Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bill Ramos
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1031 2023–24 |
Medal of valor awardAllows the presentation of the Medal of Valor when the Legislature is not in a joint session, removing the previous prohibition. | Sam Low (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 131, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1051 2023–24 |
Robocalls & telephone scamsProhibits a person from assisting with a telephone solicitation using an automatic dialing and announcing device to any. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 103, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1265 2023–24 |
Adult family homes/prop. taxModifies the property tax exemption for property owned by a nonprofit used as an adult family home for the developmentally disabled to ensure that the exemption may be claimed whether the services are provided by a nonprofit... | Bill Ramos (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 69, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
| HB 1179 2023–24 |
Nonconviction data/auditorAuthorizes the release of nonconviction data to the Office of the State Auditor for the express purpose of conducting a process compliance audit procedure and review of any independent deadly force investigations required by law. | Bill Ramos (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 6, 2023 |
| HB 1623 2021–22 |
Power supply inadequacyExtends the requirement for the Department of Commerce and the Utilities and Transportation Commission to convene energy resource adequacy meetings through calendar year 2029. | Gina Mosbrucker (R-14) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| HB 1688 2021–22 |
Out-of-network health careExpands the services covered by the balance billing prohibitions to include post-stabilization services and air ambulance services in alignment with federal law. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 263, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| HB 2124 2021–22 |
Leg. collective bargainingGrants employees of the legislative branch collective bargaining rights. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 283, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| HB 1643 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 grantee intends to use the... | David Hackney (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 199, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1644 2021–22 |
Pupil transp./electricExpands allowable uses of school districts' transportation vehicle funds to include purchase, installation, and repair of vehicle charging stations and other zero-emission fueling stations, converting or repowering existing... | Tana Senn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1728 2021–22 |
Insulin work group reauth.Extends the report deadlines and expiration date for the Total Cost of Insulin Work Group (Work Group). | Jacquelin Maycumber (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 205, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1739 2021–22 |
Hospital policies/pathogensRequires hospitals to adopt policies on any pathogen of epidemiological concern, rather than only methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus. | Jacquelin Maycumber (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 207, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1815 2021–22 |
Catalytic converter theftRequires the Washington State University to convene a work group to study and provide options and recommendations related to reducing catalytic converter theft in Washington. | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 221, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1747 2021–22 |
Child relative placementsExpands the good cause exception to the requirement that the court require the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to file a termination petition if a child is in out-of-home care for 15 of the last 22 months to... | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 127, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1779 2021–22 |
Surgical smokeRequires hospitals and ambulatory surgical facilities to adopt policies requiring the use of smoke evacuation systems for planned surgical procedures. | Lisa Callan (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 129, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1790 2021–22 |
Temporary license platesReplaces temporary permits with temporary license plates following application for the registration of a vehicle. | Bill Ramos (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 132, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1800 2021–22 |
Behavioral health/minorsRequires the Health Care Authority (HCA) to dedicate at least one full-time employee focused on connecting families, behavioral health providers, educators, and other stakeholders with current information about law and policy... | Carolyn Eslick (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 134, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 2057 2021–22 |
State patrol workforceRequires the Governor's Office of Equity to provide oversight of the Washington State Patrol's (WSP) development and ongoing implementation of its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategic Recruitment and Retention plan... | Javier Valdez (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 146, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1153 2021–22 |
Language access in schoolsRequires school districts, charter schools, the state School for the Blind, and the Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth (education entities) to collect data on language access and language access services. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 107, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 23, 2022 |
| HB 1590 2021–22 |
Enrollment stabilizationProvides enrollment stabilization amounts in the 2021-22 school year equal to 50 percent of the difference in combined state revenues using 2019-20 enrollment and 2021-22 enrollment if a local education agency's combined state... | Laurie Dolan (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 108, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 23, 2022 |
| HB 1630 2021–22 |
Weapons/certain meetingsProhibits the knowing open carry and possession of firearms and other prohibited weapons on to or in school areas and areas of facilities while being used for official meetings of a school district board of directors and... | Tana Senn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 106, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 23, 2022 |
| HB 1699 2021–22 |
Work in retirement/schoolsProvides retirees in the Public Employees' Retirement System, the School Employees' Retirement System, and the Teachers' Retirement System the opportunity to continue receiving retirement benefits while working for a school... | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 110, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 23, 2022 |
| HB 1705 2021–22 |
Untraceable gunsRestricts the manufacture, assembly, sale, transfer, purchase, possession, transport, and receipt of untraceable firearms. | Liz Berry (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 105, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 23, 2022 |
| HB 1642 2021–22 |
National guard ed. grantsModifies eligibility requirements and the award amount for the Washington National Guard Postsecondary Education Grant program. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 68, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 17, 2022 |
| HB 1752 2021–22 |
Deferred compensation/RothAdds the option of Roth-qualified contributions to the public employee deferred compensation plan operated by the Department of Retirement Systems. | Drew Stokesbary (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 72, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 17, 2022 |
| HB 1890 2021–22 |
Children behavioral healthCreates a strategic plan advisory group under the children and youth behavioral health work group for the purpose of developing a behavioral health strategic plan for children, youth transitioning to adulthood, and their caregivers. | Lisa Callan (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 76, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 17, 2022 |