Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mike Sells
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1492 2021–22 |
Unempl. extended benefitsAllows claimants of unemployment insurance to be eligible for extended benefits regardless of whether their 52-week benefit year has expired. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1496 2021–22 |
High valued assets taxImposes a 7 percent tax on Washington capital gains realized from the sale of long-term assets that are real property. | Tana Senn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1499 2021–22 |
Sub. use disorder/healthRequires the Heath Care Authority (HCA) to establish a substance use recovery services plan to assist persons with substance use disorder in accessing treatment and recovery services. | Lauren Davis (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1565 2021–22 |
PERS/TRS 1 benefit increaseProviding a benefit increase to certain retirees of the public employees' retirement system plan 1 and the teachers' retirement system plan 1. | Jesse Johnson (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1566 2021–22 |
Legislature/disabilitiesConcerning access and representation for individuals with disabilities in the legislative process. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1618 2021–22 |
Election offices/weaponsRestricts the carrying and possession of firearms and other specified weapons in certain election offices and facilities. | April Berg (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1640 2021–22 |
Tribal-state committeeEstablishes the Joint Legislative Tribal-State Relations Committee as an agency within the legislative branch to serve as a forum for: effective government-to-government communications on issues of mutual concern to the state... | Debra Lekanoff (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1847 2021–22 |
Farmworkers studyUnderstanding the needs of farmworkers. | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1140 2021–22 |
Juvenile access to attorneysRequires law enforcement to provide juveniles with access to an attorney prior to any waiver of the juvenile's constitutional rights when law enforcement: (1) questions a juvenile during a custodial interrogation; (2) detains... | Jesse Johnson (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 328, Laws of 2021 |
May 18, 2021 |
| HB 1223 2021–22 |
Custodial interrogationsRequires law enforcement officers to electronically record custodial interrogations if the interrogation is of a juvenile or related to a felony. | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 329, Laws of 2021 |
May 18, 2021 |
| HB 1267 2021–22 |
Police use of forceEstablishes the Office of Independent Investigations within the Office of the Governor for the purpose of investigating deadly force incidents involving peace officers. | Debra Entenman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 318, Laws of 2021 |
May 18, 2021 |
| HB 1310 2021–22 |
Uses of force by officersEstablishes a standard for use of physical force by peace officers. | Jesse Johnson (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 324, Laws of 2021 |
May 18, 2021 |
| HB 1365 2021–22 |
Schools/computers & devicesDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to develop and administer a technology grant program to help schools attain a universal 1:1 student to learning device ratio and to support staff, students,... | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 301, Laws of 2021 |
May 13, 2021 |
| HB 1097 2021–22 |
Worker protectionsEstablishes statutory procedures for an employer to contest an order of immediate restraint (OIR) and appeal alleged violations of the OIR, and authorizes the imposition of daily civil penalties. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 253, Laws of 2021 |
May 11, 2021 |
| HB 1277 2021–22 |
Housing/revenue sourceEstablishes a $100 surcharge on certain recorded documents to fund various housing services. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 2021 |
May 10, 2021 |
| HB 1386 2021–22 |
Industrial/manuf. facilitiesExpands eligibility for the targeted urban area property tax exemption (TUA Exemption) to allow any city or town to utilize the program. | Emily Wicks (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 218, Laws of 2021 |
May 10, 2021 |
| HB 1297 2021–22 |
Working families tax exempt.Expands eligibility for the working families tax exemption to include Individual Taxpayer Identification Number filers. | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 195, Laws of 2021 |
May 4, 2021 |
| HB 1218 2021–22 |
Long-term care residentsRequires long-term care facilities to develop comprehensive disaster preparedness plans. | Jessica Bateman (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 159, Laws of 2021 |
May 3, 2021 |
| HB 1311 2021–22 |
SUD apprenticeships/certsAllows for persons participating in authorized apprenticeship programs to qualify for substance use disorder professional certification. | Dan Bronoske (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 165, Laws of 2021 |
May 3, 2021 |
| HB 1383 2021–22 |
Respiratory careMakes changes to the licensing, supervision, and scope of practice for respiratory care practitioners. | Jamila Taylor (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 114, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 21, 2021 |
| HB 1209 2021–22 |
Nonmedical assist. immunityEstablishes immunity from civil liability for persons providing nonmedical care or assistance at the scene of an emergency or disaster. | Dan Bronoske (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 66, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 16, 2021 |
| HB 1342 2021–22 |
Reduced-price lunch copaysEliminates lunch copays for students who qualify for reduced-price lunches under the National School Lunch Program. | April Berg (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 74, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 16, 2021 |
| HB 1493 2021–22 |
Job search monitoringProvides the Employment Security Department discretion, for a limited time, regarding the type of job search evidence required from claimants collecting unemployment insurance benefits. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 82, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 16, 2021 |
| HB 1070 2021–22 |
Housing/local tax revenueExpands the allowable uses of revenues from the housing and related services local sales and use tax to include acquiring facilities and land for affordable housing, housing-related services, and behavioral health services. | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 27, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 14, 2021 |
| HB 1315 2021–22 |
Domestic violence/workplaceCreates a task force on domestic violence and workplace resources to identify the role of the workplace in helping to curb domestic violence. | Gina Mosbrucker (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 43, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 14, 2021 |