Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1975 2021–22 |
Management/housing authsAllows a public housing authority to contract with a property management services company for the operation of a housing project. | Sharon Wylie (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 273, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| HB 1990 2021–22 |
SR 167 & I-405 tax deferralProvides a sales and use tax deferral for qualified Interstate 405/State Route 167 Corridor construction projects. | Davina Duerr (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 274, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| HB 2001 2021–22 |
Tiny houses/GMAAllows tiny house communities to be part of an affordable housing incentive program under the Growth Management Act. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 275, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| HB 2007 2021–22 |
Nurse educator loansEstablishes the Nurse Educator Loan Repayment Program under the umbrella of the Washington Health Corps. | Vandana Slatter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 276, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| HB 2008 2021–22 |
Dev. disability programs/IQProhibits the Developmental Disabilities Administration from using intelligence quotient scores in determining eligibility for programs and services beginning July 1, 2025. | Jamila Taylor (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 277, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| HB 2019 2021–22 |
Careers in retailRequires the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board to consult and engage with stakeholders to identify and make recommendations on strategies to increase education and training for retail workers. | Matt Boehnke (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 278, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| HB 2033 2021–22 |
Emergency and work zonesAllows fire department vehicles to operate rear-facing blue lights. The combination of red and blue lights may only be used at the scene of the emergency. | Brandy Donaghy (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 279, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| HB 2051 2021–22 |
Agricultural disaster assistRequires the Conservation Commission to develop a short-term disaster recovery financial assistance program for farmers and ranchers. | Alicia Rule (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 280, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| HB 2075 2021–22 |
DSHS service requirementsEstablishes minimum service expectations and requirements for the Department of Social and Health Services Economic Services Administration's Community Services Division. | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| HB 2076 2021–22 |
Transp. network companiesEstablishes minimum per mile, per minute, and per trip rates for drivers of transportation network companies (TNCs) and provides drivers with paid sick time, and workers' compensation coverage. | Liz Berry (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 281, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| HB 2099 2021–22 |
Tax penaltiesProvides for the calculation of interest when the Department of Revenue grants a filing extension for any return. | April Berg (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 282, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| HB 2124 2021–22 |
Leg. collective bargainingGrants employees of the legislative branch collective bargaining rights. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 283, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| SB 5490 2021–22 |
Interbranch advisory comm.Creates the Interbranch Advisory Committee (Committee) with membership from the legislative, judicial, and executive branches; cities; counties; and court clerks. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 284, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| SB 5528 2021–22 |
RTA supplemental revenueAllows a Regional Transit Authority (RTA) to establish one or more enhanced service zones (ESZ) within its boundaries to finance high capacity transportation system improvements directly benefiting the ESZ. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 285, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| SB 5555 2021–22 |
Safety telecommunicatorsEstablishes a Certification Board in the state’s 911 Coordination Office to create a certification and training program for public safety telecommunicators. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 286, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| SB 5593 2021–22 |
Urban growth area boundariesAllows a county to make revisions to an urban growth area boundary to accommodate patterns of development under certain conditions. | Shelly Short (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 287, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| SB 5651 2021–22 |
Capital budget, supplementalAuthorizes new capital appropriations of $1.51 billion in total funds, of which $107.3 million is financed with state general obligation bonds. | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 296, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| SB 5664 2021–22 |
Forensic competency programsEstablishes procedures for removal of a defendant from an outpatient competency restoration program into inpatient competency restoration, and makes changes to eligibility requirements and time periods for outpatient... | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 288, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| SB 5693 2021–22 |
Operating budget, supp.Makes supplemental changes to operating budget appropriations for the 2021-23 biennium. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 297, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| SB 5694 2021–22 |
DOC-tribal agreementsAuthorizes the Secretary of the Department of Corrections (DOC) to contract and enter into agreements with federally recognized tribes providing for the operation of any correctional facility or program for persons convicted... | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 254, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| SB 5765 2021–22 |
MidwiferyEstablishes a limited prescriptive license extension and a license extension to include medical devices and implants for licensed midwives. | Emily Randall (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 289, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| SB 5866 2021–22 |
Medicaid LTSS/tribesAuthorizes the Department of Social and Health Services to contract with federally recognized Indian tribes to provide the same services as an area agency on aging for persons receiving home and community services within their... | June Robinson (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| SB 5875 2021–22 |
Driver license employeesApplies the Health Emergency Labor Standards Act occupational disease presumption to certain Department of Licensing employees. | Joe Nguyen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 290, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| SB 5883 2021–22 |
Homeless youth/health careAllows an unaccompanied homeless youth (not in the physical custody of a parent or guardian) who is under the age of majority, who is not otherwise authorized to provide informed consent, and is unable to obtain informed... | Yasmin Trudeau (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 291, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| SB 5901 2021–22 |
Economic dev. tax incentivesCreates a manufacturing and research and development sales and use tax incentive program for targeted counties. | Emily Randall (D-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 257, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |