Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Liz Berry
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2092 2023–24 |
School construction fundingRequires the inclusion of certain preschool-age enrollments and before-and-after care school enrollments in the School Construction Assistance Program (SCAP) formula. | Lisa Callan (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 2094 2023–24 |
Gift certificatesIncreases the threshold for when a remaining gift certificate balance can be cashed out from $5 to $50. | Emily Alvarado (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 2095 2023–24 |
Gift certificates/unclaimedClassifies gift certificates issued by certain entities as property for purposes of the Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act. | Emily Alvarado (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 2123 2023–24 |
Running start for the tradesEstablishing a running start for the trades grant program. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 2168 2023–24 |
Industrial insurance/dutiesConcerning the duties of industrial insurance self-insured employers and third-party administrators. | Emily Alvarado (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 2174 2023–24 |
Funded special educationConcerning funded special education enrollment. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1047 2023–24 |
Cosmetic product chemicalsRestricts the manufacture, sale, and distribution of cosmetic products containing nine chemicals or classes of chemicals, beginning January 1, 2025. | Sharlett Mena (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 455, Laws of 2023 |
May 15, 2023 |
| HB 1134 2023–24 |
988 systemEstablishes an endorsement for mobile rapid response crisis teams and community-based crisis teams that meet staffing, vehicle, and training standards, as well as a performance payment program to support them. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 454, Laws of 2023 |
May 15, 2023 |
| HB 1169 2023–24 |
Legal financial obligationsEliminates the crime victim penalty assessment for juveniles, and provides that a court must not impose the crime victim penalty assessment upon an adult defendant who is indigent at the time of sentencing. | Tarra Simmons (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 449, Laws of 2023 |
May 15, 2023 |
| HB 1346 2023–24 |
Purple star awardEstablishes the Purple Star designation (designation) to recognize school districts that demonstrate educational and social-emotional supports to students of military service members. | Clyde Shavers (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 450, Laws of 2023 |
May 15, 2023 |
| 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 1533 2023–24 |
PRA/employee informationExempts from disclosure under the Public Records Act personally identifying information of agency employees or their dependents who are survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, harassment, or stalking if certain... | Sharlett Mena (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 458, Laws of 2023 |
May 15, 2023 |
| HB 1570 2023–24 |
TNC insurance programsProvides unemployment insurance to drivers providing services for transportation network companies (TNC). | Liz Berry (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 451, Laws of 2023 |
May 15, 2023 |
| HB 1431 2023–24 |
Senior living meals/taxExcludes food, drink, or meals provided by a senior living community to tenants as part of a rental or residency agreement from the definition of sale for purposes of taxation. | Joe Timmons (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 416, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| HB 1436 2023–24 |
Special education fundingIncreases special education excess cost multipliers to: (1) 1.12 for kindergarten through age 21 (K-21) students who spend at least 80 percent of the school day in a general education setting; (2) 1.06 for those who spend less... | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 417, 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 1550 2023–24 |
Transition to kindergartenCodifies and renames Transitional Kindergarten as the Transition to Kindergarten (TTK) Program and declares that the TTK Program is not part of the state's statutory program of basic education. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 420, 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 1050 2023–24 |
Apprenticeship utilizationRequires public works contracts awarded by a municipality estimated to cost more than $2 million to include specifications that no less than 15 percent of the labor hours be performed by apprentices. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 342, 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 1335 2023–24 |
Personal identifying info.Prohibits publication of an individual's personal identifying information without consent when the publication is made with intent or knowledge the information will be used to harm the individual, or reckless disregard for the... | Drew Hansen (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 381, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1110 2023–24 |
Middle housingRequires certain cities planning under the Growth Management Act to authorize minimum development densities in residential zones and include specific provisions related to middle housing in their development regulations. | Jessica Bateman (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 332, Laws of 2023 |
May 8, 2023 |
| HB 1337 2023–24 |
Accessory dwelling unitsRequires fully planning cities and counties to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in urban growth areas (UGAs). | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 334, Laws of 2023 |
May 8, 2023 |