Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5860 2021–22 |
Water policy & aquifer levelReestablishes the prior process for protecting unused groundwater rights in the Odessa aquifer from relinquishment. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 60, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 11, 2022 |
| SB 5873 2021–22 |
Unemployment insuranceDecreases the maximum Unemployment Insurance (UI) social cost factor for 2022 and 2023. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 61, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 11, 2022 |
| SB 5890 2021–22 |
Radiological waste workersRemoves references to "Hanford nuclear site" and "Hanford site worker" and instead applies the rebuttable presumption, for workers' compensation purposes, to "exposed workers" working at a "radiological hazardous waste facility." | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 62, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 11, 2022 |
| SB 5931 2021–22 |
Judges pro tempore/COAAuthorizes the chief judge of each division of the Court of Appeals to appoint any regularly elected and qualified judge of a court of general jurisdiction, any retired judge of the Court of Appeals, or any active or retired... | Keith Wagoner (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 63, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 11, 2022 |
| SB 5940 2021–22 |
Liquor license endorsementEstablishes a new liquor license endorsement ($100 per year) for distilleries, wineries, and breweries to contract for packaging services with other licensed distilleries, wineries, and breweries. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 64, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 11, 2022 |
| HB 1041 2021–22 |
Sunshine committee/juvenilesExempts additional personal and contact information of living child victims and witnesses from public disclosure requirements. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1048 2021–22 |
Criminal mistreatmentRemoves the references to Christian Science practitioners with regard to the criminal mistreatment of children and vulnerable adults. | Emily Wicks (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1099 2021–22 |
Comprehensive planningAdds a goal of climate change mitigation to the listed goals of the Growth Management Act (GMA). | Davina Duerr (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1105 2021–22 |
Medical use of cannabisProvides criminal and civil protections, rather than an affirmative defense, to qualifying patients and designated providers who have a valid authorization for the medical use of marijuana. | Shelley Kloba (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1117 2021–22 |
Comp. planning/salmonAdds salmon recovery as a goal under the Growth Management Act (GMA). | Debra Lekanoff (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1141 2021–22 |
Death w/ dignity act accessAllows advanced registered nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and osteopathic physician assistants to perform the duties of a physician under the Death with Dignity Act (act). | Skyler Rude (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1157 2021–22 |
Housing supplyAuthorizes counties and cities to establish a real estate excise tax density incentive zone within urban growth areas and provides for the distribution of state real estate excise tax revenues within such incentive zones. | Jessica Bateman (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1162 2021–22 |
High school graduationEstablishes an additional graduation pathway option that enables students to meet graduation pathway requirements by completing a performance exhibition meeting specified criteria. | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1169 2021–22 |
Sentencing enhancementsEliminates sentencing enhancement for certain controlled substance violations committed in protected zones. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1172 2021–22 |
Tribal fishing rightsRepeals statutory provisions related to the management of salmon and steelhead resources established by Initiative 456 passed in 1984. | Debra Lekanoff (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1175 2021–22 |
Host homes/property taxProvides a property tax exemption for real property used as a host home for at least 180 days during the previous tax year. | Jesse Johnson (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1183 2021–22 |
Home sharing support grantsAuthorizes the state's portion of local homeless housing and assistance surcharges to be used to fund home sharing programs through grants. | Michelle Valdez (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1333 2021–22 |
Rural public facilities/taxExtends, until December 31, 2054, the expiration of the local sales and use tax for public facilities in rural counties for those counties imposing the tax prior to August 1, 2009. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1453 2021–22 |
Voters' pamphletsRequires that people appointed by the legislative authority of a jurisdiction to write arguments for and against ballot measures in local voters' pamphlets reside within the jurisdictional boundaries. | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1508 2021–22 |
Shellfish sanitary controlProvides authority to the Department of Health to regulate health and safety of commercially harvested crab in relation to biotoxin contamination. | Mike Chapman (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1518 2021–22 |
Paper products/environmentPermits state agencies to purchase paper that has at least 30 percent recycled content and is certified as responsibly sourced by a third party. | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1611 2021–22 |
Highly capable studentsEstablishes new requirements for the identification of students who may be eligible for highly capable services, including conducting universal screenings once in or before second grade and again in or before sixth grade. | Laurie Dolan (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1615 2021–22 |
Cosmetics tested on animalsProhibits the sale of cosmetics that were developed or manufactured using cosmetic animal testing conducted or contracted by manufacturers or their suppliers, subject to exceptions. | Amy Walen (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1620 2021–22 |
Extreme weather eventsRequires the Military Department to develop and implement an extreme weather response grant program, subject to appropriations, to assist with the costs of responding to community needs during periods of extremely hot or cold... | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1625 2021–22 |
Space force reserve membersExtends access to paid military leave to public employee members of the United States Space Force. | Dan Bronoske (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |