Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5695 2019–20 |
HOV lane penaltiesIncreases high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane usage traffic infraction fines (from $136) to $186 for all HOV lane usage violations and to $336 for the second and subsequent infractions within a two-year period. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 467, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| SB 5815 2019–20 |
DCYF/minimum security statusIncreases authorization for Juvenile Rehabilitation (JR) to allow a juvenile in minimum security custody to be away from a community facility from 12 to up to 16 hours per day to participate in approved work, educational,... | Joe Nguyen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 468, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| SB 5825 2019–20 |
Tolling/I-405, SR 167 & 509Makes both the Interstate 405 (I-405) express toll lanes (ETLs) and State Route 167 (SR 167) ETLs permanent, with a single toll revenue account. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 421, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| SB 5861 2019–20 |
Legislature/code of conductDirects the Public Disclosure Commission to create a training course for lobbyists on the legislative code of conduct. | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 469, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| SB 5881 2019–20 |
Vehicle safety glazing, etc.Adds the element of knowledge to the existing offense of unlawful installation of safety glazing or film sunscreening material. Removes provisions from the underlying bill requiring fixed fines for violations. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 438, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| SB 5883 2019–20 |
Farm products/vehicle weightAllows a vehicle or combination of vehicles solely carrying farm products from the field to exceed the weight limits in statute by up to 5 percent when on public highways in Washington, including limits established by a county. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 439, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| SB 5955 2019–20 |
DCYF/statewide systemMakes a number of clarifying and technical corrections to statutes relating to the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF). | Liz Lovelett (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 470, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| SB 5993 2019–20 |
Model toxics control programExcludes certain petroleum products from the tax rate of 0.7 percent on the wholesale value applied to hazardous substances subject to the Hazardous Substance Tax (HST), and instead applies an HST rate that begins at $1.09 per... | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 422, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| SB 5997 2019–20 |
Tax preferencesConverts the nonresident sales tax exemption to a remittance program. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 423, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| SB 5998 2019–20 |
Grad. real estate excise taxModifies the state real estate excise tax rate structure. | Joe Nguyen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 424, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| SB 6004 2019–20 |
Travel agents & tour ops/taxIncreases the preferential business and occupation tax rate for certain travel agents and tour operators. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 425, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| SB 6016 2019–20 |
Investment management/taxesReauthorizes and expands the sales and use tax exemption for the purchase of standard financial information by qualifying investment management companies and their affiliates. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 426, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| HB 1087 2019–20 |
Long-term services & supportEstablishes the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program (Trust Program) to provide benefits for long-term services and supports to qualified individuals who need assistance with at least three activities of daily living. | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 363, Laws of 2019 |
May 13, 2019 |
| HB 1225 2019–20 |
Domestic violence/law enf.Establishes requirements for law enforcement officers when responding to domestic violence calls, including standards for removal of firearms and ammunition upon probable cause to believe a crime was committed, and protocols... | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 367, Laws of 2019 |
May 13, 2019 |
| HB 1344 2019–20 |
Child care access work groupDirects the Department of Commerce to contract for a regional assessment of the child care industry to be completed by July 1, 2020. | Kristine Reeves (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 368, Laws of 2019 |
May 13, 2019 |
| HB 1391 2019–20 |
Early achievers programAdjusts rating levels and associated deadlines for participants in the Early Achievers (EA) program. | Tana Senn (D-41) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 369, Laws of 2019 |
May 13, 2019 |
| HB 1557 2019–20 |
Liquor licensesModifies the liquor licensing process for annual liquor licenses. | Drew MacEwen (R-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 370, Laws of 2019 |
May 13, 2019 |
| HB 1602 2019–20 |
Consumer debtChanges the postjudgment interest rate for unpaid consumer debt to 9 percentage points above the prime rate, unless the judgment interest rate is specified in the contract. | Kristine Reeves (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 371, Laws of 2019 |
May 13, 2019 |
| HB 1667 2019–20 |
Public records request adminRemoves the June 30, 2020, expiration date for the grant program, the Attorney General's consultation program, and the requirement that Division of Archives and Records Management (State Archives) offer and provide... | Larry Springer (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 372, Laws of 2019 |
May 13, 2019 |
| HB 1692 2019–20 |
Agency employees/harassmentProhibits from disclosure in response to a public records request certain records concerning state agency employees who have made a claim of workplace sexual harassment or stalking, or are named as the victim in the claim, if... | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 373, Laws of 2019 |
May 13, 2019 |
| HB 1706 2019–20 |
Subminimum wage/disabilitiesProhibits state agencies from employing persons with disabilities under subminimum wage certificates beginning July 1, 2020. | Noel Frame (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 374, Laws of 2019 |
May 13, 2019 |
| HB 1724 2019–20 |
Public facilities mitigationRequires a city with a population greater than 550,000 that permits, constructs, or operates a public facility in a neighborhood with a high poverty level and high rate of ethnic diversity to request the entity (local... | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 375, Laws of 2019 |
May 13, 2019 |
| HB 1727 2019–20 |
Gift cardsDisallows dormancy or inactivity fees for all gift cards. | Amy Walen (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 376, Laws of 2019 |
May 13, 2019 |
| HB 1730 2019–20 |
Payment/limitations periodProvides that any payment on a contract made after the limitation period for commencing a cause of action has expired shall not restart, revive, or extend the limitations period. | Amy Walen (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 377, Laws of 2019 |
May 13, 2019 |
| HB 1767 2019–20 |
Arrest & jail alternativesCreates a grant program administered through the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs to support local initiatives to properly identify criminal justice system–involved persons with substance use disorders and... | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 378, Laws of 2019 |
May 13, 2019 |