Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Strom Peterson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1238 2023–24 |
Free school mealsRequires school districts to provide breakfast and lunch without charge to any requesting students at public schools serving any of the grades of kindergarten through grade 4 with 30 percent or more of their students eligible... | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 379, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1425 2023–24 |
Municipal annexationsRequires an interlocal agreement for annexed areas in which a sales and use tax is imposed to address certain criteria regarding loss and gain of revenue, development and ownership of infrastructure, and revenue-sharing agreements. | April Berg (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 351, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1500 2023–24 |
Cottage food sales capIncreases the cap on annual gross sales for cottage food operations. | Carolyn Eslick (R-39) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 352, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1074 2023–24 |
Landlord damage claimsExtends the timeline for a landlord to provide a statement and documentation for retaining any portion of a tenant deposit from 21 days to 30 days. | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 331, Laws of 2023 |
May 8, 2023 |
| HB 1110 2023–24 |
Middle housingRequires certain cities planning under the Growth Management Act to authorize minimum development densities in residential zones and include specific provisions related to middle housing in their development regulations. | Jessica Bateman (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 332, Laws of 2023 |
May 8, 2023 |
| HB 1474 2023–24 |
Covenant homeownership prg.Creates the Covenant Homeownership Account and a document recording assessment of $100 to fund the Covenant Homeownership Program (CHP). | Jamila Taylor (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 340, Laws of 2023 |
May 8, 2023 |
| HB 1042 2023–24 |
Use of existing buildingsProhibits cities from imposing certain restrictions or requirements on existing buildings zoned for commercial or mixed use. | Amy Walen (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 285, 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 1326 2023–24 |
Utility connection chargesAuthorizes city water and sewerage systems to establish a program to waive connection charges for properties owned or developed by, or on the behalf of, a nonprofit organization, public development authority, housing... | Julio Cortes (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 249, 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 1762 2023–24 |
Warehouse employeesRequires certain warehouse distribution center employers to provide written descriptions of quotas, work speed data, and other information to employees. | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 306, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1771 2023–24 |
Relocation assistanceExtends the time period in which tenants who have received initial cash assistance under the Mobile Home Relocation Assistance Program (Program) must transfer the title, relocate the home, or demolish and dispose of the home... | Brandy Donaghy (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 259, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 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 1407 2023–24 |
Dev. disability/eligibilityProvides that the rules determining eligibility for developmental disability services may not terminate or require redetermination of eligibility for a child under age 18 based solely on the child's age if the child has been... | Jamila Taylor (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 207, 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 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 1068 2023–24 |
Injured worker medical examsAllows an injured worker to make an audio and video recording of an independent medical examination, and to have one person of the worker's choosing present during the examination. | Dan Bronoske (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 2023 |
| HB 1143 2023–24 |
Firearms/purchase & transferProvides that a dealer may not transfer any firearm to a purchaser or transferee until: completion of a background check indicating the person is eligible to possess firearms; and 10 business days have elapsed since the dealer... | Liz Berry (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 161, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 2023 |
| HB 1230 2023–24 |
School websites/drug info.Requires the Department of Health (DOH) to post and periodically revise on its website information about substance use trends, overdose symptoms and response, and the secure storage of prescription drugs, over-the-counter... | Lisa Callan (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, 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 1575 2023–24 |
Cultural access programs/taxAllows counties and cities the option of imposing a 0.1 percent cultural access program sales and use tax without voter approval. | Julia Reed (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 179, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 2023 |
| HB 1046 2023–24 |
Housing dev. income limitsIncreases the area median income limits on a public housing authority-financed, low-income housing development to 80 percent. | Amy Walen (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 133, 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 |