All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5001 2019–20 |
Human remainsAdds alkaline hydrolysis and natural organic reduction as allowable reduction methods for handling deceased persons' bodies for their disposition. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 432, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| SB 5012 2019–20 |
Governmental continuityRequires the Washington Military Department, subject to appropriation, to develop and manage a program to provide information and education to state and local government officials regarding catastrophic incidents and... | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 471, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| SB 5089 2019–20 |
Early learning accessAllows enrollment, as space is available, in the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) for children who turn three at any time during the school year if the children's family income is at or below 110... | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 409, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| SB 5132 2019–20 |
Noncollection of taxesProvides that a county treasurer can no longer be held liable for solely neglecting to collect taxes; however, willful refusal to collect taxes remains punishable. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 433, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| SB 5151 2019–20 |
Growth mngmt board/indexingRequires the Growth Management Hearing Board (GMHB) to work with stakeholders to develop a rational system of indexing its decisions and orders. | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 452, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| SB 5160 2019–20 |
Sr's, disab. vets/prop tx exModifies the qualifying income thresholds for the property tax exemption and deferral programs for low-income senior citizens, individuals with disabilities, and veterans beginning with taxes levied for collection in 2020. | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 453, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| SB 5260 2019–20 |
Governor's emergency powersAmends certain authorities granted to the Governor during a declared state of emergency. | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 472, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| SB 5266 2019–20 |
Timely elections/districtingRequires all governing body positions to be subject to election at the next general election if a jurisdiction modifies its election plan under the Washington Voting Rights Act. | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 454, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| SB 5284 2019–20 |
Smoke detection devicesRequires property sellers to provide at least one smoke detection device before the buyer occupies the dwelling unit; and | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 455, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| SB 5287 2019–20 |
Redistricting/incarcerationDirects the Redistricting Commission to deem each inmate in an adult correctional facility and resident of a juvenile justice facility or involuntary commitment facility to be a resident of their last known place of residence,... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 456, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| SB 5313 2019–20 |
School leviesAllows a district to levy at the lesser of $2.50 per $1,000 of assessed value or $2,500 per pupil for school districts with fewer than 40,000 full time equivalent ( FTE) students. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 410, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| SB 5324 2019–20 |
Homeless student supportModifies a competitive grant program of the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction that assists districts in identifying and supporting homeless students. | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 412, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| SB 5330 2019–20 |
Small forestland ownersDirects the University of Washington School of Environmental and Forest Sciences to complete a trends analysis and regulatory impact analysis on small forestland owners. | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 457, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| SB 5359 2019–20 |
Supported living/investigateRequires providers of residential services and supports to the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Developmental Disabilities Administration clients to pay an annual certification fee beginning July 1, 2019. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 458, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| SB 5362 2019–20 |
Deferred finding/nonpaymentAllows counties to set up deferral programs for persons who receive a criminal citation for failing to register a vehicle, failing to register an aircraft, or failing to register a vessel. | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 459, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| SB 5397 2019–20 |
Plastic packagingRequires the Department of Ecology to submit a report to the Legislature by October 2020 based on an independent, third-party evaluation and assessment of plastic packaging and of the management and disposal of plastic packaging. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 460, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| SB 5418 2019–20 |
Local government procurementAllows counties and water-sewer districts to procure public works with a unit-priced contract. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 434, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| SB 5429 2019–20 |
Referred and diverted youthRequires the Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF) to allow proposals to receive Community Juvenile Accountability Program (CJAP) funds to be submitted to support programs for youth who are referred to the program by... | Joe Nguyen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 461, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| SB 5437 2019–20 |
ECEAP eligibilityAllows inclusion of children whose family income is less than or equal to 200 percent of the federal poverty level in the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP), as space is available. | Claire Wilson (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 408, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| SB 5438 2019–20 |
Ag & seasonal workforce srvCreates the Office of Agricultural and Seasonal Workforce Services within the Employment Security Department (ESD) to process and adjudicate applications and complaints, conduct field checks, training, outreach, and collect fees. | John McCoy (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 441, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| SB 5453 2019–20 |
Irrigation district admin.Removes all provisions related to the execution of bonds with respect to irrigation district directors. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 462, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| SB 5497 2019–20 |
Immigrants in the workplaceEstablishes the Keep Washington Working Act. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 440, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| SB 5505 2019–20 |
Local stormwater chargesRequires that local government utilities that charge stormwater fees to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) may use the fees only for stormwater control facilities and best management practices that... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 435, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| SB 5506 2019–20 |
Parking at rest areasShortens allowable parking times at the Washington State Department of Transportation (DOT) safety rest areas for all vehicles except commercial vehicles. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 436, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| SB 5560 2019–20 |
Elected officials/disputesRequires mediation of disputes between county officials before starting a lawsuit. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 463, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |