Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Suzanne Schmidt
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2087 2023–24 |
Apprenticeship objectionsEstablishes statutory processes for competitor objections to the approval of apprenticeship programs and standards by the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council. | Suzanne Schmidt (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 2133 2023–24 |
School bus trespassCreates the class C felony offense of Criminal Trespass on a School Bus. | Mark Klicker (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 2159 2023–24 |
Journey level electriciansEstablishing a pathway for qualifying to become a journey level electrician based on experience working with a small electrical contractor. | Carolyn Eslick (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1498 2023–24 |
Aviation assurance fundingDirects the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to prepare and submit an appendix on aviation usage by local fire departments for initial attack as a part of its annual wildfire report to the standing committees of the... | Mary Dye (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 457, Laws of 2023 |
May 15, 2023 |
| HB 1638 2023–24 |
State trooper recruitmentCreates the State Trooper Expedited Recruitment Incentive Program (Incentive Program). | Jake Fey (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 459, Laws of 2023 |
May 15, 2023 |
| HB 1580 2023–24 |
Children in crisisRequires that the Governor maintain a Children and Youth Multisystem Care Coordinator (Care Coordinator) to serve as a state lead on addressing complex cases of children in crisis. | Lisa Callan (D-5) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 423, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| HB 1756 2023–24 |
Energy/taxProvides a property tax exemption from the state property tax levy for personal property used for the generation of renewable energy and owned by a qualified taxpayer. | Alex Ramel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 427, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| HB 1850 2023–24 |
Hospital safety net programChanges the Hospital Safety Net Assessment (HSNA) to the Hospital Safety Net Program. | Nicole Macri (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 430, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| HB 1258 2023–24 |
Tourism marketingRequires a one-to-one, instead of two-to-one, nonstate or state fund, other than state general fund, match for all expenditures from the Statewide Tourism Marketing Account. | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 348, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1622 2023–24 |
Students/homelessnessMakes various changes to provisions governing the state grant programs of the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and the Department of Commerce for students who are experiencing homelessness, including... | Jake Fey (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 386, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1744 2023–24 |
Charter school oversightMakes various changes to provisions governing the administration and oversight of charter schools, including new and modified duties for charter schools, charter school boards, charter school authorizers, the Charter School... | Skyler Rude (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 356, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1271 2023–24 |
Organ transport vehiclesRequires the Department of Health, in consultation with the Department of Licensing, to license vehicles designated as organ transport vehicles for a period of two years, subject to renewal and revocation. | Sam Low (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 290, 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 1542 2023–24 |
AEDs/high voltage workRequires an automated external defibrillator to be available and accessible when workers are operating, maintaining, or constructing high voltage lines and equipment or conducting line-clearance tree-trimming in close... | Dan Bronoske (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 253, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1576 2023–24 |
Dentist compactEnacts the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact. | Michelle Valdez (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 297, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1731 2023–24 |
Short-term rentals/liquorEstablishes an annual permit of $75 to be issued by the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board to a short-term rental operator to provide a complimentary bottle of wine to rental guests who are age 21 or over. | Kevin Waters (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 257, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1117 2023–24 |
Power supply inadequacyExtends the requirement for the Department of Commerce and the Utilities and Transportation Commission to convene energy resource adequacy stakeholder meetings from January 1, 2025, to January 1, 2031. | Gina Mosbrucker (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 2023 |
May 1, 2023 |
| HB 1772 2023–24 |
Tetrahydrocannabinol & alc.Specifies that it is unlawful under liquor statutes and the Uniform Controlled Substances Act to manufacture, import, offer, or sell a consumable product that contains cannabis or any form of tetrahydrocannabinol in... | Kevin Waters (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 217, Laws of 2023 |
May 1, 2023 |
| HB 1009 2023–24 |
Military spouse employmentEstablishes requirements for certain state agencies and licensing authorities related to the professional licensing and employment of military spouses. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 165, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 2023 |
| HB 1013 2023–24 |
Regional apprenticeship prgsDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and Educational Service Districts to establish the Regional Apprenticeship Preparation Pilot Program (Program) with five program sites located statewide. | Jacquelin Maycumber (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1031 2023–24 |
Medal of valor awardAllows the presentation of the Medal of Valor when the Legislature is not in a joint session, removing the previous prohibition. | Sam Low (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 131, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1501 2023–24 |
Family counseling/homicideAllows the Crime Victims Compensation Program to provide more than 12 counseling sessions to the immediate family members of a homicide victim. | Mike Steele (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 152, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1730 2023–24 |
Youth employment/21+ estab.Allows all liquor licensees to have employees that are between the ages of 18 and 21 to be present in the licensed facility under certain circumstances and to perform limited job duties that do not include the the sale or... | Kevin Waters (R-17) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 158, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1763 2023–24 |
Conditional scholarshipsLimits the loan interest rate and repayment interest rate for conditional scholarships under the Washington Health Corps. | Carolyn Eslick (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 159, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1004 2023–24 |
Bridge jumping signsRequires the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission (Washington State Parks) to install a sign in memory of Zachary Lee Rager prior to January 1, 2024. | Peter Abbarno (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |