Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5636 2021–22 |
Automatic voter registrationRequires that the Department of Licensing (DOL) make voter registration, signing up to register, or voter registration updates of eligible applicants automatic with driver's license, learner's permit, and identicard... | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2022 |
| HB 1226 2021–22 |
School district electionsAuthorizes school districts to issue general obligation bonds for capital purposes, levy taxes to make payments on those bonds, and exceed the statutory debt limit with approval by a simple majority of the voters voting at the... | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2022 |
| HB 1652 2021–22 |
Conserv. district electionsLengthens conservation district board of supervisor terms from three to four years. | Laurie Dolan (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 2022 |
| HB 1677 2021–22 |
Military/employer tax incen.Extends the public utility tax (PUT) and business and occupation (B&O) tax credits for hiring veterans to July 1, 2033. | Peter Abbarno (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 2022 |
| HB 1758 2021–22 |
Hazing penaltyReclassifies the crime of Hazing from a misdemeanor to a gross misdemeanor, and, in cases involving substantial bodily harm, to a class C felony. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 2022 |
| HB 1763 2021–22 |
Workers' comp. exam rightsAllows an injured worker to make an audio and video recording of any physical independent medical examination, and an audio recording of a psychiatric examination. | Dan Bronoske (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 2022 |
| HB 1788 2021–22 |
Vehicular pursuitsAllows a peace officer to engage in a vehicular pursuit when there is reasonable suspicion that a person in the vehicle has committed or is committing a violent offense, escape offense, or driving under the influence offense,... | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 2022 |
| HB 1801 2021–22 |
Electronic equipment repairEstablishes a digital electronic equipment repairability task force to report on emerging local, national, and global repairability standards for digital electronic equipment and make corresponding recommendations to the... | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2022 |
| HB 1831 2021–22 |
Electric vehicle equipmentRequires certification under an electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure training program for certain public works on EV supply equipment. | Dan Bronoske (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 2022 |
| HB 1916 2021–22 |
Crime victims and witnessesRequires the Crime Victim Compensation Program to reimburse a state resident for any costs billed to them for a sexual assault forensic examination by an out-of-state facility. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2022 |
| HB 1951 2021–22 |
Seller disclosure statementsModifies the required seller disclosure statement in transactions for commercial real estate and improved or unimproved residential real property to require disclosure of damage from animals. | Melanie Morgan (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 2022 |
| HB 1954 2021–22 |
Tow trucks/transaction feesAuthorizes registered tow truck operators to collect a convenience fee, as permitted by law, when a credit or debit card is chosen as the payment method for the costs of towing, storage, tolls, or ferry fares. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 2022 |
| HB 1972 2021–22 |
Negligent driving penaltiesReclassifies Negligent Driving in the second degree with a Vulnerable User Victim, an infraction under current law, to Negligent Driving with a Vulnerable User Victim in the first degree, a newly created gross misdemeanor,... | Paul Harris (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 2022 |
| HB 1989 2021–22 |
Comm. sexual exploitationRequires the Department of Commerce to administer funding for healing and transition centers for commercially sexually exploited adults. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2022 |
| HB 1991 2021–22 |
Body worn cameras/PRAAuthorizes law enforcement and corrections agencies responding to a public records request to provide an unredacted copy of a body camera recording if the requestor would otherwise be entitled to receive an unredacted copy in... | Jamila Taylor (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 2022 |
| HB 2020 2021–22 |
Sustainable housing/GMARequires the Department of Commerce to establish a Sustainable Equitable Affordable Measured Board. | Amy Walen (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2022 |
| HB 2066 2021–22 |
Infill developmentRequires certain cities planning fully under the Growth Management Act to consider how to maximize the use of the infill development categorical exemption under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), consistent with... | Andrew Barkis (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 2022 |
| HB 2105 2021–22 |
Landlord & tenant noticesAllows any notice required by the Manufactured/Mobile Home Landlord-Tenant Act to be served by electronic mail if certain conditions are met. | Representative (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 2022 |
| HB 2115 2021–22 |
ElectionsImproving election integrity, security, and accountability for Washington voters. | Vicki Kraft (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2022 |
| HB 2116 2021–22 |
Nonbiodegradable packagingConcerning the commercial use of nonbiodegradable packaging. | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2022 |
| SB 5642 2021–22 |
Affordable housing/REETExempts from real estate excise tax the sale or transfer of real property to a nonprofit, cooperative association, housing authority, public corporation, county, or municipal corporation if the property is used for housing for... | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2022 |
| SB 5697 2021–22 |
Recycling system & wasteEstablishes a program for the management of consumer packaging and paper products to be funded and implemented by producers of those products, including reuse and recycling rate targets, convenient collection service... | Senator (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2022 |
| SB 5744 2021–22 |
Clean tech. tax deferralsDefers state and local sales and use taxes for an investment project in either qualified buildings or qualified machinery and equipment, or both, for new, renovated, or expanded manufacturing operations, including... | Joe Nguyen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2022 |
| SB 5834 2021–22 |
State gov. tech. policiesAuthorizes and requires the Office of Privacy and Data Protection (OPDP) to establish privacy principles and best practices by July 31, 2022. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2022 |
| SB 5867 2021–22 |
Emerg. overnight sheltersRequires counties and cities with a population of more than 50,000 to establish at least one emergency overnight shelter within its jurisdiction. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2022 |