All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1719 2021–22 |
Military equipment/law enf.Removes the prohibition on the use and acquisition of ammunition of .50 caliber or greater by law enforcement agencies. | Dan Bronoske (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 4, 2022 |
| HB 1735 2021–22 |
Peace officers/use of forceExpands the authority for a peace officer to use physical force, subject to the requirement to exercise reasonable care, in additional specific circumstances. | Jesse Johnson (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 4, 2022 |
| HB 1798 2021–22 |
LCEDIR/tourism sloganRemoves the requirement that the Legislative Committee on Economic Development and International Relations review the adoption of any state tourism slogan or tagline recommended by the Washington Tourism Marketing Authority. | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 4, 2022 |
| HB 1878 2021–22 |
Schools/comm. eligibilityExpands the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) mandatory participation requirements to all public schools with an identified student percentage of 40 percent, or lower if permitted by federal law. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 4, 2022 |
| HB 1899 2021–22 |
DFI data confidentialityExempts certain information provided to the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) by an out-of-state or federal agency, or a regulatory association comprised of members of financial regulatory agencies, from disclosure... | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 4, 2022 |
| SB 5252 2021–22 |
School consultation/tribesDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to develop and provide a tribal consultation training and schedule to assist school district boards of directors and staff in understanding how to engage in the... | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 4, 2022 |
| SB 5546 2021–22 |
Insulin affordabilityRequires health plans, including health plans offered to public employees and their dependents, to cap the amount an enrollee is required to pay for a 30-day supply of insulin at $35. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 4, 2022 |
| SB 5564 2021–22 |
Employee assistance programsProhibits employers from obtaining individually identifiable information regarding an employee's participation in an employee assistance program. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 2022 |
Mar 4, 2022 |
| HB 1732 2021–22 |
Long-term care/delayDelays the collection of premium assessments under the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program (Trust Program) until July 1, 2023. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 2022 |
Jan 27, 2022 |
| HB 1733 2021–22 |
Long-term care/exemptionsEstablishes exemptions from the payment of premiums under the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program for certain veterans, spouses and registered domestic partners of military service members, nonimmigrant temporary... | Dave Paul (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 2022 |
Jan 27, 2022 |
| HB 1054 2021–22 |
Peace officer tactics, equipProhibits peace officers from using chokeholds and neck restraints. | Jesse Johnson (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 320, Laws of 2021 |
May 18, 2021 |
| HB 1080 2021–22 |
Capital budget 2021-2023Appropriates $6.3 billion in new capital projects in the 2021-23 fiscal biennium, of which $3.9 billion is financed through new state general obligation bond issuances. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 332, Laws of 2021 |
May 18, 2021 |
| HB 1088 2021–22 |
Impeachment disclosuresRequires each county prosecutor to develop and adopt a written protocol addressing potential impeachment disclosures. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 322, Laws of 2021 |
May 18, 2021 |
| HB 1089 2021–22 |
Law enforcement auditsRequires the State Auditor to review any completed deadly force investigation to determine whether the involved actors complied with all applicable rules and procedures. | Bill Ramos (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 319, Laws of 2021 |
May 18, 2021 |
| HB 1140 2021–22 |
Juvenile access to attorneysRequires law enforcement to provide juveniles with access to an attorney prior to any waiver of the juvenile's constitutional rights when law enforcement: (1) questions a juvenile during a custodial interrogation; (2) detains... | Jesse Johnson (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 328, Laws of 2021 |
May 18, 2021 |
| HB 1223 2021–22 |
Custodial interrogationsRequires law enforcement officers to electronically record custodial interrogations if the interrogation is of a juvenile or related to a felony. | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 329, Laws of 2021 |
May 18, 2021 |
| HB 1267 2021–22 |
Police use of forceEstablishes the Office of Independent Investigations within the Office of the Governor for the purpose of investigating deadly force incidents involving peace officers. | Debra Entenman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 318, Laws of 2021 |
May 18, 2021 |
| HB 1310 2021–22 |
Uses of force by officersEstablishes a standard for use of physical force by peace officers. | Jesse Johnson (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 324, Laws of 2021 |
May 18, 2021 |
| SB 5051 2021–22 |
Peace & corrections officersModifies the priorities, composition, and obligations of the Criminal Justice Training Commission. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 323, Laws of 2021 |
May 18, 2021 |
| SB 5066 2021–22 |
Officer duty to interveneRequires a peace officer to intervene when the officer witnesses a fellow peace officer engaging in the use of excessive force. | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 321, Laws of 2021 |
May 18, 2021 |
| SB 5084 2021–22 |
State gen. obligation bondsAuthorizes the State Finance Committee to issue up to $3,971,290,793 in general obligation bonds to finance projects in the 2021-23 Capital Budget and to pay issuance and bond sale expenses. | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 331, Laws of 2021 |
May 18, 2021 |
| SB 5092 2021–22 |
Operating budgetMakes biennial operating budget appropriations for the 2021-23 biennium and supplemental appropriations for the 2019-21 biennium. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 334, Laws of 2021 |
May 18, 2021 |
| SB 5135 2021–22 |
Unlawfully summoning policeEstablishes a civil cause of action for damages against a person who knowingly causes law enforcement to contact another person with any of the specified improper purposes. | Senator (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 330, Laws of 2021 |
May 18, 2021 |
| SB 5165 2021–22 |
Transp. budget 2021-2023Modifies existing transportation appropriations for the 2019-21 biennium. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 333, Laws of 2021 |
May 18, 2021 |
| SB 5259 2021–22 |
Law enforcement dataRequires the Office of the Attorney General to establish an advisory group to make recommendations for the design, development, and implementation of a statewide program for collecting, reporting, and publishing use of force... | T'wina Nobles (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 326, Laws of 2021 |
May 18, 2021 |