Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Alex Ramel
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1477 2023–24 |
Working families' tax creditAllows individuals filing as "married filing separately" to qualify for the Working Families' Tax Credit. | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 456, Laws of 2023 |
May 15, 2023 |
| HB 1533 2023–24 |
PRA/employee informationExempts from disclosure under the Public Records Act personally identifying information of agency employees or their dependents who are survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, harassment, or stalking if certain... | Sharlett Mena (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 458, Laws of 2023 |
May 15, 2023 |
| HB 1570 2023–24 |
TNC insurance programsProvides unemployment insurance to drivers providing services for transportation network companies (TNC). | Liz Berry (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 451, Laws of 2023 |
May 15, 2023 |
| HB 1638 2023–24 |
State trooper recruitmentCreates the State Trooper Expedited Recruitment Incentive Program (Incentive Program). | Jake Fey (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 459, Laws of 2023 |
May 15, 2023 |
| HB 1696 2023–24 |
Stalking-related offensesModifies the scope of conduct that constitutes the crime of Stalking and certain conditions and exceptions related to Stalking. | Lauren Davis (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 461, Laws of 2023 |
May 15, 2023 |
| HB 1715 2023–24 |
Domestic violenceRequires the adoption of rules on electronic monitoring with victim notification technology. | Lauren Davis (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 462, Laws of 2023 |
May 15, 2023 |
| HB 1267 2023–24 |
Rural public facilities/taxExtends the expiration for the rural county sales and use tax from 25 years after the date the tax was imposed to December 31, 2054. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 411, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| HB 1431 2023–24 |
Senior living meals/taxExcludes food, drink, or meals provided by a senior living community to tenants as part of a rental or residency agreement from the definition of sale for purposes of taxation. | Joe Timmons (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 416, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| HB 1470 2023–24 |
Private detention facilitiesCreates a private right of action and civil penalties for violations of laws related to private detention facilities. | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 419, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| HB 1550 2023–24 |
Transition to kindergartenCodifies and renames Transitional Kindergarten as the Transition to Kindergarten (TTK) Program and declares that the TTK Program is not part of the state's statutory program of basic education. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 420, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| HB 1580 2023–24 |
Children in crisisRequires that the Governor maintain a Children and Youth Multisystem Care Coordinator (Care Coordinator) to serve as a state lead on addressing complex cases of children in crisis. | Lisa Callan (D-5) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 423, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| HB 1756 2023–24 |
Energy/taxProvides a property tax exemption from the state property tax levy for personal property used for the generation of renewable energy and owned by a qualified taxpayer. | Alex Ramel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 427, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| HB 1846 2023–24 |
Ferry vessel procurementRequires the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to contract for up to five new hybrid diesel-electric vessels that can carry up to 144 vehicles, using a one or two contract procurement approach to... | Jake Fey (D-27) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 429, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| HB 1050 2023–24 |
Apprenticeship utilizationRequires public works contracts awarded by a municipality estimated to cost more than $2 million to include specifications that no less than 15 percent of the labor hours be performed by apprentices. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 342, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1221 2023–24 |
Lottery players/PRAExempts from disclosure, under the Public Records Act, a lottery player's personal and financial information held by Washington's Lottery or its contracted lottery vendors, except for a player's name and city or town of... | Chris Stearns (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 346, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1238 2023–24 |
Free school mealsRequires school districts to provide breakfast and lunch without charge to any requesting students at public schools serving any of the grades of kindergarten through grade 4 with 30 percent or more of their students eligible... | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 379, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1316 2023–24 |
Dual credit program accessAllows students participating in Running Start programs to be funded up to a combined maximum enrollment of 1.4 full-time equivalents. | Dave Paul (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 350, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1335 2023–24 |
Personal identifying info.Prohibits publication of an individual's personal identifying information without consent when the publication is made with intent or knowledge the information will be used to harm the individual, or reckless disregard for the... | Drew Hansen (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 381, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1500 2023–24 |
Cottage food sales capIncreases the cap on annual gross sales for cottage food operations. | Carolyn Eslick (R-39) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 352, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1536 2023–24 |
H.S. diplomas/withholdingMakes changes to the authority of school districts to withhold the diplomas of students who lose or willfully damage property, and modifies reporting requirements on this topic. | Joe Timmons (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 384, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1578 2023–24 |
Wildland fire safetyRequires the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to complete decadal assessments of areas at significant risk of wildfire, beginning with the decade between July 1, 2027, and July 1, 2037. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 385, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1639 2023–24 |
Billy Frank Jr. statueAssigns additional tasks to the Billy Frank Jr. National Statuary Hall Selection Committee, and modifies its membership. | Debra Lekanoff (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 387, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1823 2023–24 |
WA student loan programEliminates the requirement that the Washington Student Loan Program be self-sustaining in order to issue loans. | Joe Timmons (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 389, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1074 2023–24 |
Landlord damage claimsExtends the timeline for a landlord to provide a statement and documentation for retaining any portion of a tenant deposit from 21 days to 30 days. | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 331, Laws of 2023 |
May 8, 2023 |
| HB 1110 2023–24 |
Middle housingRequires certain cities planning under the Growth Management Act to authorize minimum development densities in residential zones and include specific provisions related to middle housing in their development regulations. | Jessica Bateman (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 332, Laws of 2023 |
May 8, 2023 |