Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5974 2021–22 |
Transportation resourcesProvides direction and requirements on the spending for a portion of the funding generated under the Climate Commitment Act. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 182, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 25, 2022 |
| SB 5975 2021–22 |
Additive transp. fundingMakes additive transportation appropriations for the 2021-2023 fiscal biennium. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 25, 2022 |
| HB 1329 2021–22 |
Public meetingsRequires governing bodies to provide an opportunity for public comment at or before every regular meeting at which final action is taken, except in emergency situations, and allows this requirement to be satisfied by accepting... | Emily Wicks (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 115, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1359 2021–22 |
Liquor license feesTemporarily reduces, by half, liquor license fees for specific liquor manufacturers and retailers. | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 116, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1530 2021–22 |
Wine special license platesCreates the Washington Wine special license plate. | Kelly Chambers (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 117, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1622 2021–22 |
Sex. assault nurse educationRequires the Washington State University College of Nursing to establish two programs: (1) a sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) online and clinical training program; and (2) a regional SANE leader pilot program. | Gina Mosbrucker (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1641 2021–22 |
Custom farming, etc./taxReinstates the business and occupation tax exemption for custom farming. | Larry Hoff (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1646 2021–22 |
Dementia action collab.Codifies the Dementia Action Collaborative to assess the current and future impact of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias on Washington residents and to update the Washington State Alzheimer's Plan. | Jessica Bateman (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 120, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1647 2021–22 |
Building for the artsIncreases the maximum state match and the maximum amount of recommended state funding for the prioritized list of projects for the Building for the Arts program. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1651 2021–22 |
Postpartum contraceptionRequires health plans to allow providers to bill separately for devices or professional services associated with immediate postpartum contraception. | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 122, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1689 2021–22 |
Biomarker testing prior authRequires health plans to exempt enrollees from prior authorization requirements for biomarker testing for stage 3 or 4 cancer or recurrent, relapsed, refractory, or metastatic cancer. | Amy Walen (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 123, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1700 2021–22 |
Derelict vessel removalDeposits 25 percent of the Watercraft Excise Tax into the Derelict Vessel Removal Account and 75 percent into the State General Fund, rather than entirely into the State General Fund. | Dave Paul (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 124, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1701 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 Bergquist (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 125, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1708 2021–22 |
Audio-only telemed fac feesProhibits a hospital that is an originating site or a distant site for audio-only telemedicine from charging a facility fee. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 126, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1747 2021–22 |
Child relative placementsExpands the good cause exception to the requirement that the court require the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to file a termination petition if a child is in out-of-home care for 15 of the last 22 months to... | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 127, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1768 2021–22 |
Energy conservation projectsAuthorizes state agencies, school districts, and municipalities to deploy distributed energy resources as conservation projects at facilities owned by the agencies. | Davina Duerr (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1779 2021–22 |
Surgical smokeRequires hospitals and ambulatory surgical facilities to adopt policies requiring the use of smoke evacuation systems for planned surgical procedures. | Lisa Callan (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 129, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1784 2021–22 |
License plate visibilityProvides that the display of a single license plate properly attached to a vehicle that has two license plates properly attached may be temporarily obstructed by a trailer hitch; a wheelchair lift or wheelchair carrier; a... | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 130, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1785 2021–22 |
WSP minimum salaryEliminates the June 30, 2025, expiration date of requirements to set Washington State Patrol trooper and sergeant salaries to be competitive with other state law enforcement agencies, conduct salary surveys during the... | Jake Fey (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 131, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1790 2021–22 |
Temporary license platesReplaces temporary permits with temporary license plates following application for the registration of a vehicle. | Bill Ramos (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 132, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1795 2021–22 |
Nondisclosure/illegal actsMakes void and unenforceable provisions in agreements between an employer and employee that prohibit the disclosure of conduct that is illegal discrimination, harassment, retaliation, a wage and hour violation, or sexual... | Liz Berry (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 133, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1800 2021–22 |
Behavioral health/minorsRequires the Health Care Authority (HCA) to dedicate at least one full-time employee focused on connecting families, behavioral health providers, educators, and other stakeholders with current information about law and policy... | Carolyn Eslick (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 134, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1859 2021–22 |
Cannabis analysis labsEstablishes an interagency coordination team for cannabis laboratory quality standards, consisting of the Department of Agriculture (WSDA), the Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB), and the Department of Health (DOH). | Shelley Kloba (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 135, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1893 2021–22 |
EMTs/public healthModifies the definition of "emergency medical technician" (EMT) to allow EMTs to provide collaborative medical care. | Brandy Donaghy (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 136, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1905 2021–22 |
Homelessness/youth dischargeRequires the Department of Children, Youth, and Families, in coordination with the Office of Homeless Youth Prevention and Protection Programs (OHY), to develop and implement a rapid response team that appropriately responds... | Tana Senn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 137, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |