Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Joe Fitzgibbon
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1033 2023–24 |
Compostable product usageRequires the Department of Ecology to contract with a facilitator to convene a Stakeholder Advisory Committee (Committee), regarding development of compostable product management standards for organic materials management facilities. | Amy Walen (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 236, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1234 2023–24 |
Civil forfeiture of animalsClarifies the authority for law enforcement agencies and local animal care and control agencies to take possession of an abused or neglected animal. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 246, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1260 2023–24 |
Work-limiting disabilityEliminates, as of October 1, 2025, the requirement for Aged, Blind, or Disabled (ABD) program recipients to repay the state for benefits received during the same period as federal Supplemental Security Income benefits were received. | Emily Alvarado (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 289, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1515 2023–24 |
Behavioral health contractsRequires the Health Care Authority to make certain changes to the managed care procurement and contracting process for behavioral health services, including adopting regional standards for behavioral health networks maintained... | Nicole Macri (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 292, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1525 2023–24 |
Apprenticeships/child careWaives the work requirements for the Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) program for those participating in a state-registered apprenticeship regardless of whether or not the apprentice is a full-time student of a community,... | Mary Fosse (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 294, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1563 2023–24 |
Medical use of cannabisProvides criminal and civil protections, rather than an affirmative defense, to qualifying patients and designated providers who have a valid authorization for the medical use of cannabis. | Shelley Kloba (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 254, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1758 2023–24 |
Hatchery maintenance permitsExempts certain fish hatchery maintenance activities undertaken by the Department of Fish and Wildlife, federally recognized Indian tribes, public utility districts, or municipal utilities from permitting and local government... | Sharlett Mena (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 305, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1777 2023–24 |
Energy contractingAuthorizes state agencies, school districts, public universities, and municipalities to enter into performance-based contracts for energy equipment and services under certain conditions. | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 309, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1176 2023–24 |
Climate-ready communitiesEnacts the Washington Climate Corps Network to support and grow climate-related service opportunities for young adults and veterans. | Vandana Slatter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 231, Laws of 2023 |
May 3, 2023 |
| HB 1181 2023–24 |
Climate change/planningUpdates existing goals of the Growth Management Act (GMA) and adds a climate change and resiliency goal. | Davina Duerr (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 228, Laws of 2023 |
May 3, 2023 |
| HB 1216 2023–24 |
Clean energy sitingEstablishes an Interagency Clean Energy Siting Coordinating Council to be cochaired by the Department of Ecology (Ecology) and the Department of Commerce (Commerce). | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 230, Laws of 2023 |
May 3, 2023 |
| HB 1039 2023–24 |
Intramuscular needlingEstablishes an endorsement authorizing physical therapists to perform intramuscular needling. | Nicole Macri (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 198, Laws of 2023 |
May 1, 2023 |
| HB 1200 2023–24 |
Employee information/unionsRequires certain public employers to provide exclusive bargaining representatives information, such as contact information, date of hire, salary, and jobsite location, of employees in bargaining units if the employer has that... | Emily Alvarado (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 204, Laws of 2023 |
May 1, 2023 |
| HB 1424 2023–24 |
Dogs and cats/consumersPermits a retail pet store in business before July 25, 2021, to sell dogs only if the retail pet store meets certain conditions. | April Berg (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 208, Laws of 2023 |
May 1, 2023 |
| HB 1155 2023–24 |
Consumer health dataEstablishes consumer rights with regard to consumer health data and defines obligations of regulated entities and small businesses that collect, process, share, and sell consumer health data. | Vandana Slatter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 191, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 27, 2023 |
| HB 1340 2023–24 |
Health professions/conductEstablishes that participation in reproductive health care services or gender affirming treatment by health care providers does not constitute "unprofessional conduct" under the Uniform Disciplinary Act (UDA) and may not serve... | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 192, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 27, 2023 |
| HB 1469 2023–24 |
Health care services/accessDefines protected health care services in Washington to include reproductive health care services and gender-affirming treatment. | Drew Hansen (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 193, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 27, 2023 |
| HB 1170 2023–24 |
Climate response strategyRequires the Department of Ecology (Ecology) to update the Integrated Climate Change Response Strategy (Strategy) by September 30, 2024, and every four years thereafter, and report on implementation, recommendations, and state... | Chipalo Street (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 169, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 2023 |
| HB 1213 2023–24 |
Wipe labelingEliminates the 2023 deadline for products subject to the labeling requirements of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) to also meet labeling requirements for nonflushable, nonwoven disposable wipes,... | Alex Ybarra (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 172, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 2023 |
| HB 1240 2023–24 |
Firearms/assault weaponsProhibits the manufacture, importation, distribution, sale, or offer for sale of any assault weapon, subject to various exceptions for licensed firearm manufacturers and dealers, and for individuals who inherit an assault weapon. | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 162, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 2023 |
| HB 1051 2023–24 |
Robocalls & telephone scamsProhibits a person from assisting with a telephone solicitation using an automatic dialing and announcing device to any. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 103, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1085 2023–24 |
Plastic pollutionProhibits the sale, distribution, and installation of certain expanded or extruded plastic foam overwater structures, and of expanded or extruded plastic foam blocks and floats used in overwater structures. | Sharlett Mena (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 135, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1792 2023–24 |
Water rights proceduresPrescribes certain timelines in any general water rights adjudication filed in Water Resource Inventory Area 1 after June 1, 2023. | Joe Timmons (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 160, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1645 2023–24 |
County legislative meetingsAllows a county legislative authority to hold regular meetings once per calendar month in a city within the county that has a greater population than the county seat, and once per quarter at any other location within the... | Stephanie Barnard (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 84, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
| HB 1412 2021–22 |
Legal financial obligationsAllows a court to not impose or waive full or partial restitution and accrued interest owed to any insurer or state agency, except restitution owed to the Department of Labor and Industries for the crime victims compensation... | Tarra Simmons (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 260, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |