Lillian Ortiz-Self
Representative
· Democrat
· District 21
· most recent term 2025–26
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116
Bills as prime sponsor
37
of those became law
814
Bills co-sponsored
8,093
Recorded votes
3.1%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2658 2017–18 |
Perfluorinated chemicalsConditionally restricts the inclusion of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals in specific applications of food packaging beginning as early as 2022, pending the outcome of an alternatives assessment to be completed by... | Joan McBride (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 138, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 21, 2018 |
| HB 2684 2017–18 |
Students/out-of-home careDirects school districts to collaborate with the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to develop protocols regarding the status and progress of students in out-of-home care. | Michelle Valdez (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 139, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 21, 2018 |
| HB 2692 2017–18 |
WSP minimum salaryRequires salary levels for troopers and sergeants for the 2019-2021, 2021-2023, and 2023-2025 biennia to be guided by the results of a biennial survey of the average of compensation paid to the corresponding rank from six... | Jake Fey (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 140, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 21, 2018 |
| HB 1570 2017–18 |
Homeless housing & assist.Increases the $40 temporary homeless housing and assistance surcharge to $62 and makes the surcharge permanent. | Nicole Macri (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 85, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 15, 2018 |
| HB 2342 2017–18 |
Hunting & fishing/veteransPermits the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to establish a program that accepts public donations to be applied towards qualified disabled veteran hunting and fishing license purchases. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 90, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 15, 2018 |
| HB 2443 2017–18 |
Family med. res. network/WSUAdds Washington State University's (WSU) Elson Floyd College of Medicine to the Family Medicine Residency Network and the Family Medicine Education Advisory Board (FMEAB). | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 93, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 15, 2018 |
| HB 2703 2017–18 |
Ed. employee comp. claimsChanges the requirements for unemployment benefits for educational employees who have multiple employers. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 97, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 15, 2018 |
| HB 1298 2017–18 |
Job applicants/arrests, etc.Prohibits an employer from, among other things, including any question on an application or inquiring into an applicant's criminal background until after the employer initially determines that the applicant is otherwise... | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 38, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 13, 2018 |
| HB 1831 2017–18 |
Public assistance/resourcesRevises exemptions for personal resources used in determining eligibility for public assistance. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 40, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 13, 2018 |
| HB 2667 2017–18 |
Essential needs/ABD programsExpands eligibility for referrals to the Housing and Essential Needs Referral program (HEN) to include recipients of the Aged, Blind, or Disabled cash assistance program. | Nicole Macri (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 48, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 13, 2018 |
| HB 2701 2017–18 |
Definition of veteranIncludes within the definition of a combat veteran periods of military service that would qualify for a campaign badge or medal. | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 61, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 13, 2018 |
| HB 1293 2017–18 |
College bound sch./approvalAllows a school counselor or guardian to witness a seventh or eighth grade student's College Bound Scholarship (CBS) pledge if unable to contact the student's parents or guardians. | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 9, 2018 |
| HB 2308 2017–18 |
Civil legal aidRequires The Office of Civil Legal Aid (OCLA) to periodically assess the most prevalent civil legal problems experienced by low-income people in the state. | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 21, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 9, 2018 |
| HB 1541 2017–18 |
Rx drug cost transparencyRequires issuers and drug manufacturers to report certain prescription drug pricing data to a data organization contracted by the Office of Financial Management (OFM). | June Robinson (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| HB 1562 2017–18 |
WA food policy forumEstablishes a Food Policy Forum (Forum) as a public-private partnership to promote a variety of goals related to Washington's food system. | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| HB 1571 2017–18 |
Veterans/care & support srv.Establishes a pilot program to help veterans in rural and remote areas access benefits and services. | Kristine Reeves (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| HB 1618 2017–18 |
Engagement coordinatorsChanges in the education code, the terms "parent involvement coordinator" and "parent and family engagement coordinator" to "family and community engagement coordinator." | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| HB 1715 2017–18 |
Health care employeesProvides that certain hospital employees must be allowed to take uninterrupted meal and rest periods that are not intermittent, except under limited circumstances. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| HB 1763 2017–18 |
Housing/persons w/devel dis.Allows an adult family home for low-income developmentally disabled individuals to qualify for a property tax exemption if 75 percent as opposed to 100 percent of the residents are low income. | June Robinson (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| HB 1824 2017–18 |
Electronic product recyclingRequires the Washington Materials Management and Financing Authority (WMMFA) to publish information about contract rates and volumes allocated to transporters and processors. | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| HB 1827 2017–18 |
Educator workforce supplyCreates new teacher recruitment and retention programs, including the Educational Service District Alternative Route Pilot program, and the Alternative Route and Career and Technical Education Conditional Scholarship programs. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| HB 1833 2017–18 |
Financial reportingAdjusts the personal financial affairs dollar code thresholds for reporting purposes. | Laurie Dolan (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| HB 1987 2017–18 |
Affordable housing/religiousRequires a city planning or full city or county planning to allow for an increased density bonus for an affordable housing development located on real property owned or controlled by a religious organization. | Joan McBride (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| HB 2287 2017–18 |
Diversion center pilot proj.Requires the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs to administer grant funding for a residential pilot program that serves certain individuals who are encountered by law enforcement or who are released from jail. | Dave Hayes (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| HB 2288 2017–18 |
History day programTransfers administration and coordination of the Washington History Day Program from the Washington State Historical Society (WSHS) to the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), effective July 1, 2018. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2018 |
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