Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1995 2025–26 |
Tax preferencesRepeals unused tax preferences. | Brianna Thomas (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1995 2023–24 |
Gate money/early releaseProviding gate money to individuals releasing from custody prior to the expiration of their sentence. | Tarra Simmons (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1995 2021–22 |
Cardiac & stroke responseEvaluating the state's cardiac and stroke emergency response system. | Drew Stokesbary (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2022 |
| HB 1995 2019–20 |
Marijuana direct salesConcerning direct sales from certain marijuana producers and processors. | Laurie Dolan (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| 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 1995 2015–16 |
Studded tire fee, newImposes a $5 fee on each new tire sold that contains studs. | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1995 2013–14 |
Call ctr services contractsProhibits certain call center services from being located outside of the country. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1995 2011–12 |
On-site sewage treatmentRequires the state board of health to adopt rules requiring certification by a third-party certification body accredited to international laboratory and conformity assessment standards for on-site sewage proprietary treatment products. | Fred Finn (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1995 2009–10 |
Dept of fish and wildlifeAllows the department of fish and wildlife to accept commercial license or permit applications submitted after the application deadline. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1995 2007–08 |
Climate change consequencesFinds that minimizing the impacts of global climate change, and restoring the health and resiliency of eastern Washington's forests, will require an accelerated approach to research coupled with an aggressive outreach and... | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1995 2005–06 |
Historic public facilitiesProvides a definition for "state capitol public and historic facilities" in Thurston County. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 330, Laws of 2005 |
May 9, 2005 |
| HB 1995 2003–04 |
School districts' propertyPermits school districts to deposit income from the rental or lease of surplus real property into the district's general fund to be used for nonrecurring facilities costs, including maintenance. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 45, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 1995 2001–02 |
Civil forfeitures of proprty$ Places the burden of proof on the law enforcement agency to show, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the real or personal property seized is subject to forfeiture. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 168, Laws of 2001 |
May 7, 2001 |
| HB 1995 1999–00 |
Disabled persons employmentDeclares an intent of this act is to increase employment and self-sufficiency of individuals with disabilities by providing an incentive to employers to hire such individuals. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1995 1997–98 |
State employee whistleblowrsImproper governmental action is redefined to include action which results in substantial abuse, misuse, destruction, waste, or loss of public funds or public resources; violates any federal or state law or rule; or which is of... | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1995 1995–96 |
Health insurance high riskThe statute is modified to permit HMO's and contractors to receive the High Risk Pool tax deductions. Amended Bill Compared to Substitute Bill: The transfer of HMO/contractor premium tax revenue collected until March 1996 from... | Todd Mielke (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 304, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1995 1993–94 |
Hydroelectric facilitiesA seven member task force is created to study issues related to the scope and extent of state and federal authority over federally licensed hydroelectric facilities. The task force is also directed to examine impediments to... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1995 1991–92 |
Nonpowered vehicle equipmentConverter gear and tow bars are exempt from Washington's vehicle registration and licensing requirements. Converter gears are no longer considered apportioned vehicles for the purposes of prorate. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 163, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |