Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by April Berg
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2143 2023–24 |
Oil exporters/human rightsProviding information related to the human rights records of nations that export crude oil to Washington. | Alex Ramel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 2174 2023–24 |
Funded special educationConcerning funded special education enrollment. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 2192 2023–24 |
National voter reg. dayCelebrating national voter registration day. | Darya Farivar (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1533 2023–24 |
PRA/employee informationExempts from disclosure under the Public Records Act personally identifying information of agency employees or their dependents who are survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, harassment, or stalking if certain... | Sharlett Mena (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 458, Laws of 2023 |
May 15, 2023 |
| HB 1791 2023–24 |
Commercial aviation servicesReplaces the Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission (Commission) with a Commercial Aviation Work Group (Work Group). | Jake Fey (D-27) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 463, Laws of 2023 |
May 15, 2023 |
| HB 1436 2023–24 |
Special education fundingIncreases special education excess cost multipliers to: (1) 1.12 for kindergarten through age 21 (K-21) students who spend at least 80 percent of the school day in a general education setting; (2) 1.06 for those who spend less... | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 417, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| HB 1470 2023–24 |
Private detention facilitiesCreates a private right of action and civil penalties for violations of laws related to private detention facilities. | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 419, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| HB 1850 2023–24 |
Hospital safety net programChanges the Hospital Safety Net Assessment (HSNA) to the Hospital Safety Net Program. | Nicole Macri (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 430, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| HB 1425 2023–24 |
Municipal annexationsRequires an interlocal agreement for annexed areas in which a sales and use tax is imposed to address certain criteria regarding loss and gain of revenue, development and ownership of infrastructure, and revenue-sharing agreements. | April Berg (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 351, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1838 2023–24 |
Transp. revenue forecastIncreases the legislative membership of the Economic and Revenue Forecast Council (ERFC). | Jake Fey (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 390, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1474 2023–24 |
Covenant homeownership prg.Creates the Covenant Homeownership Account and a document recording assessment of $100 to fund the Covenant Homeownership Program (CHP). | Jamila Taylor (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 340, Laws of 2023 |
May 8, 2023 |
| HB 1515 2023–24 |
Behavioral health contractsRequires the Health Care Authority to make certain changes to the managed care procurement and contracting process for behavioral health services, including adopting regional standards for behavioral health networks maintained... | Nicole Macri (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 292, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 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 1424 2023–24 |
Dogs and cats/consumersPermits a retail pet store in business before July 25, 2021, to sell dogs only if the retail pet store meets certain conditions. | April Berg (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 208, Laws of 2023 |
May 1, 2023 |
| HB 1155 2023–24 |
Consumer health dataEstablishes consumer rights with regard to consumer health data and defines obligations of regulated entities and small businesses that collect, process, share, and sell consumer health data. | Vandana Slatter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 191, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 27, 2023 |
| HB 1340 2023–24 |
Health professions/conductEstablishes that participation in reproductive health care services or gender affirming treatment by health care providers does not constitute "unprofessional conduct" under the Uniform Disciplinary Act (UDA) and may not serve... | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 192, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 27, 2023 |
| HB 1575 2023–24 |
Cultural access programs/taxAllows counties and cities the option of imposing a 0.1 percent cultural access program sales and use tax without voter approval. | Julia Reed (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 179, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 2023 |
| HB 1750 2023–24 |
Water safety educationDesignates May 15 as Water Safety Day. | April Berg (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 181, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 2023 |
| HB 1784 2023–24 |
Hunger reliefAppropriates a total of $28 million to the State General Fund in fiscal year 2023 to support food assistance programs operated by the departments of Agriculture, Social and Health Services, and Health. | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 63, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
| HB 1717 2021–22 |
GMA planning/tribesRequires local governments, upon receiving notice from a federally recognized Indian tribe, to enter into negotiations on a memorandum of agreement for collaboration and coordination with the tribe for participation in the... | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| HB 1846 2021–22 |
Data centers tax preferenceExpands and extends the existing sales and use tax exemption for data centers in rural counties. | April Berg (D-44) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 267, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| HB 1914 2021–22 |
Motion picture programModifies and expands the membership of the board of directors of the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program (Program) and requires the board to comply with rules related to conflicts of interest. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 270, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| HB 2008 2021–22 |
Dev. disability programs/IQProhibits the Developmental Disabilities Administration from using intelligence quotient scores in determining eligibility for programs and services beginning July 1, 2025. | Jamila Taylor (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 277, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| HB 2099 2021–22 |
Tax penaltiesProvides for the calculation of interest when the Department of Revenue grants a filing extension for any return. | April Berg (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 282, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| HB 2124 2021–22 |
Leg. collective bargainingGrants employees of the legislative branch collective bargaining rights. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 283, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |