Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jessica Bateman
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 1069 2023–24 |
Mental health counselor compEnacts the Counseling Compact. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 58, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
| HB 1784 2023–24 |
Hunger reliefAppropriates a total of $28 million to the State General Fund in fiscal year 2023 to support food assistance programs operated by the departments of Agriculture, Social and Health Services, and Health. | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 63, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
| HB 1179 2023–24 |
Nonconviction data/auditorAuthorizes the release of nonconviction data to the Office of the State Auditor for the express purpose of conducting a process compliance audit procedure and review of any independent deadly force investigations required by law. | Bill Ramos (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 6, 2023 |
| HB 1499 2023–24 |
Food assistance fundingProvides that the Washington State Department of Agriculture, in administering food assistance program funding, may not restrict the amount of funding provided to food banks that may be used for essential nonfood items to less... | Clyde Shavers (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 6, 2023 |
| HB 1688 2021–22 |
Out-of-network health careExpands the services covered by the balance billing prohibitions to include post-stabilization services and air ambulance services in alignment with federal law. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 263, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| HB 1694 2021–22 |
Chemicals/consumer productsDesignates firefighting personal protective equipment as a priority consumer product for Per- and Poly-fluoroalkyl (PFAS) chemicals under the 2019 law that directs the Department of Ecology (Ecology) to regulate priority... | Liz Berry (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 264, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| HB 1717 2021–22 |
GMA planning/tribesRequires local governments, upon receiving notice from a federally recognized Indian tribe, to enter into negotiations on a memorandum of agreement for collaboration and coordination with the tribe for participation in the... | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| HB 1724 2021–22 |
Supportive housing resourcesAdds an operator of permanent supportive housing and services to the Affordable Housing Advisory Board. | Nicole Macri (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 266, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| HB 1725 2021–22 |
Missing indigenous personsRequires the Washington State Patrol to establish a Missing Indigenous Person Alert designation as a part of its Endangered Missing Person Advisory plan. | Debra Lekanoff (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 256, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| HB 1753 2021–22 |
Climate funding/tribesRequires state agencies that administer funds from certain accounts created by the Climate Commitment Act (CCA) to offer consultation to federally recognized tribes whose tribal resources may be affected by the award of funds... | Debra Lekanoff (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 253, 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 2007 2021–22 |
Nurse educator loansEstablishes the Nurse Educator Loan Repayment Program under the umbrella of the Washington Health Corps. | Vandana Slatter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 276, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| HB 2008 2021–22 |
Dev. disability programs/IQProhibits the Developmental Disabilities Administration from using intelligence quotient scores in determining eligibility for programs and services beginning July 1, 2025. | Jamila Taylor (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 277, Laws of 2022 |
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 1241 2021–22 |
Growth management act plansIncreases the review and revision cycle for comprehensive plans under the Growth Management Act from eight to 10 years. | Davina Duerr (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 192, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1593 2021–22 |
Landlord mitigation/victimsExpands the Landlord Mitigation Program to allow landlords' claims for damages to residential rental property when a tenant-victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, unlawful harassment, or stalking terminates the tenancy... | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 196, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1616 2021–22 |
Charity careEstablishes two categories of hospitals for the purposes of charity care requirements and increases the existing income threshold for patients to receive charity care for the full amount of their charges, as well as the... | Tarra Simmons (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 197, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 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 1644 2021–22 |
Pupil transp./electricExpands allowable uses of school districts' transportation vehicle funds to include purchase, installation, and repair of vehicle charging stations and other zero-emission fueling stations, converting or repowering existing... | Tana Senn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1691 2021–22 |
Oil spills/financial resp.Requires the owners or operators of facilities and vessels subject to financial responsibility demonstration requirements to obtain a certificate of financial responsibility (COFR) from the Department of Ecology (Ecology), and... | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 202, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1751 2021–22 |
Hazing preventionExpands the definition of hazing. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 209, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1814 2021–22 |
Community solar projectsEstablishes a new community solar incentive program, to be administered by the Washington State University Extension Energy Program, for the purpose of providing direct benefits to low-income subscribers, low-income service... | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 212, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1815 2021–22 |
Catalytic converter theftRequires the Washington State University to convene a work group to study and provide options and recommendations related to reducing catalytic converter theft in Washington. | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 221, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1866 2021–22 |
Supportive housingEstablishes the Apple Health and Homes Program (Program) to provide a permanent supportive housing benefit and a community support services benefit to persons who meet eligibility criteria related to income, medical risk... | Frank Chopp (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 216, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |