Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2042 2025–26 |
Federal employee hiring prefProviding hiring preferences for state employment to certain federal employees. | Julia Reed (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| 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 2042 2021–22 |
K-12 education scholarshipsEstablishing the K-12 education scholarship program. | Vicki Kraft (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2022 |
| HB 2042 2019–20 |
Green transportationMakes the Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure grant program subject to appropriations through the 2023-25 biennium, and expands eligibility to include hydrogen fueling station infrastructure. | Jake Fey (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 287, Laws of 2019 |
May 7, 2019 |
| HB 2042 2017–18 |
Governor emergency powersAuthorizes the governor, after proclaiming a state of emergency and before terminating the proclamation, to issue an order concerning the waiver or suspension of other statutory and regulatory obligations or limitations as he... | Jim Walsh (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2042 2015–16 |
Voyeurism in the 2nd degreeCreates a new crime of Voyeurism in the second degree punishable as a gross misdemeanor offense. | Gina Mosbrucker (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2042 2013–14 |
Medicaid nursing paymentsDelays the rebase of non-capital rate components from July 1, 2013, to July 1, 2015. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 2013, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 28, 2013 |
| HB 2042 2011–12 |
In-state contractorsRequires the Department of General Administration to conduct a survey to determine which states provide a preference on public works projects to resident contractors. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2042 2009–10 |
Motion pic competitivenessIncreases the maximum funding assistance that can be provided to a motion picture production company per project from 20 percent to 30 percent of its total actual investment in the state. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 100, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 15, 2009 |
| HB 2042 2007–08 |
Public empl representativeProvides that collective bargaining sessions with employee organizations specified in RCW 41.56.026 and 41.56.028 shall be conducted as open public meetings as provided for in chapter 42.30 RCW. Provides that collective... | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2042 2005–06 |
Seattle-Bremerton ferryRequires the department to assign two super-class ferry vessels or equivalent vessels in terms of auto and passenger capacity and speed to the Seattle-Bremerton ferry run. This action is aimed at improving service in the... | Beverly Woods (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2042 2003–04 |
Vehicle rentalDirects the state patrol and department of licensing to develop and adopt through joint rule making, in consultation and cooperation with the car and truck renting and leasing association, a program, at no cost to the state,... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2042 2001–02 |
Youth court$ Authorizes otherwise diversion-eligible juvenile offenses, civil infractions, and traffic infractions to be diverted to youth courts under certain circumstances. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2002 |
| HB 2042 1999–00 |
State gov service contractsDeclares that chapter 41.06 RCW does not prohibit any agency, as defined in RCW 41.06.020, or institution of higher education, as defined in RCW 28B.10.016, or related board, from purchasing services by contract with... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2042 1997–98 |
Reading in primary gradesThe provisions for the development and implementation of the third grade reading assessment are deleted. A process to identify a collection of second grade reading tests is created and a primary grade reading grant program is... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 262, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| HB 2042 1995–96 |
Overtime compensation exemptFor the purposes of determining exemptions from the state overtime wage requirements, the employer's payment of additional compensation for overtime is not to be considered in determining whether the person is paid on a salary... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2042 1993–94 |
Commercial motor vehiclesEstablishes civil penalties for violations of the act. Directs the penalties to be deposited into the highway maintenance fund. Requires written records of shipments to be maintained. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2042 1991–92 |
Earnest money forfeitureA real estate transaction which provides for forfeiture of earnest money to the seller as the seller's sole and exclusive remedy upon default by the purchaser is valid and enforceable regardless whether the seller has any... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 210, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |