–22 |
Right-of-way camping/housingEstablishes the Office of Intergovernmental Coordination on Public Right-of-Way Homeless Encampments (office) within the Department of Social and Health Services to coordinate efforts related to identifying permanent housing... | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5690 2021–22 |
Firearms at capitol/eventsCreates an exception for a fully uniformed member of a color guard or honor guard that is affiliated with certain organizations from the prohibition on open carry of a firearm or other weapon on certain state capitol campus... | Chris Gildon (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5692 2021–22 |
Corrections programmingRequires the Washington State Institute for Public Policy to evaluate certain programs at the Department of Corrections (DOC) and submit a report to the Legislature and Washington State Sentencing Guidelines Commission (SGC). | Chris Gildon (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5703 2021–22 |
Cosmetic products/chemicalsRestricts the manufacture, sale, and distribution of cosmetic products containing nine chemicals or classes of chemicals, beginning January 1, 2025. | Senator (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5707 2021–22 |
Traffic safety camerasExtends to 2025, the recently enacted automated traffic safety camera pilot program in Seattle for detecting certain stopping and restricted lane violations. | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5710 2021–22 |
Toxicology lab contaminationRequires the Bureau of Forensic Laboratory Services to adopt rules for the state toxicology laboratory regarding sampling and testing for contamination in its laboratories and other work areas. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5723 2021–22 |
Diversity in clinical trialsDirects the Washington State Review Board to establish a program to encourage diversity in clinical trials for drugs and medical devices for underrepresented demographic groups. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5726 2021–22 |
Military service creditExpands the definition of veteran for purposes of veterans' benefits in state pension systems, legal assistance, scoring criteria on civil service exams, and other programs, to include members that were awarded an expeditionary medal. | Emily Randall (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5746 2021–22 |
Drought preparednessChanges the name of the State Drought Preparedness and Response Account to the State Drought Preparedness Account (Preparedness Account) and requires the State Treasurer to transfer $2 million from the General Fund into the... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5748 2021–22 |
PSERS disability benefitsCreates a disability benefit for members of the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System totally disabled in the line of duty. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5760 2021–22 |
Motion picture programIncreases the amount of Business and Occupation (B&O) tax credits that may be taken per year, per business entity, from $750,000 to $1 million and total amount of B&O tax credits taken annually from $3.5 million to $20 million. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5762 2021–22 |
Purple star awardEstablishes the Purple Star Award (award) to recognize military friendly schools that show a commitment to students and families connected to the nation's military. | Keith Wagoner (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5771 2021–22 |
Basic ed./caseload forecastRequires the Caseload Forecast Council to forecast the number of state residents ages 18 to 44 who do not have a high school diploma or credential, and the number of students expected to enroll in basic education for adults... | Jeff Holy (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |