Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Amy Walen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1957 2021–22 |
Disaster recovery assistanceCreates a grant program for small businesses with gross receipts of $5 million or less that have been subject to a reduction in business income or activity as a result of a natural disaster. | Alicia Rule (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 2097 2021–22 |
First-time home buyer def.Modifies the definition of first-time home buyer under the Housing Trust Fund program. | Brandy Donaghy (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 2135 2021–22 |
Russia/divest public fundsDirecting state agencies and authorities to divest public funds supporting Russia. | Drew Stokesbary (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 3, 2022 |
| HB 2130 2021–22 |
Sales and use tax rateReducing the state sales and use tax rate. | Kelly Chambers (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 28, 2022 |
| HB 1614 2021–22 |
Online marketplacesRequires online marketplaces to obtain and verify banking, contact, and tax information from high-volume third-party sellers; disclose to consumers certain contact and business information for such sellers; and provides a... | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 22, 2022 |
| HB 1621 2021–22 |
Sex. assault nurse trainingRequires the Department of Health (DOH) to establish a stipend program for licensed nurses training to become certified sexual assault nurse examiners (SANEs). | Gina Mosbrucker (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 22, 2022 |
| HB 1638 2021–22 |
Fireworks prohibitionsAllows any ordinance adopted by cities or counties that is more restrictive than state fireworks law to take effect after 90 days rather than one year. | Joel McEntire (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 22, 2022 |
| HB 1721 2021–22 |
PERS/TRS 1 benefit increaseIncreases the monthly benefit of Public Employees' Retirement System and Teachers' Retirement System Plan 1 retirees receiving a benefit on July 1, 2021, by three percent, up to a maximum increase of $110. | Drew Stokesbary (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 22, 2022 |
| HB 1950 2021–22 |
Unsafe dental practicesRequires a treating dentist to perform a physical examination of the patient and diagnosis and treatment planning in consultation with the patient before the diagnosis and correction of malpositions of human teeth or the... | Michelle Valdez (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 22, 2022 |
| HB 2123 2021–22 |
Cannabinoid productsConcerning cannabinoid products. | Drew MacEwen (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 22, 2022 |
| HB 1806 2021–22 |
Legislature/bargainingAuthorizes collective bargaining for legislative branch employees. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 2022 |
| HB 1916 2021–22 |
Crime victims and witnessesRequires the Crime Victim Compensation Program to reimburse a state resident for any costs billed to them for a sexual assault forensic examination by an out-of-state facility. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2022 |
| HB 2020 2021–22 |
Sustainable housing/GMARequires the Department of Commerce to establish a Sustainable Equitable Affordable Measured Board. | Amy Walen (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2022 |
| HB 2105 2021–22 |
Landlord & tenant noticesAllows any notice required by the Manufactured/Mobile Home Landlord-Tenant Act to be served by electronic mail if certain conditions are met. | Representative (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 2022 |
| HB 1224 2021–22 |
Spring blade knivesRepeals the dangerous weapon statute's general restrictions on spring blade knives and related exceptions. | Kelly Chambers (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 2, 2022 |
| HB 2111 2021–22 |
Newspapers/B&O taxExempting newspapers from business and occupation tax. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2022 |
| HB 1631 2021–22 |
Food/environmental steward.Establishes a network of sustainable farms and fields advisors at the State Conservation Commission to assist agricultural producers and food processors in increasing energy efficiency, sequestering carbon, and reducing... | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2022 |
| HB 1661 2021–22 |
Kelp & eelgrass conservationDirects the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to establish a Native Kelp Forest and Eelgrass Meadow Health and Conservation Plan (Plan). | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2022 |
| HB 1732 2021–22 |
Long-term care/delayDelays the collection of premium assessments under the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program (Trust Program) until July 1, 2023. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 2022 |
Jan 27, 2022 |
| HB 2079 2021–22 |
HIV antiviral drugs/medicaidConcerning medicaid coverage for HIV antiviral drugs. | Skyler Rude (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2022 |
| HB 1802 2021–22 |
Disabilities/entity membersProvides for certain membership requirements for any statutorily created or statutorily mandated task force, work group, advisory committee, or other entity created in or mandated by statute that is tasked with examining... | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 20, 2022 |
| HB 2049 2021–22 |
Housing permittingEncouraging construction of affordable housing by eliminating redundancies and streamlining the permitting process. | Andrew Barkis (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2022 |
| HB 2031 2021–22 |
Unempl. & leave premiumsConcerning unemployment insurance, family leave, and medical leave premiums. | April Berg (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2022 |
| HB 2035 2021–22 |
LCB/behavioral healthEstablishes a framework for the Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) to consider behavioral health prevention and equity principles in strategic planning, decision processes, budget development, and when taking significant agency actions. | Lauren Davis (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2022 |
| HB 2039 2021–22 |
Vapor productsEnhancing the regulation of vapor products. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2022 |