Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5065 2023–24 |
Bone marrow donation/schoolsEncourages school districts, charter schools, and state-tribal compact schools that serve students in any of the grades 9 through 12 to offer instruction in awareness of bone marrow donation in at least one health class... | Shelly Short (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 219, Laws of 2023 |
May 1, 2023 |
| SB 5080 2023–24 |
Cannabis social equityModifies the Cannabis Social Equity Program (Program) including: (1) extending the Program's expiration; (2) adding cannabis producer and processor licenses to the Program; (3) authorizing additional cannabis retail licenses... | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 220, Laws of 2023 |
May 1, 2023 |
| SB 5124 2023–24 |
Nonrelative kin placementExpands guardianship assistance subsidies provided by the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to include children who are placed with certain nonrelative guardians. | Yasmin Trudeau (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 221, Laws of 2023 |
May 1, 2023 |
| SB 5225 2023–24 |
Working conn. child careExpands Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) eligibility to include child care employees with a household income of up to 85 percent of the state median income, and waives the associated copayment to the extent allowable. | Claire Wilson (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 222, Laws of 2023 |
May 1, 2023 |
| SB 5252 2023–24 |
FBI criminal history recordsModifies provisions related to sharing background check information between designated entities to limit sharing to state information or to eliminate sharing authority. | Javier Valdez (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 223, Laws of 2023 |
May 1, 2023 |
| SB 5358 2023–24 |
Veterans' servicesRequires the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) to submit reports to the Legislature regarding the effectiveness of the Veterans Service Officer Program and the Veteran Peer-to-Peer Training and Support Program. | Chris Gildon (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 224, Laws of 2023 |
May 1, 2023 |
| SB 5374 2023–24 |
County critical areasAllows a city of fewer than 25,000 people to adopt the county's critical area regulations by reference in order to satisfy critical area requirements under the Growth Management Act. | Shelly Short (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 225, Laws of 2023 |
May 1, 2023 |
| SB 5381 2023–24 |
Legislators/lettersSpecifies that the Ethics in Public Service Act is not violated when a legislator sends letters of recommendation on behalf of and requested by a constituent, as well as certain congratulatory letters to constituents. | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 2023 |
May 1, 2023 |
| SB 5433 2023–24 |
Derelict aquatic structuresAuthorizes the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to purchase or otherwise acquire lands and facilities related to derelict aquatic structures, and to remove, refurbish, or dispose of derelict aquatic structures. | Ron Muzzall (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 227, Laws of 2023 |
May 1, 2023 |
| HB 1155 2023–24 |
Consumer health dataEstablishes consumer rights with regard to consumer health data and defines obligations of regulated entities and small businesses that collect, process, share, and sell consumer health data. | Vandana Slatter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 191, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 27, 2023 |
| HB 1340 2023–24 |
Health professions/conductEstablishes that participation in reproductive health care services or gender affirming treatment by health care providers does not constitute "unprofessional conduct" under the Uniform Disciplinary Act (UDA) and may not serve... | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 192, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 27, 2023 |
| HB 1469 2023–24 |
Health care services/accessDefines protected health care services in Washington to include reproductive health care services and gender-affirming treatment. | Drew Hansen (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 193, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 27, 2023 |
| SB 5242 2023–24 |
Abortion cost sharingProhibits health plans from imposing cost-sharing for abortion services. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 27, 2023 |
| SB 5768 2023–24 |
DOC/abortion medicationsAuthorizes the Department of Corrections (DOC) to engage in any activity constituting the practice of pharmacy or wholesale distribution of abortion medications for the benefit of any person. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 195, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 27, 2023 |
| HB 1008 2023–24 |
Plan 2 members/insurancePermits specified individuals who separate from service from positions covered by the Public Employees', School Employees', and Teachers' Retirement System Plans 2, but do not retire, the opportunity to participate in the... | Dan Bronoske (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 164, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 2023 |
| HB 1009 2023–24 |
Military spouse employmentEstablishes requirements for certain state agencies and licensing authorities related to the professional licensing and employment of military spouses. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 165, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 2023 |
| HB 1068 2023–24 |
Injured worker medical examsAllows an injured worker to make an audio and video recording of an independent medical examination, and to have one person of the worker's choosing present during the examination. | Dan Bronoske (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 2023 |
| HB 1084 2023–24 |
Freight mobility priorityChanges the primary duty of the Freight Mobility and Strategic Investment Board (Board) to providing strategic guidance to the Governor and the Legislature regarding the highest priority freight mobility needs in the state. | Jake Fey (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 167, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 2023 |
| HB 1132 2023–24 |
Limited authority officersAdds limited authority peace officers to law enforcement personnel subject to the Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) requirements. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 168, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 2023 |
| HB 1143 2023–24 |
Firearms/purchase & transferProvides that a dealer may not transfer any firearm to a purchaser or transferee until: completion of a background check indicating the person is eligible to possess firearms; and 10 business days have elapsed since the dealer... | Liz Berry (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 161, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 2023 |
| HB 1170 2023–24 |
Climate response strategyRequires the Department of Ecology (Ecology) to update the Integrated Climate Change Response Strategy (Strategy) by September 30, 2024, and every four years thereafter, and report on implementation, recommendations, and state... | Chipalo Street (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 169, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 2023 |
| HB 1175 2023–24 |
Petroleum storage tanksDirects the Pollution Liability Insurance Agency (PLIA) to establish and administer a state financial assurance program (program) for owners and operators of petroleum underground storage tanks. | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 170, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 2023 |
| HB 1197 2023–24 |
Workers' comp. providersCreates a definition of attending provider applicable to the workers' compensation statutes. | Dan Bronoske (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 171, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 2023 |
| HB 1213 2023–24 |
Wipe labelingEliminates the 2023 deadline for products subject to the labeling requirements of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) to also meet labeling requirements for nonflushable, nonwoven disposable wipes,... | Alex Ybarra (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 172, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 2023 |
| HB 1230 2023–24 |
School websites/drug info.Requires the Department of Health (DOH) to post and periodically revise on its website information about substance use trends, overdose symptoms and response, and the secure storage of prescription drugs, over-the-counter... | Lisa Callan (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 2023 |