All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5488 2017–18 |
Bilingual instruction reportChanges the date by which the Superintendent of Public Instruction must submit an annual report to the Legislature on the Transitional Bilingual Instruction Program from January 1 to February 1. | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 123, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 25, 2017 |
| SB 5631 2017–18 |
UW altern. contract-awardingRequires the University of Washington (UW) to consult with and include the Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises in the alternative contracting process for construction projects on critical patient care or... | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 124, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 25, 2017 |
| SB 5810 2017–18 |
Attempted murderExtends the statute of limitations for Attempted Murder from three to 10 years. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 125, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 25, 2017 |
| SB 5813 2017–18 |
Crimes against minorsIncreases certain second degree offenses involving depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct from class C felonies to class B felonies. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 126, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 25, 2017 |
| SB 5826 2017–18 |
Veteran tuition waiversModifies the definition of "eligible veteran or National Guard member" used for tuition waivers to include military, Navy, or National Guard members on active duty who served in support of those serving on foreign soil or in... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 127, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 25, 2017 |
| HB 2023 2017–18 |
GMA actions effective dateProvides that the effective date of certain actions taken under the Growth Management Act (GMA) will be the later of the two following dates: 60 days after publication of notice of the action, or if a petition for review to... | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 24, 2017 |
| HB 1351 2017–18 |
Sale of spirits, beer & wineCreates a combination spirits, beer, and wine license ("combination license") authorizing the sale of such liquors at retail for off-premises consumption. | David Sawyer (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 96, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 21, 2017 |
| HB 1369 2017–18 |
Veteran definitionExpands the definition of "veteran" used to determine eligibility for certain benefits to include a person who is in receipt of separation orders or documents that characterize his or her service as honorable. | Dave Hayes (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 97, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 21, 2017 |
| HB 1375 2017–18 |
CTC course material costsRequires the community and technical colleges (CTCs) to provide information on the cost of textbooks and course materials and whether the course uses open educational resources to students during registration by either... | Luanne Van Werven (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 98, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 21, 2017 |
| HB 1401 2017–18 |
CASA & GAL removalRequires a court to remove a person from serving as a court-appointed special advocate or volunteer guardian ad litem (GAL) if the court is notified that the person has been removed from another county's GAL registry as the... | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 99, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 21, 2017 |
| HB 1411 2017–18 |
Dental licensure/residencyChanges the requirements for the residency programs that may be completed in lieu of examination for applicants for dental licensure. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 100, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 21, 2017 |
| HB 1431 2017–18 |
Osteopath med & surgery brdAdds four members to the Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery. | Vandana Slatter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 101, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 21, 2017 |
| HB 1449 2017–18 |
Water recreation facilitiesExempts certain inflatable equipment at a temporary event from the law governing water recreation facilities. | Matt Manweller (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 102, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 21, 2017 |
| HB 1450 2017–18 |
Title insurance rating orgs.Authorizes and establishes a framework for title insurers to become members of and subscribe to the services of title insurance rating organizations for the purpose of making title insurance form and rate filings with the... | Terry Nealey (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 103, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 21, 2017 |
| HB 1489 2017–18 |
Wildland fire contractorsMakes adjustments to the process by which the Department of Natural Resources (Department) compiles and updates the master list of wildland fire suppression contractors. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 104, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 21, 2017 |
| HB 1503 2017–18 |
On-site sewage sys. mandatesDeclares that the Growth Management Act (GMA) does not preclude counties from certifying homeowners, or their family members or tenants, to inspect their on-site sewage systems (OSS). | Shelly Short (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 105, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 21, 2017 |
| SB 5039 2017–18 |
Electronic legal materialAdopts the Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act, creating a framework for authentication, preservation, and accessibility of legal material in an official electronic record. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 106, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 21, 2017 |
| SB 5111 2017–18 |
Capital gains excise taxCreates a 7 percent tax on capital gains deposited into the Education Legacy Trust account. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 21, 2017 |
| SB 5113 2017–18 |
B&O tax/educationImposes a 7 percent tax on adjusted Washington capital gains. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 21, 2017 |
| HB 1149 2017–18 |
Maximum vehicle length limitExempts public transit vehicles equipped with a bike rack up to four feet in length from the three-foot vehicle front extension limit. | Mike Chapman (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 76, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 20, 2017 |
| HB 1189 2017–18 |
Massage therapy exemptionsDefines "somatic education" for purposes of the somatic education exemption from the massage therapy law. | Shelly Short (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 77, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 20, 2017 |
| HB 1195 2017–18 |
Surrender/surety's bondRequires bail bondspersons to surrender defendants to the custody of the jail affiliated with the jurisdiction handling charges against the defendant. | Chris Kilduff (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 78, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 20, 2017 |
| HB 1204 2017–18 |
POW/MIA flag displayRequires public entities to display the POW/MIA flag two additional days. | Representative (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 79, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 20, 2017 |
| HB 1218 2017–18 |
Towing fees terminationChanges the starting time for the calculation of storage fees for a vehicle, or for items of personal property registered or titled with the Department of Licensing, to the point at which the registered tow truck operator has... | Jake Fey (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 20, 2017 |
| HB 1235 2017–18 |
Physical edu. assessmentsRequires all school districts, beginning in the 2018-19 school year, to conduct an annual review of their physical education (PE) programs. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 80, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 20, 2017 |