Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jim Walsh
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1062 2019–20 |
Commercial fishing accessRemoves the prohibition on creating a security interest in a commercial fishing license. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 30, 2019 |
| HB 1094 2019–20 |
Medical marijuana renewalsExempts a qualifying patient from the requirement to have an in-person physical examination when seeking to renew a medical marijuana authorization, if a health care professional finds that an in-person examination would... | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 203, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 30, 2019 |
| HB 1095 2019–20 |
Medical marijuana/studentsRequires school districts to allow students to consume marijuana-infused products for medical purposes on school grounds, aboard a school bus, or while attending a school-sponsored event. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 204, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 30, 2019 |
| HB 1516 2019–20 |
DFW dog training, nonlethalDirects the Fish and Wildlife Commission to establish and administer a training program for nonlethal pursuit of black bears, cougars, or bobcats with dogs. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 30, 2019 |
| HB 1533 2019–20 |
D.V. resources in workplaceRequires the Employment Security Department to create a poster regarding domestic violence and requires employers to post the poster in a place with other required employment posters. | Gina Mosbrucker (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 228, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 30, 2019 |
| HB 1568 2019–20 |
Port district worker dev.Allows certain private and public entities to operate port economic development programs. | Mike Chapman (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 117, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 24, 2019 |
| HB 1643 2019–20 |
Address confid./propertyRequires the Secretary of State to work with the Office of Civil Legal Aid to provide information, online self-help resources, and other free legal aid services to participants in the Address Confidentiality Program who wish... | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 122, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 24, 2019 |
| HB 1846 2019–20 |
Off-road vehicle moneysCorrects technical drafting errors in the statute governing the disposition of fees collected for off-road vehicle registrations, permits, and decals. | Dave Paul (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 130, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 24, 2019 |
| HB 1908 2019–20 |
Electronic authenticationRepeals the Electronic Authentication Act. | Jenny Graham (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 132, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 24, 2019 |
| HB 1426 2019–20 |
Conservation district coop.Allows conservation districts to engage in joint engineering activities with other conservation districts. | Bill Ramos (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 103, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 23, 2019 |
| HB 1532 2019–20 |
Domestic violence TBIsRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to work with specified partners to develop recommendations for improving the statewide response to domestic violence-related traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). | Gina Mosbrucker (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 110, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 23, 2019 |
| HB 1085 2017–18 |
Single-family res. dwellingsPermits cities and counties to eliminate minimum floor space requirements for single family detached homes, or reduce any such standards below any minimum standards in the State Building Code (SBC). | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 302, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 28, 2018 |
| HB 2808 2017–18 |
Vehicle dealer licensingRequires the Department of Licensing to renew a wholesale vehicle dealer license of a dealer who has held the license for the previous six years, while otherwise retaining the elimination of the license category pursuant to... | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 273, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 27, 2018 |
| HB 1672 2017–18 |
Prevailing wage law recoveryProvides that the time period for recovery of wages owed to a worker affected by a prevailing wage determination is tolled until the determination is final. | Noel Frame (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 242, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 23, 2018 |
| HB 1952 2017–18 |
Electrical laws enforcementPermits cities that conduct electrical inspections to enforce electrical licensing and certification requirements. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 240, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 23, 2018 |
| HB 1209 2017–18 |
Municipal financial servicesAllows credit unions to accept public deposits over the maximum insured amount, subject to collateralization, from a county with a population of 300,000 persons or less, or other public funds depositors located in a county... | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 237, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 22, 2018 |
| HB 2611 2017–18 |
Peer support grp counselorsEstablishes a testimonial privilege for certain communications made by a limited authority law enforcement officer to a peer support group counselor while receiving counseling. | Andrew Barkis (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 165, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 22, 2018 |
| HB 2639 2017–18 |
Mobile food unitsAllows a regulatory authority to exempt mobile food units from requirements to store, prepare, and package food in a separate food establishment under certain circumstances. | Vincent Buys (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 167, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 22, 2018 |
| HB 2664 2017–18 |
Telecomm. authority/portsExtends existing telecommunications authorities of rural port districts to all port districts. | Mary Dye (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 169, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 22, 2018 |
| HB 2671 2017–18 |
Ag industry behavioral hlthEstablishes a task force to review options to improve the behavioral health status of agricultural workers and reduce suicide risk. | J.T. Wilcox (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 95, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 15, 2018 |
| HB 2951 2017–18 |
Missing Native Amer. womenRequires the Washington State Patrol to study and report to the Legislature on ways to increase resources for reporting and identifying missing Native American women. | Gina Mosbrucker (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 101, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 15, 2018 |
| HB 1060 2017–18 |
Medical marijuana/studentsAllows a parent or guardian to administer marijuana for the medical use of a minor, who meets state law requirements, on school grounds, aboard a school bus, or while attending a school-sponsored event so long as it is not... | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| HB 1571 2017–18 |
Veterans/care & support srv.Establishes a pilot program to help veterans in rural and remote areas access benefits and services. | Kristine Reeves (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| HB 2350 2017–18 |
Tax return filing thresholdsIncreases the business and occupation (B&O) tax gross receipts filing threshold to $58,000 for service businesses and $35,000 for all other businesses. | Vicki Kraft (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| HB 2725 2017–18 |
Fairs, youth shows, & exposAllows allocations from the State Fair Fund to be distributed for operating expenses, rather than restricting allocations to reimbursement for premiums and prizes. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2018 |