Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mari Leavitt
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1477 2023–24 |
Working families' tax creditAllows individuals filing as "married filing separately" to qualify for the Working Families' Tax Credit. | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 456, Laws of 2023 |
May 15, 2023 |
| HB 1696 2023–24 |
Stalking-related offensesModifies the scope of conduct that constitutes the crime of Stalking and certain conditions and exceptions related to Stalking. | Lauren Davis (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 461, Laws of 2023 |
May 15, 2023 |
| HB 1043 2023–24 |
Records/comm. associationsRequires all common interest community associations to follow the same recordkeeping requirements by amending the Homeowners' Association Act, the Washington Condominium Act, and the Horizontal Property Regimes Act to align... | Joel McEntire (R-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 409, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| HB 1056 2023–24 |
Postretirement employmentChanges the postretirement employment restrictions on benefits eligibility for Public Employees' Retirement System, Teachers Retirement System, and School Employees Retirement System Plans 2 and 3 members that retired under... | Drew Stokesbary (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 410, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| HB 1318 2023–24 |
Aircraft maintenance/taxModifies the definition of an eligible maintenance repair operator for the sales and use tax exemption for the construction of new buildings at an aircraft repair station certified by the Federal Aviation Administration. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 414, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| HB 1447 2023–24 |
Assistance programsAmends the definition of "resource" in the general definitions related to assistance program eligibility to exempt: (1) the entire value of one vehicle, rather than a value of up to $10,000; (2) retirement funds, pension... | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 418, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| HB 1470 2023–24 |
Private detention facilitiesCreates a private right of action and civil penalties for violations of laws related to private detention facilities. | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 419, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| HB 1559 2023–24 |
Postsecondary student needsRequires employment of a Benefits Navigator at each institution of higher education and the tribal college. | Debra Entenman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 421, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| HB 1573 2023–24 |
Dairy, etc. tax preferencesExtends the expiration date of business and occupation tax preferences for dairy, fruit and vegetable, and seafood processors from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2035. | Alicia Rule (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 422, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| HB 1580 2023–24 |
Children in crisisRequires that the Governor maintain a Children and Youth Multisystem Care Coordinator (Care Coordinator) to serve as a state lead on addressing complex cases of children in crisis. | Lisa Callan (D-5) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 423, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| HB 1694 2023–24 |
Home care workforce shortageExpands timelines for long-term care workers seeking certification as a home care aide. | Emily Alvarado (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 424, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| HB 1724 2023–24 |
Behavioral health workforceRequires the Department of Health to examine licensing requirements for certain behavioral health professions which must be implemented by certain disciplining authorities. | Jessica Bateman (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 425, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| HB 1188 2023–24 |
Child welfare services/DDRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to, by January 1, 2024, request federal approval to modify eligibility requirements for Developmental Disability Administration administered Medicaid waiver services to... | Tana Senn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 345, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1238 2023–24 |
Free school mealsRequires school districts to provide breakfast and lunch without charge to any requesting students at public schools serving any of the grades of kindergarten through grade 4 with 30 percent or more of their students eligible... | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 379, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1316 2023–24 |
Dual credit program accessAllows students participating in Running Start programs to be funded up to a combined maximum enrollment of 1.4 full-time equivalents. | Dave Paul (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 350, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1500 2023–24 |
Cottage food sales capIncreases the cap on annual gross sales for cottage food operations. | Carolyn Eslick (R-39) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 352, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1578 2023–24 |
Wildland fire safetyRequires the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to complete decadal assessments of areas at significant risk of wildfire, beginning with the decade between July 1, 2027, and July 1, 2037. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 385, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1622 2023–24 |
Students/homelessnessMakes various changes to provisions governing the state grant programs of the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and the Department of Commerce for students who are experiencing homelessness, including... | Jake Fey (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 386, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1682 2023–24 |
Auto theft authority accountRequires the Office of the State Treasurer to annually deposit $7 million of the insurance premium tax into the Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority Account. | Jacquelin Maycumber (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 388, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1293 2023–24 |
Development regulationsRequires counties and cities planning under the Growth Management Act to apply only clear and objective design review standards to the exterior of new development, except for certain designated landmarks and historic districts. | Mark Klicker (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 333, Laws of 2023 |
May 8, 2023 |
| HB 1138 2023–24 |
Drought preparednessProvides that projects funded by grants issued to address drought conditions no longer need to be completed while a drought emergency order is in effect. | Mike Chapman (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 287, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1222 2023–24 |
Hearing instruments coverageRequires nongrandfathered large group health plans to provide coverage for hearing instruments. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 245, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1234 2023–24 |
Civil forfeiture of animalsClarifies the authority for law enforcement agencies and local animal care and control agencies to take possession of an abused or neglected animal. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 246, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1260 2023–24 |
Work-limiting disabilityEliminates, as of October 1, 2025, the requirement for Aged, Blind, or Disabled (ABD) program recipients to repay the state for benefits received during the same period as federal Supplemental Security Income benefits were received. | Emily Alvarado (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 289, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1369 2023–24 |
Fish and wildlife officersPermits Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) officers to engage in off-duty employment. | Dan Griffey (R-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 250, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |