Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1529 2021–22 |
Toll revenues/debt serviceRequires funds in the State Route Number 520 (SR 520) Civil Penalties Account (account) to first be spent for bond and loan payments and certain other costs associated with SR 520, when toll revenues are insufficient. | Andrew Barkis (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 136, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 26, 2021 |
| SB 5019 2021–22 |
Recording standards comm'nRenames the E-Recording Standards Commission to the Recording Standards Commission, and expands the Recording Standards Commission responsibilities to include making recommendations for rules to the Secretary of State on... | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 137, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 26, 2021 |
| SB 5048 2021–22 |
Reinsurance agreementsEstablishes requirements for qualifying reinsurers located and licensed in reciprocal jurisdictions. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 138, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 26, 2021 |
| SB 5119 2021–22 |
Individuals in custodyRequires the Department of Corrections to convene an unexpected fatality review team to conduct an unexpected fatality review when an incarcerated individual dies unexpectedly or a case is identified by the Office of... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 139, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 26, 2021 |
| SB 5132 2021–22 |
Trusts and estatesAdopts the Uniform Electronic Wills Act, the Uniform Fiduciary Income and Principal Act, and the Uniform Powers of Appointment Act. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 140, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 26, 2021 |
| SB 5164 2021–22 |
Persistent offenders/robberyRequires a court to resentence a person serving a sentence of life imprisonment without the possibility of release under the "three strikes law" where the basis for the sentence is a conviction of Robbery in the second degree. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 141, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 26, 2021 |
| SB 5177 2021–22 |
Sex offenses/nonmarriageRemoves nonmarriage of the victim and perpetrator as an element of certain grounds of various sex offenses, including Rape of a Child, Child Molestation, Sexual Misconduct with a Minor, Rape in the second degree, and Indecent... | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 142, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 26, 2021 |
| SB 5220 2021–22 |
Salmon recovery grants/taxExempts salmon recovery grants provided to nonprofit organizations from retail sales and use tax. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 143, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 26, 2021 |
| SB 5249 2021–22 |
Mastery-based learningMakes various changes to a temporary mastery-based learning work group (work group), including extending its duration, assigning new duties and report requirements, and expanding its membership. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 144, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 26, 2021 |
| SB 5251 2021–22 |
Tax and revenue lawsMakes technical corrections, statutory clarifications, and administrative changes to the state tax and licensing codes. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 26, 2021 |
| SB 5254 2021–22 |
Protective devices/healthProvides that an employer who does not require employees to wear specific personal protective equipment (PPE), must accommodate an employee's or contractor's voluntary use of specific PPE, during a public health emergency and... | Jesse Salomon (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 146, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 26, 2021 |
| SB 5401 2021–22 |
CTC computer science degreesAuthorizes community and technical colleges to offer Bachelor of Science degrees in computer science. | Joe Nguyen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 147, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 26, 2021 |
| SB 5160 2021–22 |
Landlord-tenant relationsEnds the Governor's Eviction Moratorium on June 30, 2021. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 115, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 22, 2021 |
| HB 1073 2021–22 |
Paid leave coverageProvides grants to certain employees ineligible for paid family and medical leave benefits due to insufficient hours worked. | Liz Berry (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 109, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 21, 2021 |
| HB 1143 2021–22 |
Trust water rights programProvides that a water right banked with the Walla Walla Pilot Local Water Management Program must, upon request of the water right holder, be accepted by the Department of Ecology as a temporary trust water right donation for... | Skyler Rude (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 110, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 21, 2021 |
| HB 1208 2021–22 |
Learning assistance programRequires that school districts budget and expend Learning Assistance Program (LAP) funds: (1) immediately and temporarily to identify and address the academic and nonacademic needs of students resulting from and exacerbated by... | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 111, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 21, 2021 |
| HB 1279 2021–22 |
Main street programExpands the total business and occupation (B&O) tax or public utility tax (PUT) credit allowed under the Main Street Tax Incentive program to 75 percent, for contributions made to the state Main Street Trust Fund beginning in... | Alicia Rule (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 112, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 21, 2021 |
| HB 1323 2021–22 |
Long-term services trustRequires that self-employed persons who wish to elect coverage under the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program (Trust Program) exercise that option by January 1, 2025, or within three years of becoming self-employed... | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 113, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 21, 2021 |
| HB 1383 2021–22 |
Respiratory careMakes changes to the licensing, supervision, and scope of practice for respiratory care practitioners. | Jamila Taylor (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 114, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 21, 2021 |
| HB 1001 2021–22 |
Law enf. professional dev.Authorizes the development of a two year grant program to encourage a broader diversity of candidates to seek careers in law enforcement. | Jacquelin Maycumber (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 16, 2021 |
| HB 1009 2021–22 |
Student health plansRequires certain student health plans to provide coverage for the voluntary abortion of a pregnancy. | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 53, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 16, 2021 |
| HB 1023 2021–22 |
Predesign requirementsIncreases the threshold for non-higher education capital construction projects requiring predesign to $10 million, which establishes the same threshold for all capital project types. | Mike Steele (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 16, 2021 |
| HB 1031 2021–22 |
Birth cert., stillbirthAllows a person who gave birth resulting in a stillbirth to request and receive a certificate of birth resulting in stillbirth from the state or local registrar. | Amy Walen (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 55, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 16, 2021 |
| HB 1061 2021–22 |
Child welfare/dev disabilityPrioritizes eligible individuals who exited a dependency proceeding within the last two years for Medicaid waivers administered by the Developmental Disability Administration (DDA) when there is funded capacity and to the... | Tana Senn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 16, 2021 |
| HB 1063 2021–22 |
Behav. health credentialsProvides additional credential renewals for substance use disorder professional trainees and certain behavioral health associates during periods of Governor-declared emergencies. | Paul Harris (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 16, 2021 |