All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1539 2019–20 |
Presidential electorsEstablishes the uniform faithful presidential electors act. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1540 2019–20 |
Minors/serious offensesModifies the sentencing requirements for youth convicted of Aggravated Murder in the first degree. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1541 2019–20 |
Weapon possession/ordersSpecifies that a person is guilty of unlawful possession of a firearm in the second degree, if he or she does not qualify for unlawful possession of a firearm in the first degree and he or she owns, possesses, or controls a... | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1542 2019–20 |
State student loan programEstablishes the Washington Student Loan Program to issue 1 percent student loans to resident students who graduated from Washington high schools pursuing a postsecondary certificate or undergraduate degree at a public or... | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1544 2019–20 |
GMA actions effective dateProvides that the effective date of certain actions taken under the Growth Management Act (GMA) will be the later of the two following dates: 60 days after publication of notice of the action, or if a petition for review to... | Jared Mead (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1546 2019–20 |
Marbled murrelet strategyRequires the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to analyze the harvest volume and revenue impacts of the DNR's preferred marbled murrelet long-term strategy alternative. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1547 2019–20 |
Basic education fundingChanges the maximum dollar amount that may be levied by or for a school district for enrichment levies. Requires funding for additional school nurses, guidance counselors, and family and community engagement coordinators to be... | Laurie Dolan (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1549 2019–20 |
Greenhouse emissions eval.Directs the Department of Ecology (Ecology) to adopt a rule that establishes the process by which lead agencies evaluate environmental impacts of greenhouse gas emissions when conducting environmental review of project and... | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1550 2019–20 |
Vital statisticsProvides a framework for ongoing administration of a single comprehensive vital records system that is operated and maintained by the department of health, under the supervision of the state registrar, to preserve the... | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1553 2019–20 |
Ambulance quality feeEstablishes a quality assurance fee to be paid by all ambulance transport providers. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1555 2019–20 |
Veterinarians/HEALWAGrants veterinarians and veterinary technicians online access to the University of Washington's health sciences library through the payment of an additional licensing fee. | Nicole Macri (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1556 2019–20 |
Employment in hospitalityCreates the Opportunities for Employment in Hospitality grant program to increase the number of workers from targeted populations employed in the hospitality industry. | Jared Mead (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1558 2019–20 |
Nonprofits/watercraft taxUpdates the exemption from watercraft excise taxes for nonprofit organizations and associations. | Drew MacEwen (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1559 2019–20 |
Back-to-school supplies/taxProvides a sales and use tax exemption for clothing and school supply items during the second weekend in August. | Drew MacEwen (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1560 2019–20 |
Abortion, certain typesProhibits a person, except in the case of a medical emergency, from intentionally performing, attempting to perform, or inducing an abortion on a pregnant woman: (1) That will result in the bodily dismemberment, crushing, or... | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1562 2019–20 |
Health care benefit manage.Requires all health care benefit managers, including radiology benefit managers and pharmacy benefit managers, to be licensed by the Office of the Insurance Commissioner. | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1566 2019–20 |
New employment tax creditCreates a business and occupation tax credit for certain employment positions created after July 1, 2019, in counties where the unemployment rate is at least 25 percent greater than the state unemployment rate. | Jim Walsh (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1567 2019–20 |
Solid fuel burning devicesChanges the fee on the sale of new woodstoves from $30 to $50, beginning January 1, 2020. | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1570 2019–20 |
American or recycled steelRequires public works contracts to include a provision requiring that all steel products used or supplied in the performance of the contract and in any related subcontract must be: (1) Produced in the United States, at a... | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1571 2019–20 |
Naming of subcontractorsRequires bid documents for public works projects over $1 million to include names of all subcontractors. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1572 2019–20 |
Homeless college studentsCreates pilot programs at the community and technical colleges and the four-year higher education institutions to provide assistance to homeless students and students who were in foster care. | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1573 2019–20 |
TANF orientation & sanctionsProhibits the department of social and health services from requiring applicants for temporary assistance for needy families to attend an orientation as a condition of eligibility. | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1574 2019–20 |
Vulnerable children/careEstablishes categorical eligibility for the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program for homeless and Indian children. | Lisa Callan (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1581 2019–20 |
Local housing trust fundsAuthorizes cities to create local housing trust funds for affordable housing. | Jake Fey (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1586 2019–20 |
Brain injury fee expansionRequires an assessment of a two-dollar fee for the offenses and/or penalties regarding nonpayment of tolls detected through use of photo toll systems; the use of automated traffic safety cameras; and automated school bus... | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |