Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Emily Alvarado
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1854 2023–24 |
DOC/abortion medicationsProtecting access to abortion medications by authorizing the department of corrections to acquire, sell, deliver, distribute, and dispense abortion medications. | Jessica Bateman (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1882 2023–24 |
Even-numbered year electionsGiving cities and towns the freedom to switch their general elections to even-numbered years. | Darya Farivar (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1885 2023–24 |
Campaign finance/foreignRepeals the prohibition on contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals, and the corresponding certification requirements, and replaces it with a prohibition on contributions and expenditures by foreign-influenced corporations. | Sharlett Mena (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1902 2023–24 |
Firearms/purchase & transferProvides that a dealer may not transfer a firearm to a purchaser or transferee unless the person has a valid permit to purchase firearms. | Liz Berry (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 2054 2023–24 |
Firearm bulk purchasesProhibits firearms dealers from delivering more than one firearm to a purchaser or transferee within any 30-day period, subject to various exceptions. | Darya Farivar (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 2094 2023–24 |
Gift certificatesIncreases the threshold for when a remaining gift certificate balance can be cashed out from $5 to $50. | Emily Alvarado (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 2095 2023–24 |
Gift certificates/unclaimedClassifies gift certificates issued by certain entities as property for purposes of the Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act. | Emily Alvarado (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 2161 2023–24 |
Landlord-tenant enforcementAddressing enforcement of tenant protections. | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 2168 2023–24 |
Industrial insurance/dutiesConcerning the duties of industrial insurance self-insured employers and third-party administrators. | Emily Alvarado (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 2174 2023–24 |
Funded special educationConcerning funded special education enrollment. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1477 2023–24 |
Working families' tax creditAllows individuals filing as "married filing separately" to qualify for the Working Families' Tax Credit. | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 456, Laws of 2023 |
May 15, 2023 |
| HB 1533 2023–24 |
PRA/employee informationExempts from disclosure under the Public Records Act personally identifying information of agency employees or their dependents who are survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, harassment, or stalking if certain... | Sharlett Mena (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 458, Laws of 2023 |
May 15, 2023 |
| HB 1570 2023–24 |
TNC insurance programsProvides unemployment insurance to drivers providing services for transportation network companies (TNC). | Liz Berry (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 451, Laws of 2023 |
May 15, 2023 |
| HB 1436 2023–24 |
Special education fundingIncreases special education excess cost multipliers to: (1) 1.12 for kindergarten through age 21 (K-21) students who spend at least 80 percent of the school day in a general education setting; (2) 1.06 for those who spend less... | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 417, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| HB 1447 2023–24 |
Assistance programsAmends the definition of "resource" in the general definitions related to assistance program eligibility to exempt: (1) the entire value of one vehicle, rather than a value of up to $10,000; (2) retirement funds, pension... | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 418, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| HB 1694 2023–24 |
Home care workforce shortageExpands timelines for long-term care workers seeking certification as a home care aide. | Emily Alvarado (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 424, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| HB 1238 2023–24 |
Free school mealsRequires school districts to provide breakfast and lunch without charge to any requesting students at public schools serving any of the grades of kindergarten through grade 4 with 30 percent or more of their students eligible... | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 379, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1357 2023–24 |
Prior authorization/healthEstablishes requirements for the prior authorization process for private health insurance, Public Employee Benefit Board and School Employee Benefit Board health programs, and Medicaid programs related to time frames for... | Tarra Simmons (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 382, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1622 2023–24 |
Students/homelessnessMakes various changes to provisions governing the state grant programs of the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and the Department of Commerce for students who are experiencing homelessness, including... | Jake Fey (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 386, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1074 2023–24 |
Landlord damage claimsExtends the timeline for a landlord to provide a statement and documentation for retaining any portion of a tenant deposit from 21 days to 30 days. | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 331, Laws of 2023 |
May 8, 2023 |
| HB 1110 2023–24 |
Middle housingRequires certain cities planning under the Growth Management Act to authorize minimum development densities in residential zones and include specific provisions related to middle housing in their development regulations. | Jessica Bateman (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 332, Laws of 2023 |
May 8, 2023 |
| HB 1474 2023–24 |
Covenant homeownership prg.Creates the Covenant Homeownership Account and a document recording assessment of $100 to fund the Covenant Homeownership Program (CHP). | Jamila Taylor (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 340, Laws of 2023 |
May 8, 2023 |
| HB 1260 2023–24 |
Work-limiting disabilityEliminates, as of October 1, 2025, the requirement for Aged, Blind, or Disabled (ABD) program recipients to repay the state for benefits received during the same period as federal Supplemental Security Income benefits were received. | Emily Alvarado (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 289, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1515 2023–24 |
Behavioral health contractsRequires the Health Care Authority to make certain changes to the managed care procurement and contracting process for behavioral health services, including adopting regional standards for behavioral health networks maintained... | Nicole Macri (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 292, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1525 2023–24 |
Apprenticeships/child careWaives the work requirements for the Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) program for those participating in a state-registered apprenticeship regardless of whether or not the apprentice is a full-time student of a community,... | Mary Fosse (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 294, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |