Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5909 2021–22 |
Gubernatorial emerg. powersAuthorizes the Majority and Minority Leaders of the Senate, and the Speaker and Minority Leader of the House (Legislative Leadership) to terminate a State of Emergency (SOE) if it has been in effect for more than 90 days and... | Emily Randall (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5912 2021–22 |
Children on medicaidRequires the Health Care Authority to align Apple Health's schedule for providing early and periodic screening, diagnosis, and treatment benefits with the Bright Future Guidelines of the American Academy of Pediatrics. | Senator (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5919 2021–22 |
Law enf. detention & pursuitModifies the restrictions on vehicular pursuits, including lowering the evidentiary threshold from probable cause to reasonable suspicion, limiting pursuits to when a person in the vehicle poses a serious risk of harm to... | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5920 2021–22 |
Parenting plansPermits a parent whose residential time with the child is limited based upon substance abuse to demonstrate a substantial change in circumstances, required when seeking expansion of residential time, by showing that the parent... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5927 2021–22 |
Retail cannabis outletsEstablishes a special allegation and sentencing enhancement for Robbery in the first or second degree where the perpetrator commits a robbery of a licensed cannabis retail outlet in concert with another individual or individuals. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5942 2021–22 |
Uniform college athlete actAllows college athletes to receive compensation for their name, image, or likeness and provides certain limitations on such compensation related activities. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5946 2021–22 |
LIBOR discontinuanceProvides that, upon the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) replacement date, references to the LIBOR as the benchmark in certain contracts, securities, and instruments without applicable fallback provisions will be replaced... | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5964 2021–22 |
Local permit review processRequires local governments to exclude interior alterations within a residential unit from site plan review except under certain conditions. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5983 2021–22 |
Cannabinoid productsAdds and amends definitions in the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, including expanding the definition of THC concentration to include all tetrahydrocannabinols (THCs) instead of only referencing delta-9 THC. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5986 2021–22 |
HomelessnessAddressing homelessness through providing emergency shelter, incentivizing employment of workers experiencing homelessness, and building homes for a better future. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 2137 2021–22 |
Russia/public fundsDirecting state agencies and authorities to rescind all state-related public funds out of Russia. | Vicki Kraft (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 9, 2022 |
| SB 5985 2021–22 |
Environmental policySetting a different direction on environmental policy in order to reduce the skyrocketing prices of basic goods and services. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 9, 2022 |
| HB 1286 2021–22 |
Psychology compactAdopts the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact to allow professionals who are licensed in a compact state to provide psychological services through the use of telecommunication technologies and temporary in-person practice. | Kelly Chambers (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 4, 2022 |
| HB 1719 2021–22 |
Military equipment/law enf.Removes the prohibition on the use and acquisition of ammunition of .50 caliber or greater by law enforcement agencies. | Dan Bronoske (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 4, 2022 |
| HB 1735 2021–22 |
Peace officers/use of forceExpands the authority for a peace officer to use physical force, subject to the requirement to exercise reasonable care, in additional specific circumstances. | Jesse Johnson (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 4, 2022 |
| HB 1798 2021–22 |
LCEDIR/tourism sloganRemoves the requirement that the Legislative Committee on Economic Development and International Relations review the adoption of any state tourism slogan or tagline recommended by the Washington Tourism Marketing Authority. | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 4, 2022 |
| HB 1878 2021–22 |
Schools/comm. eligibilityExpands the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) mandatory participation requirements to all public schools with an identified student percentage of 40 percent, or lower if permitted by federal law. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 4, 2022 |
| HB 1899 2021–22 |
DFI data confidentialityExempts certain information provided to the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) by an out-of-state or federal agency, or a regulatory association comprised of members of financial regulatory agencies, from disclosure... | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 4, 2022 |
| HB 2136 2021–22 |
Rural commissionEstablishing the Washington state rural commission. | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 4, 2022 |
| SB 5252 2021–22 |
School consultation/tribesDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to develop and provide a tribal consultation training and schedule to assist school district boards of directors and staff in understanding how to engage in the... | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 4, 2022 |
| SB 5546 2021–22 |
Insulin affordabilityRequires health plans, including health plans offered to public employees and their dependents, to cap the amount an enrollee is required to pay for a 30-day supply of insulin at $35. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 4, 2022 |
| SB 5564 2021–22 |
Employee assistance programsProhibits employers from obtaining individually identifiable information regarding an employee's participation in an employee assistance program. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 4, 2022 |
| HB 2135 2021–22 |
Russia/divest public fundsDirecting state agencies and authorities to divest public funds supporting Russia. | Drew Stokesbary (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 3, 2022 |
| SB 5984 2021–22 |
Spirits products from RussiaProhibiting the sale of spirits products from Russia. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 2, 2022 |
| HB 2133 2021–22 |
Restaurants/COVID-19Providing relief from taxes, penalties, interest, and fees for eligible restaurants that ceased engaging in business during the COVID-19 pandemic. | Jesse Johnson (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 1, 2022 |