Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Paul Harris
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1418 2023–24 |
Charter schools/enrichmentRequires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to distribute a per-pupil enrichment grant to 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 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 1497 2023–24 |
Vapor and tobacco/minorsIncreases the monetary penalties for the sale of tobacco or vapor products to minors. | Paul Harris (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1504 2023–24 |
Elementary school recessRequires public schools, beginning with the 2024-25 school year, to provide at least 30 minutes of daily recess for elementary school students. | Sam Low (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
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 1568 2023–24 |
Long-term care professionalsExtends the period of time allowed for long-term care workers to become home care aides or nursing assistants. | Kelly Chambers (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1571 2023–24 |
Nursing facility ratesConcerning nursing facility rates. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1641 2023–24 |
High-potency cannabisRestructures the 37 percent cannabis excise tax to a tax of 37 percent, 50 percent, or 65 percent of the selling price, based on product type and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration. | Lauren Davis (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1642 2023–24 |
Cannabis concentratesProhibits licensed cannabis retailers from selling cannabis concentrates with a tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration greater than 35 percent, except for cannabis retailers with a medical cannabis endorsement who may... | Lauren Davis (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1654 2023–24 |
Behavior support homesEstablishing an enhanced behavior support homes model. | Paul Harris (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1708 2023–24 |
Ballots/online portalRequiring each ballot to have a unique serial number that permits a voter to view their voted ballot through an online portal. | Mike Volz (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1825 2023–24 |
Teacher comp./state schoolsUpdating teacher compensation at the Washington state center for deaf and hard of hearing youth and the state school for the blind. | Paul Harris (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1843 2023–24 |
School district electionsAuthorizes school districts to issue general obligation bonds for capital purposes, levy taxes to make payments on those bonds, and exceed the statutory debt limit with approval by 55 percent of the voters. | Paul Harris (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1856 2023–24 |
Transparency ombuds studyCommissioning a study on establishing an office of transparency ombuds. | Peter Abbarno (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1859 2023–24 |
Long-term care residentsApplies the rights available to the residents of nursing homes under federal law to the residents of all long-term care facilities under state long-term care resident rights provisions. | Tarra Simmons (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1881 2023–24 |
Audio-only telemedicineEstablishing a uniform standard for creating an established relationship for the purposes of coverage of audio-only telemedicine services. | Paul Harris (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1884 2023–24 |
Cancer drugs coverageConcerning coverage of prescription drugs for advanced metastatic cancer. | Paul Harris (R-17) | 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 1973 2023–24 |
Special education safety netConcerning special education safety net awards. | Peter Abbarno (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 2002 2023–24 |
Public use of fentanyl, methEstablishing criminal penalties for the public use of fentanyl or methamphetamine. | Sam Low (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1112 2023–24 |
Negligent drivingEstablishes the new gross misdemeanor offense of Negligent Driving with a Vulnerable User Victim in the first degree, which a person commits if the person operates a vehicle in a manner that is negligent and endangers or is... | Paul Harris (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 471, Laws of 2023 |
May 16, 2023 |
| HB 1678 2023–24 |
Dental therapistsEstablishes the profession of dental therapy in Washington and sets the requirements for licensure, the scope of practice, and the settings in which dental therapists can practice. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 460, Laws of 2023 |
May 15, 2023 |
| HB 1431 2023–24 |
Senior living meals/taxExcludes food, drink, or meals provided by a senior living community to tenants as part of a rental or residency agreement from the definition of sale for purposes of taxation. | Joe Timmons (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 416, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| HB 1580 2023–24 |
Children in crisisRequires that the Governor maintain a Children and Youth Multisystem Care Coordinator (Care Coordinator) to serve as a state lead on addressing complex cases of children in crisis. | Lisa Callan (D-5) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 423, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| HB 1238 2023–24 |
Free school mealsRequires school districts to provide breakfast and lunch without charge to any requesting students at public schools serving any of the grades of kindergarten through grade 4 with 30 percent or more of their students eligible... | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 379, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |