Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1491 2019–20 |
Employee schedulingRequires food service, hospitality, and retail establishments with more than 250 employees worldwide, but exempting employers in rural counties, to provide employees 14 days' notice of work schedules, compensate employees for... | Nicole Macri (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1492 2019–20 |
Industrial ins. wage lossRevises the state industrial insurance act regarding the computation of wages and lost earning capacity of workers, and additional payments for prior pensioners. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1493 2019–20 |
Affordable housing taxesAuthorizes qualifying cities and counties to impose the real estate excise tax for affordable housing | Melanie Morgan (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1496 2019–20 |
Climate science educationRequires common schools to give instruction in science with special reference to the environmental and sustainability standards. | Laurie Dolan (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1500 2019–20 |
Marijuana misdemeanorsRequires prosecutors to file motions to vacate misdemeanor marijuana possession convictions occurring from January 1, 1998, through December 5, 2012, where defendants were age 21 or older at the time of the offenses, and... | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1501 2019–20 |
Proactive policing grant prgCreates a proactive policing grant program administered through the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs that provides funding to law enforcement agencies to address the individual public safety needs of their... | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1502 2019–20 |
Heavy equipment rental prop.Exempts heavy equipment rental property owned by a heavy equipment rental property dealer from property tax. | Gael Tarleton (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1506 2019–20 |
Urban growth areasAmends the Growth Management Act to specify that extensions of urban governmental services to rural areas can occur when it is necessary to protect public health and safety or the environment. | Larry Hoff (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1507 2019–20 |
School safety/designDirects school district boards of directors to consider school building plans and designs that promote effective physical safety and security through natural surveillances, natural access controls, and territorial... | Jim Walsh (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1508 2019–20 |
Connecting Washington fundsCodifies the transfer of certain amounts at levels established in the 2015 Connecting Washington transportation package for specified local transportation programs. | Jared Mead (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1509 2019–20 |
New state/Eastern WAEstablishes a separate and independent state from the eastern portions of Washington which is named, and known as, the state of Liberty. Takes effect immediately upon consent of the United States congress to the formation of a... | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1510 2019–20 |
Narrow track vehiclesEstablishes a new class of motor vehicle for "narrow track vehicles" ("NTVs") and a new subclass within this class for "short narrow track vehicles." | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1511 2019–20 |
Firearm training/privateRequires firearm safety training for firearms dealers to be provided by a business or organization that is licensed and insured, or bonded, to provide the training, and issues proof of training in the way of a certificate that... | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1514 2019–20 |
Wage liensCreates a statutory wage lien for claims on unpaid wages. | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1515 2019–20 |
Employer-employee statusCreates a work group on employee classification to examine questions regarding worker classifications as employees, independent contractors, or exempt from coverage under various laws. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1518 2019–20 |
Employer health care fundingEstablishes the taxpayer health care fairness act regarding: (1) A comprehensive approach to providing appropriate health care for all citizens that involves participation by employers; (2) The failure of certain employers,... | Kristine Reeves (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1519 2019–20 |
Cell-cultured meat productsEstablishes the natural meat protection act. Prohibits a person from advertising, selling, or offering for sale a cell-cultured meat product. Prohibits state funding from being appropriated or expended to fund research or... | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1522 2019–20 |
REET percentage of interestAddresses excise taxes on real estate sales regarding the assessment of the tax on the percentage of controlling interest transferred in an entity. | Drew Stokesbary (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1525 2019–20 |
Digoxin & KCl/med proceduresRequires a hospital or health care facility, in which an abortion is performed, to report to the department of health whether an intrafetal injection was used in an attempt to induce fetal demise, such as intrafetal potassium... | Luanne Van Werven (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1526 2019–20 |
Abortion after viabilityEstablishes the Washington pain capable unborn child protection act. | Luanne Van Werven (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1527 2019–20 |
Working families' tax creditRenames the Working Families Tax Exemption program the Working Families Tax Credit. | Debra Entenman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1530 2019–20 |
Weapons in certain locationsWith some exceptions, makes it unlawful for a person to possess a firearm and other weapons on child care center premises, center-provided transportation, or in areas of facilities being used exclusively by a child care center. | Lauren Davis (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1535 2019–20 |
Dev. disability serv. choiceFinds that the public interest and the interest of individuals with developmental disabilities would best be served by a broad array of employment and day program services that: Promote active treatment; support these people... | Joe Schmick (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1536 2019–20 |
Civil complaint filingEliminates the option to serve before filing a civil complaint. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1538 2019–20 |
Sunshine committee recs.Provides that certain personal information that is exempt from disclosure under the Public Records Act may be disclosed with the consent of the subject of the information. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |