Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Debra Lekanoff
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1008 2023–24 |
Plan 2 members/insurancePermits specified individuals who separate from service from positions covered by the Public Employees', School Employees', and Teachers' Retirement System Plans 2, but do not retire, the opportunity to participate in the... | Dan Bronoske (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 164, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 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 1132 2023–24 |
Limited authority officersAdds limited authority peace officers to law enforcement personnel subject to the Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) requirements. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 168, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 2023 |
| HB 1143 2023–24 |
Firearms/purchase & transferProvides that a dealer may not transfer any firearm to a purchaser or transferee until: completion of a background check indicating the person is eligible to possess firearms; and 10 business days have elapsed since the dealer... | Liz Berry (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 161, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 2023 |
| HB 1170 2023–24 |
Climate response strategyRequires the Department of Ecology (Ecology) to update the Integrated Climate Change Response Strategy (Strategy) by September 30, 2024, and every four years thereafter, and report on implementation, recommendations, and state... | Chipalo Street (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 169, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 2023 |
| HB 1232 2023–24 |
College bound scholarshipRequires only College Bound Scholarship (CBS) eligible students seeking direct admission to a public or private four-year institution of higher education to graduate with at least a C grade point average. | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 2023 |
| HB 1240 2023–24 |
Firearms/assault weaponsProhibits the manufacture, importation, distribution, sale, or offer for sale of any assault weapon, subject to various exceptions for licensed firearm manufacturers and dealers, and for individuals who inherit an assault weapon. | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 162, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 2023 |
| HB 1345 2023–24 |
DOC/costs of privilegesProvides that the Department of Corrections (DOC) may require incarcerated individuals to contribute to the cost of specific privileges designated by the DOC to ensure that incarcerated individuals contribute a portion of the... | Darya Farivar (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 177, 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 1122 2023–24 |
WMS bargainingGrants Washington Management Service (WMS) employees the right to collective bargaining, except for WMS employees in positions with salary bands three, four, and medical, and other specified WMS managers. | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 136, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1177 2023–24 |
Indigenous womenCreates a Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People Cold Case Investigations Assistance Unit within the Office of the Attorney General for the purpose of assisting law enforcement agencies with solving cold cases... | Debra Lekanoff (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 104, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1323 2023–24 |
Fire-resistant materialsRequires individuals applying fire-resistant materials to be certified by the Department of Labor and Industries after receiving training from an approved trainer. | Dan Bronoske (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1329 2023–24 |
Utility shutoffs/heatProhibits utilities and landlords from involuntarily terminating water or electric service to any residential user during days for which the National Weather Service has issued certain heat-related alerts. | Sharlett Mena (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 105, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1394 2023–24 |
Sexual offenses by youthPlaces limits on when a juvenile is required to register in the sex offender registry based on committing a sex offense. | Tana Senn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 150, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1406 2023–24 |
Youth seeking housing assistAuthorizes a child to remain in a licensed shelter or with another licensed organization that provides services to homeless or runaway youth for up to 90 days if the shelter or organization is unable to make contact with a... | Julio Cortes (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 151, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1792 2023–24 |
Water rights proceduresPrescribes certain timelines in any general water rights adjudication filed in Water Resource Inventory Area 1 after June 1, 2023. | Joe Timmons (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 160, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1015 2023–24 |
Paraeducator requirementsDirects the Paraeducator Board to adopt one or more paraeducator assessments and set a passing score for each assessment. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 19, 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 1017 2023–24 |
Cosmetologists, etc/licensesPermits an applicant for a cosmetology, hair designer, barber, manicurist, or esthetician license to register for or take their final examination before completing their instruction if within 100 hours of completion. | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 55, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
| HB 1058 2023–24 |
Commercial driver's licensesRemoves the requirement that a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) applicant submit a renewal application to the Department of Licensing (DOL) in person. | Dave Paul (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, 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 1290 2023–24 |
Tribal police trainingEstablishes circumstances when a tribal government and the Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) share costs for CJTC training to certain tribal police officers who are engaged in law enforcement activities. | Debra Lekanoff (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 72, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
| HB 1336 2023–24 |
Vol. firefighter pensionsDivides the Volunteer Firefighters' and Reserve Officers' Relief and Pension System into two separate plans, one for volunteer firefighters and one for reserve officers. | Drew Stokesbary (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 73, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
| HB 1352 2023–24 |
County invest. pools/tribesAuthorizes county investment pools, subject to the approval of the county treasurer and the tribe's entry into an intergovernmental agreement, to accept investments by federally recognized tribes on the same terms and... | Chris Stearns (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 74, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
| HB 1645 2023–24 |
County legislative meetingsAllows a county legislative authority to hold regular meetings once per calendar month in a city within the county that has a greater population than the county seat, and once per quarter at any other location within the... | Stephanie Barnard (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 84, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |