Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6152 2023–24 |
Housing needs gapRequires the Washington Center for Real Estate Research to include, as part of its October 2026 report and every biannual report thereafter, an analysis of each county's progress in closing the gap between estimated existing... | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2024 |
| SB 6158 2023–24 |
Public facilities districtsExtends the authorization for two state-shared local sales and use taxes for regional centers from 40 years to 65 years, assuming bonds have not yet been retired. | Jeff Wilson (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2024 |
| SB 6171 2023–24 |
Child care/nonstandard hoursRequires the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to conduct a feasibility study for a pilot program to award start-up grants to establish and operate child care programs and services with nonstandard hours for the... | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2024 |
| SB 6180 2023–24 |
Waste material managementCreates new, and modifies existing, grant programs related to food waste reduction, policy implementation, and compost products. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2024 |
| SB 6216 2023–24 |
Student mental health net.Directs the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to provide state-level coordination to help schools better identify and connect students to behavioral health supports. | T'wina Nobles (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2024 |
| SB 6220 2023–24 |
High THC cannabis productsProvides legislative intent related to high THC cannabis policy and funding. | Jesse Salomon (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2024 |
| SB 6221 2023–24 |
UW primate research centerRequires the Washington National Primate Research Center to annually publish information about the nonhuman primates in its care and specifies what information must be included. | Jesse Salomon (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2024 |
| SB 6226 2023–24 |
DSHS fraud office reportingDirects of the Department of Social and Health Services' Office of Fraud and Accountability (Office) to submit a report to the Legislature by December 1, 2024, and biannually thereafter, that includes specific data about who... | Yasmin Trudeau (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2024 |
| SB 6240 2023–24 |
Jet fuel tax preferencesReduces threshold for earning tax credits from 20 million gallons to 500,000 gallons for businesses that produce alternative jet fuel in 15 counties that meet the criteria to be defined as a distressed area of Washington State... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2024 |
| SB 6254 2023–24 |
Student navigational supportExpands the financial aid completion program at the community and technical colleges to every educational service district and allows the college board to contract with outside entities including community-based organizations... | T'wina Nobles (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2024 |
| SB 6273 2023–24 |
Juvenile rehab. auditRequires the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee to conduct an audit of the juvenile rehabilitation system. | Matt Boehnke (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2024 |
| SB 6295 2023–24 |
Behavioral health/high usersRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to provide supplemental enhanced resources to a person discharging from involuntary commitment at a psychiatric facility after dismissal of a criminal case based on... | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2024 |
| SB 6300 2023–24 |
College grant/public assist.Expands demonstration of financial need for Washington College Grant eligibility to include students who participate in Washington's Basic Food Program, the Food Assistance Program, or Apple Health for Kids. | Emily Randall (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2024 |
| SB 6312 2023–24 |
Federal candidate removalProhibiting the removal of a federal candidate from a ballot due to an allegation of insurrection or rebellion unless the candidate has been convicted for insurrection or rebellion under federal law. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2024 |
| HB 1959 2023–24 |
PFML/small employersRemoves the exemption allowing employers with fewer than 50 employees to not pay any portion of the premium for the Paid Family and Medical Leave Program, thereby requiring those employers to pay at least 55 percent of the... | Amy Walen (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2024 |
| HB 2487 2023–24 |
Displaced farmworkersCreates the Farmworkers Education and Assistance Program and the Farmworkers Seeking Education to Career Program. | Debra Lekanoff (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2024 |
| SB 6085 2023–24 |
Underground economyReestablishes the Joint Legislative Task Force on the Underground Economy to study the nature and scope of the underground economy and recommend policy changes. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2024 |
| SB 6123 2023–24 |
Classified school employeesDifferentiates between classified administrative staff and other classified staff for the purposes of state allocation. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2024 |
| SB 6281 2023–24 |
Reforestation grantsEstablishes a reforestation grant program at the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to incentivize reforestation after large forest stand replacement events including wildfires and landslides. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2024 |
| SB 6311 2023–24 |
Pension returns/transp.Using savings that are the result of extraordinary investment returns in the state’s pension systems to fund transportation projects. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2024 |
| HB 2138 2023–24 |
Outdoor learning/state parksRequires the Parks and Recreation Commission (Commission) to consider design elements that support outdoor learning when developing certain capital projects. | Alicia Rule (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2024 |
| HB 2185 2023–24 |
DCYF oversight boardMoves authority for the Oversight Board for Children, Youth, and Families (Oversight Board) from the Governor's Office to the Legislature. | Tom Dent (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2024 |
| HB 2221 2023–24 |
Sign language work groupDirects the Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing within the Department of Social and Health Services to establish a work group dedicated to finding solutions to address shortage of qualified and certified American Sign... | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2024 |
| HB 2242 2023–24 |
Sexual assault/higher ed.Establishes a list of rights to which survivors of sex-based violence and harassment are entitled at institutions of higher education. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2024 |
| HB 2248 2023–24 |
Traumatic brain injuriesModifies the membership, notice, and reporting requirements for the Washington Traumatic Brain Injury Strategic Partnership Council. | Jessica Bateman (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2024 |