Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Steve Tharinger
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1575 2019–20 |
Collective bargaining/duesProvides that public employers and public employee organizations are not liable in claims or causes of action for deducted union fees that were permitted by law and deducted before the Janus v. AFSCME decision. | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 230, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 30, 2019 |
| HB 1589 2019–20 |
Correctional emps/firearmsModifies the requirements for the correctional personnel and community correction officer exemption from restrictions on carrying concealed pistols and carrying pistols in vehicles. | Mike Chapman (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 231, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 30, 2019 |
| HB 1543 2019–20 |
RecyclingEstablishes the Recycling Development Center within the Department of Ecology (ECY) to further the development of markets and processing for recycled commodities and products. | Jared Mead (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 29, 2019 |
| HB 1587 2019–20 |
Fruits and vegetables accessEstablishes the Fruit and Vegetable Incentives Program at the Department of Health. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 168, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 29, 2019 |
| HB 1879 2019–20 |
Rx drug utilization mngmtRequires clinical review criteria used to establish a prescription drug utilization management protocol be evidence-based. | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 171, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 29, 2019 |
| HB 1913 2019–20 |
Occup. disease presumptionMakes the occupational disease presumptions for firefighters applicable to certain emergency medical technicians and public employee fire investigators. | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 133, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 24, 2019 |
| HB 1254 2019–20 |
Vehicle regist./marine cargoExempts vehicles shipped as marine cargo that are travelling within a single port area from vehicle registration requirements. | Jake Fey (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 23, 2019 |
| HB 1303 2019–20 |
Child care/higher educationDirects the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to exempt certain students from work requirements as a condition of receiving Working Connections Child Care benefits. | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 97, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 23, 2019 |
| HB 1432 2019–20 |
Hospitals/ARNPs & PAsRequires hospitals or health care facilities to collect certain information from physician assistants and advanced registered nurse practitioners before granting or renewing clinical privileges. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 104, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 23, 2019 |
| HB 1512 2019–20 |
Transp. electrificationAuthorizes the governing body of a municipal electric utility or public utility district to adopt an electrification of transportation plan and to offer incentive programs in the electrification of transportation. | Jake Fey (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 109, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 23, 2019 |
| HB 1049 2019–20 |
Health care whistleblowersExpands the definition of "whistleblower" to include a health care provider or a medical care staff at a health care facility. | Nicole Macri (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 62, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 19, 2019 |
| HB 1199 2019–20 |
Health care/disabilityProhibits the Health Care Authority (HCA) from establishing restrictions for the Health Care for Workers with Disabilities (HWD) program based on a person's income or maximum age. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 70, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 19, 2019 |
| HB 1210 2019–20 |
School enrollment/militaryProvides that children of military families will comply with school district residency requirements if their parent is transferred or pending transfer to a military installation in the state while on active military duty. | Chris Kilduff (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 72, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 19, 2019 |
| HB 1219 2019–20 |
Real estate taxes/housingAuthorizes counties and cities to use certain real estate excise tax (REET II) revenue for facilities serving the homeless and affordable housing projects until January 1, 2026. | Amy Walen (D-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 73, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 19, 2019 |
| HB 1743 2019–20 |
Prevailing rate of wagesProvides that prevailing wage rates for residential construction are established by wage and hour surveys, unless survey information is insufficient. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 17, 2019 |
| HB 1852 2019–20 |
Property tax refundsEliminates the requirement that a claim must be filed for a county legislative authority to authorize a property tax refund to be processed more than three years after the due date of the payment, if the refund is for taxes... | Bill Ramos (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 32, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 17, 2019 |
| HB 1870 2019–20 |
Afford. care act protectionsCodifies certain provisions of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. | Lauren Davis (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 33, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 17, 2019 |
| HB 1074 2019–20 |
Tobacco & vapor products/ageProhibits the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and vapor products to persons under the age of 21. | Paul Harris (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 5, 2019 |
| HB 1099 2019–20 |
Health network adequacyRequires the Insurance Commissioner's rules to be amended to require each health carrier to include in its electronic provider directory a notation of any mental health or substance abuse provider whose practice is closed to... | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 3, 2019 |
| HB 1399 2019–20 |
Paid family & medical leaveEstablishes provisions regarding disclosure of private information under the paid family and medical leave program. | June Robinson (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 13, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 3, 2019 |
| HB 1064 2019–20 |
Law enforcementModifies Initiative Measure No. 940, including provisions relating to training, the criminal liability standard for use of deadly force, independent investigations of deadly force incidents, and rendering of first aid. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 2019 |
Feb 5, 2019 |
| HB 1561 2017–18 |
Open educational resourcesRequires the Student Achievement Council (Council) to administer the Open Educational Resources (OER) Grant Pilot Program for the public, four-year institutions of higher education. | Noel Frame (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 268, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 27, 2018 |
| HB 1783 2017–18 |
Legal financial obligationsEliminates interest accrual on the nonrestitution portions of legal financial obligations (LFOs). | Jeff Holy (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 269, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 27, 2018 |
| HB 1849 2017–18 |
Apprenticeship utilizationRequires public works contracts to contain apprenticeship utilization goals by cost value and, except for Department of Transportation (DOT) contracts, monetary penalties and incentives for not meeting the goals. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 244, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 23, 2018 |
| HB 2177 2017–18 |
Rural county jobs programCreates the Rural County High Employer Demand Jobs Program, funded by private donations and state matching funds, to assist students in earning certificates, associate degrees, or other industry-recognized credentials in high... | Mike Chapman (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 254, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 23, 2018 |