All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5353 2023–24 |
Voluntary stewardship prog.Removes the date by which counties must have elected to join the Voluntary Stewardship Program (VSP). | Keith Wagoner (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 2023 |
| SB 5550 2023–24 |
Ferry workforce developmentDirects the Washington State Ferries (WSF) to adopt a formal strategy to implement diversity, equity, and inclusion as part of its employee recruitment and retention efforts. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 188, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 2023 |
| SB 5561 2023–24 |
Law enf. community grantsExtends the expiration date for the Law Enforcement Community Engagement Grant Project (Project) from January 1, 2024, to January 1, 2029. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 189, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 2023 |
| SB 5687 2023–24 |
Wrestling grant programsCreates a postsecondary wrestling grant program. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 190, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 2023 |
| SB 5683 2023–24 |
Foster care/Indian childrenAllows the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to issue a child-specific foster care license to an Indian child's family or extended family member in certain circumstances. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 127, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 22, 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 1023 2023–24 |
Wire tap reports/courtsRepeals certain reporting requirements concerning operation of the Privacy Act and court authorizations for the interception and recording of private communications and conversations under the Privacy Act. | Amy Walen (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 129, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1030 2023–24 |
Applied doctorate degreesAuthorizes the board of trustees of the regional universities to offer applied, but not research, doctorate degrees. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 130, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1031 2023–24 |
Medal of valor awardAllows the presentation of the Medal of Valor when the Legislature is not in a joint session, removing the previous prohibition. | Sam Low (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 131, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1032 2023–24 |
Wildfires/electric utilitiesDirects the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in consultation with the Energy Resilience and Emergency Management Office of the Department of Commerce, to contract with a consultant to recommend a format and list of... | Tom Dent (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 132, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1046 2023–24 |
Housing dev. income limitsIncreases the area median income limits on a public housing authority-financed, low-income housing development to 80 percent. | Amy Walen (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 133, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1051 2023–24 |
Robocalls & telephone scamsProhibits a person from assisting with a telephone solicitation using an automatic dialing and announcing device to any. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 103, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1073 2023–24 |
Medical assistantsExtends the expiration of a medical assistant-certified interim permit to the issuance of a medical assistant-certified certification. | Paul Harris (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 134, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1085 2023–24 |
Plastic pollutionProhibits the sale, distribution, and installation of certain expanded or extruded plastic foam overwater structures, and of expanded or extruded plastic foam blocks and floats used in overwater structures. | Sharlett Mena (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 135, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1122 2023–24 |
WMS bargainingGrants Washington Management Service (WMS) employees the right to collective bargaining, except for WMS employees in positions with salary bands three, four, and medical, and other specified WMS managers. | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 136, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1171 2023–24 |
Motorcycle safety boardExpands the Motorcycle Safety Education Advisory Board (Board) by two members who must represent motorcycle safety instructors. | Gina Mosbrucker (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 137, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1177 2023–24 |
Indigenous womenCreates a Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People Cold Case Investigations Assistance Unit within the Office of the Attorney General for the purpose of assisting law enforcement agencies with solving cold cases... | Debra Lekanoff (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 104, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1204 2023–24 |
Family connections programEstablishes the Family Connections Program as a permanent program, instead of one that expires on June 30, 2023. | Lisa Callan (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 138, 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 1251 2023–24 |
Water system noticesRequires a public water system considering commencing or discontinuing fluoridation of its water supply to notify its customers and the Department of Health of its intentions at least 90 days prior to a vote or decision on the matter. | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 140, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1255 2023–24 |
Health care prof. SUD prg.Prohibits the Department of Health and the Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission (Nursing Commission) from posting information on a public website regarding an enforcement action taken against an individual licensed by the... | Tarra Simmons (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 141, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1259 2023–24 |
Secretary of state exec teamAdds the Chief of Staff in the Office of the Secretary of State (OSOS) to the list of individuals who have the power to perform any act or duty relating to the OSOS. | Peter Abbarno (R-20) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 142, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1275 2023–24 |
Athletic trainersModifies the authorization for athletic trainers to purchase, store, and administer certain medications. | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 143, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1311 2023–24 |
Credit repair servicesAdds prohibited acts to the Credit Services Organization Act. | Kristine Reeves (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 144, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| HB 1323 2023–24 |
Fire-resistant materialsRequires individuals applying fire-resistant materials to be certified by the Department of Labor and Industries after receiving training from an approved trainer. | Dan Bronoske (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 20, 2023 |