Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Andy Billig
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5437 2019–20 |
ECEAP eligibilityAllows inclusion of children whose family income is less than or equal to 200 percent of the federal poverty level in the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP), as space is available. | Claire Wilson (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 408, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| SB 5596 2019–20 |
Health sciences authoritiesExtends the expiration date for the 0.020 percent local sales and use tax for a Health Sciences and Services Authority. | Jeff Holy (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 464, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| SB 5993 2019–20 |
Model toxics control programExcludes certain petroleum products from the tax rate of 0.7 percent on the wholesale value applied to hazardous substances subject to the Hazardous Substance Tax (HST), and instead applies an HST rate that begins at $1.09 per... | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 422, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| SB 5227 2019–20 |
Voter registration deadlinesMoves deadline to transfer an existing voter registration via telephone, electronically, or at a state agency other than a county auditor or the Secretary of State, to eight days before the election. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 391, Laws of 2019 |
May 13, 2019 |
| SB 5602 2019–20 |
Reproductive health careProhibits the Health Care Authority, Medicaid managed care plans, health plans, and student health plans from automatically denying coverage for reproductive health care services that are ordinarily or exclusively available to... | Emily Randall (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 399, Laws of 2019 |
May 13, 2019 |
| SB 5723 2019–20 |
Pedestrian, etc. safetyModifies the rules of the road to clarify how motor vehicles, pedestrians, bicyclists and other users are to share the road. | Emily Randall (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 403, Laws of 2019 |
May 13, 2019 |
| SB 5579 2019–20 |
Crude oil volatility/railProhibits a facility constructed or permitted after January 1, 2019, from unloading or loading crude oil into or from a rail tank car unless the oil has a vapor pressure of less than 9 pounds per square inch. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 354, Laws of 2019 |
May 9, 2019 |
| SB 5714 2019–20 |
Evidence reliability, crim.Requires the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs to administer a work group on eyewitness identification procedures and requires the University of Washington School of Law to administer a work group on the... | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 359, Laws of 2019 |
May 9, 2019 |
| SB 5135 2019–20 |
Toxic pollutionRequires the Department of Ecology (DOE), in consultation with the Department of Health (DOH), to identify priority chemicals and priority consumer products. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 292, Laws of 2019 |
May 8, 2019 |
| SB 5145 2019–20 |
Hydraulic fracturingProhibits use of hydraulic fracturing for exploring for, and producing oil and natural gas. | Jesse Salomon (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 294, Laws of 2019 |
May 8, 2019 |
| SB 5274 2019–20 |
Pacific islanders/dentalCreates a dental care program for Washington residents who are citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, or the Republic of Palau. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 311, Laws of 2019 |
May 8, 2019 |
| SB 5405 2019–20 |
Organ transplant nondiscrim.Prohibits health care providers from denying organ transplant services to an individual with a disability solely on the basis of the individual's disability. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 315, Laws of 2019 |
May 8, 2019 |
| SB 5918 2019–20 |
Whale watching guidelinesRequires the Boating Safety Education Program to include educational materials on whale watching guidelines and other voluntary and regulatory measures related to whale watching. | Liz Lovelett (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 293, Laws of 2019 |
May 8, 2019 |
| SB 5937 2019–20 |
Vehicle lamp colorsRequires all rear commercial motor vehicle lighting devices and reflectors, including stop lamps, to be red, except other signal devices which may be red or amber. | Liz Lovelett (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 321, Laws of 2019 |
May 8, 2019 |
| SB 5116 2019–20 |
Clean energyRequires all electric utilities to eliminate from their allocation of electricity coal-fired resources by December 31, 2025. | Senator (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 288, Laws of 2019 |
May 7, 2019 |
| SB 5181 2019–20 |
Invol. treatment proceduresProhibits a person detained for 72 hours under the involuntary treatment act from possessing a firearm for six months following detention on the basis that the person presents a likelihood of serious harm. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 247, Laws of 2019 |
May 7, 2019 |
| SB 5415 2019–20 |
Indian health improvementEstablishes the Governor's Indian Health Advisory Council to adopt the biennial Indian Health Improvement Advisory Plan (Advisory Plan). | John McCoy (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 282, Laws of 2019 |
May 7, 2019 |
| SB 5865 2019–20 |
Filipino American historyDeclares October of each year to be Filipino American History Month. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 283, Laws of 2019 |
May 7, 2019 |
| SB 5334 2019–20 |
Common interest ownershipModifies the implied warranties for construction of a condominium under the Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (WUCIOA) by removing the requirement that the condominium be constructed in accordance with all laws... | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 238, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 30, 2019 |
| SB 5063 2019–20 |
Ballots, prepaid postageRequires that return envelopes provided to voters for all election ballots include prepaid postage. | Joe Nguyen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 161, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 29, 2019 |
| SB 5127 2019–20 |
Brain injury fee increaseIncreases the traumatic brain injury fee from $2.00 to $5.00 per traffic infraction. | John McCoy (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 181, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 29, 2019 |
| SB 5492 2019–20 |
Motor vehicle feloniesAuthorizes, until June 30, 2026, a court entering a sentence for certain motor vehicle felonies to impose six to 12 months of community custody when the midpoint of the standard sentence range is greater than one year. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 191, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 29, 2019 |
| SB 5874 2019–20 |
Rural sat. skill centersRequires rural satellite skill centers to report direct enrollment and receive direct funding if delineated requirements are met. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 197, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 29, 2019 |
| SB 5612 2019–20 |
Holocaust educationStrongly encourages instruction on the Holocaust in every public middle, junior high, and high school. | Senator (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 85, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 19, 2019 |
| SB 5588 2019–20 |
Hydrogen production & saleAuthorizes a public utility district to produce, use, and sell renewable hydrogen. | Senator (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 17, 2019 |