Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2656 2017–18 |
College prep. programsRequires the public institutions of higher education to establish coordinated, evidenced-based policies for awarding college credits to students who successfully complete Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and... | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2018 |
| HB 2659 2017–18 |
Early child ed & assist progModifies the family income limit for Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) eligibility from 110 percent of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) to 185 percent of the FPL. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2018 |
| HB 2665 2017–18 |
Unincorp. island annexationAllows a code city to annex an island of unincorporated territory by adopting an ordinance that is not subject to a referendum. | Nicole Macri (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 2, 2018 |
| HB 2687 2017–18 |
Public defense fundingPhases in state reimbursement of county and city public defense costs by 2028. | Noel Frame (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2018 |
| HB 2719 2017–18 |
LEOFF 1 disability boardIncreases the population size of cities that must establish a Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System Plan 1 disability board. | Brandon Vick (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2018 |
| HB 2731 2017–18 |
Collection of medical debtDirects the Washington Institute for Public Policy to conduct a study of medical debt within Washington and as compared to other states, and requires a report to the Legislature by December 1, 2019. | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2018 |
| HB 2743 2017–18 |
Reclaimed water integrationRequires a reclaimed water permit applicant or permittee to enter into a written agreement with a Group A public water system concerning the protection of groundwater quality before the applicant or permittee may use, store,... | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 2, 2018 |
| HB 2758 2017–18 |
Diaper changing stationsRequires restaurants that offer a children's menu and have an occupancy of greater than sixty persons to install and maintain a diaper changing station in a restroom accessible to women and a restroom accessible to men, or a... | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 2, 2018 |
| HB 2764 2017–18 |
Higher education/child careRequires the Department of Early Learning (Department) to eliminate the work requirements in its rules for non-WorkFirst recipients of Working Connections Child Care benefits who are full-time students. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2018 |
| HB 2790 2017–18 |
HOA dispute resolution prog.Creates a pilot program in three counties for the resolution of disputes between owners and condominium and homeowners' associations. | Vicki Kraft (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2018 |
| HB 2792 2017–18 |
Spirits retail licensesProhibits the Liquor and Cannabis Board from denying a spirits retail license to an applicant even if there is another spirits retail store in the trade area in which the applicant's store will be located, provided: (1) the... | Mike Chapman (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 2, 2018 |
| HB 2795 2017–18 |
Private mngmnt/child welfareEliminates the requirement that child welfare services be provided by supervising agencies such as private nonprofit entities starting on December 30, 2019. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2018 |
| HB 2798 2017–18 |
Baby court initiativeEstablishes the baby court grant program administered by the Family and Juvenile Court Improvement Grant Program that would support two baby courts in urban and rural areas of the state. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2018 |
| HB 2801 2017–18 |
CTC tracking & early alertRequires the public community and technical colleges to implement a tracking and early alert system that can, among other things, track students' progress and notify faculty, advisors, or staff when a student may need... | Melanie Stambaugh (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2018 |
| HB 2854 2017–18 |
Homeless college studentsCreates pilot programs at community and technical colleges and the four-year institutions of higher education to plan for and accommodate homeless students. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2018 |
| HB 2857 2017–18 |
Sexually exploited youthProhibits prosecution or booking into detention for juvenile prostitution. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2018 |
| HB 2863 2017–18 |
Feminine hygiene prod./CTCsMakes menstrual hygiene products available in restrooms free of charge to community and technical college students. | Melanie Stambaugh (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2018 |
| HB 2880 2017–18 |
Redevelop./adjacent citiesAllows property owners located in a city or town to petition for annexation into another city or town without the approval of the city or town from which the territory would be taken, prior to June 30, 2021, if certain... | Jake Fey (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 2, 2018 |
| HB 2888 2017–18 |
Workplace bullyingMakes it an unfair practice under the Washington Law Against Discrimination to subject an employee to an abusive work environment, which means a workplace where an employee is subjected to abusive conduct that is so severe it... | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2018 |
| HB 2890 2017–18 |
Certificates of dischargeModifies the process for obtaining a certificate of discharge. | Drew Hansen (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 2, 2018 |
| HB 2897 2017–18 |
Dist. energy & trans. elect.Requires the governing authority of a municipal electric utility or the commission of a public utility district to engage in a distributed energy resources planning process that accomplishes certain goals before developing a... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 2, 2018 |
| HB 2902 2017–18 |
Fish habitat/barrier removalDirects the Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to provide funding for fish passage barrier removal projects in a manner determined by the Fish Passage Barrier Removal Board (Board). | J.T. Wilcox (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2018 |
| HB 2910 2017–18 |
Comm. fac. dist. board comp.Allows qualified professionals serving on the board of supervisors of a community facilities district to receive reasonable compensation. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 2, 2018 |
| HB 2918 2017–18 |
Mobile home rental assist.Creates a mobile home and manufactured housing rental assistance program within the Department of Commerce to give monetary rental assistance to eligible tenants of mobile home lots. | Ed Orcutt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2018 |
| HB 2921 2017–18 |
Internet ticket salesRequires businesses engaged in reselling event tickets to be licensed by the Department of Licensing. | Shelley Kloba (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2018 |