All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5612 2021–22 |
DV sentencing statementsExtends certain statutory rights afforded to victims in felony cases to victims of misdemeanor domestic violence cases, including the right to receive notices as to the date, time, and place of the trial and sentencing hearing... | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 229, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5619 2021–22 |
Kelp & eelgrass conservationDirects the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to establish a Native Kelp Forest and Eelgrass Meadow Health and Conservation Plan (Plan). | Liz Lovelett (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 230, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5628 2021–22 |
Cyber harassmentRenames the crime of Cyberstalking "Cyber Harassment" and makes changes to components of the offense. | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 231, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5644 2021–22 |
Behavioral health coresponseRequires the University of Washington (UW) to consult with stakeholders in the field of co-response to establish regular opportunities for training and exchange of best practices related to co-response. | Keith Wagoner (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 232, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5649 2021–22 |
Family and medical leaveAllows the use of family leave under Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) after the death of certain family members. | June Robinson (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 233, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5657 2021–22 |
Juvenile instit./comp sci.Requires each school district operating an institutional education program for youth in state long-term juvenile institutions to provide an opportunity to access an elective computer science course, subject to appropriations. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5687 2021–22 |
Traffic safetyAllows jurisdictions to establish a 20-mph speed limit on nonarterial highways without first conducting an engineering and traffic investigation. | Claire Wilson (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 235, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5702 2021–22 |
Donor human milk coverageRequires certain group health plans and Medicaid to provide coverage for donor human milk for inpatient use when medically necessary and other conditions are met. | Yasmin Trudeau (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 236, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5715 2021–22 |
Definition of broadbandRedefines broadband service to mean any service providing advanced telecommunications capability and Internet access with transmission speeds that, at a minimum, provide 100 megabits per second (Mbps) download and 20 Mbps... | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 237, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5720 2021–22 |
Student financial literacyDirects the Financial Education Public-Private Partnership (FEPPP) to establish a grant program to provide assistance to school districts for integrating financial literacy education into professional development for... | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 238, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5741 2021–22 |
Patches pal license platesCreates the Patches Pal special license plate. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 239, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5753 2021–22 |
Board & commission sizesUpdates the member composition, quorum rules, and member qualification requirements for various health profession boards, commissions, and advisory committees. | June Robinson (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 240, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5755 2021–22 |
Underdev. land redevelopmentAuthorizes certain cities to establish a limited sales and use tax incentive program to encourage redevelopment of underdeveloped lands in urban areas for affordable housing. | Yasmin Trudeau (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 241, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5761 2021–22 |
Wage and salary informationModifies the requirements to provide wage information to require employers to provide the wage scale or salary range in job postings and to include a general description of all benefits and other compensation, rather than... | Emily Randall (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 242, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5788 2021–22 |
Guardianship of minorsAmends several provisions related to guardianship of minors in the Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act (UGA). | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 243, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5789 2021–22 |
Innovation challenge programEstablishes the Washington Career and College Pathways Innovation Challenge Program, administered by the Washington Student Achievement Council, to provide grants to local and regional entities to increase statewide... | Emily Randall (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 244, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5793 2021–22 |
State boards, etc./stipendsAuthorizes stipends and reimbursement of other expenses for eligible individuals participating in class one groups. | Claire Wilson (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 245, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5818 2021–22 |
Housing/SEPA & GMAExempts certain nonproject actions to increase housing capacity from review and appeal under both the Growth Management Act and the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). | Jesse Salomon (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 246, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5819 2021–22 |
DDA no-paid caseloadDirects the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) to hire two full time employees to review and maintain the no-paid services caseload. | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 247, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5847 2021–22 |
Public employee PSLF info.Requires the Student Loan Advocate to create and provide information on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program to public service employees. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 248, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5874 2021–22 |
Military student residencyExpands residency for in-state tuition purposes for active duty military, National Guard, reservists, veteran, and dependent students. | T'wina Nobles (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 249, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5878 2021–22 |
Arts instructionAdds visual and performing arts to the list of subjects in which school districts and state-tribal compact schools must instruct students. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 250, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 30, 2022 |
| SB 5615 2021–22 |
State sportDesignates pickleball as the official state sport. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 188, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 28, 2022 |
| HB 1280 2021–22 |
Greenhouse gas/facilitiesDeclares that it is the public policy of the state to ensure that greenhouse gas emissions reduction practices are included in the design of major publicly owned or leased facilities, and that the use of all-electric energy... | Alex Ramel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 25, 2022 |
| HB 1663 2021–22 |
Landfill methane emissionsEstablishes certain requirements related to methane emissions from municipal solid waste landfills. | Davina Duerr (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 179, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 25, 2022 |