Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by April Berg
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1468 2021–22 |
CTC student mental healthEstablishes a pilot program to provide grants to community and technical colleges to increase student access to mental health counseling and services. | Vandana Slatter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1474 2021–22 |
Unemployment employer viol.Modifies standards for violations of unemployment insurance registration and reporting requirements. | Frank Chopp (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1487 2021–22 |
Unemployment ins. systemRequires the Employment Security Department (ESD) to create a training program for unemployment insurance claim adjudicators. | Dan Bronoske (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1494 2021–22 |
Antidisplacement/prop. taxCreates the anti-displacement property tax exemption for the state property tax levy on principal residences up to $250,000 of assessed value, subject to funding. | Kirsten Harris-Talley (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1517 2021–22 |
College grant awardsExpanding Washington college grant awards. | Drew Hansen (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1566 2021–22 |
Legislature/disabilitiesConcerning access and representation for individuals with disabilities in the legislative process. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1618 2021–22 |
Election offices/weaponsRestricts the carrying and possession of firearms and other specified weapons in certain election offices and facilities. | April Berg (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1639 2021–22 |
Missing person advisoryConcerning the creation of an endangered missing person advisory designation for missing indigenous women and persons. | Debra Lekanoff (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1640 2021–22 |
Tribal-state committeeEstablishes the Joint Legislative Tribal-State Relations Committee as an agency within the legislative branch to serve as a forum for: effective government-to-government communications on issues of mutual concern to the state... | Debra Lekanoff (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1690 2021–22 |
Law enf. officers/deceptionCreates a rebuttable presumption of inadmissibility of a statement made during a custodial interrogation when the interrogating officer intentionally engaged in deception in obtaining the statement. | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1718 2021–22 |
Fur productsProhibits fur farming and the production and manufacture of fur products, with certain exceptions. | Amy Walen (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1740 2021–22 |
Broadband loans & grantsCodifies the Community Economic Revitalization Board broadband grant and loan program. | Jamila Taylor (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1829 2021–22 |
African American studiesCreating the African American studies specialty endorsement. | Jesse Johnson (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1853 2021–22 |
Cosmetic products/chemicalsConcerning the use and disclosure of toxic chemicals in cosmetic products. | Jessica Bateman (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1054 2021–22 |
Peace officer tactics, equipProhibits peace officers from using chokeholds and neck restraints. | Jesse Johnson (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 320, Laws of 2021 |
May 18, 2021 |
| HB 1088 2021–22 |
Impeachment disclosuresRequires each county prosecutor to develop and adopt a written protocol addressing potential impeachment disclosures. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 322, Laws of 2021 |
May 18, 2021 |
| HB 1140 2021–22 |
Juvenile access to attorneysRequires law enforcement to provide juveniles with access to an attorney prior to any waiver of the juvenile's constitutional rights when law enforcement: (1) questions a juvenile during a custodial interrogation; (2) detains... | Jesse Johnson (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 328, Laws of 2021 |
May 18, 2021 |
| HB 1267 2021–22 |
Police use of forceEstablishes the Office of Independent Investigations within the Office of the Governor for the purpose of investigating deadly force incidents involving peace officers. | Debra Entenman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 318, Laws of 2021 |
May 18, 2021 |
| HB 1365 2021–22 |
Schools/computers & devicesDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to develop and administer a technology grant program to help schools attain a universal 1:1 student to learning device ratio and to support staff, students,... | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 301, Laws of 2021 |
May 13, 2021 |
| HB 1477 2021–22 |
National 988 systemDirects the Department of Health to designate crisis hotline centers that meet standards related to technology and the ability to identify and deploy community crisis resources for persons experiencing a behavioral health crisis. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 302, Laws of 2021 |
May 13, 2021 |
| HB 1220 2021–22 |
Emergency shelters & housingUpdates the housing goals of the Growth Management Act (GMA) to include planning for and accommodating affordable housing. | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 254, Laws of 2021 |
May 12, 2021 |
| HB 1335 2021–22 |
Racial restrictions/reviewRequires the University of Washington and Eastern Washington University to review existing deeds and covenants for unlawful racial or other discriminatory restrictions and provide notice of such restrictions to property owners... | Javier Valdez (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 256, Laws of 2021 |
May 12, 2021 |
| HB 1219 2021–22 |
Youth counsel/dependencyPhases in the mandatory appointment of counsel in dependency proceedings for children age 8 and over, beginning July 2022. | Noel Frame (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 210, Laws of 2021 |
May 10, 2021 |
| HB 1236 2021–22 |
Residential tenantsSpecifies exclusive causes for eviction, refusal to renew, and ending a tenancy under the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act and makes other changes to rights and remedies. | Nicole Macri (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 212, Laws of 2021 |
May 10, 2021 |
| HB 1386 2021–22 |
Industrial/manuf. facilitiesExpands eligibility for the targeted urban area property tax exemption (TUA Exemption) to allow any city or town to utilize the program. | Emily Wicks (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 218, Laws of 2021 |
May 10, 2021 |