All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1631 2021–22 |
Food/environmental steward.Establishes a network of sustainable farms and fields advisors at the State Conservation Commission to assist agricultural producers and food processors in increasing energy efficiency, sequestering carbon, and reducing... | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2022 |
| HB 1653 2021–22 |
Anadromous fish recoveryCreates the Salmon Advisory Cabinet to convene agency directors, legislators, and tribal leaders in order to develop recommendations regarding agency actions, legislation, and budget priorities to enhance salmon and steelhead recovery. | Debra Lekanoff (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2022 |
| HB 1661 2021–22 |
Kelp & eelgrass conservationDirects the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to establish a Native Kelp Forest and Eelgrass Meadow Health and Conservation Plan (Plan). | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2022 |
| HB 1732 2021–22 |
Long-term care/delayDelays the collection of premium assessments under the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program (Trust Program) until July 1, 2023. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 2022 |
Jan 27, 2022 |
| HB 1733 2021–22 |
Long-term care/exemptionsEstablishes exemptions from the payment of premiums under the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program for certain veterans, spouses and registered domestic partners of military service members, nonimmigrant temporary... | Dave Paul (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 2022 |
Jan 27, 2022 |
| HB 1872 2021–22 |
Care worker centerEstablishes the Care Worker Center under the authority of the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board. | Tana Senn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2022 |
| HB 2100 2021–22 |
Autonomous vehicle testingRequires that written notice in advance of testing be provided to the Department of Licensing (DOL) rather than to law enforcement agencies with jurisdiction where testing will occur. | Matt Boehnke (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2022 |
| HB 2101 2021–22 |
Family farm permit transfersModifying the scope of locations to which a water right established as a family farm permit may be transferred. | Keith Goehner (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2022 |
| HB 2102 2021–22 |
Farmworkers study & auditsCommissioning a study and audits to examine current laws applicable to farmworkers related to workplace health and safety, housing needs, and harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2022 |
| SB 5584 2021–22 |
Local electionsPermits the use of ranked choice voting (RCV) in elections for offices in counties, cities, towns, school districts, fire districts, and port districts, and establishes certain requirements for RCV ballot design and vote tabulation. | Yasmin Trudeau (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2022 |
| SB 5606 2021–22 |
A/C in adult family homesAppropriates $5 million for the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to establish a grant program for Medicaid-funded adult family homes to use for one-time costs associated with equipping the home with portable air... | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2022 |
| SB 5706 2021–22 |
Community reinvestmentRequires $125 million to be transferred from the Dedicated Marijuana Account to the Community Reinvestment Account and appropriated to the Department of Commerce for specified community reinvestment purposes, beginning fiscal... | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2022 |
| SB 5952 2021–22 |
Drug warehousing/B&O taxCreating pathways to recovery from addiction by eliminating an obsolete tax preference for the warehousing of opioids and other drugs. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2022 |
| SB 5953 2021–22 |
Abandoned vehicles/sales taxConcerning the auction of abandoned vehicles and payment of sales tax. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2022 |
| SB 5954 2021–22 |
HomelessnessRequires the state's annual homeless census to include persons in jails or hospitals who were homeless before entering such facilities. | Chris Gildon (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2022 |
| SB 5955 2021–22 |
Railroad grade crossingsConcerning railroad grade crossings. | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2022 |
| SB 5956 2021–22 |
Insurance data securityConcerning insurance data security. | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2022 |
| HB 1081 2021–22 |
State gen. obligation bondsAuthorizes the State Finance Committee to issue up to $3.673 billion in general obligation bonds to finance projects. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 26, 2022 |
| HB 2093 2021–22 |
County timber tax distrib.Limits the percentage of timber excise tax retained by the Department of Revenue to two percent. | Peter Abbarno (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2022 |
| HB 2094 2021–22 |
Early release/firearm enhan.Prohibiting persons convicted of violent offenses with firearm enhancements from receiving earned early release credits. | Jenny Graham (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2022 |
| HB 2095 2021–22 |
School seismic safety grantsEstablishing a school seismic safety grant program. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2022 |
| SB 5515 2021–22 |
Hospitality employment/B&OCreates a $275 business and occupation tax credit for full-time employees hired into the hospitality industry with annual wages exceeding the average wage for the county. | Perry Dozier (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2022 |
| SB 5770 2021–22 |
Convention economy grantsCreates a grant program to assist Washington State businesses dependent on economic activity created through conventions for businesses that have gross annual receipts of $100 million or less. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2022 |
| SB 5948 2021–22 |
WASPC records/PRAConcerning records retained pursuant to the statewide city and council jail booking and reporting system and statewide automated victim information and notification system. | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2022 |
| SB 5949 2021–22 |
Dental auxiliariesConcerning currently credentialed dental auxiliaries. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2022 |