All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5013 2021–22 |
Local redistricting deadlineRequires counties, cities, and special purpose districts that elect their governing bodies with district-based systems to prepare redistricting plans by the earlier of eight months after the receipt of census data, or November... | Senator (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 2021 |
May 3, 2021 |
| SB 5030 2021–22 |
School counseling programsRequires school districts, by the 2022-23 school year, to develop and implement written plans for comprehensive school counseling programs that meet specified requirements and are implemented by school counselors or other... | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 2021 |
May 3, 2021 |
| SB 5031 2021–22 |
Aviation revital. loan prgCreates a Community Aviation Revitalization Board (Board) to provide loans to certain airports available for public use to support general aviation activities. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 175, Laws of 2021 |
May 3, 2021 |
| SB 5034 2021–22 |
Nonprofit corporationsRepeals the Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act and proposes a comprehensive revision. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 176, Laws of 2021 |
May 3, 2021 |
| SB 5063 2021–22 |
Invasive species council expExtends the expiration date of the Washington State Invasive Species Council and Invasive Species Council Account. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 177, Laws of 2021 |
May 3, 2021 |
| SB 5080 2021–22 |
Youth ed. programming fundsRevises the distribution and use of repaid local sales and use taxes dedicated to facilities used for youth educational programming. | Senator (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 2021 |
May 3, 2021 |
| SB 5124 2021–22 |
Colon hydrotherapyEstablishes colon hydrotherapists as certified health professionals who may perform colon hydrotherapy pursuant to an affiliation with a licensed naturopath. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 179, Laws of 2021 |
May 3, 2021 |
| SB 5133 2021–22 |
Confidential employeesGrants employees who assist the assistant attorneys general of the Torts Division the right to collective bargaining under the Personnel System Reform Act. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 180, Laws of 2021 |
May 3, 2021 |
| SB 5145 2021–22 |
Seabed mining/hard mineralsProhibits the seabed mining of hard minerals in designated waters of Washington. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 181, Laws of 2021 |
May 3, 2021 |
| SB 5146 2021–22 |
Fish and wildlife/indemnifyProvides that the Fish and Wildlife Commission may indemnify the United States and its agencies as a condition to secure federal funds for fish, shellfish, and wildlife projects. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 182, Laws of 2021 |
May 3, 2021 |
| SB 5158 2021–22 |
Utility wildland fire cmte.Requires the Commissioner of Public Lands to establish a utility wildland fire prevention advisory committee to provide a forum for the Department of Natural Resources, electric utilities, small and industrial forest... | Senator (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 2021 |
May 3, 2021 |
| SB 5159 2021–22 |
WDFW payments/property taxRequires the State Treasurer to distribute payments in lieu of taxes (PILT) on game lands to counties by April 30 of each year on behalf of the Department of Fish and Wildlife. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 184, Laws of 2021 |
May 3, 2021 |
| SB 5230 2021–22 |
Groundwater agreementsProvides that agreements with the United States for the allocation of Columbia Basin Project groundwaters will be used to allocate groundwater within an established groundwater area or subarea. | Perry Dozier (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 185, Laws of 2021 |
May 3, 2021 |
| SB 5258 2021–22 |
Consumer directed employersModifies the composition and voting standards for the consumer directed employer (CDE) rate-setting board in the event that the Department of Social and Health Services (Department) selects more than one CDE. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 186, Laws of 2021 |
May 3, 2021 |
| SB 5287 2021–22 |
Afford. housing incentivesAuthorizes a 12-year extension of existing 8-year and 12-year Multi-Family Property Tax Exemptions (MFTEs) that are set to expire if they meet certain affordability requirements. | Senator (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 2021 |
May 3, 2021 |
| SB 5295 2021–22 |
Gas & electrical ratesRequires every general rate case filing of a gas or electrical company (utilities) to include a proposal for a multiyear rate plan (MYRP) that set rates and align cost recovery for several years at a time. | Senator (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 188, Laws of 2021 |
May 3, 2021 |
| SB 5367 2021–22 |
Retirement contrib. refundsDirects the Department of Retirement Systems to establish rules for closing and refunding inactive member accounts with a balance of less than $1,000. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 189, Laws of 2021 |
May 3, 2021 |
| SB 5403 2021–22 |
System improvement teamExtends the expiration date of the Interagency, Multijurisdictional System Improvement Team to June 30, 2025. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 190, Laws of 2021 |
May 3, 2021 |
| SB 5452 2021–22 |
Electric-assisted bicyclesDirects the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and Department of Natural Resources to undergo a public process to collect information on e-bike use on natural surface trails and roads that are limited to non-motorized... | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 191, Laws of 2021 |
May 3, 2021 |
| SB 5454 2021–22 |
Prop. tax/natural disastersProvides a three-year property tax exemption on the value of home improvements made to a single-family dwelling damaged by certain natural disasters. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 192, Laws of 2021 |
May 3, 2021 |
| SB 5460 2021–22 |
Autonomous vehiclesRemoves the prohibition on driving a motor vehicle equipped with a television viewer, screen, or other means of visually receiving a television broadcast when moving images are visible to the driver. | Joe Nguyen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 193, Laws of 2021 |
May 3, 2021 |
| SB 6027 2019–20 |
Floating residencesAmends the definition of floating on-water residence under the Shoreline Management Act (SMA) to specify floating on-water residence also means a vessel that meets certain criteria. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 148, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 29, 2021 |
| HB 1033 2021–22 |
Employment training programExtends the expiration date for the Washington Customized Employment Training Program business and occupation tax credit to July 1, 2026. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 116, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 26, 2021 |
| HB 1034 2021–22 |
Park & rec. district leviesRemoves a park and recreation district regular property tax levy from the $5.90 aggregate limit if levied on an island within a county with a population of more than 2 million until January 1, 2027. | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 117, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 26, 2021 |
| HB 1109 2021–22 |
Victims of sexual assaultRequires the Office of the Attorney General, in consultation with the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs, to collect status updates on cases tied to previously unsubmitted sexual assault kits collected prior... | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 2021 |
Apr 26, 2021 |