Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2488 2017–18 |
Puget Sound taxpayer accountAllows counties to use funding distributed from the Puget Sound Taxpayer Accountability Account for facilities to improve educational outcomes, in addition to educational services. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2490 2017–18 |
Tribal schools/retirementPermits tribal compact schools to choose participation in the Teachers' Retirement System and the School Employees' Retirement System. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2491 2017–18 |
AP computer science as mathRemoves concurrent enrollment requirement of algebra II for AP computer science courses to be counted as equivalent to high school mathematics. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2492 2017–18 |
Alternative learning coursesRevises the definitions of "remote course" and "site-based course" for purposes of written student learning plans and alternative learning experience courses. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2493 2017–18 |
2nd grd reading assessmentsAddresses second grade reading assessments. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2494 2017–18 |
CTE course equivalency optsExpands equivalency options for statewide career and technical education courses. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2495 2017–18 |
Academic acceleration prg.Addresses eligibility for advanced courses in mathematics, science, or computer science and equitable access to dual credit opportunities. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2496 2017–18 |
Student distress responseDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to develop an online one-hour training module for school staff on the recognition, screening, and response to emotional or behavioral distress in students. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2498 2017–18 |
Military spouse credentialsProhibits the secretary of the department of health from adopting standards that require applicants who are military spouses or state registered domestic partners of military persons to, as a prior condition of certification,... | Michelle Valdez (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2499 2017–18 |
Seeds and plants/sales taxExempts seeds and plants used to grow food from retail sales and use tax. | Michelle Valdez (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2500 2017–18 |
Health carrier salariesRequires a health carrier, that is a nonprofit organization and has a paid board of directors, to convene a panel of enrollees who will: (1) Set the compensation and benefit levels of the carrier's board of directors; and (2)... | Michelle Valdez (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2501 2017–18 |
Rx monitoring program accessRequires that the prescription monitoring program (PMP) be integrated with all federally-certified health record technologies. | Michelle Valdez (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2503 2017–18 |
Accessory dwelling unitsAllows certain local governments to allow development and placement of accessory apartments within or outside Urban Growth Areas (UGAs). | Brandon Vick (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2504 2017–18 |
Op. scholarship prg. fundingEnsures the predictable treatment of the opportunity scholarship program in the budget process by clarifying the calculation process of the state match. Requires the state match to be based on donations and pledges received as... | Drew Hansen (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2506 2017–18 |
Exemplary damages/governmentProvides that in a tort action for damages, a person may be liable for exemplary damages arising out of his or her willful or wanton misconduct. | David Sawyer (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2518 2017–18 |
Mobile home parks/seniorsModifies the Planning Enabling Act to authorize counties to allow for the development of mobile home park subdivisions or manufactured housing subdivisions for persons age 55 or older that are located outside of urban areas. | Joe Schmick (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2520 2017–18 |
State need grant renewalChanges the amount of time in which a student can receive a state need grant. Includes in the qualifications for renewal: (1) Maintaining at least a 2.75 grade point average for all students except those attending The... | Liz Pike (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2521 2017–18 |
Vacation/road abutting waterAllows a county to abandon a county road that abuts waterfront, provided the abandonment is for enabling a public authority to acquire the property for the protection of public safety. | Liz Pike (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2524 2017–18 |
Soil samplesDirects the Department of Commerce to develop guidelines that allow a person to remove, based on soil surveys, a local jurisdiction's designation of forestlands or agricultural lands. | Liz Pike (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2525 2017–18 |
GMA plan & reg. consistencyFinds that, when a statute is enacted the provisions of the law become effective before local governments can update their comprehensive plans and development regulations. | Liz Pike (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2526 2017–18 |
Elections policy committeeCreates the elections policy committee to bring together a broad range of interested parties to review state election policy and consider recommendations for promoting and improving voter participation and efficient election... | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2531 2017–18 |
Health, social determinatesChanges the name of the Governor's Interagency Coordinating Council on Health Disparities to the Governor's Interagency Coordinating Council on Health Equity (Council) and shifts the focus to achieving health equity with a... | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2535 2017–18 |
Towing operator backgroundAllows the Washington State Patrol (WSP) to require a towing operator that has applied for or has been issued a letter of appointment to provide services for the state to complete criminal background checks for current and... | Dave Hayes (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2537 2017–18 |
Mobile home foreclosure saleProvides that when a manufactured/mobile or park model home is sold at a county treasurer's foreclosure or distraint sale, the registered owner of record, legal owner on title, and the purchaser are not required to sign the... | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2546 2017–18 |
Ballot box placement waiversAuthorizes the county auditor to seek a waiver from ballot box siting requirements. Requires the waiver request to be submitted in any form and manner as the secretary of state may establish by rule. Authorizes the secretary... | Dick Muri (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |