Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Tarra Simmons
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1255 2023–24 |
Health care prof. SUD prg.Prohibits the Department of Health and the Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission (Nursing Commission) from posting information on a public website regarding an enforcement action taken against an individual licensed by the... | Tarra Simmons (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 141, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1329 2023–24 |
Utility shutoffs/heatProhibits utilities and landlords from involuntarily terminating water or electric service to any residential user during days for which the National Weather Service has issued certain heat-related alerts. | Sharlett Mena (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 105, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1334 2023–24 |
PTBA aquatic lands accessAuthorizes a public transportation benefit area to obtain an easement for ferry terminal or docking facilities on state-owned aquatic lands or harbor areas without requiring a lease payment. | Spencer Hutchins (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 146, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1394 2023–24 |
Sexual offenses by youthPlaces limits on when a juvenile is required to register in the sex offender registry based on committing a sex offense. | Tana Senn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 150, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1406 2023–24 |
Youth seeking housing assistAuthorizes a child to remain in a licensed shelter or with another licensed organization that provides services to homeless or runaway youth for up to 90 days if the shelter or organization is unable to make contact with a... | Julio Cortes (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 151, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1015 2023–24 |
Paraeducator requirementsDirects the Paraeducator Board to adopt one or more paraeducator assessments and set a passing score for each assessment. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 19, 2023 |
| HB 1001 2023–24 |
Audiology & speech compactEnacts the audiology and speech-language pathology interstate compact. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 53, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
| HB 1004 2023–24 |
Bridge jumping signsRequires the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission (Washington State Parks) to install a sign in memory of Zachary Lee Rager prior to January 1, 2024. | Peter Abbarno (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
| HB 1017 2023–24 |
Cosmetologists, etc/licensesPermits an applicant for a cosmetology, hair designer, barber, manicurist, or esthetician license to register for or take their final examination before completing their instruction if within 100 hours of completion. | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 55, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
| HB 1048 2023–24 |
Voting rights actProvides that persons or organizations who file a notice of intent to challenge an election system under the Washington Voting Rights Act (WVRA) may recover costs incurred in conducting the necessary research, if the notice... | Sharlett Mena (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
| HB 1058 2023–24 |
Commercial driver's licensesRemoves the requirement that a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) applicant submit a renewal application to the Department of Licensing (DOL) in person. | Dave Paul (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
| HB 1069 2023–24 |
Mental health counselor compEnacts the Counseling Compact. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 58, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
| HB 1077 2023–24 |
Courthouse facility dogsModifies the legal authority and standard for permitting use of a courthouse facility dog. | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
| HB 1082 2023–24 |
PT & OT service corporationsPermits physical therapists and occupational therapists to share an ownership interest in a health care practice with other health care professionals, rather than only within their scope of practice. | Tarra Simmons (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 60, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
| HB 1265 2023–24 |
Adult family homes/prop. taxModifies the property tax exemption for property owned by a nonprofit used as an adult family home for the developmentally disabled to ensure that the exemption may be claimed whether the services are provided by a nonprofit... | Bill Ramos (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 69, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
| HB 1657 2023–24 |
Marriages by federal judgesAuthorizes federal justices, judges, and judicial officers to solemnize marriages. | Chipalo Street (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 86, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
| HB 1007 2023–24 |
Military service creditExpands the definition of veteran for purposes of veterans' benefits in state pension systems, legal assistance, scoring criteria on civil service exams, and other programs, to include members that were awarded an expeditionary medal. | Dave Paul (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 6, 2023 |
| HB 1107 2023–24 |
"Master" and "servant" termsModifies the definition of "employment" as it applies to unemployment insurance and the state paid family and medical leave program by replacing a reference to the "relationship of master and servant" with "any employment... | Mary Fosse (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 6, 2023 |
| HB 1458 2023–24 |
Apprenticeship programs/UIRequires the Employment Security Department to convene a work group for the purpose of identifying and addressing legal and procedural barriers faced by eligible claimants participating in apprenticeship programs when those... | Clyde Shavers (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 6, 2023 |
| HB 1540 2023–24 |
Driver training/large veh.Mandates that instruction regarding large vehicle awareness, including as it relates to sharing the road with commercial motor vehicles and buses, must be included in the required driver training curriculum. | Spencer Hutchins (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 32, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 6, 2023 |
| HB 1860 2021–22 |
Behavioral health dischargeRequires the Performance Measures Coordinating Committee to convene a work group of stakeholders to establish performance measures that track rates of homelessness and housing instability among medical assistance clients. | Lauren Davis (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 2022 |
Apr 14, 2022 |
| HB 1412 2021–22 |
Legal financial obligationsAllows a court to not impose or waive full or partial restitution and accrued interest owed to any insurer or state agency, except restitution owed to the Department of Labor and Industries for the crime victims compensation... | Tarra Simmons (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 260, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| HB 1688 2021–22 |
Out-of-network health careExpands the services covered by the balance billing prohibitions to include post-stabilization services and air ambulance services in alignment with federal law. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 263, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| HB 1717 2021–22 |
GMA planning/tribesRequires local governments, upon receiving notice from a federally recognized Indian tribe, to enter into negotiations on a memorandum of agreement for collaboration and coordination with the tribe for participation in the... | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| HB 1723 2021–22 |
Telecommunications accessRequires the State Broadband Office to develop a state digital equity plan and provide a report to the Governor and the Legislature by December 1, 2023, that includes the state digital equity plan and certain related information. | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |