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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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March 5, 2024 | WA | HB 2118 | Requires Gun Dealers Have Surveillance Cameras | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (56 - 39) |
March 4, 2024 | WA | HB 1903 | Requires Gun Owners Provide Notice to Law Enforcement Within 24 Hours of a Firearm Theft | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 40) |
March 4, 2024 | WA | HB 1903 | Requires Gun Owners Provide Notice to Law Enforcement Within 24 Hours of a Firearm Theft | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 40) |
Feb. 29, 2024 | WA | SB 5462 | Amends State Learning Standards to Include Education on the LGBTQ+ Community | Bill Passed - House (56 - 37) |
Feb. 28, 2024 | WA | SB 5824 | Increases Legal Protections for State Public Libraries | Bill Passed - House (90 - 5) |
Feb. 28, 2024 | WA | SB 5427 | Establishes a Statewide Hate Crimes Hotline Within the Attorney General's Office | Bill Passed - House (56 - 39) |
Feb. 9, 2024 | WA | HB 1889 | Repeals Citizenship Requirements to Work for Undocumented Immigrants Seeking Professional Licenses | Bill Passed - House (66 - 31) |
Feb. 7, 2024 | WA | HB 1958 | Prohibits Nonconsensual Removal or Tampering of a Condom or Other Sexually Protective Device | Bill Passed - House (64 - 33) |
Jan. 8, 2024 | WA | HB 1455 | Prohibits Child Marriage in the State | Bill Passed - House (98 - 0) |
May 16, 2023 | WA | SB 5536 | Establishes Possession of a Controlled Substance as a Gross Misdemeanor | (83 - 13) |
May 16, 2023 | WA | SB 5536 | Establishes Possession of a Controlled Substance as a Gross Misdemeanor | (83 - 13) |
April 21, 2023 | WA | HB 1470 | Establishes New Regulations Concerning Private Prisons | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (56 - 40) |
April 20, 2023 | WA | SB 5768 | Authorizes the Department of Corrections to Acquire and Dispense Abortion Medications | Bill Passed - House (55 - 40) |
April 17, 2023 | WA | HB 1020 | Establishes Suciasaurus Rex as the Official State Dinosaur | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (87 - 9) |
April 12, 2023 | WA | SB 5599 | Authorizes Discretion for Homeless Shelter Reporting of "At-Risk" Youth Seeking Healthcare Services | Bill Passed - House (57 - 39) |
April 11, 2023 | WA | SB 5280 | Requires Clergy Members in the State be Designated as Mandatory Reporters | Bill Passed - House (75 - 20) |
April 11, 2023 | WA | SB 5280 | Requires Clergy Members in the State be Designated as Mandatory Reporters | Bill Passed - House (75 - 20) |
April 10, 2023 | WA | SB 5231 | Amends Legal Process for Emergency No Contact Orders | Bill Passed - House (63 - 33) |
April 10, 2023 | WA | SB 5352 | Expands Police Chase Protections for Law Enforcement | Bill Passed - House (57 - 40) |
April 10, 2023 | WA | SB 5231 | Amends Legal Process for Emergency No Contact Orders | Bill Passed - House (63 - 33) |
April 7, 2023 | WA | SB 5112 | Amends the Voter Registration Process | Bill Passed - House (57 - 40) |
March 24, 2023 | WA | SB 5006 | Amends Firearm Waiver Rights for At-Risk Individuals | Bill Passed - House (61 - 35) |
March 24, 2023 | WA | SB 5006 | Amends Firearm Waiver Rights for At-Risk Individuals | Bill Passed - House (61 - 35) |
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 8, 2023 | WA | HB 1112 | Authorizes New Penalties for Negligent Driving | Bill Passed - House (86 - 11) |
March 7, 2023 | WA | HB 1143 | Establishes a 10-Day Waiting Period for Buying or Transferring Firearms | Bill Passed - House (52 - 44) |
March 7, 2023 | WA | HB 1479 | Prohibits Restraint or Isolation of Students in Public Schools and Educational Programs | Bill Passed - House (63 - 31) |
March 3, 2023 | WA | HB 1394 | Establishes a Developmentally Appropriate Response to Youth Who Commit Sexual Offenses | Bill Passed - House (60 - 38) |
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 1630 | Prohibits Carrying Firearms in Certain Locations | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 41) |
March 7, 2022 | WA | HB 1851 | Expands and Codifies Abortion Protections into State Law | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 41) |
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. 10, 2022 | WA | HB 1705 | Prohibits the Sale of Ghost Guns | Bill Passed - House (57 - 39) |
Feb. 9, 2022 | WA | HB 1956 | Prohibits Public Disclosure of Inmate Gender Status | Bill Passed - House (57 - 38) |
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 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 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) |
March 2, 2021 | WA | HB 1117 | Amends the States Comprehensive Planning Network to Improve Salmon Recovery | Bill Passed - House (58 - 38) |
March 2, 2021 | WA | HB 1214 | Establishes the Category of Safety and Security Staff for K-12 Schools | Bill Passed - House (67 - 30) |
March 1, 2021 | WA | HB 1411 | Prohibits the Automatic Disqualification of Individuals with Criminal Records from Providing Care to Vulnerable Adults or Children | Bill Passed - House (58 - 39) |
Feb. 27, 2021 | WA | HB 1054 | Prohibits Chokeholds, No-Knock Warrants, and Other Police Tactics | Bill Passed - House (54 - 43) |
Feb. 24, 2021 | WA | HB 1078 | Extends Voting Rights to Citizens on Parole | Bill Passed - House (57 - 41) |
Feb. 23, 2021 | WA | HB 1090 | Prohibits the State from Contracting with Private For-Profit Prisons and Detention Facilities | Bill Passed - House (76 - 21) |
Feb. 12, 2021 | WA | HB 1072 | Repeals Restrictions on Legal Aid for Undocumented Immigrants | Bill Passed - House (56 - 40) |
Feb. 10, 2021 | WA | HB 1088 | Amends Requirements for Law Enforcement Potential Impeachment Disclosures | Bill Passed - House (61 - 37) |
Feb. 10, 2021 | WA | HB 1089 | Authorizes the State Auditor to Audit Deadly Force Investigations | Bill Passed - House (80 - 18) |
March 9, 2020 | WA | HB 1783 | Establishes the Washington State Office of Equity | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 39) |
March 5, 2020 | WA | SB 6561 | Establishes a Student Loan Program for Undocumented Students | Bill Passed - House (82 - 15) |
March 5, 2020 | WA | SB 5164 | Expands Assistance for Immigrant Victims of Human Trafficking | Bill Passed - House (89 - 8) |
March 5, 2020 | WA | SB 5164 | Expands Assistance for Immigrant Victims of Human Trafficking | Bill Passed - House (89 - 8) |
March 4, 2020 | WA | SB 6205 | Prohibits Harassment, Abuse, and Discrimination Towards Long-Term Care Workers | Bill Passed - House (74 - 23) |
March 3, 2020 | WA | SB 5165 | Prohibits Discrimination Based on Citizenship or Immigration Status | Bill Passed - House (57 - 39) |
March 3, 2020 | WA | SB 5165 | Prohibits Discrimination Based on Citizenship or Immigration Status | Bill Passed - House (57 - 39) |
March 3, 2020 | WA | SB 5434 | Establishes Restrictions for Firearms in Daycare and Child Care Facilities | Bill Passed - House (56 - 40) |
March 3, 2020 | WA | SB 6268 | Prohibits Meritless Litigation Against Domestic Abuse Victims | Bill Passed - House (90 - 6) |
Feb. 13, 2020 | WA | HB 2467 | Establishes a Background Check System for Firearms Transfers | Bill Passed - House (66 - 32) |
Feb. 13, 2020 | WA | HB 2638 | Authorizes Sports Betting | Bill Passed - House (83 - 14) |
Feb. 13, 2020 | WA | HB 2614 | Amends the Paid Family Medical Leave Program for Union Employees | Bill Passed - House (60 - 37) |
Feb. 12, 2020 | WA | HB 2602 | Prohibits Race-Based Hairstyle Discrimination | Bill Passed - House (87 - 10) |
Jan. 23, 2020 | WA | HB 1010 | Requires the Disposition of Forfeited Firearms | Bill Passed - House (56 - 42) |
April 23, 2019 | WA | HB 1739 | Prohibits All Untraceable 3D Printed "Ghost Guns" | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (56 - 40) |
April 18, 2019 | WA | HB 1579 | Increases Catch Limits for Bass, Walleye, and Catfish | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 37) |
April 12, 2019 | WA | SB 5497 | Establishes Washington as a Sanctuary State | Bill Passed - House (57 - 38) |
March 7, 2018 | WA | HB 3003 | Amends Various Police 'Use of Force' Laws | Bill Passed - House (73 - 25) |
March 7, 2018 | WA | HB 3003 | Amends Various Police 'Use of Force' Laws | Bill Passed - House (73 - 25) |
March 6, 2018 | WA | HB 2578 | Establishes Source-of-Income Housing Non-Discrimination Policy | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (67 - 31) |
Feb. 28, 2018 | WA | SB 5722 | Prohibits Conversion Therapy on Minors | Bill Passed - House (66 - 32) |
Feb. 28, 2018 | WA | SB 6219 | Requires State Insurer Coverage of Abortion and Contraception | Bill Passed - House (50 - 48) |
Feb. 27, 2018 | WA | SB 6037 | Authorizes Financial Compensation of Surrogates | Bill Passed - House (50 - 47) |
Feb. 27, 2018 | WA | SB 5996 | Prohibits Employers from Requiring Sexual Assault Nondisclosure Agreements | Bill Passed - House (98 - 0) |
Feb. 23, 2018 | WA | SB 5992 | Prohibits Bump Stocks | Bill Passed - House (56 - 41) |
Feb. 12, 2018 | WA | HB 1513 | Authorizes Automatic Voter Pre-Registration for 16 and 17 Year Old Individuals | Bill Passed - House (52 - 46) |
June 30, 2017 | WA | SB 5975 | Establishes Paid Family Leave Insurance Program | Bill Passed - House (65 - 29) |
April 20, 2017 | WA | SB 5037 | Classifies 4th DUI as a Felony | Bill Passed - House (85 - 11) |
March 8, 2016 | WA | HB 2362 | Amends Police Body Camera Regulations | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 39) |
Feb. 22, 2016 | WA | HB 2362 | Amends Police Body Camera Regulations | Bill Passed - House (61 - 36) |
April 14, 2015 | WA | SB 5501 | Amends Animal Cruelty Regulations | Bill Passed - House (59 - 38) |
April 14, 2015 | WA | SB 5501 | Amends Animal Cruelty Regulations | Bill Passed - House (59 - 38) |
April 9, 2015 | WA | SB 5870 | Prohibits Conversion Therapy on Minors | Bill Passed - House (60 - 37) |
March 11, 2014 | WA | HB 2789 | Establishes Usage Policy for Extraordinary Sensing Devices | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (77 - 21) |
Feb. 18, 2014 | WA | SB 6523 | Authorizes In-State Tuition for Non-Citizen Individuals | Bill Passed - House (75 - 22) |
May 30, 2013 | WA | HB 2064 | Amends Estate Tax Laws | Bill Passed - House (51 - 40) |
March 13, 2013 | WA | HB 1817 | Authorizes Undocumented Students to Apply for State Financial Aid | Bill Passed - House (77 - 20) |
March 5, 2013 | WA | HB 1404 | Authorizes Immunity From Prosecution for Minors Who Report Underage Intoxication | Bill Passed - House (72 - 24) |
Feb. 22, 2013 | WA | HB 1044 | Requires Health Insurance Plans to Cover Abortions | Bill Passed - House (53 - 43) |
Feb. 13, 2012 | WA | HB 2330 | Requires Health Insurers to Cover Abortion | Bill Passed - House (52 - 46) |
Feb. 8, 2012 | WA | SB 6239 | Authorizes Same-Sex Marriage | Bill Passed - House (55 - 43) |
April 21, 2011 | WA | HB 1267 | Definition of Parenthood | Conference Report Adopted - House (57 - 40) |
April 21, 2011 | WA | HB 1267 | Definition of Parenthood | Conference Report Adopted - House (57 - 40) |
Feb. 28, 2011 | WA | HB 1267 | Definition of Parenthood | Bill Passed - House (57 - 41) |
Feb. 28, 2011 | WA | HB 1267 | Definition of Parenthood | Bill Passed - House (57 - 41) |
Feb. 15, 2010 | WA | HB 2793 | Legalizing Paid Surrogacy | Bill Passed - House (59 - 39) |
April 22, 2009 | WA | HB 1517 | Expediting the Restoration of Felons' Voting Rights | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (52 - 44) |
April 22, 2009 | WA | HB 1517 | Expediting the Restoration of Felons' Voting Rights | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (52 - 44) |
April 21, 2009 | WA | SB 5288 | Probation Time Reductions | Bill Passed - House (51 - 45) |
April 15, 2009 | WA | SB 5688 | Expanding Domestic Partnership Rights | Bill Passed - House (62 - 35) |
April 15, 2009 | WA | SB 5688 | Expanding Domestic Partnership Rights | Bill Passed - House (62 - 35) |
March 12, 2009 | WA | SB 2252 | Shifting Local Tax Revenue | Bill Passed - House (54 - 42) |