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Ballot Measure Endorsements for 2017

Tim Eyman’s unconstitutional ~~advisory votes~~ push polls
Appearing on the 2017 Washington State general election ballot

~~Advisory Vote~~ Push Poll #16: Vote MAINTAINED
~~Advisory Vote~~ Push Poll #17: Vote MAINTAINED
~~Advisory Vote~~ Push Poll #18: Vote MAINTAINED

Wondering why we call them push polls? Read this primer.

Washington State, gathering signatures

Sue Edwards’ Initiative 912: YES/please sign
De-Escalate Washington’s Initiative 940: YES/please sign
Tim Eyman’s Initiative 947: NO/Decline to sign

King County, Washington

Proposition 1 (Veterans, Seniors and Human Service Levy): YES

Statehouse Bill Tracker

A tool for monitoring the Washington State Legislature

The Statehouse Bill Tracker is an NPI project that makes tracking priority legislation simple and easy. The Tracker aggregates feeds for bills “with legs”, providing an up-to-date view of what’s moving in the statehouse at any given time during session. Bills are sorted by activity. The most recently active bills appear at the top and the least active bills appear at the bottom.

When something happens to a bill, we call that an action.

An action could be a bill’s introduction, public hearing in committee, vote on the floor, proposed amendment, or referral to another committee; all these are examples of steps in the legislative process. (See this page for a visual explanation of how a bill becomes a law). Actions affect the placement of bills in the tracker. Here’s a longer explanation:

Bills are sorted in reverse chronological order. The most active bills will always appear at the top. Bills with little activity will sink to the bottom like a heavy stone settling at the bottom of a creek bed after being washed downstream by a flood.
A green dot next to a bill number update indicates the bill reflects progressive values and enjoys our support. Conversely, red octagon (stop sign) indicates that we oppose the bill because it would implement policies that are contrary to progressive values. Finally, a yellow triangle means we have concerns about a bill, but are not working for its defeat.
Assessments of bills are provided by NPI and organizations that we work with, such as the Washington State Labor Council or the Environmental Priorities Coalition. The person/entity that analyzed the bill and provided the wording is always listed to the left of the assessment.
It is possible to view a bill’s full history without clicking away, as long as JavaScript is enabled. Simply click on the blue link that says “Click to view” and the bill history will slide out for easy viewing. (It can be hidden again using the same link, which will change to say “Click to hide”). If JavaScript is not enabled, the bill history may still be viewed, either by clicking the bill number to go to the Legislature’s website or by viewing the source of this page.

Now, let’s find out what’s moving in the statehouse!

House Bill 1570 (Washington Housing Opportunities Act)

Official Description:	Concerning access to homeless housing and assistance.
Current Status:	(July 20, 2017) Returned to House Rules 3.
Prime Sponsor:	Macri
Cosponsors:	Robinson, McBride, Kagi, Sawyer, Tharinger, Doglio, Pollet, Ortiz-Self, Chapman, Cody, Jinkins, Bergquist, Hudgins, Peterson, Senn, Stonier, Riccelli, Frame, Gregerson, Dolan, Tarleton, Ormsby, Ryu, Fey, Fitzgibbon, Goodman, Slatter, Pettigrew, Kloba, Orwall, Appleton, Clibborn, Farrell, Stanford
Our Position:	NPI supports this bill.
Assessment by NPI:	SHB 1570 would fight homelessness by allowing local governments to continue raising funds to expand access to housing. The bill is needed to prevent the loss of $70.5 million that would go towards combating homelessness in the 2019-2021 biennium. It is estimated that the loss of that money would result in 34,000 people becoming homeless again. The bill enjoys broad support from organizations like the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Association of Washington Cities.
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Action #24 - July 20, 2017 - Returned to House Rules 3.
Action #23 - June 23, 2017 - Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on third reading.
Action #22 - June 21, 2017 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Action #21 - June 21, 2017 - By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.
Action #20 - June 1, 2017 - First reading, referred to Ways & Means.
Action #19 - May 25, 2017 - Third reading, passed; yeas, 50; nays, 44; absent, 0; excused, 4.
Action #18 - May 25, 2017 - Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Action #17 - May 25, 2017 - Floor amendment(s) adopted.
Action #16 - May 25, 2017 - 1st substitute bill substituted (CDHT 17).
Action #15 - May 23, 2017 - Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Action #14 - April 24, 2017 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Action #13 - April 24, 2017 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Action #13 - April 23, 2017 - Returned to Rules Committee for second reading.
Action #12 - April 5, 2017 - Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Action #11 - February 24, 2017 - Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Action #10 - February 24, 2017 - Minority; do not pass.
Action #09 - February 24, 2017 - APP - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs.
Action #08 - February 24, 2017 - Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:00 AM.
Action #07 - February 23, 2017 - Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 1:30 PM.
Action #06 - February 17, 2017 - Referred to Appropriations.
Action #05 - February 16, 2017 - Minority; do not pass.
Action #04 - February 16, 2017 - CDHT - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Action #03 - February 16, 2017 - Executive action taken in the House Committee on Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs at 1:30 PM.
Action #02 - January 26, 2017 - Public hearing in the House Committee on Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs at 1:30 PM.
Action #01 - January 23, 2017 - First reading, referred to Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

House Bill 2201 (Reduces Funding for Sound Transit Projects)

Official Description:	Concerning the collection of a motor vehicle excise tax approved by voters of a regional transit authority in 2016.
Current Status:	(July 20, 2017) Returned to House Rules 3.
Prime Sponsor:	Pellicciotti
Cosponsors:	Slatter, Reeves, Clibborn, Lovick, Ormsby, Pollet, Kilduff, Kloba, Orwall, Sells, Stanford, Wylie, Senn
Our Position:	NPI opposes this bill.
Assessment by NPI:	HB 2201 would impair Sound Transit's revenue by requiring Sound Transit to adopt a different depreciation schedule for calculating motor vehicle excise tax payments. Sound Transit would be required to provide credits and refunds to taxpayers who have already renewed their vehicle tabs since March 1st. Lastly, the bill dictates Sound Transit must reprioritize if the loss of revenue affects its ability to deliver projects. NPI appreciates that many legislators desire to see Sound Transit adopt a different formula for calculating motor vehicle excise taxes, but HB 2201 violates the precept of <em>First, do no harm</em> because it would reduce revenue going to Sound Transit. It is the Legislature is responsible for how Sound Transit's vehicle fees are being calculated. If the formula is to be changed, corresponding moves must be made to restore any lost funding. HB 2201 does not make any such moves and we therefore oppose it.
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Action #21 - July 20, 2017 - Returned to House Rules 3.
Action #20 - June 23, 2017 - Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on third reading.
Action #19 - June 21, 2017 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Action #18 - June 21, 2017 - By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.
Action #17 - May 29, 2017 - First reading, referred to Transportation.
Action #16 - May 25, 2017 - Third reading, passed; yeas, 64; nays, 30; absent, 0; excused, 4.
Action #15 - May 23, 2017 - Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on third reading.
Action #14 - April 24, 2017 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Action #13 - April 23, 2017 - By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.
Action #12 - April 17, 2017 - Held at the Desk.
Action #11 - April 17, 2017 - First reading, referred to Transportation.
Action #11 - April 17, 2017 - First Reading.
Action #10 - April 12, 2017 - Third reading, passed; yeas, 64; nays, 33; absent, 0; excused, 1.
Action #09 - April 12, 2017 - Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Action #08 - April 12, 2017 - Amendment ruled beyond the scope and object of the bill.
Action #07 - April 12, 2017 - Amendment ruled beyond the scope and object of the bill.
Action #06 - April 12, 2017 - Floor amendment(s) adopted.
Action #05 - April 11, 2017 - Placed on second reading.
Action #04 - April 10, 2017 - Minority; do not pass.
Action #03 - April 10, 2017 - TR - Majority; do pass.
Action #02 - April 10, 2017 - Public hearing and executive action taken in the House Committee on Transportation at 10:00 AM.
Action #01 - April 10, 2017 - First reading, referred to Transportation (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

House Bill 1075 (2017 Capital Budget)

Official Description:	Concerning the capital budget.
Current Status:	(July 20, 2017) Returned to House Rules 3.
Prime Sponsor:	Tharinger
Cosponsors:
Our Position:	NPI supports this bill.
Assessment by NPI:	Governor Inslee's office describes this year's capital budget as follows: "The $4.2 billion construction budget would invest in more than 1,400 projects across Washington, from ensuring safe drinking water to infrastructure repairs at prisons, as well as 75 school construction projects. The capital budget supports more than 19,000 jobs." Senate Republicans have stated publicly they intend to hold the capital budget hostage as leverage in order to get other bills passed that they want.
Weigh in:	Comment on this bill using the Legislature’s new bill commenting tool.

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Action #15 - July 20, 2017 - Returned to House Rules 3.
Action #14 - June 30, 2017 - Third reading, passed; yeas, 92; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 5.
Action #13 - June 30, 2017 - Third reading, passed; yeas, 92; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 5.
Action #13 - June 30, 2017 - Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Action #12 - June 30, 2017 - Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Action #12 - June 30, 2017 - Floor amendment(s) adopted.
Action #11 - June 30, 2017 - Floor amendment(s) adopted.
Action #11 - June 30, 2017 - Committee recommendations adopted and the 1st substitute bill substituted (CB 17).
Action #10 - June 30, 2017 - Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Action #09 - June 21, 2017 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Action #08 - May 23, 2017 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Action #07 - April 24, 2017 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Action #06 - April 10, 2017 - Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Action #05 - April 7, 2017 - CB - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Action #04 - April 7, 2017 - Executive action taken in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 9:00 AM.
Action #03 - April 6, 2017 - Public hearing in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 8:00 AM.
Action #02 - January 13, 2017 - Public hearing in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 8:00 AM.
Action #01 - January 10, 2017 - First reading, referred to Capital Budget (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

Senate Bill 5977 (2017 Operating Budget Revenue Package)

Official Description:	Relating to revenue.
Current Status:	(July 7, 2017) Effective date 10/19/2017***.
Prime Sponsor:	Rossi
Cosponsors:
Our Position:	NPI opposes this bill.
Assessment by NPI:	Senate Bill 5977 contains the provisions implementing the revenue mechanism for the 2017 operating budget. The revenue plan, spearheaded by the Senate Republicans, would increase property taxes in urban school districts while lowering or leaving them about the same in rural school districts. "[I]t is disappointing that no actions were taken to offset higher property tax bills for lower- and middle-income homeowners and renters who, under our current tax code, pay up to seven times more in state and local taxes as a share of their incomes than the richest Washingtonians," notes the Washington Budget & Policy Center.
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Action #19 - July 7, 2017 - Effective date 10/19/2017***.
Action #18 - July 7, 2017 - Chapter 37, 2017 Laws 3rd Special Session PV.
Action #17 - July 7, 2017 - Governor partially vetoed.
Action #16 - June 30, 2017 - Delivered to Governor.
Action #15 - June 30, 2017 - Speaker signed.
Action #14 - June 30, 2017 - President signed.
Action #13 - June 30, 2017 - Third reading, passed; yeas, 83; nays, 10; absent, 0; excused, 5.
Action #12 - June 30, 2017 - Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Action #11 - June 30, 2017 - Read first time, rules suspended, and placed on second reading calendar.
Action #10 - June 30, 2017 - Third reading, passed; yeas, 33; nays, 16; absent, 0; excused, 0.
Action #09 - June 30, 2017 - Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Action #08 - June 30, 2017 - 1st substitute bill substituted (WM 17).
Action #07 - June 30, 2017 - Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Action #06 - June 30, 2017 - Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Action #05 - June 30, 2017 - Minority; without recommendation.
Action #04 - June 30, 2017 - Minority; do not pass.
Action #03 - June 30, 2017 - WM - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Action #02 - June 30, 2017 - Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 8:00 AM.
Action #01 - June 30, 2017 - First reading, referred to Ways & Means.

Senate Bill 5939 (Solar Energy Incentives)

Official Description:	Promoting a sustainable, local renewable energy industry through modifying renewable energy system tax incentives and providing guidance for renewable energy system component recycling.
Current Status:	(July 7, 2017) Effective date 7/7/2017.
Prime Sponsor:	Ericksen
Cosponsors:	Palumbo
Our Position:	NPI supports this bill.
Assessment by NPI:	SB 5939 extends the life of the Renewable Energy Cost Recovery Incentive Payment Program originally created in 2006, with new provisions that will foster the continued growth of the solar energy industry. These provisions incentivize the installation of rooftop solar panels by homeowners and business owners. <a href="http://solarstrongwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Washington-State-Solar-Jobs-Bill-Summary-July-10-2017.pdf">A comparison of the old and new programs is available from the Solar Installers of Washington</a>. This bill is a 2017 NPI legislative priority.
Weigh in:	Comment on this bill using the Legislature’s new bill commenting tool.

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Action #26 - July 7, 2017 - Effective date 7/7/2017.
Action #25 - July 7, 2017 - Chapter 36, 2017 Laws 3rd Special Session.
Action #24 - July 7, 2017 - Governor signed.
Action #23 - June 30, 2017 - Delivered to Governor.
Action #22 - June 30, 2017 - Speaker signed.
Action #21 - June 30, 2017 - President signed.
Action #20 - June 30, 2017 - Third reading, passed; yeas, 74; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 5.
Action #19 - June 30, 2017 - Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Action #18 - June 30, 2017 - Read first time, rules suspended, and placed on second reading calendar.
Action #17 - June 30, 2017 - Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 0.
Action #16 - June 30, 2017 - Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Action #15 - June 30, 2017 - Floor amendment(s) adopted.
Action #14 - June 30, 2017 - 1st substitute bill substituted (WM 17).
Action #13 - June 30, 2017 - Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Action #12 - June 30, 2017 - Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Action #11 - June 30, 2017 - Minority; without recommendation.
Action #10 - June 30, 2017 - WM - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Action #09 - June 30, 2017 - Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 8:00 AM.
Action #08 - June 21, 2017 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Action #07 - June 16, 2017 - Referred to Ways & Means.
Action #06 - June 14, 2017 - Minority; without recommendation.
Action #05 - June 14, 2017 - And refer to Ways & Means.
Action #04 - June 14, 2017 - EET - Majority; do pass.
Action #03 - June 14, 2017 - Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Energy, Environment & Telecommunications at 10:00 AM.
Action #02 - May 23, 2017 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Action #01 - May 19, 2017 - First reading, referred to Energy, Environment & Telecommunications.

Senate Bill 5975 (Paid Family and Medical Leave)

Official Description:	Relating to paid family and medical leave.
Current Status:	(July 5, 2017) Effective date 10/19/2017*.
Prime Sponsor:	Fain
Cosponsors:	Liias, Keiser, Saldaña, Miloscia, Cleveland, McCoy, Nelson, Ranker, Conway, Mullet, Hobbs, Takko, Palumbo, Pedersen, Chase
Our Position:	NPI supports this bill.
Assessment by NPI:	Substitute Senate Bill 5975 is the product of prolonged negotiations between the four statehouse caucuses, business groups, labor unions, and other stakeholders. With some exceptions, it provides paid family leave of up to 12 weeks to bond after the birth or placement of a child or to care for a family member with a serious health condition. It also provides paid medical leave of up to 12 weeks for an employee’s serious health condition.
Weigh in:	Comment on this bill using the Legislature’s new bill commenting tool.

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Senate Bill 5883 (2017 Operating Budget -- Appropriations)

Official Description:	Relating to fiscal matters.
Current Status:	(June 30, 2017) Effective date 6/30/2017*.
Prime Sponsor:	Braun
Cosponsors:
Our Position:	NPI has concerns about this bill.
Assessment by NPI:	This is the omnibus appropriations component of the 2017 state operating budget. It details how much money is to be spent in support of Washington's many vital public services. It also includes some policy changes. NPI supports most, but not all, of these appropriations, and objects to some of the policy changes.
Weigh in:	Comment on this bill using the Legislature’s new bill commenting tool.

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Action #21 - June 30, 2017 - Effective date 6/30/2017*.
Action #20 - June 30, 2017 - Chapter 1, 2017 Laws 3rd Special Session PV.
Action #19 - June 30, 2017 - Governor partially vetoed.
Action #18 - June 30, 2017 - Delivered to Governor.
Action #17 - June 30, 2017 - Speaker signed.
Action #16 - June 30, 2017 - President signed.
Action #15 - June 30, 2017 - Third reading, passed; yeas, 70; nays, 23; absent, 0; excused, 5.
Action #14 - June 30, 2017 - Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Action #13 - June 30, 2017 - Read first time, rules suspended, and placed on second reading calendar.
Action #12 - June 30, 2017 - Third reading, passed; yeas, 39; nays, 10; absent, 0; excused, 0.
Action #11 - June 30, 2017 - Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Action #10 - June 30, 2017 - 1st substitute bill substituted (WM 17).
Action #09 - June 30, 2017 - Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Action #08 - June 30, 2017 - Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Action #07 - June 30, 2017 - Minority; without recommendation.
Action #06 - June 30, 2017 - WM - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Action #05 - June 30, 2017 - Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 8:00 AM.
Action #04 - June 21, 2017 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Action #03 - May 23, 2017 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Action #02 - April 24, 2017 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Action #01 - March 14, 2017 - First reading, referred to Ways & Means.

Senate Bill 5919 (Protecting Washingtonians' Internet Privacy)

Official Description:	Concerning consumer protection of internet privacy.
Current Status:	(June 29, 2017) Scheduled for public hearing and executive session in the Senate Committee on Energy, Environment & Telecommunications at 8:00 AM (Subject to change).
Prime Sponsor:	Ranker
Cosponsors:	Fain, Miloscia, Rivers, Rossi, Billig, Carlyle, Brown, Rolfes, Frockt, Hasegawa, Conway, Warnick, Darneille, Pedersen, Keiser, Zeiger, Baumgartner, Cleveland, Chase, Kuderer, Takko, McCoy, Hunt, Nelson, Saldaña, Fortunato, Liias, Short, Mullet, Palumbo, Wellman
Our Position:	NPI supports this bill.
Assessment by NPI:	SB 5919 is a response to Congress' passage of a shameful, truly horrible bill that eviscerates online privacy protections for Americans, allowing companies like AT&T, Comcast, and Verizon to sell information about their customers. It decrees: "No telecommunications or internet service provider that has entered into a franchise agreement, right-of-way agreement, or other contract with the state of Washington or a political subdivision, or that uses facilities that are subject to such agreements, even if it is not a party to the agreement, may collect personal information from a customer resulting from the customer's use of telecommunications or internet service provider without express written approval from the customer."
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Senate Bill 5091 (Updating the Utility Damage Prevention Act)

Official Description:	Removing expiration dates, obsolete dates, and an outdated statutory reference from the enforcement provisions of the underground utility damage prevention act.
Current Status:	(June 21, 2017) By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Prime Sponsor:	Takko
Cosponsors:	Rivers, Wellman
Our Position:	NPI supports this bill.
Assessment by NPI:	SB 5091 is a housekeeping bill requested by the Utilities & Transportation Commission. As its official description states, it would remove obsolete dates and an outdated statutory reference from the enforcement provisions of the underground utility damage prevention act.
Weigh in:	Comment on this bill using the Legislature’s new bill commenting tool.

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Action #18 - June 21, 2017 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Action #17 - May 23, 2017 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Action #16 - April 24, 2017 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Action #15 - April 23, 2017 - Placed on Rules White Sheet.
Action #14 - April 23, 2017 - By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
Action #13 - March 15, 2017 - Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Action #12 - March 14, 2017 - TED - Majority; do pass.
Action #12 - March 14, 2017 - Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Technology & Economic Development at 10:00 AM (Subject to change).
Action #12 - March 14, 2017 - Executive session in the House Committee on Technology & Economic Development at 10:00 AM.
Action #12 - March 14, 2017 - Executive action taken in the House Committee on Technology & Economic Development at 10:00 AM.
Action #11 - March 9, 2017 - Public hearing in the House Committee on Technology & Economic Development at 1:30 PM.
Action #11 - March 14, 2017 - Executive action taken in the House Committee on Technology & Economic Development at 10:00 AM.
Action #10 - March 9, 2017 - Public hearing in the House Committee on Technology & Economic Development at 1:30 PM.
Action #10 - February 9, 2017 - First reading, referred to Technology & Economic Development (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
Action #09 - February 9, 2017 - First reading, referred to Technology & Economic Development (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
Action #08 - February 8, 2017 - Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.
Action #07 - February 8, 2017 - Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Action #06 - February 7, 2017 - Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Action #05 - February 2, 2017 - Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Action #04 - February 1, 2017 - EET - Majority; do pass.
Action #03 - February 1, 2017 - Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Energy, Environment & Telecommunications at 6:40 PM.
Action #02 - January 19, 2017 - Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Energy, Environment & Telecommunications at 10:00 AM.
Action #01 - January 12, 2017 - First reading, referred to Energy, Environment & Telecommunications.

House Bill 1500 (Tax expenditure budget)

Official Description:	Increasing tax exemption transparency and accountability.
Current Status:	(June 21, 2017) By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Prime Sponsor:	Pollet
Cosponsors:	Farrell, Appleton, Tarleton, Ryu, Wylie, Santos, Macri, Doglio, Jinkins, Orwall, Tharinger, Stonier, Kagi, Fitzgibbon, Kloba, Stanford, Bergquist, McBride, Ortiz-Self, Goodman, Dolan, Cody, Pettigrew, Riccelli, Sells, Hudgins, Kirby, Lovick, Frame, Peterson, Ormsby, Pellicciotti
Our Position:	NPI supports this bill.
Assessment by NPI:	HB 1500 would require Washington State to begin accounting for the revenue it gives up in the form of tax breaks and exemptions. When the state forgoes collecting revenue, it is actually spending money, and it would make sense to account for that as part of the budgeting process. HB 1500 is an NPI legislative priority for 2017.
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Senate Bill 5001 (Sabotages Sound Transit)

Official Description:	Modifying the election and authority of regional transit authority board members.
Current Status:	(June 21, 2017) By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Prime Sponsor:	O'Ban
Cosponsors:	Angel, Miloscia, Becker, Padden, Honeyford, King, Fortunato
Our Position:	NPI opposes this bill.
Assessment by NPI:	Substitute Senate Bill 5001 would wipe out Sound Transit’s federated board of city and county leadership and replace it with a panel of transportation czars elected from eleven newly drawn transportation districts in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties. The anti-transit forces arrayed in support of SSB 5501 want this legislation to pass because it would give them a decent chance of taking control of the agency, its projects, and its revenue beginning in 2018.
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Action #23 - June 21, 2017 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Action #22 - May 23, 2017 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Action #21 - May 23, 2017 - By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
Action #20 - May 5, 2017 - First reading, referred to Transportation (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
Action #19 - May 2, 2017 - Third reading, passed; yeas, 29; nays, 17; absent, 0; excused, 3.
Action #18 - May 2, 2017 - Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Action #17 - May 2, 2017 - Returned to second reading for amendment.
Action #16 - May 2, 2017 - Placed on third reading by Rules Committee.
Action #15 - April 24, 2017 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Action #14 - April 23, 2017 - Placed on Rules White Sheet.
Action #13 - April 23, 2017 - By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
Action #12 - March 2, 2017 - First reading, referred to Transportation (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
Action #11 - March 1, 2017 - Third reading, passed; yeas, 29; nays, 20; absent, 0; excused, 0.
Action #10 - March 1, 2017 - Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Action #09 - March 1, 2017 - 1st substitute bill substituted (TRAN 17).
Action #08 - February 28, 2017 - Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Action #07 - February 24, 2017 - Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Action #06 - February 23, 2017 - Minority; do not pass.
Action #05 - February 23, 2017 - TRAN - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Action #04 - February 23, 2017 - Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM.
Action #03 - January 25, 2017 - Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM.
Action #02 - January 9, 2017 - First reading, referred to Transportation.
Action #01 - December 5, 2016 - Prefiled for introduction.

House Bill 1159 (Mandatory Cooling-Off Period)

Official Description:	Concerning employment after public service in state government.
Current Status:	(June 21, 2017) By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Prime Sponsor:	Pellicciotti
Cosponsors:	Haler, Sells, Pollet, Hudgins, Kilduff
Our Position:	NPI supports this bill.
Assessment by NPI:	HB 1159 would require top state officials to take a yearlong “cooling-off” period before they can become lobbyists. Former officials would also have to specify where they are taking a new job and declare if they are paid by an entity that does business with or lobbies the state Legislature and executive department officials.
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Senate Bill 5019 (Prepaid Return Ballot Postage For All)

Official Description:	Providing prepaid postage for primary and general election ballots.
Current Status:	(June 21, 2017) By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Prime Sponsor:	Hasegawa
Cosponsors:	Palumbo, Hunt, Keiser, Pedersen, Conway, Wellman, Rolfes, Frockt
Our Position:	NPI supports this bill.
Assessment by NPI:	SSB 5019 would require state government to reimburse counties for the cost of return postage on mail and absentee ballots for all elections, and mandate that return envelopes for all election ballots include prepaid postage. A recent pilot project conducted by King County Elections found that providing voters with prepaid return envelopes resulted in higher turnout. NPI strongly supports this bill.
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Senate Bill 5223 (Prohibits safe injection sites)

Official Description:	Concerning safe injection sites in Washington state.
Current Status:	(June 21, 2017) By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Prime Sponsor:	Miloscia
Cosponsors:	O'Ban, Becker
Our Position:	NPI opposes this bill.
Assessment by NPI:	SB 5223 is an inappropriate attempt by Republican Senator Mark Miloscia to block King County from opening up safe injection sites to help individuals who are struggling with drug addiction. The Seattle Public Defender Association and other organizations oppose this bill, as does NPI.
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Action #23 - June 21, 2017 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Action #22 - May 23, 2017 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Action #21 - April 24, 2017 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Action #20 - April 23, 2017 - Placed on Rules White Sheet.
Action #19 - April 23, 2017 - By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
Action #18 - March 6, 2017 - First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
Action #17 - March 2, 2017 - Third reading, passed; yeas, 26; nays, 23; absent, 0; excused, 0.
Action #16 - March 2, 2017 - Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Action #15 - March 2, 2017 - 1st substitute bill substituted (SGOV 17).
Action #14 - February 24, 2017 - Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Action #13 - February 17, 2017 - Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Action #12 - February 17, 2017 - Minority; do not pass.
Action #11 - February 17, 2017 - SGOV - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Action #10 - February 17, 2017 - Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on State Government at 8:00 AM.
Action #09 - February 15, 2017 - Public hearing in the Senate Committee on State Government at 8:00 AM.
Action #08 - February 10, 2017 - Referred to State Government.
Action #07 - February 9, 2017 - Minority; without recommendation.
Action #06 - February 9, 2017 - Minority; do not pass.
Action #05 - February 9, 2017 - And refer to State Government.
Action #04 - February 9, 2017 - HLTH - Majority; without recommendation.
Action #03 - February 9, 2017 - Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health Care at 10:00 AM.
Action #02 - January 30, 2017 - Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health Care at 10:00 AM.
Action #01 - January 17, 2017 - First reading, referred to Health Care.

Senate Bill 5333 (Kim Wyman's wishlist of presidential primary changes)

Official Description:	Modifying presidential primary provisions.
Current Status:	(June 21, 2017) By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Prime Sponsor:	Miloscia
Cosponsors:	Liias, Zeiger, Pearson
Our Position:	NPI opposes this bill.
Assessment by NPI:	SB 5333 would move up the default date of Washington State's presidential primary from May to March and create a "straw poll" ballot listing all the names of the presidential candidates that would be confusing and totally meaningless. NPI supports moving up the default date of the primary, but cannot support the straw ballot idea, and therefore opposes this bill.
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Action #17 - June 21, 2017 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Action #16 - May 23, 2017 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Action #15 - April 24, 2017 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Action #14 - April 23, 2017 - Placed on Rules Green Sheet.
Action #13 - April 23, 2017 - By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
Action #12 - March 22, 2017 - Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on State Government, Elections & Information Technology at 1:30 PM (Subject to change).
Action #12 - March 22, 2017 - Public hearing in the House Committee on State Government, Elections & Information Technology at 1:30 PM.
Action #11 - March 8, 2017 - First reading, referred to State Government, Elections & Information Technology (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
Action #10 - March 6, 2017 - Third reading, passed; yeas, 34; nays, 15; absent, 0; excused, 0.
Action #09 - March 6, 2017 - Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Action #08 - February 28, 2017 - Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Action #07 - February 14, 2017 - On motion, referred to Rules Green Sheet for second reading.
Action #06 - February 9, 2017 - Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Action #05 - February 8, 2017 - Minority; do not pass.
Action #04 - February 8, 2017 - SGOV - Majority; do pass.
Action #03 - February 8, 2017 - Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on State Government at 8:00 AM.
Action #02 - February 1, 2017 - Public hearing in the Senate Committee on State Government at 8:00 AM.
Action #01 - January 20, 2017 - First reading, referred to State Government.

House Bill 1800 (Washington Voting Rights Act)

Official Description:	Enacting the Washington voting rights act.
Current Status:	(June 21, 2017) By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Prime Sponsor:	Gregerson
Cosponsors:	Hudgins, Ortiz-Self, Peterson, Orwall, Springer, Lovick, Sells, Stonier, Clibborn, Dolan, McBride, Ryu, Goodman, Macri, Senn, Cody, Hansen, Bergquist, Slatter, Frame, Sawyer, Kloba, Stanford, Pollet, Doglio, Robinson, Wylie, Kagi, Jinkins, Sullivan, Appleton, Fitzgibbon, Ormsby, Reeves, Morris, Tharinger, Fey, Pellicciotti, Pettigrew, Haler, Kilduff, Farrell
Our Position:	NPI supports this bill.
Assessment by NPI:	HB 1500 is the latest incarnation of the state-level Voting Rights Act that has been introduced in the Legislature for several consecutive cycles, but repeatedly stymied by Senate Republicans. It would allow members of a protected class (race, color, or community of speakers of a particular language) to file a lawsuit to modify the electoral map in their geographic location if it is shown to consistently be unrepresentative of the population. We know this works: Federally-ordered districting in Yakima produced a city council much more representative of the population. Other Washington cities would also benefit from electoral reform.
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Action #18 - June 21, 2017 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Action #17 - May 23, 2017 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Action #16 - April 24, 2017 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Action #15 - April 23, 2017 - By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.
Action #14 - March 22, 2017 - Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on State Government at 8:00 AM (Subject to change).
Action #14 - March 22, 2017 - Public hearing in the Senate Committee on State Government at 8:00 AM.
Action #13 - March 1, 2017 - First reading, referred to State Government.
Action #12 - February 27, 2017 - Third reading, passed; yeas, 51; nays, 46; absent, 0; excused, 1.
Action #11 - February 27, 2017 - Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Action #10 - February 27, 2017 - amendment failed on reconsideration
Action #09 - February 27, 2017 - Returned to second reading for amendment.
Action #08 - February 27, 2017 - Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Action #07 - February 24, 2017 - Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Action #06 - February 17, 2017 - Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Action #05 - February 14, 2017 - Minority; do not pass.
Action #04 - February 14, 2017 - SEIT - Majority; do pass.
Action #03 - February 14, 2017 - Executive action taken in the House Committee on State Government, Elections & Information Technology at 8:00 AM.
Action #02 - February 8, 2017 - Public hearing in the House Committee on State Government, Elections & Information Technology at 1:30 PM.
Action #01 - January 30, 2017 - First reading, referred to State Government, Elections & Information Technology (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

House Bill 1843 (House Democrats' McCleary compliance plan)

Official Description:	Fulfilling the state's paramount duty for all children through equitable and responsible investments in the state's basic education program and reductions to local effort contributions.
Current Status:	(June 21, 2017) By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Prime Sponsor:	Sullivan
Cosponsors:	Lytton, Jinkins, Orwall, Appleton, Springer, Chapman, Tarleton, Tharinger, Goodman, Farrell, Macri, Ormsby, Fitzgibbon, Slatter, Hudgins, Doglio, Fey, Pollet, Ortiz-Self, Santos, McBride
Our Position:	NPI supports this bill.
Assessment by NPI:	HB 1843 is the updated House Democratic plan for complying with the Supreme Court's McCleary decision, which found the state was failing to amply provide for the education of all young people residing within its borders. The bill details what investments are needed to ensure K-12 schools are properly funded, including investments in professional pay. HB 1843 does not identify funding sources to make these investments possible; those will be identified in a subsequent, follow-on bill.
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Action #18 - June 21, 2017 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Action #17 - May 23, 2017 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Action #16 - April 24, 2017 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Action #15 - April 23, 2017 - By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.
Action #14 - February 23, 2017 - First reading, referred to Ways & Means.
Action #13 - February 22, 2017 - Third reading, passed; yeas, 50; nays, 47; absent, 0; excused, 1.
Action #12 - February 22, 2017 - Vote on third reading will be reconsidered.
Action #11 - February 22, 2017 - Third reading, passed; yeas, 52; nays, 45; absent, 0; excused, 1.
Action #10 - February 22, 2017 - Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Action #09 - February 22, 2017 - Floor amendment(s) adopted.
Action #08 - February 22, 2017 - 1st substitute bill substituted (APP 17).
Action #07 - February 15, 2017 - Placed on second reading.
Action #06 - February 9, 2017 - Minority; without recommendation.
Action #05 - February 9, 2017 - Minority; do not pass.
Action #04 - February 9, 2017 - APP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Action #03 - February 9, 2017 - Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 3:30 PM.
Action #02 - February 6, 2017 - Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 3:30 PM.
Action #01 - January 31, 2017 - First reading, referred to Appropriations (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

Senate Bill 5475 (Tax exemption for nuclear reactors)

Official Description:	Providing a business and occupation tax exemption for manufacturers of small modular reactors.
Current Status:	(June 21, 2017) By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Prime Sponsor:	Brown
Cosponsors:	Baumgartner, Rivers, Takko, King, Sheldon, Bailey, Ericksen, Angel, Honeyford, Miloscia, Becker, Braun, Hobbs, Schoesler
Our Position:	NPI opposes this bill.
Assessment by NPI:	SB 5475 grants a tax exemption for building small nuclear reactors. But nuclear reactors are on the way out. They can’t get financed, which leaves states having to bear those costs. Given our education and mental health funding crises, we need to be very careful about extending any new tax exemptions, especially for "pie in the sky” projects.
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Action #20 - June 21, 2017 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Action #19 - May 23, 2017 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Action #18 - April 24, 2017 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Action #17 - April 23, 2017 - Placed on Rules White Sheet.
Action #16 - April 23, 2017 - By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
Action #15 - March 9, 2017 - First reading, referred to Technology & Economic Development (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
Action #14 - March 7, 2017 - Third reading, passed; yeas, 27; nays, 22; absent, 0; excused, 0.
Action #13 - March 7, 2017 - Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Action #12 - March 7, 2017 - 2nd substitute bill substituted (WM 17).
Action #11 - March 1, 2017 - Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Action #10 - February 24, 2017 - Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Action #09 - February 23, 2017 - Minority; do not pass.
Action #08 - February 23, 2017 - WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Action #07 - February 23, 2017 - Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM.
Action #06 - February 21, 2017 - Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM.
Action #05 - February 10, 2017 - On motion, referred to Ways & Means.
Action #04 - February 9, 2017 - Minority; do not pass.
Action #03 - February 9, 2017 - EET - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Action #02 - February 9, 2017 - Public hearing and executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Energy, Environment & Telecommunications at 10:00 AM.
Action #01 - January 25, 2017 - First reading, referred to Energy, Environment & Telecommunications.

House Bill 1440 (Student Loan Bill of Rights)

Official Description:	Establishing a student loan bill of rights.
Current Status:	(June 21, 2017) By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Prime Sponsor:	Stonier
Cosponsors:	Stambaugh, Hudgins, Johnson, Ortiz-Self, Stokesbary, Sells, Jinkins, Ryu, Appleton, Pollet, Senn, Peterson, Kilduff, Bergquist, Stanford, Frame, Slatter, Dolan
Our Position:	NPI supports this bill.
Assessment by NPI:	HB 1440 would make it easier for students to obtain and afford a college education. It would create a student education loan ombudsman to help students who borrow money to pay for school if they have a problem with their lenders. It would bar loan servicers from engaging in deceptive lending practices, and commission a study to ascertain if the state can refinance student loans from tax-exempt bond proceeds.
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Action #24 - June 21, 2017 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Action #23 - May 23, 2017 - By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.
Action #22 - May 5, 2017 - First reading, referred to Higher Education.
Action #21 - May 2, 2017 - Third reading, passed; yeas, 68; nays, 24; absent, 0; excused, 6.
Action #20 - May 1, 2017 - Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on third reading.
Action #19 - April 24, 2017 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Action #18 - April 23, 2017 - By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.
Action #17 - March 21, 2017 - Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 8:00 AM (Subject to change).
Action #17 - March 21, 2017 - Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 8:00 AM.
Action #16 - March 6, 2017 - First reading, referred to Higher Education.
Action #15 - March 1, 2017 - Third reading, passed; yeas, 71; nays, 27; absent, 0; excused, 0.
Action #14 - March 1, 2017 - Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Action #13 - March 1, 2017 - Floor amendment(s) adopted.
Action #12 - March 1, 2017 - 2nd substitute bill substituted (APP 17).
Action #11 - February 28, 2017 - Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Action #10 - February 24, 2017 - Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Action #09 - February 24, 2017 - Minority; do not pass.
Action #08 - February 24, 2017 - APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Action #07 - February 24, 2017 - Public hearing and executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:00 AM.
Action #06 - February 16, 2017 - Referred to Appropriations.
Action #05 - February 14, 2017 - Minority; without recommendation.
Action #04 - February 14, 2017 - HE - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Action #03 - February 14, 2017 - Executive action taken in the House Committee on Higher Education at 8:00 AM.
Action #02 - February 1, 2017 - Public hearing in the House Committee on Higher Education at 1:30 PM.
Action #01 - January 19, 2017 - First reading, referred to Higher Education (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

House Bill 1508 (Washington Kids Ready to Learn Act)

Official Description:	Promoting student health and readiness through meal and nutrition programs.
Current Status:	(June 21, 2017) By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Prime Sponsor:	Stonier
Cosponsors:	Dolan, Ortiz-Self, Riccelli, Orwall, Peterson, Sawyer, Doglio, Gregerson, Slatter, Frame, Macri, Bergquist, Senn, Ryu, Kloba, Stanford, Sells, Farrell, Lovick, McBride, Pollet, Hudgins, Jinkins, Kagi, Appleton, Goodman, Tharinger, Clibborn, Ormsby, Cody, Santos, Fey, Pettigrew
Our Position:	NPI supports this bill.
Assessment by NPI:	"Breakfast After the Bell offers nutritious meals to students without interrupting instructional time," explains Andy McVicar on behalf of the House Democratic caucus. "Breakfast programs for low-income children are reimbursed in part or full by the federal government, and currently have low utilization rates. Breakfast After the Bell is expected to increase participation in those existing programs. By moving breakfast after the bell, instead of before, students will receive a healthy meal without having to stand in line and miss instructional opportunities."
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Action #40 - June 21, 2017 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Action #39 - June 21, 2017 - By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.
Action #38 - May 29, 2017 - First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.
Action #37 - May 25, 2017 - Third reading, passed; yeas, 84; nays, 10; absent, 0; excused, 4.
Action #36 - May 23, 2017 - Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on third reading.
Action #35 - May 23, 2017 - Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on third reading.
Action #35 - May 23, 2017 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Action #34 - May 23, 2017 - By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.
Action #33 - May 5, 2017 - First reading, referred to Ways & Means.
Action #32 - May 2, 2017 - Third reading, passed; yeas, 81; nays, 11; absent, 0; excused, 6.
Action #31 - May 1, 2017 - Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on third reading.
Action #30 - April 24, 2017 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Action #29 - April 23, 2017 - By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.
Action #28 - April 4, 2017 - Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Action #27 - April 4, 2017 - Minority; do not pass.
Action #26 - April 4, 2017 - WM - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Early Learning & K-12 Education.
Action #25 - April 4, 2017 - Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (Subject to change).
Action #25 - April 4, 2017 - Executive session in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM.
Action #25 - April 4, 2017 - Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM.
Action #24 - April 3, 2017 - Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (Subject to change).
Action #24 - April 3, 2017 - Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM.
Action #23 - March 28, 2017 - Referred to Ways & Means.
Action #22 - March 27, 2017 - And refer to Ways & Means.
Action #21 - March 27, 2017 - EDU - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).
Action #20 - March 27, 2017 - Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM (Subject to change).
Action #20 - March 27, 2017 - Executive session in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM.
Action #20 - March 27, 2017 - Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM.
Action #19 - March 21, 2017 - Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM (Subject to change).
Action #19 - March 21, 2017 - Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM.
Action #18 - March 7, 2017 - First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.
Action #17 - March 2, 2017 - Third reading, passed; yeas, 90; nays, 8; absent, 0; excused, 0.
Action #16 - March 2, 2017 - Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Action #15 - March 2, 2017 - Floor amendment(s) adopted.
Action #14 - March 2, 2017 - 1st substitute bill substituted (APP 17).
Action #13 - February 28, 2017 - Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Action #12 - February 24, 2017 - Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Action #11 - February 23, 2017 - Minority; do not pass.
Action #10 - February 23, 2017 - APP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Action #09 - February 23, 2017 - Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 1:30 PM.
Action #08 - February 22, 2017 - Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 1:30 PM.
Action #07 - February 14, 2017 - Referred to Appropriations.
Action #06 - February 9, 2017 - Minority; without recommendation.
Action #05 - February 9, 2017 - Minority; do not pass.
Action #04 - February 9, 2017 - ED - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).
Action #03 - February 9, 2017 - Executive action taken in the House Committee on Education at 8:00 AM.
Action #02 - February 2, 2017 - Public hearing in the House Committee on Education at 8:00 AM.
Action #01 - January 23, 2017 - First reading, referred to Education (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

Senate Bill 5607 (Senate Republicans' levy swipe scheme)

Official Description:	Concerning education.
Current Status:	(June 21, 2017) By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Prime Sponsor:	Braun
Cosponsors:	Rivers, Fain, Zeiger, Schoesler, Honeyford, Warnick, King, Brown, Angel, Wilson, Sheldon, Becker, Miloscia
Our Position:	NPI opposes this bill.
Assessment by NPI:	We call SSB 5607 a levy swipe scheme because it would change where existing dollars are coming from, but not result in any new investment in our schools, which is completely and totally unacceptable. It’s smoke and mirrors. If that weren’t bad enough, the bill is loaded with bad policy provisions. For example, at the end of Part I, in Sec. 106, there’s a number of subsections which are intended to ensure that taxpayer dollars are funneled into charter schools, even though the state Supreme Court has ruled that charter schools are unconstitutional.
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Action #17 - June 21, 2017 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Action #16 - May 23, 2017 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Action #15 - April 24, 2017 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Action #14 - April 23, 2017 - Placed on Rules White Sheet.
Action #13 - April 23, 2017 - By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
Action #12 - February 6, 2017 - Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 3:30 PM.
Action #11 - February 3, 2017 - First reading, referred to Appropriations (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
Action #10 - February 1, 2017 - Third reading, passed; yeas, 25; nays, 24; absent, 0; excused, 0.
Action #09 - February 1, 2017 - Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Action #08 - February 1, 2017 - 1st substitute bill substituted (WM 17).
Action #07 - February 1, 2017 - Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Action #06 - February 1, 2017 - Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Action #05 - January 31, 2017 - Minority; do not pass.
Action #04 - January 31, 2017 - WM - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Action #03 - January 31, 2017 - Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 3:30 PM.
Action #02 - January 31, 2017 - First reading, referred to Ways & Means.
Action #01 - January 30, 2017 - Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 3:30 PM.

House Bill 1371 (Revises Distracted Driving Rules)

Official Description:	Modifying the infraction of and penalties for distracted driving.
Current Status:	(June 21, 2017) By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Prime Sponsor:	Farrell
Cosponsors:	Lovick, Haler, Harris, Clibborn, Orwall, Kagi, Robinson, Appleton, Ryu, Goodman, Tarleton, Gregerson, Sells, Ormsby, Cody
Our Position:	NPI supports this bill.
Assessment by NPI:	HB 1371 "replaces current laws that prohibit use of a hand-held cellular phone and texting while driving with a prohibition on a driver using a personal electronic device with his or her hands while driving to conduct a range of activities," explains its original bill report. Exceptions are retained -- for calling 911, for operating ham radios, and for minimally manipulating touchscreens on vehicle control panels.
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Action #24 - June 21, 2017 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Action #23 - May 23, 2017 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Action #22 - April 24, 2017 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Action #21 - April 23, 2017 - By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.
Action #20 - April 4, 2017 - Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Action #19 - March 31, 2017 - Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Action #18 - March 29, 2017 - Minority; without recommendation.
Action #17 - March 29, 2017 - Minority; do not pass.
Action #16 - March 29, 2017 - TRAN - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).
Action #15 - March 29, 2017 - Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM (Subject to change).
Action #15 - March 29, 2017 - Executive session in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM.
Action #15 - March 29, 2017 - Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM.
Action #14 - March 28, 2017 - Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM (Subject to change).
Action #14 - March 28, 2017 - Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM.
Action #14 - March 21, 2017 - Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM (Subject to change).
Action #13 - March 9, 2017 - First reading, referred to Transportation.
Action #12 - March 7, 2017 - Third reading, passed; yeas, 52; nays, 45; absent, 0; excused, 1.
Action #11 - March 7, 2017 - Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Action #10 - March 7, 2017 - Floor amendment(s) adopted.
Action #09 - March 7, 2017 - 1st substitute bill substituted (TR 17).
Action #08 - February 24, 2017 - Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Action #07 - February 17, 2017 - Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Action #06 - February 15, 2017 - Minority; without recommendation.
Action #05 - February 15, 2017 - Minority; do not pass.
Action #04 - February 15, 2017 - TR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Action #03 - February 15, 2017 - Executive action taken in the House Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM.
Action #02 - February 9, 2017 - Public hearing in the House Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM.
Action #01 - January 18, 2017 - First reading, referred to Transportation (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

House Bill 1795 (Cooper Jones Bicyclist Safety Advisory Council)

Official Description:	Creating the Cooper Jones bicyclist safety advisory council.
Current Status:	(June 21, 2017) By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Prime Sponsor:	Kloba
Cosponsors:	Farrell, Stambaugh, Stokesbary, Fitzgibbon, Doglio, Stanford, McBride
Our Position:	NPI supports this bill.
Assessment by NPI:	EHB 1795 "establishes the Cooper Jones Bicyclist Safety Advisory Council (Bicyclist Council), to be convened by the Washington Traffic Safety Commission to review and analyze data related to bicycle fatalities and serious injuries to identify opportunities for safety improvements, and mandates that the Bicyclist Council meet at least quarterly," its engrossed bill report explains. Gathering and analyzing data to inform recommendations that would make roads safer for bicyclists is something we need to be doing.
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Action #17 - June 21, 2017 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Action #16 - May 23, 2017 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Action #15 - April 24, 2017 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Action #14 - April 23, 2017 - By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.
Action #13 - March 20, 2017 - Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM (Subject to change).
Action #13 - March 20, 2017 - Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM.
Action #13 - March 15, 2017 - Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM (Subject to change).
Action #12 - March 6, 2017 - First reading, referred to Transportation.
Action #11 - March 1, 2017 - Third reading, passed; yeas, 67; nays, 31; absent, 0; excused, 0.
Action #10 - March 1, 2017 - Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Action #09 - March 1, 2017 - Floor amendment(s) adopted.
Action #08 - February 24, 2017 - Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Action #07 - February 17, 2017 - Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Action #06 - February 15, 2017 - Minority; without recommendation.
Action #05 - February 15, 2017 - Minority; do not pass.
Action #04 - February 15, 2017 - TR - Majority; do pass.
Action #03 - February 15, 2017 - Executive action taken in the House Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM.
Action #02 - February 13, 2017 - Public hearing in the House Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM.
Action #01 - January 30, 2017 - First reading, referred to Transportation (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

House Bill 1410 (Funding for Intercity Transit)

Official Description:	Authorizing certain public transportation benefit areas to impose a sales and use tax increase approved by voters.
Current Status:	(June 21, 2017) By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Prime Sponsor:	Doglio
Cosponsors:	Dolan, Fey, Farrell, Jinkins, Fitzgibbon, Pollet, Springer
Our Position:	NPI supports this bill.
Assessment by NPI:	HB 1410 would empower Intercity Transit to go to Thurston County voters with a proposition to increase sales tax revenue to fund needed service improvements. "Intercity Transit serves over 100,000 people," proponents noted in their testimony, as summarized by legislative staff. "Seventy-five percent of the budget [comes] from sales and use taxes. There has recently been a reduction in overall federal support, which undermines our ability to address capital needs, let alone put additional services on the street. The success of our comprehensive plan is dependent on a higher level of service than we can currently provide."
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Action #17 - June 21, 2017 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Action #16 - May 23, 2017 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Action #15 - April 24, 2017 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Action #14 - March 13, 2017 - Referred to Rules 2 Consideration.
Action #13 - March 3, 2017 - Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Action #12 - February 24, 2017 - Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Action #11 - February 23, 2017 - Minority; do not pass.
Action #10 - February 23, 2017 - TR - Majority; do pass.
Action #09 - February 23, 2017 - Executive action taken in the House Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM.
Action #08 - February 22, 2017 - Public hearing in the House Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM.
Action #07 - February 7, 2017 - Referred to Transportation.
Action #06 - February 3, 2017 - Minority; without recommendation.
Action #05 - February 3, 2017 - Minority; do not pass.
Action #04 - February 3, 2017 - FIN - Majority; do pass.
Action #03 - February 3, 2017 - Executive action taken in the House Committee on Finance at 8:00 AM.
Action #02 - January 24, 2017 - Public hearing in the House Committee on Finance at 3:30 PM.
Action #01 - January 19, 2017 - First reading, referred to Finance (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

House Bill 2145 (Aerospace Tax Break Accountability)

Official Description:	Honoring the legislature's intent to create and retain local jobs through incentives provided to the aerospace industry by redirecting those incentives to other job creating opportunities if the number of aerospace jobs continue to decline.
Current Status:	(June 21, 2017) By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Prime Sponsor:	Frame
Cosponsors:	Robinson, Farrell, Jinkins, Santos, Doglio, Macri, Dolan, Bergquist, Sells, Pollet, Sawyer, Wylie, Ryu, Appleton, Chapman, Gregerson, Cody, Kirby, Stonier, Riccelli, Fitzgibbon, Kloba, Peterson, Fey, Slatter, Tharinger, Stanford, Ortiz-Self, Orwall
Our Position:	NPI supports this bill.
Assessment by NPI:	"HB 2145 would reduce Boeing’s tax credit by half if the company’s employment in Washington drops below 70,000 jobs," explains The Washington State Labor Council. "The company gets no tax credit and pays the standard tax rate all other manufacturers pay if its employment drops below 67,500 jobs. Boeing currently employs 71,036 Washington workers, down from 83,295 in November 2013. Aerospace tax credits would remain in place if the job loss is due to a nationwide industry downturn."
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House Bill 1646 (Pollution Tax)

Official Description:	Promoting an equitable clean energy economy by creating a carbon tax that allows investment in clean energy, clean air, healthy forests, and Washington's communities.
Current Status:	(June 21, 2017) By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Prime Sponsor:	Fitzgibbon
Cosponsors:	Appleton, Fey, Goodman, McBride, Cody, Macri, Doglio, Pollet, Jinkins
Our Position:	NPI supports this bill.
Assessment by NPI:	HB 1646 would levy an escalating pollution tax on emissions from fossil fuels and production of electricity beginning in mid-2018 at a rate of $15 per ton of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions. Revenue raised would be be dedicated to helping displaced workers and investing in renewable energy and forest health projects.
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House Bill 1541 (Prescription Drug Pricing Accountability)

Official Description:	Addressing prescription drug cost transparency.
Current Status:	(June 21, 2017) By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Prime Sponsor:	Robinson
Cosponsors:	Johnson, Harris, McBride, Doglio, Wylie, Peterson, Cody, Stonier, Frame, Sawyer, Macri, Sells, Orwall, Jinkins, Senn, Tharinger, Stanford, Riccelli, Fitzgibbon, Ormsby, Gregerson, Hudgins, Ortiz-Self, Ryu, Farrell, Tarleton, Pollet, Clibborn, Fey, Kilduff, Reeves, Kagi, Chapman, Pellicciotti, Bergquist, Goodman, Lovick, Slatter
Our Position:	NPI supports this bill.
Assessment by NPI:	2SHB 1541 "would improve regulation, transparency and accountability on prescription drug pricing," notes the Washington State Labor Council. "The bill is supported by the Healthy Washington Coalition of community organizations, labor unions, health plans, faith based groups, patient groups, and provider associations."
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Action #23 - June 21, 2017 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Action #22 - May 23, 2017 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Action #21 - April 24, 2017 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Action #20 - April 23, 2017 - By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.
Action #19 - March 27, 2017 - Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health Care at 10:00 AM (Subject to change).
Action #19 - March 27, 2017 - Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health Care at 10:00 AM.
Action #18 - March 8, 2017 - First reading, referred to Health Care.
Action #17 - March 6, 2017 - Third reading, passed; yeas, 52; nays, 46; absent, 0; excused, 0.
Action #16 - March 6, 2017 - Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Action #15 - March 6, 2017 - 2nd substitute bill substituted (APP 17).
Action #14 - March 3, 2017 - Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Action #13 - February 24, 2017 - Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Action #12 - February 24, 2017 - Minority; do not pass.
Action #11 - February 24, 2017 - APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Action #10 - February 24, 2017 - Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:00 AM.
Action #09 - February 23, 2017 - Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 1:30 PM.
Action #08 - February 17, 2017 - Referred to Appropriations.
Action #07 - February 17, 2017 - Minority; without recommendation.
Action #06 - February 17, 2017 - Minority; do not pass.
Action #05 - February 17, 2017 - HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Action #04 - February 17, 2017 - Executive action taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 10:00 AM.
Action #03 - February 7, 2017 - Public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 8:00 AM.
Action #02 - February 1, 2017 - Public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 1:30 PM.
Action #01 - January 23, 2017 - First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

House Bill 1764 (Property Tax Levy Limit Reform)

Official Description:	Replacing the one percent property tax revenue limit with a limit tied to cost drivers.
Current Status:	(June 21, 2017) By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Prime Sponsor:	Lytton
Cosponsors:	Koster, Springer, Nealey, Senn, Harris, Kloba, Frame, Tharinger, Tarleton, Slatter
Our Position:	NPI supports this bill.
Assessment by NPI:	HB 1764 would abolish Tim Eyman's I-747, which is choking the life out of our cities and counties, and replace it with a more reasonable limit on property tax levies tied to cost drivers. The regular levy revenue growth limit (set at 101% by I-747, which the Legislature reinstated in 2007 after the Supreme Court struck it down) would be changed to the greater of 100% plus population change and inflation, but not to exceed 105%.
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Senate Bill 5892 (Sabotages Sound Transit)

Official Description:	Concerning regional transit authority capital project reauthorization.
Current Status:	(June 21, 2017) By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Prime Sponsor:	Fortunato
Cosponsors:	Rivers, Rossi, Miloscia, Zeiger, Braun, Angel, O'Ban, Wilson, Honeyford
Our Position:	NPI opposes this bill.
Assessment by NPI:	SSB 5892 is Senate Republicans' latest attempt to sabotage Sound Transit and prevent the agency from delivering the projects that voters approved as part of ST2 in 2008 and ST3 in 2016. It would essentially subject projects that are running behind schedule or costing more than anticipated to a "budgeting by referendum" scheme, which could result in their termination. NPI strongly opposes this malicious legislation.
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House Bill 2200 (Protecting Washingtonians' Internet Privacy)

Official Description:	Protecting the privacy and security of internet users.
Current Status:	(June 21, 2017) By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Prime Sponsor:	Hansen
Cosponsors:	Taylor, Smith, Buys, Harmsworth, Graves, Maycumber, Walsh, J., Kraft, Haler, Condotta, Nealey, Bergquist, Steele, Van Werven, Stonier, Macri, Farrell, Cody, Slatter, Tarleton, Senn, Kagi, Pollet, Frame, Chapman, Dye, Hudgins, Stanford, Reeves, Dent, Hayes, Ryu, Peterson, Sells, Kloba, Santos, Johnson, Fitzgibbon, Holy, Ormsby, Caldier, Sawyer, Wylie, Hargrove, Kilduff, Blake, Orcutt, Gregerson, Young, Appleton, Shea, Koster, Morris, Tharinger
Our Position:	NPI supports this bill.
Assessment by NPI:	HB 2200 is a response to Congress' passage of a shameful, truly horrible bill that eviscerates online privacy protections for Americans, allowing companies like AT&T, Comcast, and Verizon to sell information about their customers. This bill would bar broadband internet service providers from selling or sharing information about their users without consent, and require providers to make information about their privacy policies more conspicuous.
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Action #24 - June 21, 2017 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Action #23 - June 21, 2017 - By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.
Action #22 - May 29, 2017 - First reading, referred to Energy, Environment & Telecommunications.
Action #21 - May 25, 2017 - Third reading, passed; yeas, 72; nays, 22; absent, 0; excused, 4.
Action #20 - May 23, 2017 - Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on third reading.
Action #19 - May 23, 2017 - Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on third reading.
Action #19 - May 23, 2017 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Action #18 - May 23, 2017 - By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.
Action #17 - May 5, 2017 - First reading, referred to Energy, Environment & Telecommunications.
Action #16 - May 2, 2017 - Third reading, passed; yeas, 79; nays, 13; absent, 0; excused, 6.
Action #15 - May 1, 2017 - Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on third reading.
Action #14 - April 24, 2017 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Action #13 - April 23, 2017 - By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.
Action #12 - April 21, 2017 - Held at the Desk.
Action #11 - April 21, 2017 - First reading, referred to Energy, Environment & Telecommunications.
Action #11 - April 21, 2017 - First Reading.
Action #10 - April 19, 2017 - Third reading, passed; yeas, 87; nays, 10; absent, 0; excused, 1.
Action #09 - April 19, 2017 - Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Action #08 - April 19, 2017 - Floor amendment(s) adopted.
Action #07 - April 19, 2017 - Amendment ruled beyond the scope and object of the bill.
Action #06 - April 19, 2017 - 1st substitute bill substituted (TED 17).
Action #05 - April 17, 2017 - Placed on second reading.
Action #04 - April 14, 2017 - TED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Action #03 - April 14, 2017 - Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Technology & Economic Development at 8:00 AM (Subject to change).
Action #03 - April 14, 2017 - Executive session in the House Committee on Technology & Economic Development at 8:00 AM.
Action #03 - April 14, 2017 - Executive action taken in the House Committee on Technology & Economic Development at 8:00 AM.
Action #02 - April 12, 2017 - Scheduled for public hearing and executive session in the House Committee on Technology & Economic Development at 8:00 AM (Subject to change).
Action #02 - April 12, 2017 - Public hearing and executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Technology & Economic Development at 8:00 AM.
Action #02 - April 12, 2017 - Public hearing and executive session in the House Committee on Technology & Economic Development at 8:00 AM.
Action #01 - April 5, 2017 - First reading, referred to Technology & Economic Development (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

Senate Bill 5929 (Senate Copy of House Democrats' Revenue Plan)

Official Description:	Concerning investing in Washington families by improving the fairness of the state's excise tax system by narrowing or eliminating tax preferences, imposing a business and occupation tax surcharge while eliminating tax liability for small businesses, enacting an excise tax on capital gains, modifying the real estate excise tax, making administrative changes, and implementing marketplace fairness in Washington.
Current Status:	(June 21, 2017) By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Prime Sponsor:	Rossi
Cosponsors:
Our Position:	NPI supports this bill.
Assessment by NPI:	SB 5929 is a copy of the House Democratic revenue plan sponsored by Republican Dino Rossi. The plan would levy a capital gains tax on the wealthy and close tax breaks in order to fully fund our public schools. Senate Republicans are opposed to these ideas and are playing games instead of negotiating in good faith on a budget proposal. NPI strongly supports SB 5929, because if it were truly embraced by Senate Republicans, it would put us on the path to progressive tax reform and compliance with the Supreme Court's McCleary decision.
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House Bill 1234 (Pregnancy Prevention Reimbursement)

Official Description:	Addressing private health plan coverage of contraceptives.
Current Status:	(May 16, 2017) Effective date 7/23/2017.
Prime Sponsor:	Robinson
Cosponsors:	Lytton, Senn, Frame, Doglio, Tarleton, Hansen, Jinkins, Cody, Ortiz-Self, Riccelli, Stambaugh, Macri, Pollet, Tharinger, Clibborn, Stonier, Caldier, Sells, Gregerson, Wylie, Kilduff, McBride, Goodman, Bergquist, Ormsby, Stanford, Slatter, Kloba
Our Position:	NPI supports this bill.
Assessment by NPI:	HB 1234 requires that health plans that cover pregnancy prevention drugs reimburse a twelve-month refill of contraceptives obtained at one time. Expanding access to pregnancy prevention is an important means of improving women's reproductive health and is a policy direction NPI strongly supports.
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Action #25 - May 16, 2017 - Effective date 7/23/2017.
Action #24 - May 16, 2017 - Chapter 293, 2017 Laws.
Action #23 - May 16, 2017 - Governor signed.
Action #22 - April 18, 2017 - Delivered to Governor.
Action #21 - April 17, 2017 - President signed.
Action #20 - April 14, 2017 - Speaker signed.
Action #19 - April 12, 2017 - Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0.
Action #18 - April 12, 2017 - Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Action #17 - March 29, 2017 - Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Action #16 - March 21, 2017 - Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Action #15 - March 20, 2017 - Minority; without recommendation.
Action #14 - March 20, 2017 - HLTH - Majority; do pass.
Action #13 - March 20, 2017 - Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health Care at 10:00 AM.
Action #12 - March 14, 2017 - Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health Care at 10:00 AM (Subject to change).
Action #12 - March 14, 2017 - Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health Care at 10:00 AM.
Action #12 - March 14, 2017 - Public hearing and executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health Care at 10:00 AM.
Action #11 - March 3, 2017 - First reading, referred to Health Care.
Action #10 - March 1, 2017 - Third reading, passed; yeas, 93; nays, 5; absent, 0; excused, 0.
Action #09 - March 1, 2017 - Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Action #08 - March 1, 2017 - 1st substitute bill substituted (HCW 17).
Action #07 - February 14, 2017 - Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Action #06 - February 10, 2017 - Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Action #05 - February 8, 2017 - Minority; do not pass.
Action #04 - February 8, 2017 - HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Action #03 - February 8, 2017 - Executive action taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 1:30 PM.
Action #02 - February 1, 2017 - Public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 1:30 PM.
Action #01 - January 13, 2017 - First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

House Bill 1504 (Permits Farmland Destruction)

Official Description:	Concerning rail dependent uses for purposes of the growth management act and related development regulations.
Current Status:	(May 16, 2017) Governor vetoed.
Prime Sponsor:	Pike
Cosponsors:	Blake, Wylie, Peterson, Harris, Vick, Manweller, Tarleton, Orcutt, Farrell, Haler, Dent, Fey, Sells, Kraft, Johnson, MacEwen, Chandler, Stambaugh, Van Werven, Dye, Doglio, Springer
Our Position:	NPI opposes this bill.
Assessment by NPI:	"This bill is aimed at currently protected farmland in Clark County that is adjacent to a railroad, but would also allow it statewide," assesses NPI ally Futurewise. "Clark County has a thriving agricultural industry, farm-related income is up 41 percent from 2007 through 2012 accounting for $5.98 million of income. This would increase the pressures on neighboring farms and further the loss of productive farmland. Not only will this bill allow freight-related industrial development in these areas, but allowing industrial uses outside cities and towns will significantly impact the value and viability of industrial lands in places where they do belong."
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Action #25 - May 16, 2017 - Governor vetoed.
Action #24 - April 23, 2017 - Delivered to Governor.
Action #23 - April 21, 2017 - President signed.
Action #22 - April 21, 2017 - Speaker signed.
Action #21 - April 19, 2017 - Passed final passage; yeas, 81; nays, 16; absent, 0; excused, 1.
Action #20 - April 19, 2017 - House concurred in Senate amendments.
Action #19 - April 12, 2017 - Third reading, passed; yeas, 41; nays, 8; absent, 0; excused, 0.
Action #18 - April 12, 2017 - Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Action #17 - April 12, 2017 - Committee amendment(s) adopted as amended.
Action #16 - April 6, 2017 - Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Action #15 - March 29, 2017 - Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Action #14 - March 28, 2017 - LGOV - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).
Action #13 - March 28, 2017 - Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on Local Government at 1:30 PM.
Action #13 - March 28, 2017 - Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Local Government at 1:30 PM.
Action #12 - March 23, 2017 - Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Local Government at 1:30 PM (Subject to change).
Action #12 - March 23, 2017 - Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Local Government at 1:30 PM.
Action #11 - March 9, 2017 - First reading, referred to Local Government.
Action #10 - March 7, 2017 - Third reading, passed; yeas, 83; nays, 14; absent, 0; excused, 1.
Action #09 - March 7, 2017 - Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Action #08 - March 7, 2017 - Floor amendment(s) adopted.
Action #07 - March 7, 2017 - 1st substitute bill substituted (ENVI 17).
Action #06 - February 28, 2017 - Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Action #05 - February 17, 2017 - Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Action #04 - February 16, 2017 - ENVI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Action #03 - February 16, 2017 - Executive action taken in the House Committee on Environment at 8:00 AM.
Action #02 - January 31, 2017 - Public hearing in the House Committee on Environment at 1:30 PM.
Action #01 - January 23, 2017 - First reading, referred to Environment (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

Senate Bill 5289 (Revises Distracted Driving Rules)

Official Description:	Modifying the infraction of and penalties for distracted driving.
Current Status:	(May 16, 2017) Effective date 7/23/2017.
Prime Sponsor:	Rivers
Cosponsors:	Liias, Miloscia, Carlyle, Kuderer
Our Position:	NPI has concerns about this bill.
Assessment by NPI:	SB 5289 "creates a new traffic infraction, beginning January 1, 2018, that prohibits a person from using a personal electronic device while driving a motor vehicle on a public highway." Its House companion is more polished and preferred by NPI to this bill.
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Action #38 - May 16, 2017 - Effective date 7/23/2017.
Action #37 - May 16, 2017 - Chapter 334, 2017 Laws PV.
Action #36 - May 16, 2017 - Governor partially vetoed.
Action #35 - April 21, 2017 - Delivered to Governor.
Action #34 - April 20, 2017 - Speaker signed.
Action #33 - April 20, 2017 - President signed.
Action #32 - April 19, 2017 - Passed final passage; yeas, 39; nays, 10; absent, 0; excused, 0.
Action #31 - April 19, 2017 - Senate concurred in House amendments.
Action #30 - April 19, 2017 - Third reading, passed; yeas, 61; nays, 36; absent, 0; excused, 1.
Action #29 - April 19, 2017 - Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Action #28 - April 19, 2017 - Floor amendment(s) adopted.
Action #27 - April 19, 2017 - Returned to second reading for amendment.
Action #26 - April 19, 2017 - Rules suspended.
Action #25 - April 19, 2017 - House receded from amendments.
Action #24 - April 18, 2017 - Senate refuses to concur in House amendments. Asks House to recede from amendments.
Action #23 - April 12, 2017 - Third reading, passed; yeas, 63; nays, 35; absent, 0; excused, 0.
Action #22 - April 12, 2017 - Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Action #21 - April 12, 2017 - Committee amendment(s) adopted as amended.
Action #20 - April 12, 2017 - Floor amendment(s) adopted.
Action #19 - April 7, 2017 - Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Action #19 - April 6, 2017 - Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Action #18 - April 4, 2017 - Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Action #17 - April 4, 2017 - Minority; without recommendation.
Action #16 - April 4, 2017 - Minority; do not pass.
Action #15 - April 4, 2017 - TR - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).
Action #14 - April 4, 2017 - Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Transportation at 2:30 PM (Subject to change).
Action #14 - April 4, 2017 - Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (Subject to change).
Action #14 - April 4, 2017 - Executive session in the House Committee on Transportation at 2:30 PM.
Action #14 - April 4, 2017 - Executive action taken in the House Committee on Transportation at 2:30 PM.
Action #14 - April 3, 2017 - Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Transportation at 11:00 AM (Subject to change).
Action #13 - March 23, 2017 - Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM (Subject to change).
Action #13 - March 23, 2017 - Public hearing in the House Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM.
Action #12 - March 8, 2017 - First reading, referred to Transportation (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
Action #11 - March 6, 2017 - Third reading, passed; yeas, 36; nays, 13; absent, 0; excused, 0.
Action #10 - March 6, 2017 - Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Action #09 - March 6, 2017 - 1st substitute bill substituted (TRAN 17).
Action #08 - March 2, 2017 - Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Action #07 - February 23, 2017 - Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Action #06 - February 21, 2017 - Minority; without recommendation.
Action #05 - February 21, 2017 - Minority; do not pass.
Action #04 - February 21, 2017 - TRAN - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Action #03 - February 21, 2017 - Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM.
Action #02 - February 7, 2017 - Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM.
Action #01 - January 19, 2017 - First reading, referred to Transportation.

Senate Bill 5402 (Cooper Jones Bicyclist Safety Advisory Council)

Official Description:	Creating the Cooper Jones bicyclist safety advisory council.
Current Status:	(May 16, 2017) Effective date 7/23/2017.
Prime Sponsor:	Liias
Cosponsors:	Walsh, Billig, Hobbs, King, Sheldon
Our Position:	NPI supports this bill.
Assessment by NPI:	SSB 5402, like its companion EHB 1795, "establishes the Cooper Jones Bicyclist Safety Advisory Council (Bicyclist Council), to be convened by the Washington Traffic Safety Commission to review and analyze data related to bicycle fatalities and serious injuries to identify opportunities for safety improvements, and mandates that the Bicyclist Council meet at least quarterly," its engrossed bill report explains. Gathering and analyzing data to inform recommendations that would make roads safer for bicyclists is something we need to be doing.
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Action #29 - May 16, 2017 - Effective date 7/23/2017.
Action #28 - May 16, 2017 - Chapter 324, 2017 Laws.
Action #27 - May 16, 2017 - Governor signed.
Action #26 - April 21, 2017 - Delivered to Governor.
Action #25 - April 20, 2017 - Speaker signed.
Action #24 - April 19, 2017 - President signed.
Action #23 - April 17, 2017 - Passed final passage; yeas, 48; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0.
Action #22 - April 17, 2017 - Senate concurred in House amendments.
Action #21 - April 6, 2017 - Third reading, passed; yeas, 59; nays, 38; absent, 0; excused, 1.
Action #20 - April 6, 2017 - Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Action #19 - April 6, 2017 - Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments.
Action #18 - March 31, 2017 - Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Action #17 - March 20, 2017 - Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Action #16 - March 15, 2017 - Minority; without recommendation.
Action #15 - March 15, 2017 - Minority; do not pass.
Action #14 - March 15, 2017 - TR - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).
Action #13 - March 15, 2017 - Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM (Subject to change).
Action #13 - March 15, 2017 - Executive session in the House Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM.
Action #13 - March 15, 2017 - Executive action taken in the House Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM.
Action #12 - March 13, 2017 - Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM (Subject to change).
Action #12 - March 13, 2017 - Public hearing in the House Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM.
Action #11 - March 2, 2017 - First reading, referred to Transportation (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
Action #10 - February 28, 2017 - Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
Action #09 - February 28, 2017 - Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Action #08 - February 28, 2017 - 1st substitute bill substituted (TRAN 17).
Action #07 - February 24, 2017 - Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Action #06 - February 14, 2017 - On motion, referred to Rules Green Sheet for second reading.
Action #05 - February 14, 2017 - Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Action #04 - February 13, 2017 - TRAN - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Action #03 - February 13, 2017 - Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM.
Action #02 - February 7, 2017 - Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM.
Action #01 - January 23, 2017 - First reading, referred to Transportation.

Senate Bill 5472 (Requiring More Ballot Drop Boxes)

Official Description:	Requiring ballot drop boxes in all communities.
Current Status:	(May 16, 2017) Effective date 7/23/2017.
Prime Sponsor:	Pearson
Cosponsors:
Our Position:	NPI supports this bill.
Assessment by NPI:	SB 5472 requires county governments to place at least one ballot drop box for every 15,000 registered voters, and also requires county governments to place drop boxes in each city, town, or census designated place with a post office. The bill does not provide funds for the deployment of these drop boxes, but it is still worthy legislation. The placement of additional drop boxes is a cost that will need to be borne at the county level, but it will remove a barrier to voting, and thus has NPI's strong support.
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Action #26 - May 16, 2017 - Effective date 7/23/2017.
Action #25 - May 16, 2017 - Chapter 327, 2017 Laws.
Action #24 - May 16, 2017 - Governor signed.
Action #23 - April 18, 2017 - Delivered to Governor.
Action #22 - April 10, 2017 - Speaker signed.
Action #21 - April 6, 2017 - President signed.
Action #21 - April 10, 2017 - Speaker signed.
Action #20 - April 5, 2017 - Third reading, passed; yeas, 52; nays, 45; absent, 0; excused, 1.
Action #19 - April 5, 2017 - Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Action #18 - March 31, 2017 - Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Action #17 - March 23, 2017 - Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Action #16 - March 21, 2017 - Minority; without recommendation.
Action #15 - March 21, 2017 - Minority; do not pass.
Action #14 - March 21, 2017 - SEIT - Majority; do pass.
Action #13 - March 21, 2017 - Executive action taken in the House Committee on State Government, Elections & Information Technology at 9:00 AM.
Action #12 - March 15, 2017 - Public hearing and executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on State Government, Elections & Information Technology at 1:30 PM.
Action #11 - March 14, 2017 - Public hearing in the House Committee on State Government, Elections & Information Technology at 9:00 AM.
Action #10 - March 1, 2017 - First reading, referred to State Government, Elections & Information Technology (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
Action #09 - February 27, 2017 - Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
Action #08 - February 27, 2017 - Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Action #07 - February 27, 2017 - 1st substitute bill substituted (SGOV 17).
Action #06 - February 21, 2017 - Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Action #05 - February 17, 2017 - Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Action #04 - February 17, 2017 - SGOV - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Action #03 - February 17, 2017 - Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on State Government at 8:00 AM.
Action #02 - February 8, 2017 - Public hearing in the Senate Committee on State Government at 8:00 AM.
Action #01 - January 25, 2017 - First reading, referred to State Government.

Senate Bill 5023 (Delaying the "levy cliff")

Official Description:	Delaying implementation of revisions to the school levy lid. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Changing provisions relating to school district excess levies. )
Current Status:	(March 15, 2017) Effective date 7/23/2017*.
Prime Sponsor:	Wellman
Cosponsors:	Rolfes, Nelson, McCoy, Carlyle, Frockt, Palumbo, Liias, Billig, Hunt, Keiser, Pedersen, Conway, Saldaña, Darneille, Hasegawa, Chase, Mullet, Kuderer
Our Position:	NPI supports this bill.
Assessment by NPI:	ESB 5023 will delay the so-called "levy cliff" for a year, preventing a sudden $500 million funding shortfall across Washington's hundreds of school districts. Without this bill, school districts would not have been allowed to collect as much money as they have in the past through local property tax levies starting in 2018. Districts are already doing their planning for next year and need the Legislature to act to save them from a manufactured crisis. ESB 5023 has cleared the House and Senate and now awaits executive action.
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