All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2266 2023–24 |
Construction/sanitary cond.Requires the Department of Labor and Industries to adopt rules that require employers in the construction industry to provide reasonable accommodations for employees who menstruate or express milk. | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| HB 2295 2023–24 |
Hospital at-home servicesRequires the Department of Health to adopt rules to add hospital at-home services to the services that a licensed acute care hospital may provide and establish standards for the operation of a hospital at-home program. | Jessica Bateman (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 259, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| HB 2311 2023–24 |
First responder wellnessRequires the Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) to convene a task force on first responder wellness in the state. | Lauren Davis (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 295, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| HB 2384 2023–24 |
Traffic safety camerasAuthorizes automated traffic safety cameras (traffic cameras) to be used to detect speed violations on state routes within city limits that are classified as city streets and in work zones on city streets and county roads. | Brandy Donaghy (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 307, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| HB 2396 2023–24 |
Synthetic opioidsImposes minimum standards on public outreach campaigns on the dangers of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids. | Gina Mosbrucker (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 309, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| HB 2424 2023–24 |
State-tribe coop./wildlifeRequires the Department of Fish and Wildlife to engage with the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation on a government-to-government basis to update cooperative wildlife management strategies in a certain geographic area. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 260, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| HB 2482 2023–24 |
Semiconductor tax incentivesExtends two tax preferences for semiconductor manufacturing until January 1, 2034. | Paul Harris (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 261, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| HB 2494 2023–24 |
School operating costsUpdates and increases per pupil amounts for materials, supplies, and operating costs in state prototypical school funding formulas beginning in the 2023-24 school year. | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 262, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| SB 5427 2023–24 |
Hate crimes & bias incidentsRequires the Attorney General's Office to oversee a hotline to assist people who have been targeted or affected by hate crimes and bias incidents and to publish annual reports regarding hate crimes and bias incidents reported... | Javier Valdez (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 299, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| SB 5444 2023–24 |
Firearms/certain premisesProhibits individuals from entering certain designated places while knowingly possessing a weapon. | Javier Valdez (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 285, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| SB 5632 2023–24 |
Labor disputes/health careRequires the Washington Health Benefit Exchange to administer a health care plan access program to help enroll employees who have lost employer-provided health care coverage as a result of a strike, lockout, or other labor dispute. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 263, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| SB 5774 2023–24 |
Fingerprint backgr. checksRequires, subject to appropriated funding, that the Department of Children, Youth, and Families maintain the capacity to roll, print, or scan fingerprints in at least seven of its early learning and child welfare offices for... | Andy Billig (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 300, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| SB 5780 2023–24 |
Public defense & prosecutionRequires the Office of Public Defense (OPD) to administer a law student rural defense program and the Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) to administer a law student rural prosecution program. | Nikki Torres (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 293, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| SB 5784 2023–24 |
Deer & elk crop damageIncreases the annual compensation limit for commercial crop damage claims caused by deer or elk paid from the State General Fund from $30,000 to $300,000. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 264, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| SB 5816 2023–24 |
Alcohol server permitsModifies the authority of the Liquor and Cannabis Board to suspend or revoke an alcohol server permit of an applicant or permittee for specified felony convictions, rather than any felony. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| SB 5824 2023–24 |
Dissolution of librariesChanges the number of signatures required to file a petition to dissolve a library created by a county, city, or town from 100 taxpayers to 25 percent of qualified electors of that county, city, or town. | Senator (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 266, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| SB 5825 2023–24 |
GuardianshipRequires the Office of Public Guardianship to contract with public or private entities to provide public decision making services for individuals who are currently receiving care in a hospital setting who are ready to discharge. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| SB 5828 2023–24 |
Water rights commissionersAuthorizes superior courts to appoint commissioners for water rights adjudications. | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 268, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| SB 5890 2023–24 |
Ballot rejectionRequires county auditors to contact voters by phone or email, in addition to first class mail, when notifying voters that their ballot is unsigned or the signature does not match the one on file, if the voter's contact... | Javier Valdez (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 269, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| SB 5891 2023–24 |
School bus trespassCreates the gross misdemeanor criminal offense of Trespass on a School Bus. | Matt Boehnke (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 302, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| SB 5897 2023–24 |
Business licensing serviceMakes changes to business licensing fees. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 270, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| SB 5919 2023–24 |
Biogenic carbon dioxideAuthorizes public utility districts to sell biogenic carbon dioxide and other biogas products. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 271, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| SB 5937 2023–24 |
Crime victims & witnessesModifies the eligibility for benefits, reimbursement for travel, and state payment of forensic examinations under the Crime Victims' Compensation Program. | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 297, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| SB 5953 2023–24 |
Incarcerated student grantsAllows incarcerated individuals to apply for and utilize federal and state financial aid grants for postsecondary education programs at the Department of Corrections. | Claire Wilson (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 272, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| SB 5985 2023–24 |
Firearms background checksUpdates statutes concerning firearms background checks to refer to the Washington State Patrol firearms background check program. | Drew Hansen (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 289, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |