Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Gerry Pollet
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1068 2023–24 |
Injured worker medical examsAllows an injured worker to make an audio and video recording of an independent medical examination, and to have one person of the worker's choosing present during the examination. | Dan Bronoske (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 2023 |
| HB 1143 2023–24 |
Firearms/purchase & transferProvides that a dealer may not transfer any firearm to a purchaser or transferee until: completion of a background check indicating the person is eligible to possess firearms; and 10 business days have elapsed since the dealer... | Liz Berry (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 161, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 2023 |
| HB 1170 2023–24 |
Climate response strategyRequires the Department of Ecology (Ecology) to update the Integrated Climate Change Response Strategy (Strategy) by September 30, 2024, and every four years thereafter, and report on implementation, recommendations, and state... | Chipalo Street (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 169, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 2023 |
| HB 1197 2023–24 |
Workers' comp. providersCreates a definition of attending provider applicable to the workers' compensation statutes. | Dan Bronoske (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 171, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 2023 |
| HB 1230 2023–24 |
School websites/drug info.Requires the Department of Health (DOH) to post and periodically revise on its website information about substance use trends, overdose symptoms and response, and the secure storage of prescription drugs, over-the-counter... | Lisa Callan (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 2023 |
| HB 1232 2023–24 |
College bound scholarshipRequires only College Bound Scholarship (CBS) eligible students seeking direct admission to a public or private four-year institution of higher education to graduate with at least a C grade point average. | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 2023 |
| HB 1240 2023–24 |
Firearms/assault weaponsProhibits the manufacture, importation, distribution, sale, or offer for sale of any assault weapon, subject to various exceptions for licensed firearm manufacturers and dealers, and for individuals who inherit an assault weapon. | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 162, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 2023 |
| HB 1345 2023–24 |
DOC/costs of privilegesProvides that the Department of Corrections (DOC) may require incarcerated individuals to contribute to the cost of specific privileges designated by the DOC to ensure that incarcerated individuals contribute a portion of the... | Darya Farivar (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 177, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 2023 |
| HB 1575 2023–24 |
Cultural access programs/taxAllows counties and cities the option of imposing a 0.1 percent cultural access program sales and use tax without voter approval. | Julia Reed (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 179, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 2023 |
| HB 1600 2023–24 |
Firearms/juvenile recordsAllows for the sharing of sealed juvenile records with non-Washington criminal justice agencies solely for firearms-related background check purposes, and prohibits further dissemination of such records. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 180, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 2023 |
| HB 1750 2023–24 |
Water safety educationDesignates May 15 as Water Safety Day. | April Berg (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 181, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 2023 |
| HB 1013 2023–24 |
Regional apprenticeship prgsDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and Educational Service Districts to establish the Regional Apprenticeship Preparation Pilot Program (Program) with five program sites located statewide. | Jacquelin Maycumber (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1030 2023–24 |
Applied doctorate degreesAuthorizes the board of trustees of the regional universities to offer applied, but not research, doctorate degrees. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 130, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1032 2023–24 |
Wildfires/electric utilitiesDirects the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in consultation with the Energy Resilience and Emergency Management Office of the Department of Commerce, to contract with a consultant to recommend a format and list of... | Tom Dent (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 132, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1051 2023–24 |
Robocalls & telephone scamsProhibits a person from assisting with a telephone solicitation using an automatic dialing and announcing device to any. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 103, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1085 2023–24 |
Plastic pollutionProhibits the sale, distribution, and installation of certain expanded or extruded plastic foam overwater structures, and of expanded or extruded plastic foam blocks and floats used in overwater structures. | Sharlett Mena (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 135, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1122 2023–24 |
WMS bargainingGrants Washington Management Service (WMS) employees the right to collective bargaining, except for WMS employees in positions with salary bands three, four, and medical, and other specified WMS managers. | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 136, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1177 2023–24 |
Indigenous womenCreates a Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People Cold Case Investigations Assistance Unit within the Office of the Attorney General for the purpose of assisting law enforcement agencies with solving cold cases... | Debra Lekanoff (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 104, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1204 2023–24 |
Family connections programEstablishes the Family Connections Program as a permanent program, instead of one that expires on June 30, 2023. | Lisa Callan (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 138, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1251 2023–24 |
Water system noticesRequires a public water system considering commencing or discontinuing fluoridation of its water supply to notify its customers and the Department of Health of its intentions at least 90 days prior to a vote or decision on the matter. | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 140, 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 1355 2023–24 |
Property tax exemptionsExpands qualification for the senior citizen, disabled individuals, and qualifying veterans property tax relief program by increasing the calculation of income thresholds. | Sharon Wylie (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 147, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1370 2023–24 |
Securities whistleblowersEstablishes the Whistleblower Award and Protection Act, which sets forth parameters for granting awards to whistleblowers who provide information regarding securities fraud, and establishes prohibited acts of retaliation. | Kristine Reeves (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 149, 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 1763 2023–24 |
Conditional scholarshipsLimits the loan interest rate and repayment interest rate for conditional scholarships under the Washington Health Corps. | Carolyn Eslick (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 159, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |