LEGISLATURE 2023-24: Bills Sponsored by Rep. Clyde Shavers – Feb. 18, 2024 Update (VIP)
The following is a list of bills proposed in the 2023-24 legislative session for which Rep. Clyde Shavers (D-Oak Harbor) is the prime sponsor. You can follow these bills at this link. For each bill, we have provided a link to the bill’s tracking page, the brief description of the bill, the first paragraph of the bill itself, and the latest update on the bill’s status. We will update this weekly during the legislative session.
Action this week
| HB 1768 Green businesses/utility tax: Feb. 12, 2024 – Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on third reading. Feb. 15, 2024 – Third reading, passed; yeas, 89; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 9. Feb. 16, 2024 – First reading, referred to Senate Ways & Means Committee |
| HB 1924 Fusion technology policies: Feb. 14, 2024 – Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology Feb. 20, 2024 – Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology |
| HB 2023: Elections/language assist.: Feb. 12, 2024 – Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. Feb. 13, 2024 – Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. Feb. 13, 2024 – Third reading, passed; yeas, 84; nays, 13; absent, 0; excused, 1. Feb. 15, 2024 – First reading, referred to Senate State Government & Elections Committee |
| HB 2236 Tech. ed. core plus programs: Feb. 13, 2024 – 2nd substitute bill substituted. Feb. 13, 2024 – Floor amendment(s) adopted. Feb. 13, 2024 – Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. Feb. 13, 2024 – Returned to second reading for amendment. Feb. 13, 2024 – 1st substitute bill substituted. Feb. 13, 2024 – Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. Feb. 14, 2024 – First reading, referred to Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee Feb. 19, 2024 – Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education |
Status of all bills
| Bill | Title | Status | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4672 | Japanese-Americans/WWII | ||
| 1768 | Green businesses/utility tax | S Ways & Means | 02/16/2024 |
| 2023 | Elections/language assist. | S State Govt & E | 02/15/2024 |
| 2236 | Tech. ed. core plus programs | S EL/K-12 | 02/14/2024 |
| 1924 | Fusion technology policies | S Environment, E | 02/08/2024 |
| 1936 | Tax incentives for farmers | H Approps | 02/02/2024 |
| 2390 | Eluding & resisting arrest | H Approps | 01/31/2024 |
| 1925 | Veterans service officers | H Approps | 01/18/2024 |
| 2380 | Paraeducator compensation | H Approps | 01/16/2024 |
| 2024 | LEOFF 2 flexible work | H Community Safe | 01/08/2024 |
| 1951 | Algorithmic discrimination | H ConsPro&Bus | 01/08/2024 |
| 1938 | Academic reengagement | H Education | 01/08/2024 |
| 1937 | Trafficking/health providers | H HC/Wellness | 01/08/2024 |
| 1346 | Purple star award | Governor signed | 05/15/2023 |
| 1086 | Community org. contracts | Governor signed | 05/04/2023 |
| 1861 | Elections/language assist. | H State Govt & T | 04/23/2023 |
| 1858 | Naval Academy license plates | H Transportation | 04/21/2023 |
| 1658 | Work experience/H.S. credit | Governor signed | 04/20/2023 |
| 1857 | Low-risk pesticides/B&O tax | H Finance | 04/19/2023 |
| 1458 | Apprenticeship programs/UI | Governor signed | 04/06/2023 |
| 1499 | Food assistance funding | Governor signed | 04/06/2023 |
| 1384 | Parks pass/veterans | H Approps | 02/14/2023 |
| 1413 | Flexible work/peace officers | H Approps | 02/13/2023 |
| 1587 | Spirit tax/veterans’ orgs. | H Reg Subst & Ga | 01/25/2023 |
| 1560 | Property tax exemptions | H Finance | 01/24/2023 |
| 1476 | Impact fees/law enforcement | H Local Govt | 01/20/2023 |
| 1412 | Ag. land/foreign ownership | H Civil R & Judi | 01/18/2023 |
Status guide
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Governor signed | The governor has signed this bill; it is now law. |
| H Approps | Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations |
| H Civil R & Judi | Referred to the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary |
| H Community Safe | Referred to the House Committee on Community Safety, Justice, & Reentry |
| H ConsPro&Bus | Referred to the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business |
| H Education | Referred to the House Committee on Education |
| H Finance | Referred to the House Committee on Finance |
| H HC/Wellness | Referred to the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness |
| H Local Govt | Referred to the House Committee on Local Government |
| H Reg Subst & Ga | Referred to the House Committee on Regulated Substances & Gaming |
| H State Govt & T | Referred to the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations |
| H Transportation | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation |
| S EL/K-12 | Passed House; referred to the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education |
| S Environment E | Passed House; referred to the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology |
| S State Govt & E | Passed House; referred to the Senate Committee on State Government & Elections |
| S Ways & Means | Passed House; referred to the Senate Committee on Ways & Means |
