Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mike Sells
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1688 2021–22 |
Out-of-network health careExpands the services covered by the balance billing prohibitions to include post-stabilization services and air ambulance services in alignment with federal law. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 263, 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 1691 2021–22 |
Oil spills/financial resp.Requires the owners or operators of facilities and vessels subject to financial responsibility demonstration requirements to obtain a certificate of financial responsibility (COFR) from the Department of Ecology (Ecology), and... | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 202, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1706 2021–22 |
Truck drivers/restroomsRequires port terminal operators to provide sufficient restrooms in appropriate locations for drayage drivers. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 204, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1815 2021–22 |
Catalytic converter theftRequires the Washington State University to convene a work group to study and provide options and recommendations related to reducing catalytic converter theft in Washington. | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 221, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1701 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 Bergquist (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 125, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1779 2021–22 |
Surgical smokeRequires hospitals and ambulatory surgical facilities to adopt policies requiring the use of smoke evacuation systems for planned surgical procedures. | Lisa Callan (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 129, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1795 2021–22 |
Nondisclosure/illegal actsMakes void and unenforceable provisions in agreements between an employer and employee that prohibit the disclosure of conduct that is illegal discrimination, harassment, retaliation, a wage and hour violation, or sexual... | Liz Berry (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 133, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1630 2021–22 |
Weapons/certain meetingsProhibits the knowing open carry and possession of firearms and other prohibited weapons on to or in school areas and areas of facilities while being used for official meetings of a school district board of directors and... | Tana Senn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 106, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 23, 2022 |
| HB 1699 2021–22 |
Work in retirement/schoolsProvides retirees in the Public Employees' Retirement System, the School Employees' Retirement System, and the Teachers' Retirement System the opportunity to continue receiving retirement benefits while working for a school... | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 110, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 23, 2022 |
| HB 1612 2021–22 |
Unemployment ins./technicalCorrects unemployment insurance cross references. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 11, 2022 |
| HB 1613 2021–22 |
Employer reports/privateProvides data confidentiality, sharing, and disclosure parameters under the Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) trust program. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 11, 2022 |
| HB 1794 2021–22 |
Dishonored paycheck feesRequires employer reimbursement of fees charged to an employee due to a paycheck returned for nonsufficient funds. | Larry Hoff (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 28, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 11, 2022 |
| HB 2068 2021–22 |
Imagination libraryRequires the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to select a qualified nonprofit organization physically located in Washington to create and operate the Imagination Library of Washington Program that would contract... | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 39, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 11, 2022 |
| HB 1625 2021–22 |
Space force reserve membersExtends access to paid military leave to public employee members of the United States Space Force. | Dan Bronoske (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1659 2021–22 |
Higher education grantsExpands the Washington College Grant (WCG) program by modifying the income eligibility thresholds and award levels. | Vandana Slatter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1687 2021–22 |
College bound scholar./GPAEliminates the grade point average requirement for all students other than those seeking direct admission to a public or private four-year institution of higher education. | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1868 2021–22 |
Health care staffingRequires the Department of Labor and Industries to regulate and enforce hospital staffing committees and minimum staffing standards. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1486 2021–22 |
Unemployment/voluntaryAdds unemployment insurance good cause quit provisions relating to inaccessibility of certain care and for relocation near a minor child. | Liz Berry (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 22, 2022 |
| HB 1721 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 three percent, up to a maximum increase of $110. | Drew Stokesbary (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 22, 2022 |
| HB 1776 2021–22 |
High-hazard facility wagesRequires at least the prevailing wage rate for certain workers in petroleum refining or petrochemical manufacturing. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 22, 2022 |
| HB 1764 2021–22 |
Physician bargainingProvides interest arbitration for resident and fellow physicians of institutions of higher education who have collective bargaining rights under the Public Employees' Collective Bargaining Act. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 2022 |
| HB 1806 2021–22 |
Legislature/bargainingAuthorizes collective bargaining for legislative branch employees. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 2022 |
| HB 1811 2021–22 |
Fire benefit chargesAllows cities that are not part of a fire protection district or regional fire protection service authority to impose fire benefit charges upon voter approval. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 2022 |
| HB 2022 2021–22 |
Cannabis social equityRequires the Liquor and Cannabis Board to make available 38 new cannabis retailer licenses and 25 new cannabis producer/processor licenses each year between 2022 and 2029 to social equity applicants. | Emily Wicks (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 2022 |