Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1974 2017–18 |
Rights of crime victimsIncludes in the definition of "victim," for purposes of chapter 7.69 RCW (crime victims, survivors, and witnesses), a licensed business against whom a crime has been committed. | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1975 2017–18 |
Sugar beverages taxImposes a tax on: (1) The first sale of prepackaged sugar-sweetened beverages made by a distributor in this state; (2) Syrup or powder sold or offered for sale to a retailer for sale to a consumer; (3) The first sale of... | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1976 2017–18 |
Offender supervision pilotAuthorizes Spokane County Superior Court and Federal Way Municipal Court to participate in a pilot program for sentencing certain property offenders to community custody for a term of up to one year. | Mike Pellicciotti (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1977 2017–18 |
Vehicle financial respo.Requires drivers to attest to financial responsibility before being issued an original or renewal vehicle registration. | Chris Kilduff (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1978 2017–18 |
Military licensing/reportRequires the Departments of Licensing and Health to report to the Legislature on the progress implementing the licensing process for military spouses with out-of-state professional licenses. | Chris Kilduff (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1979 2017–18 |
Industrial hemp researchMakes an appropriation from the general fund to the agricultural local fund to provide funding to further the industrial hemp research program. | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1980 2017–18 |
Home rehabilitation loan prgCreates the Low-Income Home Rehabilitation Revolving Loan Program. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1981 2017–18 |
Effective tax rate estimatesDirects the Office of Financial Management (OFM) to prepare revenue equity statements for statewide ballot measures. | Jessyn Farrell (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1982 2017–18 |
School safetyRequires a first responder agency, when notifying a school of a situation that may require an evacuation or lockdown, to: (1) Determine if schools in the vicinity are similarly threatened; and (2) Notify schools in the... | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1984 2017–18 |
Association of WA generalsModifies the membership of the Association of Washington Generals Board of Directors and other provisions related to the organization's governance. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1985 2017–18 |
Immigrants in the workplaceEstablishes the keep Washington working act. Creates the keep Washington working statewide steering committee established within the department of commerce. | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1986 2017–18 |
Hate crime/military statusFinds that a hate crime committed against a victim because of the victim's occupation as an honorably discharged veteran or his or her military status may be identified in the same manner that a hate crime committed against a... | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1989 2017–18 |
OPMA/advisory boardsSubjects the following to the requirements of the open public meetings act: An advisory board, committee, or other entity established by a public agency to provide formal advice or recommendations to the agency. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1990 2017–18 |
Delinquent prop. taxes/usuryRepeals RCW 19.52.140, (chapter 19.52 RCW not applicable to interest, penalties, or costs on delinquent property taxes), which makes usury laws apply to interest, penalties, and costs imposed on delinquent property taxes. | Mike Volz (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1991 2017–18 |
Delinquent properties/admin.Clarifies the county treasurer's duties for collecting and accepting payment for taxes. | Mike Volz (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1992 2017–18 |
County treasurer admin costsAuthorizes county treasurers to retain a proportionate amount of tax proceeds collected from local jurisdictions, based upon a calculated formula, to be used for administrative costs of the treasurer. | Mike Volz (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1993 2017–18 |
County treasurer contractingAuthorizes a county treasurer to contract with other county treasurers for any duty or service performed by the contracting treasurer. | Mike Volz (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1994 2017–18 |
Leg. ethics board/electionsProhibits the legislative ethics board, during the forty-five day period before a primary through the end of the general election, from issuing reasonable cause determinations or complaint opinions, imposing sanctions, or... | Melanie Stambaugh (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1995 2017–18 |
Historic building rehab.Creates a two-year pilot program to provide loans and grants for rehabilitating historic buildings within a selected municipality. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1996 2017–18 |
State hospital reimbursementBases the reimbursement required by contractors that use more state hospital patient days of care than allocated on the average number of days used in excess of the contractor’s bed allocation for the quarter. | Joe Schmick (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1997 2017–18 |
Driver training instructorsCreates the driver training instructor advisory committee to assist the director of the department of licensing in his or her duties and responsibilities under chapter 46.82 RCW (driver training schools). Requires the course... | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1998 2017–18 |
Mobile homes/property taxProvides a property tax exemption for mobile homes, manufactured homes, and park model trailers that were manufactured prior to 1976. | Mike Volz (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2000 2017–18 |
Private label spiritsAuthorizes distillers, craft distilleries, and manufacturers of spirits to produce and sell certain private label spirits. | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2002 2017–18 |
Newspaper B&O tax rateChanges the effective date of the last extension of the business and occupation tax rate for newspapers. | Terry Nealey (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2011 2017–18 |
Local gov. comparative studyRequires the Washington Institute for Public Policy (WSIPP) to study the comparative constitutional and statutory obligations and revenue capacity of local governments. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |