Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mari Leavitt
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1647 2021–22 |
Building for the artsIncreases the maximum state match and the maximum amount of recommended state funding for the prioritized list of projects for the Building for the Arts program. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1689 2021–22 |
Biomarker testing prior authRequires health plans to exempt enrollees from prior authorization requirements for biomarker testing for stage 3 or 4 cancer or recurrent, relapsed, refractory, or metastatic cancer. | Amy Walen (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 123, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1700 2021–22 |
Derelict vessel removalDeposits 25 percent of the Watercraft Excise Tax into the Derelict Vessel Removal Account and 75 percent into the State General Fund, rather than entirely into the State General Fund. | Dave Paul (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 124, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1800 2021–22 |
Behavioral health/minorsRequires the Health Care Authority (HCA) to dedicate at least one full-time employee focused on connecting families, behavioral health providers, educators, and other stakeholders with current information about law and policy... | Carolyn Eslick (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 134, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1893 2021–22 |
EMTs/public healthModifies the definition of "emergency medical technician" (EMT) to allow EMTs to provide collaborative medical care. | Brandy Donaghy (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 136, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1905 2021–22 |
Homelessness/youth dischargeRequires the Department of Children, Youth, and Families, in coordination with the Office of Homeless Youth Prevention and Protection Programs (OHY), to develop and implement a rapid response team that appropriately responds... | Tana Senn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 137, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1980 2021–22 |
Concurrent servicesRemoves the prohibition on a client of the Developmental Disabilities Administration participating in Employment services and Community Access services concurrently. | Jamila Taylor (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 142, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 2058 2021–22 |
Parks & rec. leasehold taxProvides a leasehold excise tax exemption until January 1, 2034, for all leasehold interests in facilities owned by the State Parks and Recreation Commission that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places or the... | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 147, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1664 2021–22 |
Schools/support fundingIncreases minimum allocations for nurses, social workers, psychologists, and counselors in the prototypical school funding model over three school years. | Alicia Rule (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 109, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 23, 2022 |
| HB 1699 2021–22 |
Work in retirement/schoolsProvides retirees in the Public Employees' Retirement System, the School Employees' Retirement System, and the Teachers' Retirement System the opportunity to continue receiving retirement benefits while working for a school... | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 110, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 23, 2022 |
| HB 2078 2021–22 |
Outdoor learning grant prg.Establishes the Outdoor Learning Grant program (Grant Program) to develop and support educational experiences for public school students. | Alicia Rule (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 112, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 23, 2022 |
| HB 1642 2021–22 |
National guard ed. grantsModifies eligibility requirements and the award amount for the Washington National Guard Postsecondary Education Grant program. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 68, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 17, 2022 |
| HB 1744 2021–22 |
Cancer care collaborativesStates that a comprehensive cancer center that enters into a collaborative arrangement with an institution of higher education is not a state agency or state employer, and the employees of such comprehensive cancer center are... | Laurie Dolan (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 71, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 17, 2022 |
| HB 1752 2021–22 |
Deferred compensation/RothAdds the option of Roth-qualified contributions to the public employee deferred compensation plan operated by the Department of Retirement Systems. | Drew Stokesbary (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 72, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 17, 2022 |
| HB 1890 2021–22 |
Children behavioral healthCreates a strategic plan advisory group under the children and youth behavioral health work group for the purpose of developing a behavioral health strategic plan for children, youth transitioning to adulthood, and their caregivers. | Lisa Callan (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 76, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 17, 2022 |
| HB 1051 2021–22 |
Board of regents/facultyAdds a full-time or emeritus faculty member to the board of regents at the University of Washington and Washington State University. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 11, 2022 |
| HB 1626 2021–22 |
WDFW electronic licensingSpecifies the Fish and Wildlife Commission's authority to issue and create rules for granting licenses, permits, tags, stamps, and catch record cards extends to the issuance, use, and display of electronic licensing documents. | Mike Chapman (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 11, 2022 |
| HB 1669 2021–22 |
PSERS disability benefitsCreates a disability benefit for members of the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System totally disabled in the line of duty. | Drew Stokesbary (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 11, 2022 |
| HB 1675 2021–22 |
Dialysate & dialysis devicesRequires that pharmacy and legend drug regulations allow manufacturers and wholesalers to sell, possess, deliver, or dispense dialysis devices and related legend drugs directly to home dialysis patients. | Jessica Bateman (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 11, 2022 |
| HB 1755 2021–22 |
TANF time limit extensionsRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to allow a time limit extension to the five-year limit for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families when the most recently published state unemployment rate is 7 percent or higher. | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 11, 2022 |
| HB 1874 2021–22 |
Prof. licensure/convictionsRevises the process for an individual with a criminal conviction to request a determination of whether that criminal history is disqualifying for obtaining a professional license administered by the Department of Licensing. | Brandon Vick (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 32, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 11, 2022 |
| HB 1894 2021–22 |
Juvenile diversion/periodAllows a juvenile diversion agreement to be extended by six months at the request of a juvenile. | Kirsten Harris-Talley (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 34, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 11, 2022 |
| HB 1172 2021–22 |
Tribal fishing rightsRepeals statutory provisions related to the management of salmon and steelhead resources established by Initiative 456 passed in 1984. | Debra Lekanoff (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1615 2021–22 |
Cosmetics tested on animalsProhibits the sale of cosmetics that were developed or manufactured using cosmetic animal testing conducted or contracted by manufacturers or their suppliers, subject to exceptions. | Amy Walen (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1620 2021–22 |
Extreme weather eventsRequires the Military Department to develop and implement an extreme weather response grant program, subject to appropriations, to assist with the costs of responding to community needs during periods of extremely hot or cold... | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |