All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1447 2023–24 |
Assistance programsAmends the definition of "resource" in the general definitions related to assistance program eligibility to exempt: (1) the entire value of one vehicle, rather than a value of up to $10,000; (2) retirement funds, pension... | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 418, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| HB 1470 2023–24 |
Private detention facilitiesCreates a private right of action and civil penalties for violations of laws related to private detention facilities. | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 419, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| HB 1550 2023–24 |
Transition to kindergartenCodifies and renames Transitional Kindergarten as the Transition to Kindergarten (TTK) Program and declares that the TTK Program is not part of the state's statutory program of basic education. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 420, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| HB 1559 2023–24 |
Postsecondary student needsRequires employment of a Benefits Navigator at each institution of higher education and the tribal college. | Debra Entenman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 421, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| HB 1573 2023–24 |
Dairy, etc. tax preferencesExtends the expiration date of business and occupation tax preferences for dairy, fruit and vegetable, and seafood processors from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2035. | Alicia Rule (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 422, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| HB 1580 2023–24 |
Children in crisisRequires that the Governor maintain a Children and Youth Multisystem Care Coordinator (Care Coordinator) to serve as a state lead on addressing complex cases of children in crisis. | Lisa Callan (D-5) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 423, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| HB 1694 2023–24 |
Home care workforce shortageExpands timelines for long-term care workers seeking certification as a home care aide. | Emily Alvarado (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 424, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| HB 1724 2023–24 |
Behavioral health workforceRequires the Department of Health to examine licensing requirements for certain behavioral health professions which must be implemented by certain disciplining authorities. | Jessica Bateman (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 425, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| HB 1745 2023–24 |
Diversity in clinical trialsRequires the Washington State Institutional Review Board (Review Board) to establish a diversity in clinical trials program. | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 426, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| HB 1756 2023–24 |
Energy/taxProvides a property tax exemption from the state property tax levy for personal property used for the generation of renewable energy and owned by a qualified taxpayer. | Alex Ramel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 427, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| HB 1782 2023–24 |
Wahkiakum county ferryIncreases state support of the Wahkiakum county ferry service to 85 percent of the operating deficit. | Joel McEntire (R-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 428, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| HB 1846 2023–24 |
Ferry vessel procurementRequires the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to contract for up to five new hybrid diesel-electric vessels that can carry up to 144 vehicles, using a one or two contract procurement approach to... | Jake Fey (D-27) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 429, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| HB 1850 2023–24 |
Hospital safety net programChanges the Hospital Safety Net Assessment (HSNA) to the Hospital Safety Net Program. | Nicole Macri (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 430, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| HB 1853 2023–24 |
Transportation resourcesMakes changes to various provisions regarding transportation resources. | Jake Fey (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 431, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| SB 5004 2023–24 |
Business corporationsClarifies the mechanics for implementing a stock split. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 432, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| SB 5120 2023–24 |
Crisis relief centersEstablishes 23-hour crisis relief centers as a new category of behavioral health facility to provide services to voluntary clients, clients being brought in by first responders, and clients referred by the 988 behavioral... | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 433, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| SB 5144 2023–24 |
Batteries/environmentRequires the producers of certain batteries to participate in a stewardship organization that plans and provides for battery collection and end-of-life management, beginning January 1, 2027, for portable batteries and January... | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 434, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| SB 5293 2023–24 |
AccountsRevises the existing Office of Financial Management Central Service Account, Personnel Service Fund, and Higher Education Personnel Services Account | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 435, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| SB 5315 2023–24 |
Special education/nonpublicExpands and codifies the duties of the Superintendent of Public Instruction with regard to authorizing, monitoring, and investigating specified entities that contract with school districts to provide special education and... | Claire Wilson (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 436, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| SB 5316 2023–24 |
DCYF background check feesRequires the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to pay background check fees for all foster care and child care applicants and service providers. | Claire Wilson (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 437, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| SB 5324 2023–24 |
Defense compatibility acct.Moves the deadline for the Department of Commerce (Commerce) to submit the Defense Community Compatibility Account (DCCA) report to November 1 of each even-numbered year. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 438, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| SB 5497 2023–24 |
Medicaid expendituresDirects the Health Care Authority (HCA) to provide reasonable oversight of all Medicaid program integrity activities required by federal regulation. | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 439, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| SB 5504 2023–24 |
Open vehicle safety recallsRequires the Department of Licensing to check whether a vehicle is subject to an open safety recall, and provide written notice to the vehicle owner as part of the vehicle registration process. | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 440, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| SB 5515 2023–24 |
Child abuse and neglectRequires the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to license the living accommodations provided by residential private schools, with certain exceptions. | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 441, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| SB 5523 2023–24 |
Forensic pathologistsCreates a loan repayment program for board-certified forensic pathologists who work in identified shortage areas of the state for four years. | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 442, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |