Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1496 2023–24 |
Naselle Youth Camp propertyTransferring ownership of the Naselle Youth Camp property to the Chinook Indian Nation. | Jim Walsh (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1497 2023–24 |
Vapor and tobacco/minorsIncreases the monetary penalties for the sale of tobacco or vapor products to minors. | Paul Harris (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1502 2023–24 |
PFML job protection studyConcerning studying the impacts of job protection on the utilization of paid family medical leave benefits. | Liz Berry (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1504 2023–24 |
Elementary school recessRequires public schools, beginning with the 2024-25 school year, to provide at least 30 minutes of daily recess for elementary school students. | Sam Low (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1505 2023–24 |
Alternative jet fuelEstablishes Business and Occupation Tax and Public Utility Tax preferences for alternative jet fuel. | Vandana Slatter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1506 2023–24 |
DSHS leasesAuthorizes the Department of Enterprise Services to enter leases of up to 99 years at the Fircrest Residential Habilitation Center site if the lease is for recreational, affordable housing, local government, community center,... | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1509 2023–24 |
Community solarRequires that electric utilities compensate subscribers of community solar projects for electricity generated by the project with a retail-rate bill credit that must be rolled forward until the credit is used. | David Hackney (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1511 2023–24 |
Income/child care programsExempts child support payments, Social Security benefits, and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits from the calculation of income for purposes of the Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) program, the Early Childhood... | Kristine Reeves (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1516 2023–24 |
Lunar new yearDesignates the Lunar New Year as a state legal holiday to be observed on the day of the second new moon following the winter solstice, or on the day of the third new moon following the winter solstice if an intercalary month... | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1517 2023–24 |
Transit-oriented developmentEstablishes that fully planning cities may not enact or enforce any new development regulation within a station area or station hub that prohibits the siting of multifamily residential housing on parcels where any other... | Julia Reed (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1518 2023–24 |
Parking at rest areasSubjects vehicles that are not disabled to impoundment for violation of safety rest area parking time limits. | Andrew Barkis (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1519 2023–24 |
Local project reviewProvides that a project permit application is complete if it meets the procedural submission requirements of the local government as outlined on the project permit application. | Andrew Barkis (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1520 2023–24 |
FentanylConcerning fentanyl. | Gina Mosbrucker (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1523 2023–24 |
Agricultural overtimeAuthorizing agricultural employers to select 12 weeks a year to employ workers for up to 50 hours a week before overtime applies. | Keith Goehner (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1524 2023–24 |
Prime contractor retainageEstablishes retainage requirements for contractors and subcontractors in nonpublic works projects. | Dan Bronoske (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1526 2023–24 |
Electrical inspector salaryRequires salaries of state electrical inspectors to be at least the statewide average of the prevailing rate of wage, excluding usual benefits and overtime, for journey level electricians, or a salary determined by the... | Mary Fosse (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1528 2023–24 |
Adult protective servicesConcerning adult protective services. | Jessica Bateman (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1529 2023–24 |
Horse racing/fundingProviding supplementary funding to support horse racing and the recreational use of horses in Washington. | Chris Stearns (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1531 2023–24 |
Aerospace industry dev.Requires the Director of the Department of Commerce to appoint and maintain an Aviation and Aerospace Advisory Committee to advise the Director of the Department of Commerce and the Secretary of the Department of... | Tom Dent (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1532 2023–24 |
Turn signal in roundaboutsRequires a vehicle in a circular intersection to activate a turn signal when approaching the position to be used to exit the circular intersection. | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1535 2023–24 |
Gubernatorial proclamationsIncreasing legislative involvement in gubernatorial proclamations relating to a state of emergency. | Chris Corry (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1537 2023–24 |
Child care licensingEstablishes statutory minimum staff-to-child ratio requirements for child care centers and square footage requirements for licensed indoor early learning programs. | Travis Couture (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1538 2023–24 |
Special district malfeasanceConcerning special purpose district malfeasance. | Dan Griffey (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1539 2023–24 |
Private vocational licensesDirects the Workforce Training Education and Coordinating Board to prioritize and expedite private vocational school license applications from entities that offer training for workers that will contribute to adding affordable... | Tana Senn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1543 2023–24 |
Horse program/Coyote RidgeRequires the Department of Corrections (DOC), through Correctional Industries, to conduct a feasibility study and develop a plan to implement a wild horse training, holding, and farrier program at Coyote Ridge Corrections Center. | Mary Dye (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2024 |