Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1701 2021–22 |
LEOFF benefitsIncreases the retirement benefit multiplier for certain members of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System Plan 2 (LEOFF 2) from 2 percent to 2.5 percent for years of service from 15 and up to 25. | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 125, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1708 2021–22 |
Audio-only telemed fac feesProhibits a hospital that is an originating site or a distant site for audio-only telemedicine from charging a facility fee. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 126, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1747 2021–22 |
Child relative placementsExpands the good cause exception to the requirement that the court require the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to file a termination petition if a child is in out-of-home care for 15 of the last 22 months to... | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 127, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1768 2021–22 |
Energy conservation projectsAuthorizes state agencies, school districts, and municipalities to deploy distributed energy resources as conservation projects at facilities owned by the agencies. | Davina Duerr (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1779 2021–22 |
Surgical smokeRequires hospitals and ambulatory surgical facilities to adopt policies requiring the use of smoke evacuation systems for planned surgical procedures. | Lisa Callan (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 129, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1784 2021–22 |
License plate visibilityProvides that the display of a single license plate properly attached to a vehicle that has two license plates properly attached may be temporarily obstructed by a trailer hitch; a wheelchair lift or wheelchair carrier; a... | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 130, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1785 2021–22 |
WSP minimum salaryEliminates the June 30, 2025, expiration date of requirements to set Washington State Patrol trooper and sergeant salaries to be competitive with other state law enforcement agencies, conduct salary surveys during the... | Jake Fey (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 131, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1790 2021–22 |
Temporary license platesReplaces temporary permits with temporary license plates following application for the registration of a vehicle. | Bill Ramos (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 132, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1795 2021–22 |
Nondisclosure/illegal actsMakes void and unenforceable provisions in agreements between an employer and employee that prohibit the disclosure of conduct that is illegal discrimination, harassment, retaliation, a wage and hour violation, or sexual... | Liz Berry (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 133, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1800 2021–22 |
Behavioral health/minorsRequires the Health Care Authority (HCA) to dedicate at least one full-time employee focused on connecting families, behavioral health providers, educators, and other stakeholders with current information about law and policy... | Carolyn Eslick (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 134, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1859 2021–22 |
Cannabis analysis labsEstablishes an interagency coordination team for cannabis laboratory quality standards, consisting of the Department of Agriculture (WSDA), the Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB), and the Department of Health (DOH). | Shelley Kloba (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 135, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1893 2021–22 |
EMTs/public healthModifies the definition of "emergency medical technician" (EMT) to allow EMTs to provide collaborative medical care. | Brandy Donaghy (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 136, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1905 2021–22 |
Homelessness/youth dischargeRequires the Department of Children, Youth, and Families, in coordination with the Office of Homeless Youth Prevention and Protection Programs (OHY), to develop and implement a rapid response team that appropriately responds... | Tana Senn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 137, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1907 2021–22 |
Gift equity packagingRequires the Washington Student Achievement Council to ensure that postsecondary institutions participating in state student financial aid programs allow a student who receives a private scholarship to receive up to 100... | Mike Steele (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 138, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1931 2021–22 |
Hydropower license feesExtends the expiration date of a fee charged to water power generation facilities licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission from June 30, 2023, to June 30, 2029. | Jake Fey (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 139, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1953 2021–22 |
Sensitive voter informationCreates an exemption to the Public Records Act for a voter's signature, phone number, and electronic mail address on a ballot return envelope, ballot declaration, or signature correction form. | Javier Valdez (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 140, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1961 2021–22 |
Name change fee waiversAuthorizes courts to waive auditor's fees related to name change orders. | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 141, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1980 2021–22 |
Concurrent servicesRemoves the prohibition on a client of the Developmental Disabilities Administration participating in Employment services and Community Access services concurrently. | Jamila Taylor (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 142, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1982 2021–22 |
Property tax penaltiesClarifies the applicability of penalties and interest on personal property taxes. | Mike Volz (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 143, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 2024 2021–22 |
SR 520 sales tax deferralExtends the deferral period from five years to 24 years, for sales and use taxes associated with the State Route 520 bridge replacement and high-occupancy vehicle project. | Jake Fey (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 144, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 2050 2021–22 |
Parent pay/child detentionRepeals the requirement for parents or other legally obligated persons to pay a portion of the cost of their child's support, treatment, and confinement in Department of Children, Youth, and Family's Juvenile Rehabilitation... | Kirsten Harris-Talley (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 2057 2021–22 |
State patrol workforceRequires the Governor's Office of Equity to provide oversight of the Washington State Patrol's (WSP) development and ongoing implementation of its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategic Recruitment and Retention plan... | Javier Valdez (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 146, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 2058 2021–22 |
Parks & rec. leasehold taxProvides a leasehold excise tax exemption until January 1, 2034, for all leasehold interests in facilities owned by the State Parks and Recreation Commission that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places or the... | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 147, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5002 2021–22 |
State auditorRequires the state auditor to establish policies for agency reporting of loss of funds, assets, or other illegal activity. | Senator (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 148, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5085 2021–22 |
Electric motorcycles/feesLowers the additional annual electric vehicle registration renewal fee on electric motorcycles from $150 to $30. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 149, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |