Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Vandana Slatter
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2294 2019–20 |
Health providers/assaultElevates the classification of assault to Assault in the third degree when committed against any health care provider regulated under Title 18 RCW who was performing health care duties at the time of the assault. | Shelley Kloba (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 2312 2019–20 |
JuneteenthDesignates the 19th of June, known as Juneteenth, as a state legal holiday. | Melanie Morgan (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1065 2019–20 |
Out-of-network health careModifies requirements related to coverage of emergency services provided at an out-of-network emergency department. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 427, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| HB 1160 2019–20 |
Transportation budgetMakes biennial transportation budget appropriations for the 2019-21 biennium and supplemental transportation budget appropriations for the 2017-19 biennium. | Jake Fey (D-27) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 416, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| HB 1561 2019–20 |
DCYF oversight boardAdds three members to the Oversight Board for the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (Oversight Board). | Tom Dent (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 429, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| HB 1768 2019–20 |
Substance use disorder prof.Changes the name of the profession of "chemical dependency professionals" to "substance use disorder professionals." | Lauren Davis (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 444, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| HB 2158 2019–20 |
Workforce educationEstablishes a Workforce Education Investment Accountability and Oversight Board. | Drew Hansen (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 406, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| HB 1087 2019–20 |
Long-term services & supportEstablishes the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program (Trust Program) to provide benefits for long-term services and supports to qualified individuals who need assistance with at least three activities of daily living. | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 363, Laws of 2019 |
May 13, 2019 |
| HB 1225 2019–20 |
Domestic violence/law enf.Establishes requirements for law enforcement officers when responding to domestic violence calls, including standards for removal of firearms and ammunition upon probable cause to believe a crime was committed, and protocols... | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 367, Laws of 2019 |
May 13, 2019 |
| HB 1767 2019–20 |
Arrest & jail alternativesCreates a grant program administered through the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs to support local initiatives to properly identify criminal justice system–involved persons with substance use disorders and... | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 378, Laws of 2019 |
May 13, 2019 |
| HB 2018 2019–20 |
Harassment/legislatureMakes it a violation of the special privileges section of the Ethics in Public Service Act for legislators or legislative branch employees to use their position to harass or sexually harass another person. | Melanie Morgan (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 383, Laws of 2019 |
May 13, 2019 |
| HB 2062 2019–20 |
Seattle Storm license platesCreates the Seattle Storm special license plate. | Vandana Slatter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 384, Laws of 2019 |
May 13, 2019 |
| HB 1107 2019–20 |
Nonprofit homeownership dev.Expands the low-income housing development property tax exemption to include qualified cooperative associates. | Vandana Slatter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 361, Laws of 2019 |
May 9, 2019 |
| HB 1216 2019–20 |
School safety & well-beingRequires each educational service district to establish a Regional School Safety Center with certain duties, subject to state funding. | Laurie Dolan (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 333, Laws of 2019 |
May 9, 2019 |
| HB 1224 2019–20 |
Rx drug cost transparencyRequires health carriers, pharmacy benefit managers, pharmacy services administrative organizations, and drug manufacturers to report certain prescription drug pricing data to the Health Care Authority (HCA). | June Robinson (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 334, Laws of 2019 |
May 9, 2019 |
| HB 1394 2019–20 |
Behavioral health facilitiesEstablishes intensive behavioral health treatment facilities and provides for the licensing and certification of these facilities by the Department of Health. | Joe Schmick (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 324, Laws of 2019 |
May 9, 2019 |
| HB 1406 2019–20 |
Affordable housing/sales taxAuthorizes the governing body of a county or city to impose a local sales tax, credited against the state sales tax, for affordable or supportive housing. | June Robinson (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 338, Laws of 2019 |
May 9, 2019 |
| HB 1593 2019–20 |
UW behavioral health campusCreates the Behavioral Health Innovation and Integration campus within the University of Washington School of Medicine (UWSOM). | Frank Chopp (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 323, Laws of 2019 |
May 9, 2019 |
| HB 1603 2019–20 |
Economic assistance programsRemoves the authority of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to permanently disqualify households from receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). | Tana Senn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 343, Laws of 2019 |
May 9, 2019 |
| HB 2020 2019–20 |
Employment investigationsExempts the names of complainants, other accusers, and witnesses in an investigation of employment discrimination from public disclosure requirements after the investigation is complete, unless the person consents to disclose... | Laurie Dolan (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 349, Laws of 2019 |
May 9, 2019 |
| HB 1578 2019–20 |
Oil transportation safetyRequires a tug escort in Rosario Strait and connected waterways to the east for laden oil tankers of between 5,000 and 40,000 deadweight tons and for articulated tug-barges and certain towed waterborne vessels of at least... | Debra Lekanoff (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 289, Laws of 2019 |
May 8, 2019 |
| HB 1579 2019–20 |
Chinook abundanceRequires the Department of Fish and Wildlife (Department) to liberalize catch limits for bass, channel catfish, and walleye in anadromous waters of the state. | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 290, Laws of 2019 |
May 8, 2019 |
| HB 1668 2019–20 |
Washington health corpsEstablishes the Washington Health Corps to encourage health care professionals to work in underserved areas by providing student loan repayment. | Vandana Slatter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 302, Laws of 2019 |
May 8, 2019 |
| HB 1016 2019–20 |
Sexual assault kit noticeRequires a hospital that does not perform sexual assault evidence kit collection or does not have an appropriate provider available, to notify any individual who presents at the emergency department requesting a sexual assault... | Michelle Valdez (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 250, Laws of 2019 |
May 7, 2019 |
| HB 1071 2019–20 |
Personal informationExpands the definition of "personal information" in the data breach notice laws. | Shelley Kloba (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 241, Laws of 2019 |
May 7, 2019 |