Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Amy Walen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1060 2023–24 |
Mutual insurer reorg.Permits a mutual insurer to reorganize into a mutual holding company. | Chris Corry (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 6, 2023 |
| HB 1571 2021–22 |
Indigenous persons/servicesRequires a county coroner or medical examiner with jurisdiction over the remains of a deceased indigenous person to make certain efforts to contact family members and affected tribes of the deceased and provide an opportunity... | Gina Mosbrucker (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 251, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| HB 1629 2021–22 |
Aerial imaging technologyRequires the Department of Commerce, in collaboration with the Office of the Chief Information Officer, to conduct a study regarding the use of aerial imaging technology. | Laurie Dolan (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 261, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| HB 1914 2021–22 |
Motion picture programModifies and expands the membership of the board of directors of the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program (Program) and requires the board to comply with rules related to conflicts of interest. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 270, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| HB 1990 2021–22 |
SR 167 & I-405 tax deferralProvides a sales and use tax deferral for qualified Interstate 405/State Route 167 Corridor construction projects. | Davina Duerr (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 274, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| HB 2075 2021–22 |
DSHS service requirementsEstablishes minimum service expectations and requirements for the Department of Social and Health Services Economic Services Administration's Community Services Division. | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| HB 2124 2021–22 |
Leg. collective bargainingGrants employees of the legislative branch collective bargaining rights. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 283, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| HB 1643 2021–22 |
Affordable housing/REETExempts from real estate excise tax the sale or transfer of real property to a nonprofit, cooperative association, housing authority, public corporation, county, or municipal corporation if the grantee intends to use the... | David Hackney (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 199, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1736 2021–22 |
State student loan programDirects the Washington Student Achievement Council, in consultation with the Office of the State Treasurer and the State Investment Board, to design a student loan program. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 206, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1663 2021–22 |
Landfill methane emissionsEstablishes certain requirements related to methane emissions from municipal solid waste landfills. | Davina Duerr (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 179, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 25, 2022 |
| HB 1622 2021–22 |
Sex. assault nurse educationRequires the Washington State University College of Nursing to establish two programs: (1) a sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) online and clinical training program; and (2) a regional SANE leader pilot program. | Gina Mosbrucker (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1646 2021–22 |
Dementia action collab.Codifies the Dementia Action Collaborative to assess the current and future impact of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias on Washington residents and to update the Washington State Alzheimer's Plan. | Jessica Bateman (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 120, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1689 2021–22 |
Biomarker testing prior authRequires health plans to exempt enrollees from prior authorization requirements for biomarker testing for stage 3 or 4 cancer or recurrent, relapsed, refractory, or metastatic cancer. | Amy Walen (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 123, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1795 2021–22 |
Nondisclosure/illegal actsMakes void and unenforceable provisions in agreements between an employer and employee that prohibit the disclosure of conduct that is illegal discrimination, harassment, retaliation, a wage and hour violation, or sexual... | Liz Berry (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 133, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1590 2021–22 |
Enrollment stabilizationProvides enrollment stabilization amounts in the 2021-22 school year equal to 50 percent of the difference in combined state revenues using 2019-20 enrollment and 2021-22 enrollment if a local education agency's combined state... | Laurie Dolan (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 108, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 23, 2022 |
| HB 1630 2021–22 |
Weapons/certain meetingsProhibits the knowing open carry and possession of firearms and other prohibited weapons on to or in school areas and areas of facilities while being used for official meetings of a school district board of directors and... | Tana Senn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 106, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 23, 2022 |
| HB 1705 2021–22 |
Untraceable gunsRestricts the manufacture, assembly, sale, transfer, purchase, possession, transport, and receipt of untraceable firearms. | Liz Berry (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 105, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 23, 2022 |
| HB 1941 2021–22 |
Active shooter drillsProhibits schools from conducting lockdown drills that include live simulations of or reenactments of active shooter scenarios that are not trauma-informed and age and developmentally appropriate. | Amy Walen (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 77, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 17, 2022 |
| HB 1769 2021–22 |
Community municipal corpsProvides that the terms of existence of a community municipal corporation is four years after its authorization, or 30 days after the effective date of the bill, whichever is sooner. | Davina Duerr (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 11, 2022 |
| HB 1832 2021–22 |
Code city form of governmentAllows a proposal to change a city's form of government to council-manager under the optional municipal code and a proposal to designate the person in council position one as chair of the council to be combined and placed... | Larry Springer (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 11, 2022 |
| HB 1894 2021–22 |
Juvenile diversion/periodAllows a juvenile diversion agreement to be extended by six months at the request of a juvenile. | Kirsten Harris-Talley (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 34, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 11, 2022 |
| HB 1157 2021–22 |
Housing supplyAuthorizes counties and cities to establish a real estate excise tax density incentive zone within urban growth areas and provides for the distribution of state real estate excise tax revenues within such incentive zones. | Jessica Bateman (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1615 2021–22 |
Cosmetics tested on animalsProhibits the sale of cosmetics that were developed or manufactured using cosmetic animal testing conducted or contracted by manufacturers or their suppliers, subject to exceptions. | Amy Walen (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1659 2021–22 |
Higher education grantsExpands the Washington College Grant (WCG) program by modifying the income eligibility thresholds and award levels. | Vandana Slatter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1841 2021–22 |
ADU rental/property taxAllows counties to provide a property tax exemption for an accessory dwelling unit for as long as it is rented to a low-income household. | Amy Walen (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |