Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1983 2025–26 |
Timberland definition/REETExpands the definition of timberland for purposes of the real estate excise tax to include certain forestlands transferred or sold to a governmental entity. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 171, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 24, 2026 |
| HB 1983 2023–24 |
Criminal justice trtmnt acctRevises the allowable uses of the Criminal Justice Treatment Account to include the provision of services to individuals for 180 days following graduation from drug court programs. | Tarra Simmons (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 179, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 19, 2024 |
| HB 1983 2021–22 |
Hospitals/right to visitorsConcerning a hospital patient's right to visitors. | Skyler Rude (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2022 |
| HB 1983 2019–20 |
Natural resource managementAuthorizes the Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) to use the best available land management techniques to manage acquired lands, and requires DFW to develop mitigation actions where appropriate. | Jacquelin Maycumber (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2020 |
| HB 1983 2017–18 |
Juv. corrections/countiesDecreases the population size from 530,000 to 200,000 for the existing consortium of three or more counties in eastern Washington that may prescribe for alternative administration of a juvenile correctional facility. | Mary Dye (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 278, Laws of 2017 |
May 10, 2017 |
| HB 1983 2015–16 |
Teacher financial assistanceEstablishes, subject to funding, the Teacher Endorsement and Certification Help (TEACH) pilot project to assist qualified individuals with the costs of basic skills and content tests required for teacher certification and endorsement. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1983 2013–14 |
Adult day health programsRequires the department of social and health services to develop a challenge grant program to assist communities and organizations in efforts to plan and establish additional adult day health programs throughout the state.... | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1983 2011–12 |
Prostitution and traffickingIncreases the additional fees imposed for Promoting Prostitution in the first or second degrees from $300 to $3,000 for a first offense, $6,000 for a second offense, and $10,000 for a third or subsequent offense. | Kevin Parker (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 134, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| HB 1983 2009–10 |
Park ranger trainingRequires that all applicants for park rangers meet minimum requirements and complete the basic law enforcement academy courses offered through the Criminal Justice Training Commission. | Fred Finn (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1983 2007–08 |
Video servicesFinds that there has been only minimal competitive entry into the facilities-based video programming market since Washington's franchising requirements were first enacted. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1983 2005–06 |
Open space taxationRevises provisions pertaining to the taxation of land valued under the open space program. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1983 2003–04 |
State building codesUpdates the building codes adopted by reference. | Jeanne Edwards (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1983 2001–02 |
Debt collection$ Removes persons from the requirements of the Fair Debt Collection Act if they only collect debts owed to affiliates or if they are not considered a debt collector under federal law. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 43, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 17, 2001 |
| HB 1983 1999–00 |
Cruelty to animalsDeclares that nothing in chapter 16.52 RCW applies to the humane, usual, and normal use of horses in racing activities that are authorized under chapter 67.16 RCW and that are subject to rules adopted by the Washington horse... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1983 1997–98 |
Employee wearing apparelEmployers must furnish or compensate for apparel that an employer requires employees to wear during working hours if the apparel is a uniform. A uniform is apparel of a distinctive style and quality that, when worn outside the... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1983 1995–96 |
Assault weaponsMakes a violation of the ban on assault weapons a class C felony. | Frank Chopp (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1983 1993–94 |
Math, science, technologyCreates a council on mathematics, science, and technology to enhance the education of Washington's youth and work force and to recommend state-wide science and technology policies to the governor and the legislature. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1983 1991–92 |
Milk marketingAuthorizes the establishment of marketing areas where pricing and pooling arrangements between producers are necessary. Specifies criteria to be considered in establishing a minimum milk price. Repeals RCW 15.35.020,... | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |