Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Sharon Tomiko Santos
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2103 2023–24 |
Large port districtsRequires port districts operating a large airport ("port districts") to undertake a remedial mitigation program to, among other things, replace failed mitigation equipment previously provided to a property owner near the airport. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1112 2023–24 |
Negligent drivingEstablishes the new gross misdemeanor offense of Negligent Driving with a Vulnerable User Victim in the first degree, which a person commits if the person operates a vehicle in a manner that is negligent and endangers or is... | Paul Harris (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 471, Laws of 2023 |
May 16, 2023 |
| HB 1047 2023–24 |
Cosmetic product chemicalsRestricts the manufacture, sale, and distribution of cosmetic products containing nine chemicals or classes of chemicals, beginning January 1, 2025. | Sharlett Mena (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 455, Laws of 2023 |
May 15, 2023 |
| HB 1169 2023–24 |
Legal financial obligationsEliminates the crime victim penalty assessment for juveniles, and provides that a court must not impose the crime victim penalty assessment upon an adult defendant who is indigent at the time of sentencing. | Tarra Simmons (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 449, Laws of 2023 |
May 15, 2023 |
| 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 1470 2023–24 |
Private detention facilitiesCreates a private right of action and civil penalties for violations of laws related to private detention facilities. | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 419, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| HB 1550 2023–24 |
Transition to kindergartenCodifies and renames Transitional Kindergarten as the Transition to Kindergarten (TTK) Program and declares that the TTK Program is not part of the state's statutory program of basic education. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 420, 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 1050 2023–24 |
Apprenticeship utilizationRequires public works contracts awarded by a municipality estimated to cost more than $2 million to include specifications that no less than 15 percent of the labor hours be performed by apprentices. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 342, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1188 2023–24 |
Child welfare services/DDRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to, by January 1, 2024, request federal approval to modify eligibility requirements for Developmental Disability Administration administered Medicaid waiver services to... | Tana Senn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 345, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 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 1316 2023–24 |
Dual credit program accessAllows students participating in Running Start programs to be funded up to a combined maximum enrollment of 1.4 full-time equivalents. | Dave Paul (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 350, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1503 2023–24 |
Health care licenses/info.Requires health professionals to submit demographic information upon initial licensure and renewal. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 353, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1639 2023–24 |
Billy Frank Jr. statueAssigns additional tasks to the Billy Frank Jr. National Statuary Hall Selection Committee, and modifies its membership. | Debra Lekanoff (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 387, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1711 2023–24 |
Internet projects/tribesProvides a state sales and use tax exemption for internet and telecommunications infrastructure projects involving a federally recognized Indian tribe. | Mike Chapman (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 355, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1744 2023–24 |
Charter school oversightMakes various changes to provisions governing the administration and oversight of charter schools, including new and modified duties for charter schools, charter school boards, charter school authorizers, the Charter School... | Skyler Rude (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 356, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 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 1033 2023–24 |
Compostable product usageRequires the Department of Ecology to contract with a facilitator to convene a Stakeholder Advisory Committee (Committee), regarding development of compostable product management standards for organic materials management facilities. | Amy Walen (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 236, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1042 2023–24 |
Use of existing buildingsProhibits cities from imposing certain restrictions or requirements on existing buildings zoned for commercial or mixed use. | Amy Walen (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 285, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1086 2023–24 |
Community org. contractsIncreases the limit on the yearly value of contracts that can be provided by smaller local government jurisdictions to community service organizations without competitive bidding from $25,000 to $75,000. | Clyde Shavers (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 238, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1106 2023–24 |
Unemployment/voluntaryExpands access to unemployment insurance benefits by adding circumstances where a person may voluntarily quit for good cause. | Mary Fosse (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 240, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1457 2023–24 |
Motor carriers/restroomsRequires businesses that must provide restrooms under the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act and that either ship or receive cargo or property to allow the motor carrier that is picking up or delivering the cargo or... | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 251, 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 |