Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Gerry Pollet
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1357 2023–24 |
Prior authorization/healthEstablishes requirements for the prior authorization process for private health insurance, Public Employee Benefit Board and School Employee Benefit Board health programs, and Medicaid programs related to time frames for... | Tarra Simmons (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 382, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1425 2023–24 |
Municipal annexationsRequires an interlocal agreement for annexed areas in which a sales and use tax is imposed to address certain criteria regarding loss and gain of revenue, development and ownership of infrastructure, and revenue-sharing agreements. | April Berg (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 351, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1460 2023–24 |
DNR landAuthorizes the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to create and manage a Trust Land Transfer (TLT) program. | David Hackney (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 383, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1578 2023–24 |
Wildland fire safetyRequires the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to complete decadal assessments of areas at significant risk of wildfire, beginning with the decade between July 1, 2027, and July 1, 2037. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 385, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1622 2023–24 |
Students/homelessnessMakes various changes to provisions governing the state grant programs of the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and the Department of Commerce for students who are experiencing homelessness, including... | Jake Fey (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 386, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1744 2023–24 |
Charter school oversightMakes various changes to provisions governing the administration and oversight of charter schools, including new and modified duties for charter schools, charter school boards, charter school authorizers, the Charter School... | Skyler Rude (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 356, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1074 2023–24 |
Landlord damage claimsExtends the timeline for a landlord to provide a statement and documentation for retaining any portion of a tenant deposit from 21 days to 30 days. | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 331, Laws of 2023 |
May 8, 2023 |
| HB 1110 2023–24 |
Middle housingRequires certain cities planning under the Growth Management Act to authorize minimum development densities in residential zones and include specific provisions related to middle housing in their development regulations. | Jessica Bateman (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 332, Laws of 2023 |
May 8, 2023 |
| HB 1474 2023–24 |
Covenant homeownership prg.Creates the Covenant Homeownership Account and a document recording assessment of $100 to fund the Covenant Homeownership Program (CHP). | Jamila Taylor (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 340, Laws of 2023 |
May 8, 2023 |
| HB 1033 2023–24 |
Compostable product usageRequires the Department of Ecology to contract with a facilitator to convene a Stakeholder Advisory Committee (Committee), regarding development of compostable product management standards for organic materials management facilities. | Amy Walen (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 236, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1042 2023–24 |
Use of existing buildingsProhibits cities from imposing certain restrictions or requirements on existing buildings zoned for commercial or mixed use. | Amy Walen (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 285, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1207 2023–24 |
Harassment/schoolsRequires distribution of policies and a complaint procedure related to harassment, intimidation, bullying, and discrimination in public schools. | Tana Senn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 242, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1217 2023–24 |
Wage complaintsRequires that any settlement resolving a wage complaint without a citation and notice of assessment must include interest. | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 243, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1222 2023–24 |
Hearing instruments coverageRequires nongrandfathered large group health plans to provide coverage for hearing instruments. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 245, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1234 2023–24 |
Civil forfeiture of animalsClarifies the authority for law enforcement agencies and local animal care and control agencies to take possession of an abused or neglected animal. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 246, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1260 2023–24 |
Work-limiting disabilityEliminates, as of October 1, 2025, the requirement for Aged, Blind, or Disabled (ABD) program recipients to repay the state for benefits received during the same period as federal Supplemental Security Income benefits were received. | Emily Alvarado (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 289, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1326 2023–24 |
Utility connection chargesAuthorizes city water and sewerage systems to establish a program to waive connection charges for properties owned or developed by, or on the behalf of, a nonprofit organization, public development authority, housing... | Julio Cortes (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 249, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1390 2023–24 |
District energy systemsRequires owners of state campus district energy systems to develop a decarbonization plan by June 2024 and provide their final plan to the Department of Commerce (Commerce) for approval by June 2025 and every five years thereafter. | Alex Ramel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 291, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1491 2023–24 |
Employee personal vehiclesProhibits an employer from searching an employee's vehicle in the employer's parking areas, subject to certain exceptions. | Ed Orcutt (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1521 2023–24 |
Industrial insurance/dutiesSpecifies that self-insured municipal employers, certain self-insured private sector firefighter employers, and their third-party administrators have a duty of good faith and fair dealing to certain workers when administering... | Dan Bronoske (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 293, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1525 2023–24 |
Apprenticeships/child careWaives the work requirements for the Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) program for those participating in a state-registered apprenticeship regardless of whether or not the apprentice is a full-time student of a community,... | Mary Fosse (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 294, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1542 2023–24 |
AEDs/high voltage workRequires an automated external defibrillator to be available and accessible when workers are operating, maintaining, or constructing high voltage lines and equipment or conducting line-clearance tree-trimming in close... | Dan Bronoske (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 253, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1562 2023–24 |
ViolenceMakes changes to the crime of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, including by adding additional crimes that prohibit a person from possessing a firearm. | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 295, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1599 2023–24 |
Firearm background checksAllows the Washington State Patrol Firearms Background Check Program to access files and records of Involuntary Treatment Act court proceedings for purposes of conducting firearms-related background checks. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 298, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1621 2023–24 |
Local government procurementIncreases the limit for contracts that require competitive bidding to $150,000 if two or more trades are involved, or to $75,000 if only one trade is involved. | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |