All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5263 2021–22 |
Personal injury defensesLimits the felony bar affirmative defense in civil actions arising out of law enforcement activities resulting in personal injury or death, such that the defendant must prove each element of the defense beyond a reasonable doubt. | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 325, Laws of 2021 |
May 18, 2021 |
| SB 5353 2021–22 |
Law enf community engagementCreates a pilot project within the Department of Commerce to award grants to public agencies and nongovernmental organizations fostering community engagement through neighborhood organizing, law enforcement-community... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 327, Laws of 2021 |
May 18, 2021 |
| HB 1050 2021–22 |
Fluorinated gasesAuthorizes the Department of Ecology (Ecology) to establish a maximum global warming potential (GWP) threshold for hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) used in new stationary air conditioning and stationary refrigeration, and directs... | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 315, Laws of 2021 |
May 17, 2021 |
| HB 1091 2021–22 |
Transportation fuel/carbonDirects the Department of Ecology (Ecology) to adopt rules establishing a Clean Fuels Program (CFP) to limit the aggregate, overall greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per unit of transportation fuel energy to 20 percent below 2017... | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 317, Laws of 2021 |
May 17, 2021 |
| SB 5022 2021–22 |
Recycling, waste, & litterEstablishes minimum postconsumer recycled (PCR) content, registration, and reporting requirements for plastic beverage containers, household cleaning and personal care product containers, and plastic trash bags (covered products). | Senator (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 313, Laws of 2021 |
May 17, 2021 |
| SB 5126 2021–22 |
Climate commitment actEstablishes a program for capping emissions from certain covered entities and investing emission allowance auction proceeds in certain programs, projects, and activities, beginning January 1, 2023. | Senator (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 316, Laws of 2021 |
May 17, 2021 |
| SB 5141 2021–22 |
Env. justice task force recsRequires the Puget Sound Partnership and the departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Ecology, Health, Natural Resources, and Transportation (covered agencies) to complete environmental justice assessments when considering... | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 314, Laws of 2021 |
May 17, 2021 |
| HB 1016 2021–22 |
JuneteenthDesignates June 19, commonly known as Juneteenth, as a state legal holiday. | Melanie Morgan (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 295, Laws of 2021 |
May 13, 2021 |
| HB 1069 2021–22 |
Local gov fiscal flexibilityAllows revenue from criminal justice sales taxes, the Criminal Justice Assistance Accounts, and certain King County excess property tax levies to supplant existing funds through December 31, 2023. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 296, Laws of 2021 |
May 13, 2021 |
| HB 1155 2021–22 |
Emergency comm. sales taxModifies requirements related to interlocal agreements for the emergency communications systems and facilities local sales and use tax. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 297, Laws of 2021 |
May 13, 2021 |
| HB 1168 2021–22 |
Long-term forest healthCreates the Wildfire Response, Forest Restoration, and Community Resilience Account (Account) to fund certain wildfire preparedness, prevention, and protection activities and requires the Department of Natural Resources (DNR)... | Larry Springer (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 298, Laws of 2021 |
May 13, 2021 |
| HB 1193 2021–22 |
Dredged material disposalExempts actions taken by the United States Army Corps of Engineers on the Columbia River to maintain and improve federal navigation channels from Shoreline Management Act permit and review requirements, provided that other... | Larry Hoff (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 299, Laws of 2021 |
May 13, 2021 |
| HB 1287 2021–22 |
Zero emissions transp.Requires the Washington State Department of Transportation's Public-Private Partnership Office to develop and maintain a publicly available mapping and forecasting tool that provides locations and essential information of... | Alex Ramel (D-40) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 300, Laws of 2021 |
May 13, 2021 |
| HB 1336 2021–22 |
Public telecomm. serviceAuthorizes a public utility district (PUD), port district (port), town, second-class city, and county to provide retail telecommunications services. | Drew Hansen (D-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 294, Laws of 2021 |
May 13, 2021 |
| HB 1365 2021–22 |
Schools/computers & devicesDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to develop and administer a technology grant program to help schools attain a universal 1:1 student to learning device ratio and to support staff, students,... | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 301, Laws of 2021 |
May 13, 2021 |
| HB 1477 2021–22 |
National 988 systemDirects the Department of Health to designate crisis hotline centers that meet standards related to technology and the ability to identify and deploy community crisis resources for persons experiencing a behavioral health crisis. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 302, Laws of 2021 |
May 13, 2021 |
| HB 1532 2021–22 |
Court filing feesEliminates the expiration date for surcharges on court filing fees deposited into the Judicial Stabilization Trust Account. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 303, Laws of 2021 |
May 13, 2021 |
| SB 5151 2021–22 |
Foster care & child careMakes an outdoor nature-based child care pilot program permanent and adds this program to various provisions. | Claire Wilson (D-30) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 304, Laws of 2021 |
May 13, 2021 |
| SB 5225 2021–22 |
Direct appeals/APA, land useAuthorizes superior courts to transfer appeals of land use and administrative agency decisions to the court of appeals. | Senator (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 305, Laws of 2021 |
May 13, 2021 |
| SB 5235 2021–22 |
Housing options & limitsProhibits counties planning under the Growth Management Act and cities within such counties from prohibiting primarily renter occupied housing units on the same lot as an accessory dwelling unit, with exceptions. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 306, Laws of 2021 |
May 13, 2021 |
| SB 5299 2021–22 |
Computer science/HS grad.Allows a student, upon approval, to substitute an approved computer science course for a third-year math or science credit for graduation purposes. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 307, Laws of 2021 |
May 13, 2021 |
| SB 5345 2021–22 |
Industrial waste programEstablishes an industrial waste coordination program to provide expertise, technical assistance, and best practices to support local industrial symbiosis projects. | Senator (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 308, Laws of 2021 |
May 13, 2021 |
| SB 5368 2021–22 |
Rural economic developmentAllows code cities to annex unincorporated territory within an urban growth area. | Shelly Short (R-7) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 312, Laws of 2021 |
May 13, 2021 |
| SB 5383 2021–22 |
Public telecomm. servicesAllows public utility districts and port districts to provide retail telecommunications services to end users in unserved areas under certain conditions. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 293, Laws of 2021 |
May 13, 2021 |
| SB 5399 2021–22 |
Universal health care comm'nEstablishes the Universal Health Care Commission to create immediate changes in Washington's health care access and delivery system and to establish the preliminary infrastructure to create a universal health care system that... | Emily Randall (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 309, Laws of 2021 |
May 13, 2021 |