Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5367 2021–22 |
Retirement contrib. refundsDirects the Department of Retirement Systems to establish rules for closing and refunding inactive member accounts with a balance of less than $1,000. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 189, Laws of 2021 |
May 3, 2021 |
| SB 5403 2021–22 |
System improvement teamExtends the expiration date of the Interagency, Multijurisdictional System Improvement Team to June 30, 2025. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 190, Laws of 2021 |
May 3, 2021 |
| SB 5452 2021–22 |
Electric-assisted bicyclesDirects the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and Department of Natural Resources to undergo a public process to collect information on e-bike use on natural surface trails and roads that are limited to non-motorized... | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 191, Laws of 2021 |
May 3, 2021 |
| SB 5454 2021–22 |
Prop. tax/natural disastersProvides a three-year property tax exemption on the value of home improvements made to a single-family dwelling damaged by certain natural disasters. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 192, Laws of 2021 |
May 3, 2021 |
| SB 5460 2021–22 |
Autonomous vehiclesRemoves the prohibition on driving a motor vehicle equipped with a television viewer, screen, or other means of visually receiving a television broadcast when moving images are visible to the driver. | Joe Nguyen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 193, Laws of 2021 |
May 3, 2021 |
| HB 1033 2021–22 |
Employment training programExtends the expiration date for the Washington Customized Employment Training Program business and occupation tax credit to July 1, 2026. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 116, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 26, 2021 |
| HB 1034 2021–22 |
Park & rec. district leviesRemoves a park and recreation district regular property tax levy from the $5.90 aggregate limit if levied on an island within a county with a population of more than 2 million until January 1, 2027. | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 117, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 26, 2021 |
| HB 1109 2021–22 |
Victims of sexual assaultRequires the Office of the Attorney General, in consultation with the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs, to collect status updates on cases tied to previously unsubmitted sexual assault kits collected prior... | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 26, 2021 |
| HB 1113 2021–22 |
School attendanceRequires school districts to file a truancy petition after a student's seventh unexcused absence and not later than the fifteenth unexcused absence. | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 26, 2021 |
| HB 1176 2021–22 |
Student fines and feesRemoves the allowance for school districts to withhold the grades and transcripts of students who are responsible for damaging or losing school property, or property belonging to a contractor of the district, an employee, or... | Dave Paul (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 120, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 26, 2021 |
| HB 1251 2021–22 |
Wheeled ATVs/state highwaysExpands the locations where a person may potentially operate a wheeled all-terrain vehicle (WATV) on state highways to unincorporated areas with a posted speed limit of 35 miles per hour or less. | Ed Orcutt (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 26, 2021 |
| HB 1271 2021–22 |
County officials/continuityRemoves requirements for physical attendance for court clerks attending a virtual proceeding, county assessors making a review of taxable real property, and for public auctions of real property under execution. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 122, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 26, 2021 |
| HB 1289 2021–22 |
Winery workforce developmentAuthorizes domestic winery employees who are at least age 18, but under age 21, to engage in wine production and work in a winery's production facility, so long as there is an adult age 21 or older on duty supervising. | Kelly Chambers (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 123, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 26, 2021 |
| HB 1296 2021–22 |
Behavioral health admin orgsProvides a business and occupation tax deduction for behavioral health administrative services organizations and health or social welfare organizations on certain amounts received for government-funded behavioral health care. | Representative (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 124, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 26, 2021 |
| HB 1314 2021–22 |
Veteran diversion/invol commRequires a facility to inquire about a person's veteran's status after arrival in a behavioral health facility and coordinate with Veteran's Health Administration facilities if the person is a veteran or eligible for veteran's... | Representative (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 125, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 26, 2021 |
| HB 1325 2021–22 |
Behavioral health/youthEstablishes the Partnership Access Line for Moms and the Mental Health Referral Service for Children and Teens as ongoing programs. | Lisa Callan (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 126, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 26, 2021 |
| HB 1326 2021–22 |
Coroners & medical examinersRequires coroners, medical examiners, and full-time medicolegal investigative personnel, other than prosecuting attorneys acting as ex-officio coroners and those who have already received comparable training, to complete... | Debra Lekanoff (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 127, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 26, 2021 |
| HB 1356 2021–22 |
Native American names, etc.Prohibits public schools from using Native American names, symbols, or images as school mascots, logos, or team names. | Debra Lekanoff (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 26, 2021 |
| HB 1363 2021–22 |
Secondary trauma/K-12Requires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to publish on its website links to resources, self-assessments, and best practices for educators and local policymakers to prevent and address secondary traumatic... | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 129, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 26, 2021 |
| HB 1370 2021–22 |
Early learning fac. grantsIncreases the grant and loan award limits within the Early Learning Facilities (ELF) program. | Lisa Callan (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 130, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 26, 2021 |
| HB 1379 2021–22 |
Unpiloted aircraft systemEstablishes the Unpiloted Aircraft System State Coordinator (Coordinator) in the Aviation Division of the Washington State Department of Transportation. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 131, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 26, 2021 |
| HB 1423 2021–22 |
Smoke management civil enf.Provides that a civil penalty may be issued to a person who violates the requirement to have a burning permit issued by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to burn flammable material, refuse, or waste forest material on... | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 132, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 26, 2021 |
| HB 1425 2021–22 |
CTC student scholarshipsEliminates the community college and advanced degree program award requirement that a student must have graduated from a Washington high school. | Jamila Taylor (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 133, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 26, 2021 |
| HB 1472 2021–22 |
Student ach council/graduateAdds a graduate student to the membership of the Washington Student Achievement Council. | Vandana Slatter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 134, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 26, 2021 |
| HB 1514 2021–22 |
Transportation demandReduces the minimum requirement for ride sharing from five persons including the driver to three persons including the driver, and eliminates weight and trip requirements. | Jamila Taylor (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 135, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 26, 2021 |