Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5985 2021–22 |
Environmental policySetting a different direction on environmental policy in order to reduce the skyrocketing prices of basic goods and services. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 9, 2022 |
| HB 1286 2021–22 |
Psychology compactAdopts the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact to allow professionals who are licensed in a compact state to provide psychological services through the use of telecommunication technologies and temporary in-person practice. | Kelly Chambers (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 4, 2022 |
| HB 1719 2021–22 |
Military equipment/law enf.Removes the prohibition on the use and acquisition of ammunition of .50 caliber or greater by law enforcement agencies. | Dan Bronoske (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 4, 2022 |
| HB 1735 2021–22 |
Peace officers/use of forceExpands the authority for a peace officer to use physical force, subject to the requirement to exercise reasonable care, in additional specific circumstances. | Jesse Johnson (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 4, 2022 |
| HB 1798 2021–22 |
LCEDIR/tourism sloganRemoves the requirement that the Legislative Committee on Economic Development and International Relations review the adoption of any state tourism slogan or tagline recommended by the Washington Tourism Marketing Authority. | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 4, 2022 |
| HB 1878 2021–22 |
Schools/comm. eligibilityExpands the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) mandatory participation requirements to all public schools with an identified student percentage of 40 percent, or lower if permitted by federal law. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 4, 2022 |
| HB 1899 2021–22 |
DFI data confidentialityExempts certain information provided to the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) by an out-of-state or federal agency, or a regulatory association comprised of members of financial regulatory agencies, from disclosure... | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 4, 2022 |
| HB 2136 2021–22 |
Rural commissionEstablishing the Washington state rural commission. | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 4, 2022 |
| SB 5252 2021–22 |
School consultation/tribesDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to develop and provide a tribal consultation training and schedule to assist school district boards of directors and staff in understanding how to engage in the... | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 4, 2022 |
| SB 5546 2021–22 |
Insulin affordabilityRequires health plans, including health plans offered to public employees and their dependents, to cap the amount an enrollee is required to pay for a 30-day supply of insulin at $35. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 4, 2022 |
| SB 5564 2021–22 |
Employee assistance programsProhibits employers from obtaining individually identifiable information regarding an employee's participation in an employee assistance program. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 4, 2022 |
| HB 2135 2021–22 |
Russia/divest public fundsDirecting state agencies and authorities to divest public funds supporting Russia. | Drew Stokesbary (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 3, 2022 |
| SB 5984 2021–22 |
Spirits products from RussiaProhibiting the sale of spirits products from Russia. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 2, 2022 |
| HB 2133 2021–22 |
Restaurants/COVID-19Providing relief from taxes, penalties, interest, and fees for eligible restaurants that ceased engaging in business during the COVID-19 pandemic. | Jesse Johnson (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 1, 2022 |
| HB 2134 2021–22 |
Spirits products from RussiaProhibiting the sale of spirits products from Russia. | Representative (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 1, 2022 |
| HB 2118 2021–22 |
Additive transp. fundingAuthorizes a total of $1.3 billion in additive transportation spending for the 2021-23 fiscal biennium for purposes associated with the Move Ahead WA transportation package. | Jake Fey (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 28, 2022 |
| HB 2130 2021–22 |
Sales and use tax rateReducing the state sales and use tax rate. | Kelly Chambers (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 28, 2022 |
| HB 2131 2021–22 |
K-12 education scholarshipsProviding parents and their children with more choices for a quality K-12 education through the family empowerment scholarship program. | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 28, 2022 |
| HB 2132 2021–22 |
Homelessness/employmentProviding for immediate employment programs for people experiencing homelessness. | Jeremie Dufault (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 28, 2022 |
| HB 1786 2021–22 |
Transportation budget, supp.Makes supplemental changes to transportation appropriations for the 2021-23 fiscal biennium. | Jake Fey (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 26, 2022 |
| HB 2129 2021–22 |
State property tax/valuationConcerning the valuation of property for purposes of state property tax levies. | Representative (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 26, 2022 |
| HB 2127 2021–22 |
Tacoma Narrows toll debtConverts the corrective funding loans to offset future debt service payment increases to maintain toll rates at fiscal year 2018 levels for the Tacoma Narrows Bridge Toll project into permanent state grants. | Representative (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 25, 2022 |
| HB 2128 2021–22 |
Event admission impact feeImposing an impact assessment fee on admission to events at certain facilities to fund the related community preservation and development authority. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 25, 2022 |
| SB 5982 2021–22 |
Alcohol concentrationConcerning alcohol concentration. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 25, 2022 |
| HB 1781 2021–22 |
Capital budget, supplementalAuthorizes new capital appropriations of $1.49 billion in total funds, of which $77.4 million is financed with state general obligation bonds. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 2022 |