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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
April 6, 2023 WA HB 1850 Expands the Hospital Safety Net Program Bill Passed - House (92 - 4)
April 5, 2023 WA SB 5702 Expands the Students Experiencing Homelessness and Foster Youth Pilot Program Permanently Bill Passed - House (59 - 39)
March 24, 2023 WA SB 5006 Amends Firearm Waiver Rights for At-Risk Individuals Bill Passed - House (61 - 35)
March 24, 2023 WA SB 5028 Amends Process for Legal Name Change Bill Passed - House (64 - 32)
March 16, 2023 WA HB 1756 Amends Tax Rules Concerning Clean Energies and Increased Revenue to Local Governments, Schools, and Communities Bill Passed - House (81 - 12)
March 8, 2023 WA HB 1112 Authorizes New Penalties for Negligent Driving Bill Passed - House (86 - 11)
March 8, 2023 WA HB 1241 Establishes Harassing Election Workers as a Felony Crime Bill Passed - House (90 - 7)
March 8, 2023 WA HB 1240 Prohibits the Sale, Manufacture, Delivery and Purchase of Assault Weapons Across the State Bill Passed - House (55 - 42)
March 7, 2023 WA HB 1479 Prohibits Restraint or Isolation of Students in Public Schools and Educational Programs Bill Passed - House (63 - 31)
March 7, 2023 WA HB 1143 Establishes a 10-Day Waiting Period for Buying or Transferring Firearms Bill Passed - House (52 - 44)
March 6, 2023 WA HB 1508 Establishes the Healthcare Transparency Board Bill Passed - House (57 - 38)
March 3, 2023 WA HB 1394 Establishes a Developmentally Appropriate Response to Youth Who Commit Sexual Offenses Bill Passed - House (60 - 38)
March 2, 2023 WA HB 1565 Establishes a Teacher State Residency Program Bill Passed - House (59 - 37)
March 2, 2023 WA HB 1570 Expands Social Insurance Programs Applicable to Transportation Network Companies and Drivers Bill Passed - House (87 - 9)
Feb. 28, 2023 WA HB 1469 Prohibits the State from Cooperating with Out-of-State Abortion and Gender Affirming Care Lawsuits Bill Passed - House (59 - 38)
Feb. 27, 2023 WA HB 1170 Amends State Climate Response Strategies Bill Passed - House (82 - 14)
March 10, 2022 WA HB 1736 Establishes a State Student Loan Program Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 40)
March 10, 2022 WA SB 5974 Establishes the State Goal of Stopping Gas-Powered Vehicle Production by 2030 Conference Report Adopted - House (54 - 44)
March 8, 2022 WA HB 1860 Expands Plan to Prevent Homelessness among Mental Health Patients Concurrence Vote Passed - House (90 - 7)
March 8, 2022 WA HB 2075 Establishes New Service Requirements for the Department of Social and Health Services Concurrence Vote Passed - House (96 - 1)
March 7, 2022 WA HB 1630 Prohibits Carrying Firearms in Certain Locations Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 41)
March 7, 2022 WA HB 2057 Establishes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Standards for State Patrol Concurrence Vote Passed - House (84 - 14)
March 7, 2022 WA HB 1851 Expands and Codifies Abortion Protections into State Law Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 41)
March 7, 2022 WA HB 1812 Amends Clean Energy Goals Concurrence Vote Passed - House (92 - 6)
March 4, 2022 WA SB 5078 Prohibits Sale of High-Capacity Firearm Magazines Bill Passed - House (55 - 42)
Feb. 15, 2022 WA HB 2068 Establishes the Imagination Library of Washington Program Bill Passed - House (89 - 7)
Feb. 12, 2022 WA HB 1770 Increases State Energy Code Standards Bill Passed - House (51 - 47)
Feb. 12, 2022 WA HB 1175 Exempts Property Used for Host Homes From Property Tax Requirements Bill Passed - House (85 - 12)
Feb. 10, 2022 WA HB 1705 Prohibits the Sale of Ghost Guns Bill Passed - House (57 - 39)
Feb. 9, 2022 WA HB 1795 Limits Non-Disclosure Agreements and Non-Disparagement Provisions in Employment and Independent Contractor Agreements Bill Passed - House (56 - 40)
Feb. 9, 2022 WA HB 1852 Requires Prescription Drugs to be Labeled in Multiple Languages Bill Passed - House (64 - 32)
Feb. 9, 2022 WA HB 1956 Prohibits Public Disclosure of Inmate Gender Status Bill Passed - House (57 - 38)
Feb. 8, 2022 WA HB 1927 Requires Employer Flexibility for Part-Time Legislators Bill Passed - House (80 - 16)
Feb. 2, 2022 WA HCR 4407 Amends Congressional Districts Bill Passed - House (88 - 7)
Jan. 26, 2022 WA HB 1105 Establishes Criminal and Civil Protections for Medical Cannabis Patients Bill Passed - House (73 - 24)
Jan. 21, 2022 WA HB 1099 Expands Policies Regarding Climate Change Bill Passed - House (57 - 41)
Jan. 12, 2022 WA HB 1141 Increases Access to the Death with Dignity Act Bill Passed - House (58 - 37)
April 23, 2021 WA HB 1365 Requires Development and Administration of a Technology Grant Program Concurrence Vote Passed - House (61 - 36)
April 23, 2021 WA HB 1336 Expands Unrestricted Authority for Public Entities to Provide Telecommunications Services to End Users Concurrence Vote Passed - House (65 - 32)
April 23, 2021 WA SB 5126 Requires the State to Reach 0 Carbon Emissions by 2050 Bill Passed - House (54 - 43)
April 22, 2021 WA HB 1443 Expands the Duties of the Task Force on Social Equity in Cannabis Concurrence Vote Passed - House (60 - 36)
April 15, 2021 WA HB 1140 Requires Law Enforcement Provide Attorney Access to Juveniles Concurrence Vote Passed - House (56 - 41)
April 14, 2021 WA HB 1220 Requires Housing Goals in the Growth Management Act to Include Affordable Housing Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 40)
April 14, 2021 WA HB 1320 Amends Protection Order Laws to include Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking, Anti-Harassment, Vulnerable Adult, and Extreme Risk Protection Orders Concurrence Vote Passed - House (55 - 42)
April 14, 2021 WA HB 1155 Requires City and County Distribution Agreements for Local Sales and Use Tax Revenue Concurrence Vote Passed - House (58 - 39)
April 14, 2021 WA HB 1267 Establishes the Office of Independent Investigations within the Governor's Office to Investigate Deadly Use of Force Incidents Involving Police Officers Concurrence Vote Passed - House (56 - 41)
April 13, 2021 WA HB 1097 Establishes Procedures for an Employer to Contest an Order of Immediate Restraint Concurrence Vote Passed - House (53 - 45)
April 11, 2021 WA SB 5383 Authorizes Public Utility Districts or Port Districts Provide Retail Telecommunication Services in an Unserved Area Bill Passed - House (62 - 36)
April 5, 2021 WA SB 5015 Classifies Misrepresentation of Unofficial Ballot Collection Sites as Official Drop Boxes as a Gross Misdemeanor Bill Passed - House (92 - 5)
March 28, 2021 WA HB 1277 Establishes a State-Funded Rental Assistance Program Bill Passed - House (57 - 40)
Date No. Title Outcome
4/06 HB 1850 Expands the Hospital Safety Net Program Bill Passed - House (92 - 4)
4/05 SB 5702 Expands the Students Experiencing Homelessness and Foster Youth Pilot Program Permanently Bill Passed - House (59 - 39)
3/24 SB 5006 Amends Firearm Waiver Rights for At-Risk Individuals Bill Passed - House (61 - 35)
3/24 SB 5028 Amends Process for Legal Name Change Bill Passed - House (64 - 32)
3/16 HB 1756 Amends Tax Rules Concerning Clean Energies and Increased Revenue to Local Governments, Schools, and Communities Bill Passed - House (81 - 12)
3/08 HB 1112 Authorizes New Penalties for Negligent Driving Bill Passed - House (86 - 11)
3/08 HB 1241 Establishes Harassing Election Workers as a Felony Crime Bill Passed - House (90 - 7)
3/08 HB 1240 Prohibits the Sale, Manufacture, Delivery and Purchase of Assault Weapons Across the State Bill Passed - House (55 - 42)
3/07 HB 1479 Prohibits Restraint or Isolation of Students in Public Schools and Educational Programs Bill Passed - House (63 - 31)
3/07 HB 1143 Establishes a 10-Day Waiting Period for Buying or Transferring Firearms Bill Passed - House (52 - 44)
3/06 HB 1508 Establishes the Healthcare Transparency Board Bill Passed - House (57 - 38)
3/03 HB 1394 Establishes a Developmentally Appropriate Response to Youth Who Commit Sexual Offenses Bill Passed - House (60 - 38)
3/02 HB 1565 Establishes a Teacher State Residency Program Bill Passed - House (59 - 37)
3/02 HB 1570 Expands Social Insurance Programs Applicable to Transportation Network Companies and Drivers Bill Passed - House (87 - 9)
2/28 HB 1469 Prohibits the State from Cooperating with Out-of-State Abortion and Gender Affirming Care Lawsuits Bill Passed - House (59 - 38)
2/27 HB 1170 Amends State Climate Response Strategies Bill Passed - House (82 - 14)
3/10 HB 1736 Establishes a State Student Loan Program Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 40)
3/10 SB 5974 Establishes the State Goal of Stopping Gas-Powered Vehicle Production by 2030 Conference Report Adopted - House (54 - 44)
3/08 HB 1860 Expands Plan to Prevent Homelessness among Mental Health Patients Concurrence Vote Passed - House (90 - 7)
3/08 HB 2075 Establishes New Service Requirements for the Department of Social and Health Services Concurrence Vote Passed - House (96 - 1)
3/07 HB 1630 Prohibits Carrying Firearms in Certain Locations Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 41)
3/07 HB 2057 Establishes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Standards for State Patrol Concurrence Vote Passed - House (84 - 14)
3/07 HB 1851 Expands and Codifies Abortion Protections into State Law Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 41)
3/07 HB 1812 Amends Clean Energy Goals Concurrence Vote Passed - House (92 - 6)
3/04 SB 5078 Prohibits Sale of High-Capacity Firearm Magazines Bill Passed - House (55 - 42)
2/15 HB 2068 Establishes the Imagination Library of Washington Program Bill Passed - House (89 - 7)
2/12 HB 1770 Increases State Energy Code Standards Bill Passed - House (51 - 47)
2/12 HB 1175 Exempts Property Used for Host Homes From Property Tax Requirements Bill Passed - House (85 - 12)
2/10 HB 1705 Prohibits the Sale of Ghost Guns Bill Passed - House (57 - 39)
2/09 HB 1795 Limits Non-Disclosure Agreements and Non-Disparagement Provisions in Employment and Independent Contractor Agreements Bill Passed - House (56 - 40)
2/09 HB 1852 Requires Prescription Drugs to be Labeled in Multiple Languages Bill Passed - House (64 - 32)
2/09 HB 1956 Prohibits Public Disclosure of Inmate Gender Status Bill Passed - House (57 - 38)
2/08 HB 1927 Requires Employer Flexibility for Part-Time Legislators Bill Passed - House (80 - 16)
2/02 HCR 4407 Amends Congressional Districts Bill Passed - House (88 - 7)
1/26 HB 1105 Establishes Criminal and Civil Protections for Medical Cannabis Patients Bill Passed - House (73 - 24)
1/21 HB 1099 Expands Policies Regarding Climate Change Bill Passed - House (57 - 41)
1/12 HB 1141 Increases Access to the Death with Dignity Act Bill Passed - House (58 - 37)
4/23 HB 1365 Requires Development and Administration of a Technology Grant Program Concurrence Vote Passed - House (61 - 36)
4/23 HB 1336 Expands Unrestricted Authority for Public Entities to Provide Telecommunications Services to End Users Concurrence Vote Passed - House (65 - 32)
4/23 SB 5126 Requires the State to Reach 0 Carbon Emissions by 2050 Bill Passed - House (54 - 43)
4/22 HB 1443 Expands the Duties of the Task Force on Social Equity in Cannabis Concurrence Vote Passed - House (60 - 36)
4/15 HB 1140 Requires Law Enforcement Provide Attorney Access to Juveniles Concurrence Vote Passed - House (56 - 41)
4/14 HB 1220 Requires Housing Goals in the Growth Management Act to Include Affordable Housing Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 40)
4/14 HB 1320 Amends Protection Order Laws to include Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking, Anti-Harassment, Vulnerable Adult, and Extreme Risk Protection Orders Concurrence Vote Passed - House (55 - 42)
4/14 HB 1155 Requires City and County Distribution Agreements for Local Sales and Use Tax Revenue Concurrence Vote Passed - House (58 - 39)
4/14 HB 1267 Establishes the Office of Independent Investigations within the Governor's Office to Investigate Deadly Use of Force Incidents Involving Police Officers Concurrence Vote Passed - House (56 - 41)
4/13 HB 1097 Establishes Procedures for an Employer to Contest an Order of Immediate Restraint Concurrence Vote Passed - House (53 - 45)
4/11 SB 5383 Authorizes Public Utility Districts or Port Districts Provide Retail Telecommunication Services in an Unserved Area Bill Passed - House (62 - 36)
4/05 SB 5015 Classifies Misrepresentation of Unofficial Ballot Collection Sites as Official Drop Boxes as a Gross Misdemeanor Bill Passed - House (92 - 5)
3/28 HB 1277 Establishes a State-Funded Rental Assistance Program Bill Passed - House (57 - 40)
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