All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1676 2017–18 |
Service animals in trainingExpands the definition in the criminal law regarding dog guides and service animals to include dog guides and service animals that are in training. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 170, Laws of 2017 |
May 4, 2017 |
| HB 1719 2017–18 |
DEL advising & contractingChanges member appointments for the Early Learning Advisory Committee. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 171, Laws of 2017 |
May 4, 2017 |
| HB 1741 2017–18 |
Educator prep. data/PESBRequires state-approved educator preparation programs to collect, provide data to, and enter into data-sharing agreements with the Education Research and Data Center (ERDC). | Vandana Slatter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 172, Laws of 2017 |
May 4, 2017 |
| HB 1802 2017–18 |
Veterans/shared leave accessAllows certain state employees to access shared leave for attending medical appointments or treatments for a service-connected disability. | Kristine Reeves (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 2017 |
May 4, 2017 |
| HB 1965 2017–18 |
Criminal recordsProvides that applications for concealed pistol licenses and alien firearms licenses require only one set of fingerprints to be included with the application. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 2017 |
May 4, 2017 |
| HB 2037 2017–18 |
Higher ed. disability wk grpExtends the expiration date of the Disabilities Services Transfer workgroup and requires the workgroup to continue working on a plan to remove obstacles for students with disabilities. | Noel Frame (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 175, Laws of 2017 |
May 4, 2017 |
| HB 2138 2017–18 |
Adapted housing/veteransExempts labor and materials for construction of adapted housing for disabled veterans from state sales and use taxes. | Vicki Kraft (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 176, Laws of 2017 |
May 4, 2017 |
| SB 5100 2017–18 |
Financial literacy seminarsRequires the institutions of higher education to take reasonable steps to present a financial education workshop to each incoming student by the 2017-18 academic year. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 177, Laws of 2017 |
May 4, 2017 |
| SB 5107 2017–18 |
Early childhood ed & assistAdds school districts, institutions of higher education, and nonprofits as organizations that may contribute funds to the Early Start Account in order to expand access and eligibility in the Early Childhood Education and... | Andy Billig (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 2017 |
May 4, 2017 |
| SB 5234 2017–18 |
AP exam creditDirects Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) to establish an evidence-based systemwide policy for granting undergraduate course credits to students who have earned a minimum score of three on Advanced Placement (AP) exams. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 179, Laws of 2017 |
May 4, 2017 |
| SB 5258 2017–18 |
Washington AIM programCreates in statute the Washington Academic, Innovation, and Mentoring (AIM) program to provide after-school and during the summer programs designed for youth mentoring and academic enrichment. | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 180, Laws of 2017 |
May 4, 2017 |
| SB 5274 2017–18 |
WSPRS salary definitionRestores certain voluntary overtime earned after July 1, 2017, to the definition of salary in the Washington State Patrol Retirement System. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 181, Laws of 2017 |
May 4, 2017 |
| SB 5285 2017–18 |
Workforce study/ag., etc.Directs the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board to conduct a workforce assessment for the agriculture, natural resources, outdoor recreation, and environment sectors. | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 182, Laws of 2017 |
May 4, 2017 |
| SB 5327 2017–18 |
Court clerk dutiesMaintains the current statutory requirement for the court clerk to conform its performance to the court's direction. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 2017 |
May 4, 2017 |
| SB 5357 2017–18 |
Outdoor early learning progsEstablishes a 4-year pilot project to license outdoor, nature-based early learning and child care programs. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 162, Laws of 2017 |
May 4, 2017 |
| SB 5359 2017–18 |
Military licensing/reportRequires professional regulating authorities to report on efforts to implement legislation modifying licensing procedures for military spouses and veterans. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 184, Laws of 2017 |
May 4, 2017 |
| SB 5391 2017–18 |
Dept. of veterans affairsExpands certain counseling services and employment opportunities available for veterans and their families. | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 185, Laws of 2017 |
May 4, 2017 |
| SB 5404 2017–18 |
Sunscreen/schoolsAllows students, parents, and school personnel to possess and apply sunscreen products while on school property, at a school-related event or activity, or summer camp. | Senator (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 186, Laws of 2017 |
May 4, 2017 |
| SB 5644 2017–18 |
Skill center facility maint.Requires a host district of a skill center cooperative to maintain a separate capital account for minor repair and maintenance costs of the skill center. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 2017 |
May 4, 2017 |
| SB 5661 2017–18 |
LEOFF interr. service creditMakes Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System Plan 2 (LEOFF 2) members eligible for interruptive military service credit without paying the employee contributions for certain service. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 188, Laws of 2017 |
May 4, 2017 |
| SB 5662 2017–18 |
Prof. educator standards brdAuthorizes a designee of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) to serve in place of the SPI on the Professional Educator Standards Board. | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 189, Laws of 2017 |
May 4, 2017 |
| SB 5665 2017–18 |
Alcohol purchase/credit cardAuthorizes a licensed distributor of beer, spirits, and/or wine to impose a credit card fee on a purchaser licensed to sell beer, spirits and/or wine for on-premises consumption. | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 190, Laws of 2017 |
May 4, 2017 |
| SB 5778 2017–18 |
Resident student definitionUpdates the definition of resident student to comply with federal changes to the Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability Act. | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 191, Laws of 2017 |
May 4, 2017 |
| SB 5849 2017–18 |
Veterans' servicesRequires the Office of Financial Management to develop a military recruitment program that provides credit for military veterans' knowledge, skills, and leadership abilities. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 192, Laws of 2017 |
May 4, 2017 |
| HB 1148 2017–18 |
Timber purchase reportingExtends the expiration date for a requirement to report data about timber purchases to the Department of Revenue from 2018 until 2021. | Jim Walsh (R-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 55, Laws of 2017 |
May 1, 2017 |