Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Gerry Pollet
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 1001 2023–24 |
Audiology & speech compactEnacts the audiology and speech-language pathology interstate compact. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 53, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
| HB 1048 2023–24 |
Voting rights actProvides that persons or organizations who file a notice of intent to challenge an election system under the Washington Voting Rights Act (WVRA) may recover costs incurred in conducting the necessary research, if the notice... | Sharlett Mena (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
| HB 1265 2023–24 |
Adult family homes/prop. taxModifies the property tax exemption for property owned by a nonprofit used as an adult family home for the developmentally disabled to ensure that the exemption may be claimed whether the services are provided by a nonprofit... | Bill Ramos (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 69, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
| HB 1274 2023–24 |
Child malnutrition guideRequires the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), in consultation with the Department of Health, to produce and make available to the DCYF staff a child malnutrition field guide. | Travis Couture (R-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 70, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
| HB 1287 2023–24 |
Dental hygienistsRemoves the requirement that a dental hygienist in another state or Canadian province be actively practicing in order to qualify for a temporary license in Washington. | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 71, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
| HB 1352 2023–24 |
County invest. pools/tribesAuthorizes county investment pools, subject to the approval of the county treasurer and the tribe's entry into an intergovernmental agreement, to accept investments by federally recognized tribes on the same terms and... | Chris Stearns (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 74, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
| HB 1481 2023–24 |
Tribal peace officers/LEOFFPermits federally recognized tribes in Washington to opt in to the Law Enforcement Officers' and Firefighters' Retirement System Plan 2 (LEOFF 2). | Julio Cortes (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 77, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
| HB 1522 2023–24 |
Sexual misconduct/assocs.Requires institutions to ask and require applicants to sign statements regarding substantiated findings of sexual misconduct at scholarly or professional associations before an official offer of employment. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 79, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
| HB 1544 2023–24 |
Shoreline program reviewIncreases the review and revision cycle for Shoreline Master Programs from eight to 10 years. | Emily Alvarado (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 80, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
| HB 1784 2023–24 |
Hunger reliefAppropriates a total of $28 million to the State General Fund in fiscal year 2023 to support food assistance programs operated by the departments of Agriculture, Social and Health Services, and Health. | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 63, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
| HB 1458 2023–24 |
Apprenticeship programs/UIRequires the Employment Security Department to convene a work group for the purpose of identifying and addressing legal and procedural barriers faced by eligible claimants participating in apprenticeship programs when those... | Clyde Shavers (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 6, 2023 |
| HB 1499 2023–24 |
Food assistance fundingProvides that the Washington State Department of Agriculture, in administering food assistance program funding, may not restrict the amount of funding provided to food banks that may be used for essential nonfood items to less... | Clyde Shavers (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 6, 2023 |
| HB 1412 2021–22 |
Legal financial obligationsAllows a court to not impose or waive full or partial restitution and accrued interest owed to any insurer or state agency, except restitution owed to the Department of Labor and Industries for the crime victims compensation... | Tarra Simmons (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 260, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| HB 1655 2021–22 |
Safety rest areasDirects the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to reconfigure its maintenance operations to assure that state-owned and operated safety rest areas are open for use except for seasonal closures or cleaning,... | Dan Griffey (R-35) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 262, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| HB 1688 2021–22 |
Out-of-network health careExpands the services covered by the balance billing prohibitions to include post-stabilization services and air ambulance services in alignment with federal law. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 263, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| HB 1717 2021–22 |
GMA planning/tribesRequires local governments, upon receiving notice from a federally recognized Indian tribe, to enter into negotiations on a memorandum of agreement for collaboration and coordination with the tribe for participation in the... | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| HB 1723 2021–22 |
Telecommunications accessRequires the State Broadband Office to develop a state digital equity plan and provide a report to the Governor and the Legislature by December 1, 2023, that includes the state digital equity plan and certain related information. | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| HB 1724 2021–22 |
Supportive housing resourcesAdds an operator of permanent supportive housing and services to the Affordable Housing Advisory Board. | Nicole Macri (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 266, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| HB 1902 2021–22 |
Workers' comp reopeningProvides for reopening a workers' compensation claim where the provider fails to submit the application. | Joe Schmick (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 269, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| HB 2007 2021–22 |
Nurse educator loansEstablishes the Nurse Educator Loan Repayment Program under the umbrella of the Washington Health Corps. | Vandana Slatter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 276, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| HB 2008 2021–22 |
Dev. disability programs/IQProhibits the Developmental Disabilities Administration from using intelligence quotient scores in determining eligibility for programs and services beginning July 1, 2025. | Jamila Taylor (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 277, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| HB 2076 2021–22 |
Transp. network companiesEstablishes minimum per mile, per minute, and per trip rates for drivers of transportation network companies (TNCs) and provides drivers with paid sick time, and workers' compensation coverage. | Liz Berry (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 281, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| HB 2124 2021–22 |
Leg. collective bargainingGrants employees of the legislative branch collective bargaining rights. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 283, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| HB 1074 2021–22 |
Fatality reviewsAuthorizes local health departments to establish overdose, withdrawal, and suicide fatality review teams to review overdose, withdrawal, or suicide deaths and develop strategies to prevent future deaths. | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 190, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |