All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1907 2021–22 |
Gift equity packagingRequires the Washington Student Achievement Council to ensure that postsecondary institutions participating in state student financial aid programs allow a student who receives a private scholarship to receive up to 100... | Mike Steele (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 138, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1931 2021–22 |
Hydropower license feesExtends the expiration date of a fee charged to water power generation facilities licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission from June 30, 2023, to June 30, 2029. | Jake Fey (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 139, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1953 2021–22 |
Sensitive voter informationCreates an exemption to the Public Records Act for a voter's signature, phone number, and electronic mail address on a ballot return envelope, ballot declaration, or signature correction form. | Javier Valdez (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 140, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1961 2021–22 |
Name change fee waiversAuthorizes courts to waive auditor's fees related to name change orders. | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 141, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1980 2021–22 |
Concurrent servicesRemoves the prohibition on a client of the Developmental Disabilities Administration participating in Employment services and Community Access services concurrently. | Jamila Taylor (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 142, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1982 2021–22 |
Property tax penaltiesClarifies the applicability of penalties and interest on personal property taxes. | Mike Volz (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 143, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 2024 2021–22 |
SR 520 sales tax deferralExtends the deferral period from five years to 24 years, for sales and use taxes associated with the State Route 520 bridge replacement and high-occupancy vehicle project. | Jake Fey (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 144, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 2050 2021–22 |
Parent pay/child detentionRepeals the requirement for parents or other legally obligated persons to pay a portion of the cost of their child's support, treatment, and confinement in Department of Children, Youth, and Family's Juvenile Rehabilitation... | Kirsten Harris-Talley (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 2057 2021–22 |
State patrol workforceRequires the Governor's Office of Equity to provide oversight of the Washington State Patrol's (WSP) development and ongoing implementation of its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategic Recruitment and Retention plan... | Javier Valdez (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 146, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 2058 2021–22 |
Parks & rec. leasehold taxProvides a leasehold excise tax exemption until January 1, 2034, for all leasehold interests in facilities owned by the State Parks and Recreation Commission that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places or the... | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 147, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5002 2021–22 |
State auditorRequires the state auditor to establish policies for agency reporting of loss of funds, assets, or other illegal activity. | Senator (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 148, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5085 2021–22 |
Electric motorcycles/feesLowers the additional annual electric vehicle registration renewal fee on electric motorcycles from $150 to $30. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 149, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5196 2021–22 |
Special legislative sessionsSets procedures for the Legislature to call a special session by resolution. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 150, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5508 2021–22 |
Insurance guaranty fundAdds health care service contractors and health maintenance organizations to Washington's Life and Disability Insurance Guaranty Association. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 151, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5518 2021–22 |
OT licensure compactAdopts the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact to allow occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants to practice occupational therapy in other member states. | Ron Muzzall (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 152, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5532 2021–22 |
Rx drug affordability boardEstablishes the Prescription Drug Affordability Board (Board). | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 153, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5566 2021–22 |
Independent youth housingExpands the eligibility of the Independent Youth Housing Program to include youth who were formerly dependent at any time, who are under the age of 25, and youth receiving Extended Foster Care services. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 154, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5589 2021–22 |
Primary care spendingDirects the Health Care Cost Transparency Board to measure and report on primary care expenditures in Washington. | June Robinson (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 155, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5600 2021–22 |
Apprenticeship programsRequires the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council (Council) to establish industry sector-based platforms that promote industry review and collaboration for existing and newly registered apprenticeship programs. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 156, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5616 2021–22 |
AccountsRevises a number of dedicated accounts. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 157, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5624 2021–22 |
Livestock identificationExtends livestock inspection fees that expire July 1, 2023, to July 1, 2024. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 158, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5634 2021–22 |
UTC regulatory feesIncreases the fees assessed by the Utilities and Transportation Commission for electric, natural gas, telecommunications, wastewater, and water companies from 0.2 percent to 0.4 percent of intrastate gross operating revenues. | Senator (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 159, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5695 2021–22 |
DOC body scanner pilotRequires Department of Corrections (DOC) to establish a comprehensive body scanner program at the Washington Corrections Center for Women and a male correctional facility as part of an expanded pilot program to create... | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 160, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5714 2021–22 |
Solar canopies tax deferralDefers state and local sales and uses taxes on a qualified solar canopy, including labor and services rendered in the planning, installation, and construction of the project, that is located in a qualifying commercial center. | Senator (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 161, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5728 2021–22 |
Drug forfeiture collectionsDeposits the state portion of moneys collected through civil forfeiture actions related to certain offenses in the Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program Account instead of the State General Fund through June 30, 2027. | Jeff Holy (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 162, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |