Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6464 2017–18 |
Working connect/cliff effectDirects the Washington State Institute for Public Policy (WSIPP) to analyze certain topics in the Working Connections Child Care program by December 1, 2018. | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2018 |
| SB 6465 2017–18 |
RTA additional voter approv.Requires a regional transit authority to: (1) Once it has expended eighty percent of the funding elements identified in a regional transit system plan adopted by the authority board in June 2016, hire an independent auditor to... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2018 |
| SB 6466 2017–18 |
Felony violence commitmentAllows a prosecutor to file for civil commitment of a person charged with a violent felony whose charges are dismissed based on incompetency to stand trial under the same commitment terms as a forensic patient committed under... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2018 |
| SB 6469 2017–18 |
Opioid medications/schoolsIncreases access to opioid overdose medication at kindergarten through twelfth grade schools and institutions of higher education. Strengthens public health surveillance by requiring collection and reporting of certain opioid... | Guy Palumbo (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2018 |
| SB 6470 2017–18 |
Health carrier prov. networkRequires the insurance commissioner (commissioner) to affirmatively approve health plan provider network adequacy. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2018 |
| SB 6472 2017–18 |
Indian health careCreates the Governor's Indian Health Council to provide oversight and recommendations on policies affecting Indian health care. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2018 |
| HB 2810 2017–18 |
Oly. & Tum. school factorsFinds that: (1) The Olympia, Tumwater, and North Thurston school districts are treated differently in the regionalization factors applied to school salaries under changes made to funding in the 2017 session: (a) North Thurston... | Laurie Dolan (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2018 |
| HB 2811 2017–18 |
Earned early releaseModifies provisions relating to earned release time, good time credits, and early release for good behavior and good performance. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2018 |
| HB 2812 2017–18 |
Worker statusRequires business entities to make contributions to benefit providers for the purposes of providing certain benefits, including industrial insurance, to workers who provide services to consumers under 1099 federal tax status. | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2018 |
| HB 2815 2017–18 |
CTE/alt. learning exp. prgs.States that, in addition to the allocation provided by the superintendent of public instruction to school districts for each student enrolled in an alternative learning experience course, if a course is a vocational... | Dan Griffey (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2018 |
| HB 2819 2017–18 |
PERS eligible positionsRevises the definition of "eligible position" for purposes of the public employees' retirement system. | Carolyn Eslick (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2018 |
| HB 2823 2017–18 |
Gift equity packagingRequires that a post secondary institution's gift equity packaging policy must allow a student who receives a private scholarship to receive up to 100 percent of the student's unmet need before any of the student's federal or... | Mike Steele (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2018 |
| HB 2825 2017–18 |
MVET/senior & disabledProvides a partial exemption of motor vehicle excise taxes to a resident who qualifies for a property tax exemption. | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2018 |
| HB 2827 2017–18 |
Towing expenses/insuranceAdds an automobile insurance minimum liability requirement of $5,000 for third party expenses, such as towing, recovery, and storage that are the result of any one accident. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2018 |
| HB 2828 2017–18 |
Interscholastic activitiesAddresses the Washington interscholastic activities association and voluntary nonprofit entities with authority over interschool athletic and extracurricular activities for students. Requires a voluntary nonprofit entity to... | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2018 |
| HB 2830 2017–18 |
Employ. opportunity trainingRequires the Director of Labor and Industries to establish procedures that allow qualified employers to be issued a special training certificate to pay a new employee during his or her training period 75 percent of the state... | Carolyn Eslick (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2018 |
| HB 2834 2017–18 |
Narrows bridge debt repay.Addresses the Tacoma Narrows bridge repayment plan. Declares an intent, in order to offset the toll rate increases that would otherwise be necessary to meet increases in future debt service payments, to set forth state... | Chris Kilduff (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2018 |
| HB 2835 2017–18 |
Heroin/presence of childStates that, in a criminal case where a defendant has been convicted of the manufacture, delivery, or possession of a controlled substance where the offense involved heroin, and there has been a special allegation pleaded and... | Jacquelin Maycumber (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2018 |
| HB 2837 2017–18 |
Health plan prior auth.Prohibits a health carrier from requiring prior authorization for an initial evaluation and management visit and up to twelve consecutive treatment visits with a contracting provider in a new episode of care of certain... | Shelley Kloba (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2018 |
| HB 2840 2017–18 |
Vaccines/mercury, aluminumProhibits a vaccine with any mercury-containing product in any amount from being purchased, distributed, or administered to any person in this state. Prohibits a vaccine purchased, distributed, or administered to a person in... | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2018 |
| HB 2841 2017–18 |
Vaccination risk informationRequires the department of health to adopt a standard disclaimer form for each vaccine approved by the federal food and drug administration. Requires health care providers to provide a patient with the relevant disclaimer form... | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2018 |
| HB 2842 2017–18 |
Immunization exempt. noticesRequires public and private schools and licensed day care centers to notify parents and guardians of the availability of medical, religious, and philosophical exemptions to vaccinations in the following circumstances: (1) At... | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2018 |
| HB 2844 2017–18 |
Call center relocationRequires certain call center employers that intend to relocate to a foreign county to notify the Employment Security Department at least 120 days before the relocation. | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2018 |
| HB 2845 2017–18 |
Marijuana odor task forceEstablishes a Task Force on Marijuana Odor (Task Force) to review issues relating to available and appropriate ways to mitigate, mask, conceal, or otherwise address (including through changes to laws and rules) marijuana odors... | Tom Dent (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2018 |
| SB 5465 2017–18 |
Corrections ombuds, creatingCreates the Office of the Corrections Ombuds. | Mark Miloscia (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 17, 2018 |