Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Alex Ybarra
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2087 2023–24 |
Apprenticeship objectionsEstablishes statutory processes for competitor objections to the approval of apprenticeship programs and standards by the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council. | Suzanne Schmidt (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1791 2023–24 |
Commercial aviation servicesReplaces the Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission (Commission) with a Commercial Aviation Work Group (Work Group). | Jake Fey (D-27) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 463, Laws of 2023 |
May 15, 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 1731 2023–24 |
Short-term rentals/liquorEstablishes an annual permit of $75 to be issued by the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board to a short-term rental operator to provide a complimentary bottle of wine to rental guests who are age 21 or over. | Kevin Waters (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 257, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1213 2023–24 |
Wipe labelingEliminates the 2023 deadline for products subject to the labeling requirements of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) to also meet labeling requirements for nonflushable, nonwoven disposable wipes,... | Alex Ybarra (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 172, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 2023 |
| HB 1289 2023–24 |
Opportunity scholarshipAllows the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) Board to establish and contract with private nonprofit corporations for program administration purposes. | Julia Reed (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 176, 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 1730 2023–24 |
Youth employment/21+ estab.Allows all liquor licensees to have employees that are between the ages of 18 and 21 to be present in the licensed facility under certain circumstances and to perform limited job duties that do not include the the sale or... | Kevin Waters (R-17) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 158, 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 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 1624 2023–24 |
ESD election administrationModifies provisions governing the administration of Educational Service District board member elections by removing provisions requiring elections to be conducted only by mail. | Alex Ybarra (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 83, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
| HB 1571 2021–22 |
Indigenous persons/servicesRequires a county coroner or medical examiner with jurisdiction over the remains of a deceased indigenous person to make certain efforts to contact family members and affected tribes of the deceased and provide an opportunity... | Gina Mosbrucker (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 251, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| HB 1644 2021–22 |
Pupil transp./electricExpands allowable uses of school districts' transportation vehicle funds to include purchase, installation, and repair of vehicle charging stations and other zero-emission fueling stations, converting or repowering existing... | Tana Senn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1974 2021–22 |
Education elections/WSSDATransfers duties related to the conduct of elections for members of the State Board of Education and members of educational service district boards from the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to the Washington... | Alex Ybarra (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 79, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 17, 2022 |
| HB 2135 2021–22 |
Russia/divest public fundsDirecting state agencies and authorities to divest public funds supporting Russia. | Drew Stokesbary (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 3, 2022 |
| HB 1067 2021–22 |
State dinosaurEstablishes the Suciasaurus rex as the state dinosaur. | Melanie Morgan (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 22, 2022 |
| HB 1263 2021–22 |
Rural infrastructureRequires the Department of Commerce (Department) to establish a competitive grant program to award funding to eligible public and private entities located in rural counties for public facilities. | Peter Abbarno (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 22, 2022 |
| HB 1788 2021–22 |
Vehicular pursuitsAllows a peace officer to engage in a vehicular pursuit when there is reasonable suspicion that a person in the vehicle has committed or is committing a violent offense, escape offense, or driving under the influence offense,... | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 2022 |
| HB 1224 2021–22 |
Spring blade knivesRepeals the dangerous weapon statute's general restrictions on spring blade knives and related exceptions. | Kelly Chambers (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 2, 2022 |
| HB 2000 2021–22 |
OSPI basic education fundsClarifying the duty of the superintendent of public instruction to distribute federal and state basic education funds. | Alex Ybarra (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2022 |
| HB 1079 2021–22 |
Charter schools time frameConcerning the time frame for establishing charter schools. | Laurie Dolan (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1158 2021–22 |
Emergencies/executive branchLimiting unilateral actions by the executive branch in emergencies. | Carolyn Eslick (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1228 2021–22 |
Landlord-tenant/COVID-19Suspends any eviction moratorium currently in effect. | Andrew Barkis (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1244 2021–22 |
Emergency proc. penaltiesProhibiting civil penalties for first-time violations of standards regulated under emergency proclamations. | Gina Mosbrucker (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |
| HB 1327 2021–22 |
On-bill disclosures/electricRequires each electric utility to provide an illustrative graphic on retail electric customers' billing statements that compares customers' actual bill total with an estimated expected bill total for that customer's rate class... | Mary Dye (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2022 |