CAAA Legislative Update Week 8

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Washington State Commission on African American Affairs

2022

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

March 4, 2022

2022 Legislative Session - Week 8

Today is the last cutoff. A few weeks back, successful bills crisscrossed to the opposite chamber - now those bills need a vote to the Governor's desk by close of business today. A couple of the ones we've tracked await signature into law.

If you have an idea for a new law or policy, share it with your representatives - they are available outside of session. Committee meetings, floor votes and other state business is streamed and televised via TVW.

Need to know more about the legislative process? Our website helps you connect with the members of the Legislature and gain knowledge of the process.

House Bills

Bill No.	Topic	Current Committee	Bill Status
E2SHB 1015	Washington equitable access to credit act	Passed to Senate Rules committee	Needs a pull to Senate floor
ESHB 1169	Concerning sentencing enhancements	Senate Rules committee	Needs a pull to Senate floor
SHB 1593	Landlord mitigation for victims of stalking / domestic violence	Passed to Senate Rules committee	Needs a pull to Senate floor
HB 1611	Advancing equity in programs for highly capable students	Senate Rules committee	Needs a pull to Senate floor
SHB 1616	Charity care	Passed to Senate Rules committee	Needs a pull to Senate floor
SHB 1646	Dementia action workgroup	Amended on Senate floor	Amended version passed Senate. Both chambers will have to discuss the different versions
EHB 1687	College bound scholar / GPA	Senate Ways & Means	Did not move out of Senate Ways & Means before the 2/28 cutoff
HB 1719	Military equip by law enforcement	Passed House & Senate	Delivered to Governor for signature
SHB 1735	Peace officers/use of force clarification	Passed House & Senate	Delivered to Governor for signature
E2SHB 1736	State student loan program	Passed to Senate Rules committee	Needs a pull to Senate floor
ESHB 1930	Cosmetologists, etc. / Licenses	Passed Senate on 3/3	Passed both House and Senate
ESHB 1956	Limits disclosure of records for formerly incarcerated individuals	Amended on Senate floor	Amended version passed Senate. Both chambers will have to discuss the different versions
ESHB 2037	Peace officers/use of force	Passed to Senate Rules committee	Needs a pull to Senate floor
HB 2061	Adding permanently affordable housing to the definition of public improvements	Passed Senate. House Speaker & Senate President signed	Headed to Governor

Senate Bills

Bill No.	Topic	Current Committee	Bill Status
SB 5529	Concerning self-directed care / Independent providers / DSHS contracting	Amended version passed House	Amended version passed House. Both chambers will have to discuss the different versions
2SSB 5241	Economic opportunity for people in poverty	Passed to House Rules committee	Needs a pull to House floor
SB 5560	Redistricting Plans	Passed to House Rules committee	Needs a fpull to House floor
E2SSB 5597	Voting rights	House Approps committee	Failed to pass out of House Approps by 2/28
SSB 5723	Diversity in clinical trials	House Approps	Failed to pass out of House Approps by 2/28
SSB 5838	Diaper subsidy/TANF	Passed House 3/3	Passed both House and Senate
SB 5980	B&O tax credit increase for small businesses	Passed to Senate Rules committee	Needs a pull to Senate floor - possible NTIB

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