Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5653 2021–22 |
Pesticide commission nameChanges the name of the Commission on Pesticide Registration to the Commission on Integrated Pest Management. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5662 2021–22 |
Right-of-way camping/housingEstablishes the Office of Intergovernmental Coordination on Public Right-of-Way Homeless Encampments (office) within the Department of Social and Health Services to coordinate efforts related to identifying permanent housing... | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5690 2021–22 |
Firearms at capitol/eventsCreates an exception for a fully uniformed member of a color guard or honor guard that is affiliated with certain organizations from the prohibition on open carry of a firearm or other weapon on certain state capitol campus... | Chris Gildon (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5692 2021–22 |
Corrections programmingRequires the Washington State Institute for Public Policy to evaluate certain programs at the Department of Corrections (DOC) and submit a report to the Legislature and Washington State Sentencing Guidelines Commission (SGC). | Chris Gildon (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5703 2021–22 |
Cosmetic products/chemicalsRestricts the manufacture, sale, and distribution of cosmetic products containing nine chemicals or classes of chemicals, beginning January 1, 2025. | Senator (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5707 2021–22 |
Traffic safety camerasExtends to 2025, the recently enacted automated traffic safety camera pilot program in Seattle for detecting certain stopping and restricted lane violations. | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5710 2021–22 |
Toxicology lab contaminationRequires the Bureau of Forensic Laboratory Services to adopt rules for the state toxicology laboratory regarding sampling and testing for contamination in its laboratories and other work areas. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5723 2021–22 |
Diversity in clinical trialsDirects the Washington State Review Board to establish a program to encourage diversity in clinical trials for drugs and medical devices for underrepresented demographic groups. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5726 2021–22 |
Military service creditExpands the definition of veteran for purposes of veterans' benefits in state pension systems, legal assistance, scoring criteria on civil service exams, and other programs, to include members that were awarded an expeditionary medal. | Emily Randall (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5746 2021–22 |
Drought preparednessChanges the name of the State Drought Preparedness and Response Account to the State Drought Preparedness Account (Preparedness Account) and requires the State Treasurer to transfer $2 million from the General Fund into the... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5748 2021–22 |
PSERS disability benefitsCreates a disability benefit for members of the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System totally disabled in the line of duty. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5760 2021–22 |
Motion picture programIncreases the amount of Business and Occupation (B&O) tax credits that may be taken per year, per business entity, from $750,000 to $1 million and total amount of B&O tax credits taken annually from $3.5 million to $20 million. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5762 2021–22 |
Purple star awardEstablishes the Purple Star Award (award) to recognize military friendly schools that show a commitment to students and families connected to the nation's military. | Keith Wagoner (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5771 2021–22 |
Basic ed./caseload forecastRequires the Caseload Forecast Council to forecast the number of state residents ages 18 to 44 who do not have a high school diploma or credential, and the number of students expected to enroll in basic education for adults... | Jeff Holy (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5778 2021–22 |
Vehicle inspection backlogRequires the Washington State Patrol and the Department of Licensing to conduct a study of the vehicle identification number (VIN) program and report back by January 1, 2023. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5781 2021–22 |
Organized retail theftAdds an additional way to commit organized retail theft in the 2nd degree. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5782 2021–22 |
Defense compatibilityChanges the deadline for submission of the Defense Community Compatibility Account (DCCA) report to November 1 of each even-numbered year. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5783 2021–22 |
Underground economyReestablishes the Joint Legislative Task Force on the Underground Economy in the construction industry. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5794 2021–22 |
Behavioral health Rx drugsProhibits health carriers from requiring substitution of a prescribed nonpreferred drug with a preferred drug or increasing an enrollee’s cost-sharing obligation when the prescription is for a refill of an antipsychotic,... | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5801 2021–22 |
Industrial insurance appealsRequires the employer or retrospective rating group to pay the worker's attorneys' fees and costs when the employer or group appeals a Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals decision, and the court sustains in full or in part... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5803 2021–22 |
Wildfires/electric utilitiesDirects the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to contract with a consultant to recommend a format and list of elements to be included in an electric utility wildfire mitigation plan (wildfire mitigation plan), to be made... | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5807 2021–22 |
State hospitalsRequires each state hospital to establish a Bureau of Family Experience (Bureau) by January 1, 2024, to enhance the engagement between state hospitals and a patient's family or natural supports. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5812 2021–22 |
Farm internships/Benton cntyAdds Benton County to the list of counties in which the Department of Labor and Industries is authorized to operate the farm internship pilot program. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5817 2021–22 |
Synthetic media in campaignsRequires a disclosure, with exceptions, when any synthetic media is used in electioneering communication. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5823 2021–22 |
Local infra. project areasSpecifies that any increase in assessed value within a local infrastructure project area is an add-on to the revenue growth limit, if not already included elsewhere as an add-on. | Senator (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |