Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Chris Stearns
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1981 2023–24 |
Nuclear energy manufacturingCreates a 10-year preferential business and occupation tax rate of 0.25 percent for businesses involved in retailing, wholesaling, manufacturing, and processing nuclear fuel and assemblies. | Stephanie Barnard (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1221 2023–24 |
Lottery players/PRAExempts from disclosure, under the Public Records Act, a lottery player's personal and financial information held by Washington's Lottery or its contracted lottery vendors, except for a player's name and city or town of... | Chris Stearns (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 346, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1711 2023–24 |
Internet projects/tribesProvides a state sales and use tax exemption for internet and telecommunications infrastructure projects involving a federally recognized Indian tribe. | Mike Chapman (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 355, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1474 2023–24 |
Covenant homeownership prg.Creates the Covenant Homeownership Account and a document recording assessment of $100 to fund the Covenant Homeownership Program (CHP). | Jamila Taylor (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 340, Laws of 2023 |
May 8, 2023 |
| HB 1234 2023–24 |
Civil forfeiture of animalsClarifies the authority for law enforcement agencies and local animal care and control agencies to take possession of an abused or neglected animal. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 246, 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 1777 2023–24 |
Energy contractingAuthorizes state agencies, school districts, public universities, and municipalities to enter into performance-based contracts for energy equipment and services under certain conditions. | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 309, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1424 2023–24 |
Dogs and cats/consumersPermits a retail pet store in business before July 25, 2021, to sell dogs only if the retail pet store meets certain conditions. | April Berg (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 208, Laws of 2023 |
May 1, 2023 |
| HB 1247 2023–24 |
Music therapistsEstablishes music therapists as a new health profession licensed by the Department of Health to provide clinical and evidence-based music interventions. | Julia Reed (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 175, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 25, 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 1352 2023–24 |
County invest. pools/tribesAuthorizes county investment pools, subject to the approval of the county treasurer and the tribe's entry into an intergovernmental agreement, to accept investments by federally recognized tribes on the same terms and... | Chris Stearns (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 74, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
| HB 1481 2023–24 |
Tribal peace officers/LEOFFPermits federally recognized tribes in Washington to opt in to the Law Enforcement Officers' and Firefighters' Retirement System Plan 2 (LEOFF 2). | Julio Cortes (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 77, Laws of 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |