Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Alex Ramel
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2266 2023–24 |
Construction/sanitary cond.Requires the Department of Labor and Industries to adopt rules that require employers in the construction industry to provide reasonable accommodations for employees who menstruate or express milk. | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| HB 2311 2023–24 |
First responder wellnessRequires the Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) to convene a task force on first responder wellness in the state. | Lauren Davis (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 295, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| HB 1239 2023–24 |
Educator ethics & complaintsDirects the creation of a simple and uniform access point for the receipt of complaints involving the elementary and secondary education system. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 219, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 25, 2024 |
| HB 1945 2023–24 |
Food assistance accessProvides that children meeting age criteria for the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) and Birth to Three ECEAP are eligible for those programs if they are eligible for or receiving federal or state Basic... | Emily Alvarado (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 225, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 25, 2024 |
| HB 2180 2023–24 |
Special education capIncreases the enrollment limit for special education excess cost funding from 15 percent to 16 percent. | Lisa Callan (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 229, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 25, 2024 |
| HB 2195 2023–24 |
Early learning facilitiesRemoves the grant and loan award limits within the Early Learning Facilities (ELF) program. | Lisa Callan (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 230, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 25, 2024 |
| HB 2226 2023–24 |
H-2A worker program dataRequires the Employment Security Department (ESD) to collect certain data pertaining to H-2A workers when conducting field checks and field visits. | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 233, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 25, 2024 |
| HB 1012 2023–24 |
Extreme weather eventsRequires the Military Department to develop and implement an Extreme Weather Response Grant Program for the purpose of assisting with the costs of responding to community needs during periods of extremely hot or cold weather... | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 172, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 19, 2024 |
| HB 1228 2023–24 |
Dual & tribal language edu.Establishes, subject to appropriation, grant programs for establishing or expanding dual language education programs and tribal language education programs. | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 202, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 19, 2024 |
| HB 1877 2023–24 |
Behavioral health/tribesIncludes tribes, Indian health care providers, and tribal entities in processes under the Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA), including: providing tribes with notice and a limited right to intervene when a member is subject to... | Debra Lekanoff (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 209, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 19, 2024 |
| HB 1879 2023–24 |
Tribal curriculum/John McCoyNames the curriculum used to teach public school students about tribal history, culture, and government as the John McCoy (lulila?) Since Time Immemorial curriculum. | Debra Lekanoff (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 19, 2024 |
| HB 1929 2023–24 |
Postinpatient housingEstablishes the Post-Inpatient Housing Program for Young Adults (Program) to provide supportive transitional housing with behavioral health supports for persons ages 18 to 24, who are exiting inpatient behavioral health treatment. | Julio Cortes (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 175, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 19, 2024 |
| HB 1956 2023–24 |
Substance use prevention ed.Directs the Department of Health to develop, implement, and maintain a statewide drug overdose prevention and awareness campaign that meets specified requirements. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 201, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 19, 2024 |
| HB 1998 2023–24 |
Co-living housingRequires a city or county planning under the Growth Management Act to allow co-living housing on any lot located within an urban growth area that allows at least six multifamily residential units. | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 180, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 19, 2024 |
| HB 2019 2023–24 |
Native American apprenticesEstablishes the Native American Apprentice Assistance Program. | Chris Stearns (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 203, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 19, 2024 |
| HB 2071 2023–24 |
Residential housingRequires the State Building Code Council to convene two technical advisory groups to recommend changes to the State Building Code?one to provide recommendations for amendments that are necessary to apply the Washington State... | Davina Duerr (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 19, 2024 |
| HB 1054 2023–24 |
Occupancy limitsProhibits an association of unit owners in a common interest community from regulating or limiting the number of unrelated persons that may occupy a unit. | Amy Walen (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 139, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 18, 2024 |
| HB 2097 2023–24 |
Worker wage recoveryRequires the Department of Labor and Industries to convene a work group to develop and recommend strategies to help employees recover wages owed when employers violate provisions of the Minimum Wage Act or wage payment requirements. | Liz Berry (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 149, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 18, 2024 |
| HB 2368 2023–24 |
Refugee & immigrant assist.Requires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to coordinate statewide efforts to support the economic and social integration and basic needs of immigrants and refugees arriving and resettling in Washington. | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 153, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 18, 2024 |
| HB 2415 2023–24 |
Economic assistance/TANFIncreases the maximum amount of Diversion Cash Assistance that eligible individuals can receive from $1,500 to $2,000. | Julio Cortes (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 154, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 18, 2024 |
| HB 1097 2023–24 |
Cosmetics tested on animalsEstablishes that it is unlawful for manufacturers to sell a cosmetic developed or manufactured using cosmetic animal testing that was conducted or contracted for by the manufacturer or its supplier, subject to exceptions. | Amy Walen (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 107, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 15, 2024 |
| HB 1992 2023–24 |
Superior court/WhatcomIncreases from four to five the number of statutorily authorized superior court judges in Whatcom County. | Joe Timmons (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 112, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 15, 2024 |
| HB 2012 2023–24 |
Rental housing/nonprofitsExpands the property tax exemption for nonprofit organizations providing rental housing or mobile home park spaces to qualifying households that are financed through any funds designated by a city or county for affordable... | Chipalo Street (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 113, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 15, 2024 |
| HB 2214 2023–24 |
College grant/public assist.Allows Basic Food Program or Food Assistance Program recipients in the tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grades to automatically qualify as income-eligible for the Washington College Grant. | Vandana Slatter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 116, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 15, 2024 |
| HB 1608 2023–24 |
Anaphylaxis meds./schoolsRequires the Secretary of Health or the Secretary's designee to issue a statewide standing order prescribing epinephrine and epinephrine autoinjectors to any school district or school for use by a school nurse or other... | Dan Bronoske (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 81, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 14, 2024 |