Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1310 2021–22 |
Uses of force by officersEstablishes a standard for use of physical force by peace officers. | Jesse Johnson (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 324, Laws of 2021 |
May 18, 2021 |
| HB 1495 2021–22 |
Auto dealers/cash incentivesAuthorizes a business and occupation tax deduction on qualified dealer cash incentives for motor vehicle dealers. | Mike Chapman (D-24) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 18, 2021 |
| SB 5051 2021–22 |
Peace & corrections officersModifies the priorities, composition, and obligations of the Criminal Justice Training Commission. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 323, Laws of 2021 |
May 18, 2021 |
| SB 5066 2021–22 |
Officer duty to interveneRequires a peace officer to intervene when the officer witnesses a fellow peace officer engaging in the use of excessive force. | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 321, Laws of 2021 |
May 18, 2021 |
| SB 5084 2021–22 |
State gen. obligation bondsAuthorizes the State Finance Committee to issue up to $3,971,290,793 in general obligation bonds to finance projects in the 2021-23 Capital Budget and to pay issuance and bond sale expenses. | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 331, Laws of 2021 |
May 18, 2021 |
| SB 5092 2021–22 |
Operating budgetMakes biennial operating budget appropriations for the 2021-23 biennium and supplemental appropriations for the 2019-21 biennium. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 334, Laws of 2021 |
May 18, 2021 |
| SB 5135 2021–22 |
Unlawfully summoning policeEstablishes a civil cause of action for damages against a person who knowingly causes law enforcement to contact another person with any of the specified improper purposes. | Senator (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 330, Laws of 2021 |
May 18, 2021 |
| SB 5165 2021–22 |
Transp. budget 2021-2023Modifies existing transportation appropriations for the 2019-21 biennium. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 333, Laws of 2021 |
May 18, 2021 |
| SB 5259 2021–22 |
Law enforcement dataRequires the Office of the Attorney General to establish an advisory group to make recommendations for the design, development, and implementation of a statewide program for collecting, reporting, and publishing use of force... | T'wina Nobles (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 326, Laws of 2021 |
May 18, 2021 |
| SB 5263 2021–22 |
Personal injury defensesLimits the felony bar affirmative defense in civil actions arising out of law enforcement activities resulting in personal injury or death, such that the defendant must prove each element of the defense beyond a reasonable doubt. | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 325, Laws of 2021 |
May 18, 2021 |
| SB 5353 2021–22 |
Law enf community engagementCreates a pilot project within the Department of Commerce to award grants to public agencies and nongovernmental organizations fostering community engagement through neighborhood organizing, law enforcement-community... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 327, Laws of 2021 |
May 18, 2021 |
| HB 1050 2021–22 |
Fluorinated gasesAuthorizes the Department of Ecology (Ecology) to establish a maximum global warming potential (GWP) threshold for hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) used in new stationary air conditioning and stationary refrigeration, and directs... | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 315, Laws of 2021 |
May 17, 2021 |
| HB 1091 2021–22 |
Transportation fuel/carbonDirects the Department of Ecology (Ecology) to adopt rules establishing a Clean Fuels Program (CFP) to limit the aggregate, overall greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per unit of transportation fuel energy to 20 percent below 2017... | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 317, Laws of 2021 |
May 17, 2021 |
| SB 5022 2021–22 |
Recycling, waste, & litterEstablishes minimum postconsumer recycled (PCR) content, registration, and reporting requirements for plastic beverage containers, household cleaning and personal care product containers, and plastic trash bags (covered products). | Senator (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 313, Laws of 2021 |
May 17, 2021 |
| SB 5126 2021–22 |
Climate commitment actEstablishes a program for capping emissions from certain covered entities and investing emission allowance auction proceeds in certain programs, projects, and activities, beginning January 1, 2023. | Senator (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 316, Laws of 2021 |
May 17, 2021 |
| SB 5141 2021–22 |
Env. justice task force recsRequires the Puget Sound Partnership and the departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Ecology, Health, Natural Resources, and Transportation (covered agencies) to complete environmental justice assessments when considering... | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 314, Laws of 2021 |
May 17, 2021 |
| HB 1016 2021–22 |
JuneteenthDesignates June 19, commonly known as Juneteenth, as a state legal holiday. | Melanie Morgan (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 295, Laws of 2021 |
May 13, 2021 |
| HB 1069 2021–22 |
Local gov fiscal flexibilityAllows revenue from criminal justice sales taxes, the Criminal Justice Assistance Accounts, and certain King County excess property tax levies to supplant existing funds through December 31, 2023. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 296, Laws of 2021 |
May 13, 2021 |
| HB 1155 2021–22 |
Emergency comm. sales taxModifies requirements related to interlocal agreements for the emergency communications systems and facilities local sales and use tax. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 297, Laws of 2021 |
May 13, 2021 |
| HB 1168 2021–22 |
Long-term forest healthCreates the Wildfire Response, Forest Restoration, and Community Resilience Account (Account) to fund certain wildfire preparedness, prevention, and protection activities and requires the Department of Natural Resources (DNR)... | Larry Springer (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 298, Laws of 2021 |
May 13, 2021 |
| HB 1193 2021–22 |
Dredged material disposalExempts actions taken by the United States Army Corps of Engineers on the Columbia River to maintain and improve federal navigation channels from Shoreline Management Act permit and review requirements, provided that other... | Larry Hoff (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 299, Laws of 2021 |
May 13, 2021 |
| HB 1287 2021–22 |
Zero emissions transp.Requires the Washington State Department of Transportation's Public-Private Partnership Office to develop and maintain a publicly available mapping and forecasting tool that provides locations and essential information of... | Alex Ramel (D-40) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 300, Laws of 2021 |
May 13, 2021 |
| HB 1336 2021–22 |
Public telecomm. serviceAuthorizes a public utility district (PUD), port district (port), town, second-class city, and county to provide retail telecommunications services. | Drew Hansen (D-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 294, Laws of 2021 |
May 13, 2021 |
| HB 1365 2021–22 |
Schools/computers & devicesDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to develop and administer a technology grant program to help schools attain a universal 1:1 student to learning device ratio and to support staff, students,... | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 301, Laws of 2021 |
May 13, 2021 |
| HB 1477 2021–22 |
National 988 systemDirects the Department of Health to designate crisis hotline centers that meet standards related to technology and the ability to identify and deploy community crisis resources for persons experiencing a behavioral health crisis. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 302, Laws of 2021 |
May 13, 2021 |