Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Eric Robertson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1055 2023–24 |
Pub safety telecommunicatorsAdds individuals who are members of the Public Employees' Retirement System Plans 2 and 3, and whose primary responsibility is to respond and process 911 emergency calls for law enforcement, fire, medical, or other public... | Drew Stokesbary (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 199, Laws of 2023 |
May 1, 2023 |
| HB 1009 2023–24 |
Military spouse employmentEstablishes requirements for certain state agencies and licensing authorities related to the professional licensing and employment of military spouses. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 165, 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 1237 2023–24 |
VIN inspection feeDistributes the entire $65 vehicle identification number inspection fee to the State Patrol Highway Account to support the activities of the Washington State Patrol. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 139, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 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 1514 2023–24 |
RV & park trailers/insigniaAllows manufacturers of recreational vehicles and park trailers to purchase and distribute insignia from the Department of Labor and Industries (Department) if the manufacturer has an approved quality control program and... | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 78, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
| HB 1656 2023–24 |
Unemployment ins. appealsRemoves the requirement that the Office of Administrative Hearings review a claimant's availability for work in every dispute involving a person's unemployment insurance benefits or waiting week credits. | Suzanne Schmidt (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 85, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
| HB 1540 2023–24 |
Driver training/large veh.Mandates that instruction regarding large vehicle awareness, including as it relates to sharing the road with commercial motor vehicles and buses, must be included in the required driver training curriculum. | Spencer Hutchins (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 32, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 6, 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 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 1914 2021–22 |
Motion picture programModifies and expands the membership of the board of directors of the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program (Program) and requires the board to comply with rules related to conflicts of interest. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 270, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
| HB 1643 2021–22 |
Affordable housing/REETExempts from real estate excise tax the sale or transfer of real property to a nonprofit, cooperative association, housing authority, public corporation, county, or municipal corporation if the grantee intends to use the... | David Hackney (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 199, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1815 2021–22 |
Catalytic converter theftRequires the Washington State University to convene a work group to study and provide options and recommendations related to reducing catalytic converter theft in Washington. | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 221, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| HB 1934 2021–22 |
Tribal exchange agreementsRemoves the requirement that a tribal government provide the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) with a waiver of their tribal sovereign immunity and agree not to place the property in trust status in order... | Jake Fey (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 184, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 25, 2022 |
| HB 1359 2021–22 |
Liquor license feesTemporarily reduces, by half, liquor license fees for specific liquor manufacturers and retailers. | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 116, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1785 2021–22 |
WSP minimum salaryEliminates the June 30, 2025, expiration date of requirements to set Washington State Patrol trooper and sergeant salaries to be competitive with other state law enforcement agencies, conduct salary surveys during the... | Jake Fey (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 131, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1790 2021–22 |
Temporary license platesReplaces temporary permits with temporary license plates following application for the registration of a vehicle. | Bill Ramos (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 132, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1980 2021–22 |
Concurrent servicesRemoves the prohibition on a client of the Developmental Disabilities Administration participating in Employment services and Community Access services concurrently. | Jamila Taylor (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 142, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022 |
| HB 1699 2021–22 |
Work in retirement/schoolsProvides retirees in the Public Employees' Retirement System, the School Employees' Retirement System, and the Teachers' Retirement System the opportunity to continue receiving retirement benefits while working for a school... | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 110, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 23, 2022 |
| HB 1669 2021–22 |
PSERS disability benefitsCreates a disability benefit for members of the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System totally disabled in the line of duty. | Drew Stokesbary (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 11, 2022 |
| HB 1157 2021–22 |
Housing supplyAuthorizes counties and cities to establish a real estate excise tax density incentive zone within urban growth areas and provides for the distribution of state real estate excise tax revenues within such incentive zones. | Jessica Bateman (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1620 2021–22 |
Extreme weather eventsRequires the Military Department to develop and implement an extreme weather response grant program, subject to appropriations, to assist with the costs of responding to community needs during periods of extremely hot or cold... | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2022 |
| HB 1789 2021–22 |
Adult family homes/prop. taxModifies the property tax exemption for property owned by a nonprofit used as an adult family home for persons with a developmental disability to ensure that the exemption may be claimed whether the services are provided by a... | Bill Ramos (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 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 |