All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2347 2017–18 |
Zero-carbon electric gridUpdates the requirements of the integrated resource planning process to inform lawmakers and the public about the long-term strategies of the state's electric utilities, such as the costs, risks, and benefits of deep... | Norma Smith (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2348 2017–18 |
Child sex crimes/fee waiversProhibits the court from waiving, reducing, or suspending certain fees charged to persons who commit Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor, Promoting Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor, and Promoting Travel for Commercial Sexual... | Vicki Kraft (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2349 2017–18 |
Retired farmers/property taxProvides an exemption from additional tax, interest, and other penalties on land that is removed from open space or farm and agricultural land classification if the land is owned by a retired farmer. | Vicki Kraft (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2351 2017–18 |
B&O tax filing frequencyReduces the frequency of filing requirements for the business and occupation tax in order to decrease taxpayer burdens. | Vicki Kraft (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2352 2017–18 |
Additional WA-OR bridgeRequires the joint transportation committee to hire a consultant to evaluate options for an additional bridge or other connection west of Interstate 5 between southwest Washington and Oregon. Makes an appropriation from the... | Vicki Kraft (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2354 2017–18 |
Credit security freeze feesAdds security freeze fee exemptions for consumers that certify they have received notice their personal or financial data has been breeched and they believe they are at risk of fraudulent activity. | Mike Pellicciotti (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2357 2017–18 |
RTA MVET payment plansAllows for semiannual or quarterly payment plans for certain motor vehicle excise tax assessments that are equal to or greater than $200 and due on or after January 1, 2019. | Kristine Reeves (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2359 2017–18 |
Ballot box locationsRequires the county auditor, in a county with a population over two hundred sixty thousand, to establish a minimum of one ballot drop box: (1) Per fifteen thousand registered voters in the county; and (2) In each city, town,... | Jim Walsh (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2366 2017–18 |
Federal Way school districtModifies a date in which the legislative evaluation and accountability program committee developed school district regionalization factors for certificated instructional, certificated administrative, and classified staff. | Kristine Reeves (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2370 2017–18 |
Public works board membersIncreases the membership of the public works board by appointing four members of the legislature. | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2376 2017–18 |
Marriage ageRemoves the "showing of necessity" exception which permits a judge to allow persons under 17 years of age to marry. | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2378 2017–18 |
Ballots, prepaid postageRequires the state to reimburse counties for the cost of return postage on mail and absentee ballots for all elections. Requires return envelopes for all election ballots to include prepaid postage. | Drew Hansen (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2379 2017–18 |
School substitutes/2008 ERFPermits educators that retired under the 2008 Early Retirement Factors (ERF) to work in any nonadministrative position for up to 867 hours without suspension of pension benefits prior to attaining age 65. | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2380 2017–18 |
Postconsumer recyclingDirects the Utilities and Transportation Commission to develop a public outreach strategy and the Department of Ecology to update solid waste management guidelines for local governments, with the goal of both activities being... | Norma Smith (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2383 2017–18 |
Initiatives/electronic sign.Authorizes the circulation of electronic petitions and the collection of electronic signatures as an alternative method to paper petitions. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2388 2017–18 |
Voting system securityRequires a manufacturer or distributor of a voting system or component that is certified by the secretary of state to disclose to the secretary of state and attorney general a breach of the security of its system. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2392 2017–18 |
Balanced budget/vetoesRequires the governor to make prioritized allotment reductions, beginning with budgets enacted for the 2019-2021 fiscal biennium, if: (1) A veto of appropriations or revenue legislation results in a projected maintenance level... | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2393 2017–18 |
B&O manufacturing tax rateLowers the manufacturing rate for those manufacturing industries still taxed at the highest rate to create greater equity in taxation of manufacturers and reduce the tax burden on manufacturers. | Brandon Vick (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2394 2017–18 |
State gen. obligation bondsAuthorizes the state finance committee to issue general obligation bonds to provide funds to finance the projects described and authorized by the legislature in the omnibus capital and operating appropriations acts for the... | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2397 2017–18 |
VA health plan reimbursementRequires a health plan that is issued or renewed by a health carrier on or after January 1, 2019, to reimburse any United States department of veterans affairs facility for covered services provided by the facility for any... | Chris Kilduff (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2399 2017–18 |
Comm. coll. caseload/adultsRequires the Caseload Forecast Council to forecast the number of state residents ages 25 to 44 who do not have a high school diploma or credential, and the number of students expected to enroll in basic education for adults... | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2400 2017–18 |
Ferry natural gas conversionRequires the Washington State Department of Transportation to issue a request for proposals to convert a ferry to operate on liquefied natural gas. | Gael Tarleton (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2401 2017–18 |
Substance use/commitmentRequires Designated Crisis Responders to submit a report to the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) when an adult meets substance use disorder (SUD) detention criteria but there are not any secure detoxification... | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2404 2017–18 |
WaTech servicesMakes it optional, rather than required, for state agencies to use the Consolidated Technology Services agency (CTS) for certain IT functions, including storing state agency servers in the State Data Center and utility-based... | Vicki Kraft (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2407 2017–18 |
Public works/material sourceRequires Public Owners that receive funding for a project from the capital budget to report if the steel or concrete were purchased out of state, the reason for purchasing out of state, and the cost of the steel or concrete purchased. | Jacquelin Maycumber (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |