Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Sharon Tomiko Santos
| 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 1967 2021–22 |
Nonprofits/property taxAllows public meeting halls and churches that are property tax exempt to conduct qualifying farmers markets without losing the property tax exemption. | Mike Steele (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1719 2021–22 |
Military equipment/law enf.Removes the prohibition on the use and acquisition of ammunition of .50 caliber or greater by law enforcement agencies. | Dan Bronoske (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 4, 2022 |
| HB 1735 2021–22 |
Peace officers/use of forceExpands the authority for a peace officer to use physical force, subject to the requirement to exercise reasonable care, in additional specific circumstances. | Jesse Johnson (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 4, 2022 |
| HB 1878 2021–22 |
Schools/comm. eligibilityExpands the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) mandatory participation requirements to all public schools with an identified student percentage of 40 percent, or lower if permitted by federal law. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 4, 2022 |
| HB 2128 2021–22 |
Event admission impact feeImposing an impact assessment fee on admission to events at certain facilities to fund the related community preservation and development authority. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 25, 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 1791 2021–22 |
Prof. educator reprimandsRequires the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) to adopt rules providing for reviewing and vacating reprimands issued to certificated professional educators. | Paul Harris (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 22, 2022 |
| HB 1908 2021–22 |
Surplus property for housingExpands the use of surplus public property for affordable housing to moderate-income households. | Mike Steele (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 22, 2022 |
| HB 1911 2021–22 |
Insurance/plan 2 membersPermits 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) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 22, 2022 |
| HB 1981 2021–22 |
Local government planningRequires the Department of Commerce to undertake an evaluation of the costs to cities and counties to revise their comprehensive plans and ensure compliance with the Growth Management Act, with a report on the evaluation due... | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 22, 2022 |
| HB 2048 2021–22 |
TANF time limit extensionsCreates new time limit extensions for recipients of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 22, 2022 |
| HB 2077 2021–22 |
Human trafficking postersRequires the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), in consultation with human trafficking victim advocates, to determine content for informational posters to place in safety rest areas. | Dan Griffey (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 22, 2022 |
| HB 1756 2021–22 |
Solitary confinementDefines "solitary confinement" as confinement of an incarcerated person alone in a cell or similarly confined holding or living space for 17 hours or more per day. | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 2022 |
| HB 1803 2021–22 |
School director compensationDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, beginning with the 2022-23 school year, to annually distribute legislatively appropriated funds to each school district in an amount equaling $3,000 for each... | Lisa Callan (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 2022 |
| HB 1226 2021–22 |
School district electionsAuthorizes school districts to issue general obligation bonds for capital purposes, levy taxes to make payments on those bonds, and exceed the statutory debt limit with approval by a simple majority of the voters voting at the... | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 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 1972 2021–22 |
Negligent driving penaltiesReclassifies Negligent Driving in the second degree with a Vulnerable User Victim, an infraction under current law, to Negligent Driving with a Vulnerable User Victim in the first degree, a newly created gross misdemeanor,... | Paul Harris (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 2022 |
| HB 1840 2021–22 |
Community colleges/diversityEstablishes a task force to review student financial resources, community outreach, and barriers to accessing needed funds for underrepresented students. | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2022 |
| HB 2052 2021–22 |
Comm. service org. contractsExpands the projects for which a municipality may contract with a service organization or other association without regard to competitive bidding laws for public works. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
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 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 1733 2021–22 |
Long-term care/exemptionsEstablishes exemptions from the payment of premiums under the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program for certain veterans, spouses and registered domestic partners of military service members, nonimmigrant temporary... | Dave Paul (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 2022 |
Jan 27, 2022 |
| HB 1872 2021–22 |
Care worker centerEstablishes the Care Worker Center under the authority of the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board. | Tana Senn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2022 |
| HB 2102 2021–22 |
Farmworkers study & auditsCommissioning a study and audits to examine current laws applicable to farmworkers related to workplace health and safety, housing needs, and harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2022 |