Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mari Leavitt
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1051 2023–24 |
Robocalls & telephone scamsProhibits a person from assisting with a telephone solicitation using an automatic dialing and announcing device to any. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 103, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1073 2023–24 |
Medical assistantsExtends the expiration of a medical assistant-certified interim permit to the issuance of a medical assistant-certified certification. | Paul Harris (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 134, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1204 2023–24 |
Family connections programEstablishes the Family Connections Program as a permanent program, instead of one that expires on June 30, 2023. | Lisa Callan (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 138, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1323 2023–24 |
Fire-resistant materialsRequires individuals applying fire-resistant materials to be certified by the Department of Labor and Industries after receiving training from an approved trainer. | Dan Bronoske (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1329 2023–24 |
Utility shutoffs/heatProhibits utilities and landlords from involuntarily terminating water or electric service to any residential user during days for which the National Weather Service has issued certain heat-related alerts. | Sharlett Mena (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 105, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1355 2023–24 |
Property tax exemptionsExpands qualification for the senior citizen, disabled individuals, and qualifying veterans property tax relief program by increasing the calculation of income thresholds. | Sharon Wylie (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 147, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1370 2023–24 |
Securities whistleblowersEstablishes the Whistleblower Award and Protection Act, which sets forth parameters for granting awards to whistleblowers who provide information regarding securities fraud, and establishes prohibited acts of retaliation. | Kristine Reeves (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 149, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1501 2023–24 |
Family counseling/homicideAllows the Crime Victims Compensation Program to provide more than 12 counseling sessions to the immediate family members of a homicide victim. | Mike Steele (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 152, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1728 2023–24 |
Statewide resiliency programRequires the Military Department to develop and administer a disaster resilience program. | Brandy Donaghy (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 157, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1763 2023–24 |
Conditional scholarshipsLimits the loan interest rate and repayment interest rate for conditional scholarships under the Washington Health Corps. | Carolyn Eslick (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 159, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1015 2023–24 |
Paraeducator requirementsDirects the Paraeducator Board to adopt one or more paraeducator assessments and set a passing score for each assessment. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 19, 2023 |
| HB 1001 2023–24 |
Audiology & speech compactEnacts the audiology and speech-language pathology interstate compact. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 53, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
| HB 1017 2023–24 |
Cosmetologists, etc/licensesPermits an applicant for a cosmetology, hair designer, barber, manicurist, or esthetician license to register for or take their final examination before completing their instruction if within 100 hours of completion. | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 55, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
| HB 1069 2023–24 |
Mental health counselor compEnacts the Counseling Compact. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 58, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
| HB 1077 2023–24 |
Courthouse facility dogsModifies the legal authority and standard for permitting use of a courthouse facility dog. | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
| HB 1100 2023–24 |
Dispo. of remains/indigentPermits a board of county commissioners to provide for the disposition of the remains of an indigent resident of the county who dies in an adjacent county outside of Washington. | Joe Schmick (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 62, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
| HB 1209 2023–24 |
Controlled substance equip.Makes it a felony offense to possess, purchase, deliver, sell, or possess with intent to sell a tableting machine or encapsulating machine knowing or under circumstances where one reasonably should know, that it will be used... | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 66, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
| HB 1287 2023–24 |
Dental hygienistsRemoves the requirement that a dental hygienist in another state or Canadian province be actively practicing in order to qualify for a temporary license in Washington. | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 71, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
| HB 1290 2023–24 |
Tribal police trainingEstablishes circumstances when a tribal government and the Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) share costs for CJTC training to certain tribal police officers who are engaged in law enforcement activities. | Debra Lekanoff (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 72, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
| HB 1481 2023–24 |
Tribal peace officers/LEOFFPermits federally recognized tribes in Washington to opt in to the Law Enforcement Officers' and Firefighters' Retirement System Plan 2 (LEOFF 2). | Julio Cortes (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 77, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
| HB 1522 2023–24 |
Sexual misconduct/assocs.Requires institutions to ask and require applicants to sign statements regarding substantiated findings of sexual misconduct at scholarly or professional associations before an official offer of employment. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 79, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
| HB 1784 2023–24 |
Hunger reliefAppropriates a total of $28 million to the State General Fund in fiscal year 2023 to support food assistance programs operated by the departments of Agriculture, Social and Health Services, and Health. | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 63, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
| HB 1007 2023–24 |
Military service creditExpands the definition of veteran for purposes of veterans' benefits in state pension systems, legal assistance, scoring criteria on civil service exams, and other programs, to include members that were awarded an expeditionary medal. | Dave Paul (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 6, 2023 |
| HB 1179 2023–24 |
Nonconviction data/auditorAuthorizes the release of nonconviction data to the Office of the State Auditor for the express purpose of conducting a process compliance audit procedure and review of any independent deadly force investigations required by law. | Bill Ramos (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 6, 2023 |
| HB 1499 2023–24 |
Food assistance fundingProvides that the Washington State Department of Agriculture, in administering food assistance program funding, may not restrict the amount of funding provided to food banks that may be used for essential nonfood items to less... | Clyde Shavers (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 6, 2023 |