Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5816 2023–24 |
Alcohol server permitsModifies the authority of the Liquor and Cannabis Board to suspend or revoke an alcohol server permit of an applicant or permittee for specified felony convictions, rather than any felony. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| SB 5824 2023–24 |
Dissolution of librariesChanges the number of signatures required to file a petition to dissolve a library created by a county, city, or town from 100 taxpayers to 25 percent of qualified electors of that county, city, or town. | Senator (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 266, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| SB 5825 2023–24 |
GuardianshipRequires the Office of Public Guardianship to contract with public or private entities to provide public decision making services for individuals who are currently receiving care in a hospital setting who are ready to discharge. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| SB 5828 2023–24 |
Water rights commissionersAuthorizes superior courts to appoint commissioners for water rights adjudications. | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 268, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| SB 5890 2023–24 |
Ballot rejectionRequires county auditors to contact voters by phone or email, in addition to first class mail, when notifying voters that their ballot is unsigned or the signature does not match the one on file, if the voter's contact... | Javier Valdez (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 269, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| SB 5891 2023–24 |
School bus trespassCreates the gross misdemeanor criminal offense of Trespass on a School Bus. | Matt Boehnke (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 302, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| SB 5897 2023–24 |
Business licensing serviceMakes changes to business licensing fees. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 270, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| SB 5919 2023–24 |
Biogenic carbon dioxideAuthorizes public utility districts to sell biogenic carbon dioxide and other biogas products. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 271, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| SB 5937 2023–24 |
Crime victims & witnessesModifies the eligibility for benefits, reimbursement for travel, and state payment of forensic examinations under the Crime Victims' Compensation Program. | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 297, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| SB 5953 2023–24 |
Incarcerated student grantsAllows incarcerated individuals to apply for and utilize federal and state financial aid grants for postsecondary education programs at the Department of Corrections. | Claire Wilson (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 272, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| SB 5985 2023–24 |
Firearms background checksUpdates statutes concerning firearms background checks to refer to the Washington State Patrol firearms background check program. | Drew Hansen (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 289, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| SB 5998 2023–24 |
Nonfelony convict. vacationRequires a person to satisfy all financial obligations before a court may vacate the person's conviction for a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor. | Drew Hansen (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 296, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| SB 6006 2023–24 |
Victims of human traffickingExpands reporting requirements for abuse or neglect of children and requires certain state agencies to use a validated assessment tool to screen for commercial sexual abuse of a minor. | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 298, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| SB 6009 2023–24 |
Hog-tyingProhibits peace officers from hog-tying a person or assisting in putting a person into a hog-tie. | Yasmin Trudeau (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 291, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| SB 6013 2023–24 |
Homeownership dev. tax ex.Expands the property tax exemption for nonprofit low-income housing development by including real property owned by a nonprofit entity who enters into an agreement with another nonprofit to build a residence through a... | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 273, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| SB 6015 2023–24 |
Residential parkingRequires cities and counties to enforce certain parking configurations for residential development. | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 274, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| SB 6017 2023–24 |
Border area fuel tax useExpands the permitted uses of border area fuel tax proceeds from certain areas to include projects contained in the transportation plan of the state, a regional transportation planning organization, city, county, or... | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 275, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| SB 6040 2023–24 |
Public works paymentsRequires the Capital Projects Advisory Review Board to review the extent to which prompt pay statutes meet the needs of small businesses, particularly women and minority-owned businesses, as well as make findings and any... | Javier Valdez (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 276, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| SB 6047 2023–24 |
OPMA executive sessions/CCAPermits governing bodies of public agencies subject to the Open Public Meetings Act to enter executive session to consider greenhouse gas allowance auction bidding information. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 277, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| SB 6087 2023–24 |
Fire srv. training accountIncreases the percentage of fire insurance premium taxes that are deposited into the Fire Service Training Account from 20 percent to 22 percent. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 279, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| SB 6115 2023–24 |
Speed safety camerasSets the penalty for speed safety camera (safety camera) violations to $0 for a first violation and $248 for subsequent violations. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 308, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| SB 6121 2023–24 |
Ag. and forestry biomassIncludes the combustion of natural vegetation in portable flame cap kilns as an activity for which certain agencies may permit agricultural or silvicultural burning, subject to certain limitations. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 280, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| SB 6197 2023–24 |
LEOFF plan 2Eliminates the statute of limitations for Law Enforcement Officers' and Firefighters' Retirement System Plan 2 (LEOFF 2) special death benefit claims. | Jeff Holy (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 304, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| SB 6246 2023–24 |
Firearm info./mental healthRequires a court to issue a firearms prohibition order when a person's felony charges are dismissed based on incompetency to stand trial and the person is not committed to a facility for treatment. | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 290, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| SB 6316 2023–24 |
SR 520 corridorRemoves the limitation on where tolls may be imposed on the state route (SR) 520 corridor. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 281, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |