Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Leonard Christian
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2078 2023–24 |
Higher education/threatsImproving school safety by extending and increasing penalties for interference by, or intimidation by threat of, force or violence at schools and school-related athletic activities. | Suzanne Schmidt (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 2087 2023–24 |
Apprenticeship objectionsEstablishes statutory processes for competitor objections to the approval of apprenticeship programs and standards by the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council. | Suzanne Schmidt (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1498 2023–24 |
Aviation assurance fundingDirects the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to prepare and submit an appendix on aviation usage by local fire departments for initial attack as a part of its annual wildfire report to the standing committees of the... | Mary Dye (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 457, Laws of 2023 |
May 15, 2023 |
| HB 1791 2023–24 |
Commercial aviation servicesReplaces the Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission (Commission) with a Commercial Aviation Work Group (Work Group). | Jake Fey (D-27) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 463, Laws of 2023 |
May 15, 2023 |
| HB 1431 2023–24 |
Senior living meals/taxExcludes food, drink, or meals provided by a senior living community to tenants as part of a rental or residency agreement from the definition of sale for purposes of taxation. | Joe Timmons (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 416, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 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 1258 2023–24 |
Tourism marketingRequires a one-to-one, instead of two-to-one, nonstate or state fund, other than state general fund, match for all expenditures from the Statewide Tourism Marketing Account. | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 348, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1682 2023–24 |
Auto theft authority accountRequires the Office of the State Treasurer to annually deposit $7 million of the insurance premium tax into the Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority Account. | Jacquelin Maycumber (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 388, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1337 2023–24 |
Accessory dwelling unitsRequires fully planning cities and counties to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in urban growth areas (UGAs). | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 334, Laws of 2023 |
May 8, 2023 |
| HB 1243 2023–24 |
Muni. airport commissionsExpands the powers and duties that can be vested in municipal airport commissions, and changes the requirements for commission membership. | Tom Dent (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 247, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1271 2023–24 |
Organ transport vehiclesRequires the Department of Health, in consultation with the Department of Licensing, to license vehicles designated as organ transport vehicles for a period of two years, subject to renewal and revocation. | Sam Low (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 290, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1369 2023–24 |
Fish and wildlife officersPermits Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) officers to engage in off-duty employment. | Dan Griffey (R-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 250, 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 |
| HB 1117 2023–24 |
Power supply inadequacyExtends the requirement for the Department of Commerce and the Utilities and Transportation Commission to convene energy resource adequacy stakeholder meetings from January 1, 2025, to January 1, 2031. | Gina Mosbrucker (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 2023 |
May 1, 2023 |
| HB 1683 2023–24 |
Dental only coverageRequires health carriers offering dental-only coverage to permit licensed denturists to provide covered dental services or care within the denturist's scope of practice, subject to certain limitations. | Stephanie Barnard (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 216, Laws of 2023 |
May 1, 2023 |
| HB 1772 2023–24 |
Tetrahydrocannabinol & alc.Specifies that it is unlawful under liquor statutes and the Uniform Controlled Substances Act to manufacture, import, offer, or sell a consumable product that contains cannabis or any form of tetrahydrocannabinol in... | Kevin Waters (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 217, Laws of 2023 |
May 1, 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 1013 2023–24 |
Regional apprenticeship prgsDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and Educational Service Districts to establish the Regional Apprenticeship Preparation Pilot Program (Program) with five program sites located statewide. | Jacquelin Maycumber (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1031 2023–24 |
Medal of valor awardAllows the presentation of the Medal of Valor when the Legislature is not in a joint session, removing the previous prohibition. | Sam Low (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 131, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1355 2023–24 |
Property tax exemptionsExpands qualification for the senior citizen, disabled individuals, and qualifying veterans property tax relief program by increasing the calculation of income thresholds. | Sharon Wylie (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 147, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1004 2023–24 |
Bridge jumping signsRequires the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission (Washington State Parks) to install a sign in memory of Zachary Lee Rager prior to January 1, 2024. | Peter Abbarno (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
| HB 1274 2023–24 |
Child malnutrition guideRequires the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), in consultation with the Department of Health, to produce and make available to the DCYF staff a child malnutrition field guide. | Travis Couture (R-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 70, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
| HB 1656 2023–24 |
Unemployment ins. appealsRemoves the requirement that the Office of Administrative Hearings review a claimant's availability for work in every dispute involving a person's unemployment insurance benefits or waiting week credits. | Suzanne Schmidt (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 85, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
| HB 1070 2023–24 |
Property sale and leasebackExempts from the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act a living arrangement where the buyer and seller of a dwelling unit enter into a written agreement for the seller to occupy the dwelling unit for up to six months after closing... | April Connors (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 6, 2023 |
| HB 2363 2013–14 |
Military member dependentsAllows dependents of military service members to retain eligibility for developmental disability services while living out of state due to military assignment. | Dick Muri (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 180, Laws of 2014 |
Apr 2, 2014 |