Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Luanne Van Werven
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1459 2017–18 |
Full hydrologic cycleRequires the Department of Ecology to consider land uses that could potentially recharge water into an aquifer when considering and approving water right permits and permit-exempt withdrawals of groundwater. | Vincent Buys (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1460 2017–18 |
Transfer of water rightsEstablishes a rebuttable presumption that, in the absence of conclusive information, a water right holder has applied the water to a beneficial use so as to retain the water right. | Vincent Buys (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1554 2017–18 |
Parenting plansAddresses sole decision-making authority and mutual decision-making authority in a parenting plan. Prohibits a court from presuming that a parent, solely because of his or her sex, is more qualified than the other parent to... | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1563 2017–18 |
Child abuse hotline/postingRequires each school district, when it adopts a plan for recognition, initial screening, and response to emotional or behavioral distress in students, to include in the plan a policy regarding the mandatory posting of the... | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1572 2017–18 |
High school assessmentsAuthorizes nationally recognized college readiness assessments to be used by local school districts in place of the statewide administered high school assessments for high school graduation and federal accountability purposes... | Laurie Dolan (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1602 2017–18 |
School sports/rightsProvides that immediately after a school sports activity is completed, any grounds of the school open to the public after the school day has ended or on a weekend day is a designated public forum where all individuals may... | Representative (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1631 2017–18 |
Distracted driving penaltiesIncreases the monetary penalty by one-half the penalty amount for any moving violation committed by a driver who is engaged in dangerously distracted driving. | Dave Hayes (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1667 2017–18 |
Marijuana taxesExempts the following from marijuana excise taxes: (1) Sales of certain marijuana concentrates, useable marijuana, or marijuana-infused products; (2) Sales of products containing a certain amount of THC; (3) Sales of certain... | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1706 2017–18 |
Civics test/HS graduationRequires that students, as a graduation prerequisite that takes effect in the 2017-18 school year, take and pass the civics component of the federally-administered naturalization test required of persons seeking to become... | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1775 2017–18 |
Abortion after viabilityEstablishes the Washington pain capable unborn child protection act. Prohibits, except in the case of a medical emergency or fetal anomaly, an abortion from being performed unless the physician performing the abortion has... | Luanne Van Werven (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1776 2017–18 |
Digoxin & KCl/med proceduresRequires a hospital or health care facility, in which an abortion is performed, to report to the department of health whether an intrafetal injection was used in an attempt to induce fetal demise, such as intrafetal potassium... | Luanne Van Werven (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1891 2017–18 |
Gubernatorial contributionsProhibits an entity, that engages in collective bargaining with the office of the governor or its representatives, from making contributions reportable under the fair campaign practices act to a candidate for the office of... | Matt Manweller (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1898 2017–18 |
Middle school CTERequires the office of the superintendent of public instruction to: (1) Allocate grants to middle schools for career and technical education programs with priority in allocating the funds going to programs that develop and... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1900 2017–18 |
Hunter education trainingCreates national rifle association special license plates for the enhanced support of firearm safety and education as part of the hunter education training program. | Dan Griffey (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1913 2017–18 |
Schools/leasehold excise taxProvides a leasehold excise tax exemption for certain leasehold interests in facilities owned or used by community colleges or technical colleges. | Laurie Dolan (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1948 2017–18 |
OPMA/subgroupsRequires specified subgroups of public agency governing bodies to post public notice of and conduct open meetings regarding policy and fiscal decisions. | Mark Harmsworth (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1980 2017–18 |
Home rehabilitation loan prgCreates the Low-Income Home Rehabilitation Revolving Loan Program. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2051 2017–18 |
Affordable housingIncreases the opportunities for affordable housing in targeted areas. | Vincent Buys (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2116 2017–18 |
Advisory committee on agingCreates the legislative advisory committee on aging to review issues of importance to the state's aging community which may include housing, long-term care, health and wellness, transportation, and finances. | Vicki Kraft (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2117 2017–18 |
Relatives/child visitationAllows a relative to seek visitation with a child through the courts. | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2119 2017–18 |
Ethics boards timelinesRequires the ethics boards to make a determination within the forty-five day period following the closure of a public hearing on the merits of a complaint. | Melanie Stambaugh (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2141 2017–18 |
Water discharge permitsRequires waste discharge permits issued by the department of ecology to have environmental protections and waste discharge standards that are at least as stringent as those required by the most recent concentrated animal... | Vincent Buys (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2178 2017–18 |
Sanctuary from state lawsEstablishes the county and city regulatory sanctuary act. | Vincent Buys (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2180 2017–18 |
Fuel tax rate informationRequires the department of agriculture to: (1) Produce a sticker, that provides federal and state motor fuel tax rates, for display on motor fuel pumps where motor fuel is sold at retail; and (2) Distribute the stickers to... | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2181 2017–18 |
Supreme court/sizeChanges the number of judges on the state supreme court as follows: (1) From the second Monday in January 2019, until the second Monday in January 2021, the supreme court consists of six judges; and (2) From the second Monday... | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |