Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Liz Berry
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1812 2021–22 |
Energy facility site councilEstablishes the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC) as an independent agency separate from the Utilities and Transportation Commission. | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 183, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 25, 2022 |
| HB 1988 2021–22 |
Clean tech. tax deferralsEstablishes a retail sales and use tax deferral program for certain investment projects in clean technology manufacturing, clean alternative fuels production, and renewable energy storage. | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 185, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 25, 2022 |
| HB 1651 2021–22 |
Postpartum contraceptionRequires health plans to allow providers to bill separately for devices or professional services associated with immediate postpartum contraception. | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 122, 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 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 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 1630 2021–22 |
Weapons/certain meetingsProhibits the knowing open carry and possession of firearms and other prohibited weapons on to or in school areas and areas of facilities while being used for official meetings of a school district board of directors and... | Tana Senn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 106, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 23, 2022 |
| HB 1705 2021–22 |
Untraceable gunsRestricts the manufacture, assembly, sale, transfer, purchase, possession, transport, and receipt of untraceable firearms. | Liz Berry (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 105, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 23, 2022 |
| HB 2078 2021–22 |
Outdoor learning grant prg.Establishes the Outdoor Learning Grant program (Grant Program) to develop and support educational experiences for public school students. | Alicia Rule (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 112, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 23, 2022 |
| HB 1642 2021–22 |
National guard ed. grantsModifies eligibility requirements and the award amount for the Washington National Guard Postsecondary Education Grant program. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 68, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 17, 2022 |
| HB 1851 2021–22 |
Abortion careGrants specific statutory authorization for physician assistants, advanced registered nurse practitioners, and certain other health care providers acting within their scopes of practice to perform abortions. | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 65, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 17, 2022 |
| HB 1890 2021–22 |
Children behavioral healthCreates a strategic plan advisory group under the children and youth behavioral health work group for the purpose of developing a behavioral health strategic plan for children, youth transitioning to adulthood, and their caregivers. | Lisa Callan (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 76, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 17, 2022 |
| HB 1612 2021–22 |
Unemployment ins./technicalCorrects unemployment insurance cross references. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 11, 2022 |
| HB 1613 2021–22 |
Employer reports/privateProvides data confidentiality, sharing, and disclosure parameters under the Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) trust program. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 11, 2022 |
| HB 1619 2021–22 |
Appliance efficiencyEstablishes new energy efficiency standards for air purifiers, commercial ovens, and electric vehicle supply equipment, beginning January 1, 2024. | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 11, 2022 |
| HB 1793 2021–22 |
Electric vehicles/HOAsProhibits an association of unit owners in a common interest community from prohibiting or unreasonably restricting the installation or use of an electric vehicle charging station (EVCS) within the boundaries of an owner's... | David Hackney (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 27, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 11, 2022 |
| HB 1794 2021–22 |
Dishonored paycheck feesRequires employer reimbursement of fees charged to an employee due to a paycheck returned for nonsufficient funds. | Larry Hoff (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 28, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 11, 2022 |
| HB 1888 2021–22 |
Working fam. credit/ratesAuthorizes the Department of Revenue to annually adjust the rate of Working Families Tax Credit reductions based on qualifying income changes. | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 33, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 11, 2022 |
| HB 2096 2021–22 |
Working families' tax exemptMakes technical clarifications to the Working Families Tax Credit. | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 41, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 11, 2022 |
| HB 1659 2021–22 |
Higher education grantsExpands the Washington College Grant (WCG) program by modifying the income eligibility thresholds and award levels. | Vandana Slatter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1682 2021–22 |
Business emissions reductionEliminates restrictions on state expenditures of Climate Commitment Act Cap-and-Invest Program (Program) revenues that would take effect April 1, 2023, unless the Legislature enacts Department of Ecology (Ecology)... | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1759 2021–22 |
School websites/drug info.Directs the Department of Health (DOH) to post and periodically revise information about substance use trends, overdose symptoms and response, and the secure storage of prescription drugs, over-the-counter medication, and... | Lisa Callan (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1770 2021–22 |
Energy codesRequires each city, town, and county to enforce the Washington State energy code for residential buildings or adopt the statewide residential reach code. | Davina Duerr (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1837 2021–22 |
Musculoskeletal injuriesRemoves the restriction on the regulation of work-related musculoskeletal disorders and ergonomics, except for home offices. | Dan Bronoske (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1868 2021–22 |
Health care staffingRequires the Department of Labor and Industries to regulate and enforce hospital staffing committees and minimum staffing standards. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |