All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1773 2021–22 |
Assisted outpatient treat.Revises the definition of "in need of assisted outpatient behavioral health treatment" under the Involuntary Treatment Act. | Jamila Taylor (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 210, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1805 2021–22 |
Opportunity scholarship progAllows the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship Program to accept advanced degree program students who exceed 125 percent of the state median income if they demonstrate financial need through other factors. | Dave Paul (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 211, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1814 2021–22 |
Community solar projectsEstablishes a new community solar incentive program, to be administered by the Washington State University Extension Energy Program, for the purpose of providing direct benefits to low-income subscribers, low-income service... | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 212, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1815 2021–22 |
Catalytic converter theftRequires the Washington State University to convene a work group to study and provide options and recommendations related to reducing catalytic converter theft in Washington. | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 221, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1821 2021–22 |
Telemedicine/relationshipChanges the definition of "established relationship" for purposes of reimbursement for audio-only telemedicine. | Joe Schmick (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1835 2021–22 |
Postsecondary enrollmentRequires the Washington Student Achievement Council to conduct a statewide marketing campaign to promote the Washington College Grant. | Drew Hansen (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1866 2021–22 |
Supportive housingEstablishes the Apple Health and Homes Program (Program) to provide a permanent supportive housing benefit and a community support services benefit to persons who meet eligibility criteria related to income, medical risk... | Frank Chopp (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 216, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1881 2021–22 |
Birth doulasEstablishes a voluntary certification process for birth doulas. | Kirsten Harris-Talley (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 217, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5042 2021–22 |
GMA actions effective dateProvides that the effective date of certain actions taken under the Growth Management Act (GMA) will be the later of the two following dates: 60 days after publication of notice of the action, or if a petition for review to... | Jesse Salomon (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 218, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5268 2021–22 |
Dev. disability servicesRequires the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) to develop metrics, recommendations, and policies related to increasing services in community residential settings and redesigning Intermediate Care Facilities. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 219, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5275 2021–22 |
Intense rural dev. areasAllows development and redevelopment in terms of building size, scale, use, or intensity within a limited area of more intensive rural development if all existing providers of public facilities and services confirm that there... | Shelly Short (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 220, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5376 2021–22 |
Education ombuds awarenessRequires public schools to annually notify parents, students, and school employees about the services available through the Office of the Education Ombuds (OEO). | Claire Wilson (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 222, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5488 2021–22 |
Tacoma Narrows toll bridgeRequires the state treasurer to make quarterly transfers of $3,250,000 from the general fund to the Tacoma Narrows Toll Bridge Account beginning in September 2022 and ending July 1, 2032, for a total of $130,000,000. | Emily Randall (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 223, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5498 2021–22 |
Posthumous H.S. diplomasAuthorizes school districts to issue posthumous high school diplomas for qualifying students at the request of parents, guardians, or custodians and if applicable requirements are met. | Claire Wilson (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 224, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5531 2021–22 |
Uniform unclaimed propertyRevises and updates the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 225, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5544 2021–22 |
Blockchain work groupEstablishes the Washington blockchain work group (work group) for the purpose of examining various potential applications of and policies for blockchain technology. | Senator (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5585 2021–22 |
Domestic wastewater feesRemoves the annual cap on fees established by the Department of Ecology (Ecology) and charged to municipalities for wastewater facility permits. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 227, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5610 2021–22 |
Rx drug cost sharingRequires certain third-party payments to count towards an enrollee's cost-sharing obligation or out-of-pocket maximum for certain health plans. | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 228, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5612 2021–22 |
DV sentencing statementsExtends certain statutory rights afforded to victims in felony cases to victims of misdemeanor domestic violence cases, including the right to receive notices as to the date, time, and place of the trial and sentencing hearing... | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 229, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5619 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). | Liz Lovelett (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 230, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5628 2021–22 |
Cyber harassmentRenames the crime of Cyberstalking "Cyber Harassment" and makes changes to components of the offense. | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 231, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5644 2021–22 |
Behavioral health coresponseRequires the University of Washington (UW) to consult with stakeholders in the field of co-response to establish regular opportunities for training and exchange of best practices related to co-response. | Keith Wagoner (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 232, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5649 2021–22 |
Family and medical leaveAllows the use of family leave under Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) after the death of certain family members. | June Robinson (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 233, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5657 2021–22 |
Juvenile instit./comp sci.Requires each school district operating an institutional education program for youth in state long-term juvenile institutions to provide an opportunity to access an elective computer science course, subject to appropriations. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5687 2021–22 |
Traffic safetyAllows jurisdictions to establish a 20-mph speed limit on nonarterial highways without first conducting an engineering and traffic investigation. | Claire Wilson (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 235, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |