All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5196 2021–22 |
Special legislative sessionsSets procedures for the Legislature to call a special session by resolution. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 150, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5508 2021–22 |
Insurance guaranty fundAdds health care service contractors and health maintenance organizations to Washington's Life and Disability Insurance Guaranty Association. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 151, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5518 2021–22 |
OT licensure compactAdopts the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact to allow occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants to practice occupational therapy in other member states. | Ron Muzzall (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 152, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5532 2021–22 |
Rx drug affordability boardEstablishes the Prescription Drug Affordability Board (Board). | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 153, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5566 2021–22 |
Independent youth housingExpands the eligibility of the Independent Youth Housing Program to include youth who were formerly dependent at any time, who are under the age of 25, and youth receiving Extended Foster Care services. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 154, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5589 2021–22 |
Primary care spendingDirects the Health Care Cost Transparency Board to measure and report on primary care expenditures in Washington. | June Robinson (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 155, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5600 2021–22 |
Apprenticeship programsRequires the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council (Council) to establish industry sector-based platforms that promote industry review and collaboration for existing and newly registered apprenticeship programs. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 156, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5616 2021–22 |
AccountsRevises a number of dedicated accounts. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 157, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5624 2021–22 |
Livestock identificationExtends livestock inspection fees that expire July 1, 2023, to July 1, 2024. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 158, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5634 2021–22 |
UTC regulatory feesIncreases the fees assessed by the Utilities and Transportation Commission for electric, natural gas, telecommunications, wastewater, and water companies from 0.2 percent to 0.4 percent of intrastate gross operating revenues. | Senator (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 159, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5695 2021–22 |
DOC body scanner pilotRequires Department of Corrections (DOC) to establish a comprehensive body scanner program at the Washington Corrections Center for Women and a male correctional facility as part of an expanded pilot program to create... | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 160, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5714 2021–22 |
Solar canopies tax deferralDefers state and local sales and uses taxes on a qualified solar canopy, including labor and services rendered in the planning, installation, and construction of the project, that is located in a qualifying commercial center. | Senator (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 161, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5728 2021–22 |
Drug forfeiture collectionsDeposits the state portion of moneys collected through civil forfeiture actions related to certain offenses in the Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program Account instead of the State General Fund through June 30, 2027. | Jeff Holy (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 162, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5729 2021–22 |
Hearing deadlines/good causeCreates a good cause exception from the 90-day administrative hearing deadline for applicants and recipients who are aggrieved by a decision of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) or the Health Care Authority (HCA). | Joe Nguyen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 163, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5745 2021–22 |
Personal needs allowanceIncreases the personal needs allowance for certain clients receiving Home and Community–Based waiver services authorized by the Department of Social and Health Services Home and Community Services Division while living at home... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 164, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5758 2021–22 |
Condominium conversionsRequires the Housing Finance Commission to implement a condominium conversion tenant-to-homeowner program. | Chris Gildon (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 165, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5764 2021–22 |
Apprenticeships & higher ed.Aligns the Washington College Grant (WCG) award for apprentices to match the maximum award amount received by students attending community and technical colleges. | Emily Randall (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5790 2021–22 |
Community support servicesRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to establish a school to work program and a statewide council to connect high school students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to services provided by... | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 167, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5791 2021–22 |
LEOFF benefitsProvides Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System Plan 1 members with a one-time lump sum equal to $100 per month of service for retirees and a minimum of $20,000 for catastrophic and duty disability... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 168, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5796 2021–22 |
Cannabis revenueRenames the Dedicated Marijuana Account to the Dedicated Cannabis Account. | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 169, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5799 2021–22 |
Workforce surcharge/clinicsExempts provider clinics and affiliated organizations from the workforce education investment surcharge. | June Robinson (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 170, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5814 2021–22 |
Child abuse/medical eval.Requires the Department of Labor and Industries (Department) to cover the costs for the examination of a suspected victim of Assault of a Child, subject to appropriation. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 171, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5849 2021–22 |
Tax incentivesExtends the expiration date for a reduced business and occupation tax rate for manufacturers and wholesalers of certain kinds of solar energy systems and their components from July 1, 2027, to July 1, 2032. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 172, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5854 2021–22 |
Faculty duties/ethicsAllows higher education institutions to set administrative processes for activities constituting private uses of state resources at more than de minimis costs to the institution, but which are required as part of a faculty... | Emily Randall (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| SB 5855 2021–22 |
Campaign funds/child careSpecifies that expenses for child care or other direct caregiving responsibilities that are incurred as a direct result of a candidate's campaign activities are an example of out-of-pocket expenses for which candidates may be... | Liz Lovelett (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |