Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2387 2019–20 |
School bus diesel emissionsDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to adopt rules to limit the exposure of students and school personnel to diesel emissions from school bus engines. | Chris Kilduff (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 2020 |
| HB 2439 2019–20 |
Rail investigation info.Requires the Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) to share information collected through rail inspection and investigation activities with the Washington State Department of Transportation and certain first-class... | Chris Kilduff (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 2020 |
| HB 2465 2019–20 |
Prosecutorial filing info.Requires certain county prosecutors and elected city attorneys to track and summarize data and information on filing practices for adult felonies and misdemeanors and submit these summaries to the Office of the Attorney General (AGO). | Chris Gildon (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2020 |
| HB 2493 2019–20 |
Captive insuranceLimits the ability to independently procure insurance in this state to exempt commercial purchasers and captive insurance companies (captives). | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2020 |
| HB 2514 2019–20 |
Higher ed common applicationRequires the public four-year higher education institutions to all enroll in the same preexisting online common application for use in admitting students by the 2022-23 academic year. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2020 |
| HB 2516 2019–20 |
Retirement savings programCreates the Secure Choice Retirement Savings Program (Program) at the Employment Security Department. | Davina Duerr (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2020 |
| HB 2523 2019–20 |
Higher education accessRequires the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) to develop a centralized online statewide calculator tool to estimate combined financial aid packages. | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2020 |
| HB 2541 2019–20 |
Rural developmentEstablishes the Rural Development Fund Program (Program) within the Department of Commerce for the purpose of awarding rural development grants to qualified lending institutions, using funds generated by Business and... | Jacquelin Maycumber (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2020 |
| HB 2548 2019–20 |
Tribally controlled collegesRequires the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) to provide payments to a tribally controlled college or university (TCU) for each full-time equivalent (FTE) nonbeneficiary student enrolled. | Debra Lekanoff (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2020 |
| HB 2550 2019–20 |
Net ecological gainDirects the Office of Financial Management to submit a report to the Legislature by December 1, 2020, that assesses how to incorporate a standard of net ecological gain into the Growth Management Act, Shoreline Management Act,... | Debra Lekanoff (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2020 |
| HB 2552 2019–20 |
Salmon committeeCreates the Joint Legislative Salmon Committee (Committee) to develop and review potential legislative actions related to salmon recovery. | Debra Lekanoff (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2020 |
| HB 2573 2019–20 |
Public assist./crime victimsExpands eligibility for the state Food Assistance Program, the State Family Assistance program, and the Medical Care Services program to victims of human trafficking and other crimes. | Mike Pellicciotti (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2020 |
| HB 2593 2019–20 |
State agency permittingExtends the requirement that certain state agencies must submit reports with data regarding timelines for permit application completion and decision making through 2028. | Matt Boehnke (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 2020 |
| HB 2595 2019–20 |
Smoke detection devicesExtends the liability protection for volunteers and nonprofits who assist a buyer of a dwelling unit with the installation of a smoke detection device beyond the real estate context. | Matt Boehnke (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 2020 |
| HB 2603 2019–20 |
Trust water rightsDirects the Department of Ecology to convene a work group of affected entities to study the design and use of the state water trust, water banking and water transfers, and tools to protect instream water rights from... | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 2020 |
| HB 2611 2019–20 |
BioeconomyDirects the University of Washington to conduct a study identifying opportunities to further develop Washington's bioeconomy. | Davina Duerr (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2020 |
| HB 2635 2019–20 |
Collection agency feesAllows a collection agency to charge an interchange reimbursement fee on a credit card payment up to 2.35 percent, not to exceed $35, per transaction. | Andrew Barkis (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 2020 |
| HB 2637 2019–20 |
School library info. & tech.Directs the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to oversee school library information and technology (SLIT) programs by performing specified minimum activities, such as identifying a point of contact at... | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2020 |
| HB 2652 2019–20 |
Renewable ammoniaDirects the Director of the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) to adopt rules to implement a certification program for the production of renewable ammonia. | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2020 |
| HB 2656 2019–20 |
Single-use food serviceRestricts the sale or provision of plastic food service products beginning January 1, 2022, in certain cities and counties and beginning as late as January 1, 2030, in other cities and counties, while providing for delayed... | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2020 |
| HB 2683 2019–20 |
Local wine industry licenseEstablishes the local wine industry association license (association license) that authorizes eligible entities to receive purchased or donated wine for promotional or marketing purposes from domestic and certain out-of-state wineries. | Mike Chapman (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 2020 |
| HB 2686 2019–20 |
Liquor/common carriersCreates certain exemptions for an Interstate Common Carrier's Licensee from the three-tier system requirements. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 2020 |
| HB 2697 2019–20 |
Noxious weedsMakes various changes to the Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board composition and term of office. | Tom Dent (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2020 |
| HB 2715 2019–20 |
Airport labor standardsProvides that a municipality that operates or controls an airport may enact a minimum labor standard under certain conditions. | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 2020 |
| HB 2721 2019–20 |
Aerospace tech. innovationExtends the sunset date for the Joint Center for Aerospace Technology Innovation from July 1, 2020, to July 1, 2030. | Jared Mead (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2020 |