Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by April Connors
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1557 2023–24 |
Digital processing servicesExpands a retail sales and use tax exemption to include digital automated services purchased by a financial institution solely used for business purposes. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1633 2023–24 |
Homes for heroes programRequires the Department of Commerce to contract with the Housing Finance Commission to create a down payment and closing cost assistance program for people who work in targeted professions and meet certain income requirements. | April Connors (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1660 2023–24 |
RV auctions minimum bidSets the minimum starting bid at an abandoned vehicle auction for a travel trailer, motor home, truck camper, or camping trailer at the lesser of $1,000 or the registered tow truck operator's lien on the vehicle. | Leonard Christian (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1691 2023–24 |
Eluding a police vehicleExpanding penalties for the crime of attempting to elude a pursuing police vehicle. | April Connors (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1770 2023–24 |
Unlawful firearm possessionIncreasing the seriousness level of the crime of unlawful possession of a firearm. | Greg Cheney (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1780 2023–24 |
Climate comm. act/fuel useAddressing unintended consequences of the climate commitment act. | Joe Schmick (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1813 2023–24 |
Community transition facs.Establishing a moratorium on the siting and use of secure community transition facilities. | Dan Griffey (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1816 2023–24 |
Ballot forwardingProhibiting the forwarding of election ballots. | Greg Cheney (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1817 2023–24 |
Housing gap voucher pilotEstablishes a Housing Gap Voucher Pilot Program administered by the Public Housing Authorities beginning July 1, 2023, and expiring June 30, 2029, to provide rental assistance for seniors, low-income families, and members of... | Alicia Rule (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1878 2023–24 |
State employee seniorityPreserving seniority for state employees who are reemployed. | Sam Low (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1897 2023–24 |
Charter schools/enrichmentRequires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to distribute a per pupil enrichment grant to eligible charter schools equal to the state local effort assistance threshold. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1981 2023–24 |
Nuclear energy manufacturingCreates a 10-year preferential business and occupation tax rate of 0.25 percent for businesses involved in retailing, wholesaling, manufacturing, and processing nuclear fuel and assemblies. | Stephanie Barnard (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 2033 2023–24 |
Rent relief incentive prg.Creating a rent relief incentive program. | Greg Cheney (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 2040 2023–24 |
Carbon auction rebatesConcerning carbon auction rebate payments. | April Connors (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 2042 2023–24 |
Water supply/energy sitesRequiring applicants seeking energy facility site certification for an energy facility that generates electricity using renewable resources to provide evidence of an adequate water supply for the project. | Chris Corry (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 2087 2023–24 |
Apprenticeship objectionsEstablishes statutory processes for competitor objections to the approval of apprenticeship programs and standards by the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council. | Suzanne Schmidt (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 2133 2023–24 |
School bus trespassCreates the class C felony offense of Criminal Trespass on a School Bus. | Mark Klicker (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 2146 2023–24 |
Chronically absent studentsSupporting students who are chronically absent and at risk for not graduating high school. | Alicia Rule (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 2158 2023–24 |
Urban growth area boundariesRequires cities and counties planning under the Growth Management Act to expand their urban growth area (UGA) boundaries to include certain types of parcels. | April Connors (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1173 2023–24 |
Light pollutionRequires owners, operators, or developers of new and existing wind energy facilities to apply to the Federal Aviation Administration to be allowed to install a light pollution mitigation system. | April Connors (R-8) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 344, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1527 2023–24 |
Tax increment financingDefines the term real property for local tax increment financing areas. | Sharon Wylie (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 354, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1525 2023–24 |
Apprenticeships/child careWaives the work requirements for the Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) program for those participating in a state-registered apprenticeship regardless of whether or not the apprentice is a full-time student of a community,... | Mary Fosse (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 294, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1013 2023–24 |
Regional apprenticeship prgsDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and Educational Service Districts to establish the Regional Apprenticeship Preparation Pilot Program (Program) with five program sites located statewide. | Jacquelin Maycumber (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1274 2023–24 |
Child malnutrition guideRequires the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), in consultation with the Department of Health, to produce and make available to the DCYF staff a child malnutrition field guide. | Travis Couture (R-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 70, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
| HB 1645 2023–24 |
County legislative meetingsAllows a county legislative authority to hold regular meetings once per calendar month in a city within the county that has a greater population than the county seat, and once per quarter at any other location within the... | Stephanie Barnard (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 84, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |