Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1616 2021–22 |
Charity careEstablishes two categories of hospitals for the purposes of charity care requirements and increases the existing income threshold for patients to receive charity care for the full amount of their charges, as well as the... | Tarra Simmons (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 197, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1617 2021–22 |
State and school holidaysSpecifies that all state holidays are also school holidays on which school may not be taught. | Melanie Morgan (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 198, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1643 2021–22 |
Affordable housing/REETExempts from real estate excise tax the sale or transfer of real property to a nonprofit, cooperative association, housing authority, public corporation, county, or municipal corporation if the grantee intends to use the... | David Hackney (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 199, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1644 2021–22 |
Pupil transp./electricExpands allowable uses of school districts' transportation vehicle funds to include purchase, installation, and repair of vehicle charging stations and other zero-emission fueling stations, converting or repowering existing... | Tana Senn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1673 2021–22 |
Public works board/broadbandModifies certain application and public notice requirements for the Public Works Board's broadband grant and loan program (Broadband Program). | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 201, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1691 2021–22 |
Oil spills/financial resp.Requires the owners or operators of facilities and vessels subject to financial responsibility demonstration requirements to obtain a certificate of financial responsibility (COFR) from the Department of Ecology (Ecology), and... | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 202, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1703 2021–22 |
911 emergency communicationsAdds new definitions to the Emergency Management Act (EMA) and to Enhanced 911 (E-911) excise tax provisions. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 203, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1706 2021–22 |
Truck drivers/restroomsRequires port terminal operators to provide sufficient restrooms in appropriate locations for drayage drivers. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 204, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1728 2021–22 |
Insulin work group reauth.Extends the report deadlines and expiration date for the Total Cost of Insulin Work Group (Work Group). | Jacquelin Maycumber (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 205, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1736 2021–22 |
State student loan programDirects the Washington Student Achievement Council, in consultation with the Office of the State Treasurer and the State Investment Board, to design a student loan program. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 206, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1739 2021–22 |
Hospital policies/pathogensRequires hospitals to adopt policies on any pathogen of epidemiological concern, rather than only methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus. | Jacquelin Maycumber (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 207, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1748 2021–22 |
Human trafficking/ABD prog.Makes victims of human trafficking eligible for the Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) program, the Aged, Blind, or Disabled (ABD) program, and the Pregnant Women Assistance Program. | Debra Entenman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 208, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1751 2021–22 |
Hazing preventionExpands the definition of hazing. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 209, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1773 2021–22 |
Assisted outpatient treat.Revises the definition of "in need of assisted outpatient behavioral health treatment" under the Involuntary Treatment Act. | Jamila Taylor (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 210, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1805 2021–22 |
Opportunity scholarship progAllows the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship Program to accept advanced degree program students who exceed 125 percent of the state median income if they demonstrate financial need through other factors. | Dave Paul (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 211, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1814 2021–22 |
Community solar projectsEstablishes a new community solar incentive program, to be administered by the Washington State University Extension Energy Program, for the purpose of providing direct benefits to low-income subscribers, low-income service... | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 212, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1815 2021–22 |
Catalytic converter theftRequires the Washington State University to convene a work group to study and provide options and recommendations related to reducing catalytic converter theft in Washington. | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 221, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1821 2021–22 |
Telemedicine/relationshipChanges the definition of "established relationship" for purposes of reimbursement for audio-only telemedicine. | Joe Schmick (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1835 2021–22 |
Postsecondary enrollmentRequires the Washington Student Achievement Council to conduct a statewide marketing campaign to promote the Washington College Grant. | Drew Hansen (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1866 2021–22 |
Supportive housingEstablishes the Apple Health and Homes Program (Program) to provide a permanent supportive housing benefit and a community support services benefit to persons who meet eligibility criteria related to income, medical risk... | Frank Chopp (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 216, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1881 2021–22 |
Birth doulasEstablishes a voluntary certification process for birth doulas. | Kirsten Harris-Talley (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 217, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5042 2021–22 |
GMA actions effective dateProvides that the effective date of certain actions taken under the Growth Management Act (GMA) will be the later of the two following dates: 60 days after publication of notice of the action, or if a petition for review to... | Jesse Salomon (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 218, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5268 2021–22 |
Dev. disability servicesRequires the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) to develop metrics, recommendations, and policies related to increasing services in community residential settings and redesigning Intermediate Care Facilities. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 219, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5275 2021–22 |
Intense rural dev. areasAllows development and redevelopment in terms of building size, scale, use, or intensity within a limited area of more intensive rural development if all existing providers of public facilities and services confirm that there... | Shelly Short (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 220, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5376 2021–22 |
Education ombuds awarenessRequires public schools to annually notify parents, students, and school employees about the services available through the Office of the Education Ombuds (OEO). | Claire Wilson (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 222, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |