Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5825 2021–22 |
Rental & vacant property regRequires the Department of Commerce to convene a work group to make recommendations on creating a statewide rental and vacant property registration program. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5832 2021–22 |
Multifamily unit conversionExpands the multifamily property tax exemption to include the conversion of existing multiple-unit housing facilities into affordable housing in a county with a population greater than 300,000. | Senator (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5839 2021–22 |
Interfering with emergencyCreates a gross misdemeanor crime of interfering with a firefighter or emergency medical services provider. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5844 2021–22 |
Higher ed. work/biddingIncreases bid limits required for public works projects to go through competitive bid processes at public institutions of higher education. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5848 2021–22 |
Music therapistsEstablishes music therapists as a new health profession certified by the Secretary of Health. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5856 2021–22 |
Firearm transfers to museumsExempts the gift, loan, sale, bequest, or transfer of a firearm to a museum or historical society from the background check requirements for a transfer of a firearm where neither party is a licensed dealer. | Jeff Wilson (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5863 2021–22 |
RTA vehicle removalAllows Regional Transit Authority (RTA) representatives to direct an immediate tow of unauthorized vehicles within an RTA right-of-way. | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5880 2021–22 |
Fire sprinkler contractorsIncreases licensing fees for fire protection sprinkler system contractors and the fines the State Director of Fire Protection can impose on contractors. | Jesse Salomon (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5884 2021–22 |
Behavioral health supportRequires the Department of Health to partner with the University of Washington to develop rules for the certification for behavioral health support specialists by January 1, 2024. | Yasmin Trudeau (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5885 2021–22 |
Marine shoreline habitatDirects the Department of Ecology to conduct a baseline survey of Puget Sound marine shorelines, including the creation of a comprehensive on-the-water view of the shoreline. | Jesse Salomon (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5886 2021–22 |
Rare diseases adv. councilEstablishes an advisory council on rare diseases within the Department of Health to advise on research, diagnosis, treatment, and education related to rare diseases. | Jeff Holy (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5892 2021–22 |
High schools/nursing pilotDirects the Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission to establish at least two pilot projects to address workforce shortages and promote nursing careers in rural hospitals by allowing rural hospitals to use high school... | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5900 2021–22 |
Provisional paramedics, EMTsCreates a provisional emergency services provider certification. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5907 2021–22 |
Roadside safetyRequires drivers to reduce their speed when approaching an emergency or work zone on a highway having four or more lanes. | Jeff Wilson (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5909 2021–22 |
Gubernatorial emerg. powersAuthorizes the Majority and Minority Leaders of the Senate, and the Speaker and Minority Leader of the House (Legislative Leadership) to terminate a State of Emergency (SOE) if it has been in effect for more than 90 days and... | Emily Randall (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5912 2021–22 |
Children on medicaidRequires the Health Care Authority to align Apple Health's schedule for providing early and periodic screening, diagnosis, and treatment benefits with the Bright Future Guidelines of the American Academy of Pediatrics. | Senator (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5919 2021–22 |
Law enf. detention & pursuitModifies the restrictions on vehicular pursuits, including lowering the evidentiary threshold from probable cause to reasonable suspicion, limiting pursuits to when a person in the vehicle poses a serious risk of harm to... | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5920 2021–22 |
Parenting plansPermits a parent whose residential time with the child is limited based upon substance abuse to demonstrate a substantial change in circumstances, required when seeking expansion of residential time, by showing that the parent... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5927 2021–22 |
Retail cannabis outletsEstablishes a special allegation and sentencing enhancement for Robbery in the first or second degree where the perpetrator commits a robbery of a licensed cannabis retail outlet in concert with another individual or individuals. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5942 2021–22 |
Uniform college athlete actAllows college athletes to receive compensation for their name, image, or likeness and provides certain limitations on such compensation related activities. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5946 2021–22 |
LIBOR discontinuanceProvides that, upon the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) replacement date, references to the LIBOR as the benchmark in certain contracts, securities, and instruments without applicable fallback provisions will be replaced... | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5964 2021–22 |
Local permit review processRequires local governments to exclude interior alterations within a residential unit from site plan review except under certain conditions. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5983 2021–22 |
Cannabinoid productsAdds and amends definitions in the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, including expanding the definition of THC concentration to include all tetrahydrocannabinols (THCs) instead of only referencing delta-9 THC. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5986 2021–22 |
HomelessnessAddressing homelessness through providing emergency shelter, incentivizing employment of workers experiencing homelessness, and building homes for a better future. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 2137 2021–22 |
Russia/public fundsDirecting state agencies and authorities to rescind all state-related public funds out of Russia. | Vicki Kraft (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 9, 2022 |