Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Kevin Waters
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1770 2023–24 |
Unlawful firearm possessionIncreasing the seriousness level of the crime of unlawful possession of a firearm. | Greg Cheney (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1794 2023–24 |
Research and developmentConcerning research and development incentives and growing Washington's economy for the long-term. | Kevin Waters (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1802 2023–24 |
Minors in possessionConcerning minors in possession of alcohol, cannabis, or controlled substances. | Greg Cheney (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1816 2023–24 |
Ballot forwardingProhibiting the forwarding of election ballots. | Greg Cheney (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1856 2023–24 |
Transparency ombuds studyCommissioning a study on establishing an office of transparency ombuds. | Peter Abbarno (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1878 2023–24 |
State employee seniorityPreserving seniority for state employees who are reemployed. | Sam Low (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1923 2023–24 |
Special education fundingAdjusting funded special education enrollment. | Travis Couture (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1931 2023–24 |
Incarcerated studentsAddressing financial aid grants for incarcerated students. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 2002 2023–24 |
Public use of fentanyl, methEstablishing criminal penalties for the public use of fentanyl or methamphetamine. | Sam Low (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 2005 2023–24 |
Weighted grade point averageRequires the development of a revised standardized high school transcript with a weighted grade point average to recognize accelerated coursework. | Stephanie McClintock (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 2016 2023–24 |
Minors/contracts for housingPermits a minor who is at least 16 years old and living apart from a parent, guardian, or legal custodian to enter into a binding nonvoidable contract for a residential dwelling unit and utility services to the unit without... | Stephanie McClintock (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 2017 2023–24 |
Schools/aged facilitiesCreates a capital grant program for planning, modernization, and new construction projects in school districts with 1,001 enrollments or more. | Stephanie McClintock (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 2033 2023–24 |
Rent relief incentive prg.Creating a rent relief incentive program. | Greg Cheney (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 2035 2023–24 |
Work restrictions/age 16, 17Requires rules adopted by the Department of Labor and Industries to allow a 16- or 17-year old to work the same number and frequency of hours during the school year as would be permitted during school vacations or holidays... | Stephanie McClintock (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 2181 2023–24 |
Pipe tobacco excise tax rateConcerning the pipe tobacco excise tax rate. | Kevin Waters (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1258 2023–24 |
Tourism marketingRequires a one-to-one, instead of two-to-one, nonstate or state fund, other than state general fund, match for all expenditures from the Statewide Tourism Marketing Account. | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 348, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1460 2023–24 |
DNR landAuthorizes the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to create and manage a Trust Land Transfer (TLT) program. | David Hackney (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 383, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1527 2023–24 |
Tax increment financingDefines the term real property for local tax increment financing areas. | Sharon Wylie (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 354, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1293 2023–24 |
Development regulationsRequires counties and cities planning under the Growth Management Act to apply only clear and objective design review standards to the exterior of new development, except for certain designated landmarks and historic districts. | Mark Klicker (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 333, Laws of 2023 |
May 8, 2023 |
| HB 1086 2023–24 |
Community org. contractsIncreases the limit on the yearly value of contracts that can be provided by smaller local government jurisdictions to community service organizations without competitive bidding from $25,000 to $75,000. | Clyde Shavers (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 238, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 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 1772 2023–24 |
Tetrahydrocannabinol & alc.Specifies that it is unlawful under liquor statutes and the Uniform Controlled Substances Act to manufacture, import, offer, or sell a consumable product that contains cannabis or any form of tetrahydrocannabinol in... | Kevin Waters (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 217, Laws of 2023 |
May 1, 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 |