Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5095 2023–24 |
Parks/health & wellnessDirects the Department of Health and an advisory committee to establish at least three, two-year long parks Rx health and wellness pilot programs in Puget Sound, Eastern Washington, and Southwest Washington. | T'wina Nobles (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2024 |
| SB 5776 2023–24 |
Insulin emergency supplyCreates a program for eligible individuals to receive one emergency 30-day supply of insulin within a 12-month period for a maximum cost sharing amount of $10. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2024 |
| SB 5846 2023–24 |
Beaver ecosystem managementDirects the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to create and implement a beaver ecosystem management plan including managing beaver conflicts and identifying locations where beaver provides benefit to salmon habitats. | Jesse Salomon (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2024 |
| SB 6018 2023–24 |
Early learning coordinatorsRequires each educational service district to designate an early learning coordinator to support increased collaboration, recruitment, enrollment, and service delivery across Washington's prekindergarten through third grade continuum. | Claire Wilson (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2024 |
| SB 6090 2023–24 |
Law enf. hiring grantsCreating a law enforcement hiring grant program. | Jeff Holy (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2024 |
| SB 6135 2023–24 |
TANF transitional assistanceDirects the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to re-instate the Transitional Work Expense Bonus to clients voluntarily exiting Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) or State Family Assistance, by March 1,... | Claire Wilson (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2024 |
| SB 6189 2023–24 |
Jail systemCreates the Jail Oversight Board within the Office of the Governor to be responsible for monitoring jails, investigating and receiving complaints, and maintaining a statewide uniform jail reporting system, among other duties. | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2024 |
| HB 2203 2023–24 |
Incarcerated veterans pilotCreates a pilot project to assist incarcerated veterans with reentry into civilian life. | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2024 |
| HB 2475 2023–24 |
Basic law enf. academyConcerning basic law enforcement academy. | Debra Lekanoff (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2024 |
| HB 2476 2023–24 |
Covered lives assessmentEstablishes the Covered Lives Assessment Professional Services Rate Account. | Nicole Macri (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2024 |
| HB 2477 2023–24 |
Controlled subst. violationsExpanding the circumstances that may constitute a major violation of the uniform controlled substances act. | Jim Walsh (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2024 |
| HB 2478 2023–24 |
Postconviction reviewPostconviction review, clemency, and pardons. | David Hackney (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2024 |
| HB 2479 2023–24 |
Home visitingConcerning home visiting. | Alicia Rule (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2024 |
| HB 2480 2023–24 |
Recreational use liabilityAddressing the liability of owners or others in possession of land and water areas for injuries to recreational users. | Mark Klicker (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2024 |
| SB 5118 2023–24 |
Multifamily property tax ex.Updates eligibility, notification and reporting requirements for multi-family property tax exemptions. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2024 |
| SB 5967 2023–24 |
Housing/public lands leasesCreates a leasehold excise tax exemption when public lands administered by the Department of Natural Resources are used for the placement of affordable housing. | Noel Frame (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2024 |
| SB 6136 2023–24 |
Rental property B&O taxMakes the privilege of providing property for rent subject to the business and occupation tax. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2024 |
| SB 6305 2023–24 |
Law enforcement memorialEstablishing a law enforcement memorial names committee. | Emily Randall (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2024 |
| HB 2472 2023–24 |
Mental health/matching fundsProviding state matching funds for programs supported by the county sales and use tax for chemical dependency, mental health treatment, and therapeutic courts. | Spencer Hutchins (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2024 |
| HB 2473 2023–24 |
Jail systemConcerning transparency, public safety, and independent oversight of the city, county, and regional jail system in Washington state. | Darya Farivar (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2024 |
| SB 5494 2023–24 |
Freight railroad infra.Creates business and occupation, retail sales and use, and public utility tax exemptions and credits for railroads and other eligible taxpayers for donated materials, maintenance, modernization, and new construction on short... | Jeff Wilson (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2024 |
| SB 5810 2023–24 |
Interpreter bargaining unitsRemoves references to appointments from the statutes relating to collective bargaining for language access providers providing services for the Department of Social and Health Services, Department of Children, Youth, and... | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2024 |
| SB 5895 2023–24 |
Academic employee bargainingGrants the right to collectively bargain to student employees at Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, Western Washington University, and The Evergreen State College who are not currently covered by... | T'wina Nobles (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2024 |
| SB 5924 2023–24 |
Access to personnel recordsRequires an employer to furnish an employee, former employee, or their designee with a copy the employee's personnel file at no cost within 21 calendar days of a request. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2024 |
| SB 6272 2023–24 |
Cannabis excise tax revenueDedicating the state share of cannabis excise tax revenue to counties and cities. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2024 |