Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ron Muzzall
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5547 2023–24 |
Nursing pool transparencyRequires nursing pool operators to complete an annual registration with the Department of Health (Department), and disclose corporate structure and ownership, if any. | June Robinson (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 100, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 14, 2023 |
| SB 5338 2023–24 |
Essential health benefitsDirects the Office of the Insurance Commissioner to review the state's essential health benefits and determine whether to request federal approval to update those benefits. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 87, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
| SB 5036 2023–24 |
Audio-only telemedicineExtends by six months the date by which an interactive remote appointment between a patient and a health care provider may substitute for an in-person appointment for the purposes of reimbursement to a health care provider... | Ron Muzzall (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 2023 |
Mar 30, 2023 |
| SB 5079 2023–24 |
Tuition establishment dateRequires the Office of Financial Management to calculate, and transmit to institutions of higher education, the maximum annual increase in tuition operating fees for resident undergraduates every year by October 1. | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 2023 |
Mar 30, 2023 |
| SB 5122 2023–24 |
Ambulance transport fundExtends the expiration date for the ambulance transport Quality Assurance Fee Program and the Ambulance Transport Fund from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2028. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 2023 |
Mar 30, 2023 |
| SB 5508 2021–22 |
Insurance guaranty fundAdds health care service contractors and health maintenance organizations to Washington's Life and Disability Insurance Guaranty Association. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 151, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5518 2021–22 |
OT licensure compactAdopts the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact to allow occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants to practice occupational therapy in other member states. | Ron Muzzall (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 152, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5790 2021–22 |
Community support servicesRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to establish a school to work program and a statewide council to connect high school students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to services provided by... | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 167, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5756 2021–22 |
Semiquincentennial committeeEstablishes the Semiquincentennial Committee to coordinate and provide guidance for Washington's official observance of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. | Senator (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 97, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 17, 2022 |
| SB 5496 2021–22 |
Health prof. monitoringChanges requirements relating to voluntary substance abuse monitoring programs for health professionals who have committed unprofessional conduct. | Ron Muzzall (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 43, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 11, 2022 |
| SB 5676 2021–22 |
PERS/TRS 1 benefit increaseIncreases the monthly benefit of Public Employees' Retirement System and Teachers' Retirement System Plan 1 retirees receiving a benefit on July 1, 2021, by 3 percent, up to a maximum increase of $110. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 11, 2022 |
| SB 5747 2021–22 |
Statewide oil spill planAdds other federal and state agencies and Idaho to a list of entities that the Department of Ecology (Ecology) must consult with, and requires Ecology to invite consultation from federally recognized tribes, during Ecology's... | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 11, 2022 |
| SB 5499 2021–22 |
Hemodialysis techniciansAllows individuals applying for licensure as medical assistant-hemodialysis technicians to practice for 120 days after their applications have been filed. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5652 2021–22 |
LEOFF benefitsIncreases the retirement benefit multiplier for certain members of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System Plan 2 (LEOFF 2) from 2 percent to 2.5 percent for years of service from 15 and up to 25. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5848 2021–22 |
Music therapistsEstablishes music therapists as a new health profession certified by the Secretary of Health. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5886 2021–22 |
Rare diseases adv. councilEstablishes an advisory council on rare diseases within the Department of Health to advise on research, diagnosis, treatment, and education related to rare diseases. | Jeff Holy (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5912 2021–22 |
Children on medicaidRequires the Health Care Authority to align Apple Health's schedule for providing early and periodic screening, diagnosis, and treatment benefits with the Bright Future Guidelines of the American Academy of Pediatrics. | Senator (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| SB 5979 2021–22 |
K-12 intensive tutoringEstablishing the K-12 intensive tutoring grant program. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 21, 2022 |
| SB 5137 2021–22 |
Workers' comp COL adjustmentEliminates the workers' compensation time-loss and maximum benefits for time-loss and pensions cost-of-living adjustment from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 17, 2022 |
| SB 5673 2021–22 |
Bridge jumping signsRequires the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission to install a sign in memory of Zachary Lee Rager. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 17, 2022 |
| SB 5882 2021–22 |
Riparian stock wateringEstablishes that nothing contained in the Water Code shall be construed to lessen, enlarge, or modify the existing rights of any riparian stock watering rights. | Ron Muzzall (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 17, 2022 |
| SB 5965 2021–22 |
Long-term care trust/repealRepealing the long-term services and supports trust program authorized in chapter 50B.04 RCW, including the repeal of taxes to be paid by employees through payroll deductions. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2022 |
| SB 5598 2021–22 |
Derelict vessel removalRequires 25 percent of the Watercraft Excise Tax collected each fiscal year to be deposited in the Derelict Vessel Removal Account. | Liz Lovelett (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2022 |
| SB 5841 2021–22 |
Law enf. employmentAuthorizes cities and counties to impose a sales and use tax at a rate of 0.10 percent for employing additional commissioned law enforcement officers and funding criminal justice purposes. | Jeff Holy (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2022 |
| SB 5954 2021–22 |
HomelessnessRequires the state's annual homeless census to include persons in jails or hospitals who were homeless before entering such facilities. | Chris Gildon (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2022 |