Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Sharon Tomiko Santos
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2309 2023–24 |
Washington 13 free guaranteeCreates the Washington 13 Free Guarantee to provide up to 45 credits of tuition-free community or technical college to eligible students regardless of income. | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2024 |
| HB 2365 2023–24 |
Respite careRequires the Department of Social and Health Services Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) to provide respite care as part of aggregate services available under the Basic Plus waiver and the Children's Intensive... | Stephanie Barnard (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2024 |
| HB 2437 2023–24 |
Retirement savingsEstablishes the Washington Retirement Futures Task Force (Task Force) to address the administrative structure and implementation needs for creating a state administered retirement program. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2024 |
| HB 2221 2023–24 |
Sign language work groupDirects the Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing within the Department of Social and Health Services to establish a work group dedicated to finding solutions to address shortage of qualified and certified American Sign... | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2024 |
| HB 2457 2023–24 |
Domestic violence/housingCreates the Domestic Violence Emergency Housing Voucher Program to assist in obtaining stable housing for people fleeing from intimate partner violence. | Lauren Davis (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2024 |
| HB 2462 2023–24 |
Nurse anesthetist workforceAddressing the anesthesia workforce shortage by reducing barriers and expanding educational opportunities to increase the supply of certified registered nurse anesthetists in Washington. | Jamila Taylor (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2024 |
| HB 2469 2023–24 |
Involuntary treatmentRevises provisions of the Involuntary Treatment Act to: require courts to consult the Judicial Information System before entering relief, expand eligible petitioners under Joel's Law, address determinations regarding whether a... | Lauren Davis (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2024 |
| HB 2058 2023–24 |
Free school mealsRequires all school districts, charter schools, and state-tribal education compact schools to provide breakfast and lunch without charge to any requesting students, beginning with the 2024?25 school year. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2024 |
| HB 2008 2023–24 |
Housing cost task forceCreates a task force to ascertain the primary factors driving housing costs in Washington. | Mark Klicker (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2024 |
| HB 2310 2023–24 |
State park heritage centerProvides for the establishment of the Julia Butler Hansen State Park Heritage Center. | Joel McEntire (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2024 |
| HB 2218 2023–24 |
Extended foster careRemoves the eligibility criteria for participation in extended foster care and allows anyone who is dependent at age 18 to receive extended foster care until withdrawing their agreement to participate. | Julio Cortes (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2024 |
| HB 2225 2023–24 |
Licensing/criminal recordsGiving people with criminal records who are rehabilitated a fresh start in occupational licensing in Washington. | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2024 |
| HB 2238 2023–24 |
Ammunition taxImposing a new tax on the sale or transfer of ammunition. | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2024 |
| HB 1024 2023–24 |
Incarcerated persons/laborProvides that the wage or gratuity paid to an incarcerated person participating in certain Correctional Industries work programs must be no less than $1.50 an hour. | Tarra Simmons (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1025 2023–24 |
Police/private actionsProvides a cause of action against any peace officer who acts under color of authority, engages in conduct that is unlawful under the state Constitution or specific state laws, and causes injury. | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1026 2023–24 |
Local gov. design reviewRequires any design review of housing development permit applications to be conducted administratively by local government employees, unless the structure or district is listed on a local, state, or federal historic register. | Amy Walen (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1034 2023–24 |
Fur farmingProhibiting fur farming. | Amy Walen (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1035 2023–24 |
Health care restrictionsProhibits health care entities from limiting a health care provider from conducting certain activities, including providing a patient with medically accurate health care information, information about the Death with Dignity... | Amy Walen (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1075 2023–24 |
Working families' tax creditAdjusts the age requirements for the Working Families' Tax Credit such that an individual age 18 or older can qualify, regardless of if they have a qualifying dependent child. | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1087 2023–24 |
Solitary confinementDefines "solitary confinement" as 20 hours per day in which an incarcerated or detained individual is alone. | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1089 2023–24 |
Sex traffickingCreates a program for healing, support, and transition services for adults with lived experience of sex trafficking. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1095 2023–24 |
Wage replacementEstablishes a state wage replacement program for certain qualified unemployed workers who are ineligible for benefits through the unemployment insurance system as a result of not being authorized to work in the United States. | Amy Walen (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1098 2023–24 |
Clergy/child abuse reportingRequires that a "member of the clergy" report child abuse or neglect if there is reasonable cause to believe that a child has suffered abuse or neglect. | Amy Walen (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1099 2023–24 |
Public works wagesRequires public works contracts to specify that wages paid to workers will not be less than the latest prevailing wage rate in effect at the time the work is performed. | Liz Berry (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1111 2023–24 |
Housing benefit districtsAuthorizes a city to establish a housing benefit district to acquire, bank, improve, sell, and lease land for the development of affordable housing. | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |