LEGISLATURE 2023-24: Bills Sponsored by Rep. Clyde Shavers (VIP) – UPDATED 1/21
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 1951: Algorithmic discrimination: Jan. 19, 2024 – Public hearing in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business |
| HB 2023: Elections/language assist.: Jan. 19, 2024 – Executive action taken in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations Jan. 19, 2024 – House State Government & Tribal Relations: – Majority; do pass. |
| HB 1936 Tax incentives for farmers: Jan. 23, 2024 – Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Finance |
| HB 2236 Tech. ed. core plus programs: Jan. 16, 2024 – Public hearing in the House Committee on Education Jan. 25, 2024 – Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Education |
| HB 1925 Veterans service officers: Jan. 16, 2024 – Executive action taken in the House Committee on Innovation, Community & Economic Development, & Veterans Jan. 16, 2024 – House Committee on Innovation, Community & Economic Development, & Veterans: Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. Jan. 18, 2024 – Referred to Appropriations. |
| HB 1924 Fusion technology policies: Jan. 15, 2024 – Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Environment & Energy Jan. 16, 2024 – Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Environment & Energy Jan. 16, 2024 – Executive action taken in the House Committee on Environment & Energy Jan. 16, 2024 – House Environment & Energy: Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. Jan. 16, 2024 – House Environment & Energy: Minority; without recommendation. Jan. 19, 2024 – Referred to House Rules Committee for Rules 2 Review. |
Status of all bills
| Bill | Title | Status | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | Fusion technology policies | H Rules R | 01/19/2024 |
| 2023 | Elections/language assist. | H SGOVDP | 01/19/2024 |
| 1925 | Veterans service officers | H Approps | 01/18/2024 |
| 2380 | Paraeducator compensation | H Approps | 01/16/2024 |
| 2390 | Eluding & resisting arrest | H Community Safe | 01/16/2024 |
| 2236 | Tech. ed. core plus programs | H Education | 01/09/2024 |
| 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 |
| 1936 | Tax incentives for farmers | H Finance | 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 |
| 1768 | Green businesses/utility tax | H Rules 3C | 04/23/2023 |
| 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 Env & Energy | Referred to the House Committee on Environment & Energy |
| H Finance | Referred to the House Committee on Finance |
| H HC/Wellness | Referred to the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness |
| H Innov, Comm & | Referred to the House Committee on Innovation, Community & Economic Development, & Veterans |
| 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 Rules 3C | Returned to the House Rules Committee for third reading |
| H Rules R | Referred to the House rules Committee for second reading review |
| H State Govt & T | Referred to the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations |
| H Transportation | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation |
