Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2893 2017–18 |
Body worn camerasProvides a definition of "intimate image," for purposes of inspection and copying exemptions in the public records act, with regard to body worn camera recordings. Eliminates the June 1, 2019, expiration date of chapter 10.109... | Drew Hansen (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| HB 2898 2017–18 |
Early learning enrich. levyAuthorizes school districts to levy an additional enrichment levy of up to $0.25 per $1,000 of assessed property value to support high quality early learning programs. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| HB 2901 2017–18 |
Open public meeting agendasModifies open public meetings act provisions regarding the online availability of a public agency's regular meeting agenda. | Vicki Kraft (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| SB 6501 2017–18 |
Athletic facility tax ex.Provides a sales and use tax exemption to athletic and fitness facilities. Expires January 1, 2029. | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| SB 6504 2017–18 |
Passing vehicle on the rightAllows a vehicle to overtake and pass a vehicle on the right-hand side of the roadway. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| SB 6505 2017–18 |
Accessory dwelling unitsAuthorizes a local government to allow the development and placement of accessory apartments within or outside urban growth areas. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| SB 6506 2017–18 |
Diversity in clinical trialsRequires the Washington State Institutional Review Board (WSIRB) to establish a diversity in clinical trials program. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| SB 6507 2017–18 |
Firearm mandatory minimumRequires an offender convicted of a felony or an attempt to commit a felony to be sentenced to the following minimum terms of total confinement if the offender was armed with a firearm regardless of whether the use of a weapon... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| SB 6508 2017–18 |
Highly capable studentsRequires the superintendent of public instruction to: (1) Confirm that each local educational agency has policies and procedures to allow for the identification of children who are highly capable; (2) Require school districts... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| SB 6510 2017–18 |
Benefit managersRequires a health benefit manager to: (1) Before conducting business in this state, register with the office of the insurance commissioner and annually renew the registration; and (2) File contracts and amendments to the... | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| SB 6512 2017–18 |
County commissioner electionRequires a noncharter county with a population of 400,000 or more to establish a redistricting committee by April 30, 2021, to divide the county into five commissioner districts. | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| SB 6513 2017–18 |
First responder sales tax exProvides a sales and use tax exemption for public safety vehicles, public safety equipment, and replacement and repair parts for the vehicles and equipment used by first responders. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| SB 6517 2017–18 |
Drug offense sentencing gridRepeals an effective date and expiration date of, and chapter 291, Laws of 2015, amendments to, RCW 9.94A.517 regarding the drug offense sentencing grid. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| SB 6518 2017–18 |
Community custody/concurrentAddresses consecutive and concurrent sentences and community placements for purposes of the sentencing reform act of 1981 and the sentencing for certain crimes committed before July 1, 2000. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| SB 6520 2017–18 |
Cert of need/ambulatory facsProhibits the department of health from requiring a certificate of need for an ambulatory surgical facility or center wholly owned, fully operated, and used exclusively by a practice of physicians or dentists with two or fewer... | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| SB 6521 2017–18 |
Musicians/unemployment comp.Provides that for certain musicians, the required hours of covered employment for unemployment insurance eligibility is 504 hours rather than 680 hours. | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| SB 6523 2017–18 |
Construction defect claimsModifies provisions regarding construction defect claims. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| SB 6524 2017–18 |
Special education fundingModifies provisions regarding appropriations for special education programs. Revises the definition of "funded enrollment percent," to include the actual enrollment percent if above thirteen and five-tenths percent, for school... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| SB 6528 2017–18 |
Effective licensing portRequires the department of licensing to create the Washington effective licensing port web site, which is a comprehensive and user-friendly web site for public comment on and review of individuals working in one or more of the... | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| SB 6530 2017–18 |
Transp. accounts transfersCodifies certain components of the 2015 Connecting Washington transportation package primarily regarding specified local transportation programs. | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| HB 1080 2017–18 |
State gen. obligation bondsAuthorizes the State Finance Committee to issue up to $2.93 billion in general obligation bonds to finance projects in the 2017-19 Capital Budget. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 2018 |
Jan 19, 2018 |
| HB 2464 2017–18 |
Veteran tuition waiversIncreases from 200 to 250, the tuition waiver credits that a child, spouse, or domestic partner of an eligible veteran or National Guard member who became totally disabled, a prisoner of war, missing in action, or who lost his... | Kristine Reeves (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2018 |
| HB 2513 2017–18 |
Higher ed. behavioral healthRequires the Department of Health to contract with a third party entity to create a statewide resource for behavioral health and suicide prevention in post secondary institutions that includes such things as training... | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2018 |
| HB 2873 2017–18 |
Motorcycle profilingProhibits state or local government law enforcement officers or agencies from engaging in motorcycle profiling and establishes a civil cause of action for injunctive relief and damages for victims of motorcycle profiling. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2018 |
| HB 2874 2017–18 |
Transp. benefit area boardsRequires the governing body of a public transportation benefit area, that only borders the western side of the Puget Sound and has a population of more than two hundred thousand, to have six members. | Michelle Valdez (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2018 |