Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Larry Springer
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1422 2023–24 |
Reusable packing materialsProvides reusable packing materials with a sales and use tax exemption. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1441 2023–24 |
Automatic renewal/contractsRequires disclosures for contracts entered into after May 1, 2024, that contain automatic extension or renewal provisions for terms greater than one month. | Kelly Chambers (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1451 2023–24 |
Child care workforceRequires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to establish a child care worker pilot program. | Tana Senn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1476 2023–24 |
Impact fees/law enforcementAdds law enforcement facilities as a type of public facility for which impact fees can be imposed. | Clyde Shavers (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1516 2023–24 |
Lunar new yearDesignates the Lunar New Year as a state legal holiday to be observed on the day of the second new moon following the winter solstice, or on the day of the third new moon following the winter solstice if an intercalary month... | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1543 2023–24 |
Horse program/Coyote RidgeRequires the Department of Corrections (DOC), through Correctional Industries, to conduct a feasibility study and develop a plan to implement a wild horse training, holding, and farrier program at Coyote Ridge Corrections Center. | Mary Dye (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1557 2023–24 |
Digital processing servicesExpands a retail sales and use tax exemption to include digital automated services purchased by a financial institution solely used for business purposes. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1560 2023–24 |
Property tax exemptionsIncreases income thresholds for the senior citizen, disabled individuals, and qualifying veterans property tax relief program by 10 percent for taxes collected in 2024. | Clyde Shavers (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1585 2023–24 |
Local infra. project areasSpecifies that any increase in assessed value within a local infrastructure project area is an add-on to the revenue growth limit, if not already included elsewhere as an add-on. | Julio Cortes (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1594 2023–24 |
Residential electrician certAllowing certain types of maintenance experience to substitute for work experience required to be eligible to take the examination for the residential maintenance specialty electrician certificate. | Keith Goehner (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1596 2023–24 |
Affordable housing incentiveAllows King County, and cities within the county, to establish an Affordable Housing Exemption Program that can exempt accessory dwelling units rented to very low-income households from property taxation for six-year periods. | Shelley Kloba (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1597 2023–24 |
Public records act requestsLimiting frivolous claims by modifying administrative and judicial review processes for public records request responses. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1603 2023–24 |
Agricultural products promo.Requires the Department of Agriculture to convene an advisory committee to identify the appropriate scope and nature of a voluntary location-based program to brand and promote local food and agricultural products. | Melanie Morgan (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1604 2023–24 |
Custom farming/B&O taxProviding a retroactive business and occupation tax exemption for custom farming. | Chris Corry (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1617 2023–24 |
Universal services programRemoves the expiration date from the State Universal Communications Services Program. | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1630 2023–24 |
Sports wageringAuthorizing sports wagering at cardrooms and racetracks. | Amy Walen (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1632 2023–24 |
Retirement options studyRequires the Department of Commerce to study the retirement preparedness of Washington residents and the feasibility of establishing a state-sponsored retirement savings program. | Kristine Reeves (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1661 2023–24 |
Mobile crisis interventionRequires the Military Department to establish a competitive grant program to award funding to emergency crisis assistance teams that provide mobile mental health crisis intervention for crises involving mental illness,... | Jacquelin Maycumber (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1698 2023–24 |
Gray wolf managementEstablishes a procedure for the Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to manage gray wolves as if the species has been removed from state designation as endangered in counties when certain population criteria have been met. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1699 2023–24 |
Fish & wildlife salariesReplaces the current method of compensation for Fish and Wildlife Commissioners with an annual salary established by the Governor in accordance with recommendations from the Office of Financial Management. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1834 2023–24 |
Reconciliation returnsModifies the penalties and penalty waivers for the reconciliation of apportionable income forms for the purposes of determining business and occupation tax liability. | Amy Walen (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1854 2023–24 |
DOC/abortion medicationsProtecting access to abortion medications by authorizing the department of corrections to acquire, sell, deliver, distribute, and dispense abortion medications. | Jessica Bateman (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1897 2023–24 |
Charter schools/enrichmentRequires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to distribute a per pupil enrichment grant to eligible charter schools equal to the state local effort assistance threshold. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 2108 2023–24 |
Smokey Bear license platesCreates the Smokey Bear special license plate. | Brandy Donaghy (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1318 2023–24 |
Aircraft maintenance/taxModifies the definition of an eligible maintenance repair operator for the sales and use tax exemption for the construction of new buildings at an aircraft repair station certified by the Federal Aviation Administration. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 414, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |