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Completed Health Impact Reviews
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2024
2024-01 - SB 5435 - Concerning residential rent increases under the residential landlord-tenant act and the manufactured/mobile home landlord-tenant actRequested by: Senator TrudeauCompleted Date:Documents:2024-02 - SSB 5171 - Addressing consumer gender discriminationRequested by: Senator DhingraCompleted Date:Notes:The HIR on SSB 5171 was updated on November 21, 2023 to resolve a minor discrepancy.
Documents:2024-03 - SHB 1010 - Concerning the sanitary control of shellfishRequested by: Senator Van De WegeCompleted Date:Documents:2024-04 - ESHB 1589 - Supporting Washington's clean energy economy and transitioning to a clean, affordable, and reliable energy future
Requested by: Representative DoglioCompleted Date:Documents:2024-05 - HB 1859 - Concerning the rights of residents in long-term care facilitiesRequested by: Representative SimmonsCompleted Date:Documents:2024-06 - Draft Bill SHB 1368 as edited for 2024 - Requiring and funding the purchase of zero emission school busesRequested by: Representative SennCompleted Date:Documents:2024-07 - SB 5002 - Concerning alcohol concentrationRequested by: Senator LovickCompleted Date:Documents:2024-08 - SB 6172 - Concerning birth doulasRequested by: Senator NoblesCompleted Date:Documents:2024-09 - 2SHB 2001 - Providing judicial discretion to modify sentences in the interests of justiceRequested by: Representative SimmonsCompleted Date:Documents:2024-10 - ESHB 2114 - Improving housing stability for tenants subject to the residential landlord-tenant act and the manufactured/mobile home landlord-tenant act by limiting rent and fee increases, requiring notice of rent and fee increases, limiting fees and deposits, establishing a landlord resource center and associated services, authorizing tenant lease termination, creating parity between lease types, and providing for attorney general enforcementRequested by: Senator TrudeauCompleted Date:Documents:2023
2022-06 - SB 5002 - Concerning alcohol concentrationRequested by: Senator LiiasCompleted Date:Notes:The initial HIR request was for SB 5982, Concerning alcohol concentration (2022 Legislative Session). Prior to completing the review, SB 5002, Concerning alcohol concentration, was prefiled for the 2023 Legislative Session, and Senator Liias requested that we complete the review on SB 5002.
Documents:2023-01 - HB 1169 - Concerning legal financial obligationsRequested by: Representative SimmonsCompleted Date:Documents:2023-02 - HB 1562 - Reducing the risks of lethality and other harm associated with gun violence, gender-based violence, and other types of violenceRequested by: Senator DhingraCompleted Date:Notes:The initial HIR request was for draft bill H-0184.3/23 - Reducing the risks of harm associated with gun violence by clarifying and updating laws. Prior to completing the review, HB 1562, Reducing the risks of lethality and other harm associated with gun violence, gender-based violence, and other types of violence, was introduced for the 2023 Legislative Session, and Senator Dhingra requested that we complete the review on HB 1562. The final Health Impact Review is for HB 1562.
Documents:2023-03 - SB 5304 - Testing individuals who provide language access to state servicesRequested by: Senator SaldañaCompleted Date:Documents:2023-04 - HB 1440 - Concerning the jurisdiction of juvenile courtRequested by: Representative ThaiCompleted Date:Documents:2023-05 - SSB 5434 - Concerning the jurisdiction of juvenile courtRequested by: Senator TrudeauCompleted Date:Notes:Prior to completing the review, Senator Trudeau requested that we complete the Health Impact Review on Substitute Senate Bill 5434.
Documents:2023-06 - SHB 1368 - Requiring and funding the purchase of zero emission school busesRequested by: Representative SennCompleted Date:Documents:2023-07 - ESSB 5365 - Preventing use of vapor and tobacco products by minorsRequested by: Senator SaldañaCompleted Date:Documents:2023-08 - ESSB 5599-S.E AMH HSEL H1742.1 - Supporting youth and young adults seeking protected health care servicesRequested by: Senator LiiasCompleted Date: N/ANotes:Prior to the completion of the HIR, this request was withdrawn by Senator Liias.
Documents:2022
2022-01 - 2SHB 1412 - Concerning legal financial obligationsRequested by: Representative SimmonsCompleted Date:Notes:Prior to completing the review, Representative Simmons requested that we complete the Health Impact Review on Proposed 3SHB 1412.
Documents:2022-02 - SB 5551 - Concerning Medicaid coverage for HIV antiviral drugsRequested by: Senator RandallCompleted Date:Documents:2022-03 - SB 5622 - Modifying the operation of motorcycles on roadways laned for trafficRequested by: Senator LiiasCompleted Date:Documents:2022-04 - HB 1684 - Concerning public health and fluoridation of drinking waterRequested by: Representative PolletCompleted Date:Notes:Prior to completing the review, Representative Pollet requested that we complete the Health Impact Review on the Substitute version of the bill.
Documents:2022-05 - ESHB 1852 - Concerning language requirements for prescription drug labels.Requested by: Representative ThaiCompleted Date:Documents:2021
2020-15 - S-6720.1/20 - Concerning the jurisdiction of juvenile courtRequested by: Senator DarneilleCompleted Date:Documents:2021-01 - SB 5068 - Improving maternal health outcomes by extending coverage during the postpartum periodRequested by: Senator RandallCompleted Date:Notes:The original Health Impact Review request was on SSB 6128 (2020 Legislative Session), Extending coverage during the postpartum period. Prior to the completion of the HIR, the proposal was prefiled and assigned a bill number. The final HIR is of SB 5068.
Documents:2021-02 - HB 1047 - Requiring coverage for hearing instruments for children and adolescentsRequested by: Representative WicksCompleted Date:Notes:The HIR on HB 1047 was updated on January 21, 2021 to reflect current bill language and sponsorship.
Documents:2021-03 - HB 1191 - Ensuring equity in health coverageRequested by: Representative ThaiCompleted Date:Notes:After submitting the Health Impact Review request for H.0290.1, the request was scoped to assess only provisions outlined in Section 2. Prior to completion of the HIR, the proposal was prefiled and assigned a bill number. The final HIR is of provisions related to Section 2 of HB 1191.
Documents:2021-04 - SB 5122 - Concerning the jurisdiction of juvenile courtRequested by: Senator DarneilleCompleted Date:Notes:The HIR on SB 5122 was updated on January 21, 2021 to resolve a data discrepancy.
Documents:2021-05 - SB 5309 - Providing a sales and use tax exemption for adult and baby diapersRequested by: Senator RiversCompleted Date:Documents:2021-06 - SB 5313 - Concerning health insurance discriminationRequested by: Senator LiiasCompleted Date:Documents:2021-07 - HB 1342 - Eliminating lunch copays for students who qualify for reduced-price lunchesRequested by: Representative BergCompleted Date:Documents:2021-08 - SB 5371 - Funding public health services and health equity initiatives through a statewide sweetened beverage taxRequested by: Senator RobinsonCompleted Date:Documents:2021-09 - HB 1312 - Concerning solitary confinementRequested by: Representative PetersonCompleted Date:Notes:Prior to beginning work on this review, the request was moved to the 2021 interim. The HIR on HB 1312 was updated on September 9, 2021 to include newly released data from Department of Corrections.
Documents:2021-10 - SB 5160 - Addressing landlord-tenant relations by providing certain tenant protections during and after public health emergencies, providing for legal representation in eviction cases, and authorizing landlord access to state rental assistance programsRequested by: Senator KudererCompleted Date:Documents:2021-11 - HB 1513 - Improving environmental health by reducing carbon emissions through increasing climate resilience and mitigating the effects of climate change by levying a carbon pollution tax, authorizing a climate finance bond program, and investing in clean economic growthRequested by: Representative SantosCompleted Date:Documents:2021-12 - HB 1550 - Concerning methods to prevent nicotine addictionRequested by: Representative PolletCompleted Date:Notes:Prior to completing the HIR, Representative Pollet requested that the review use a tax rate of 33% as proposed in 1550 AMH FIN HARA 287. The proposed amendment changes the vapor products tax rate from 45% (as proposed in the original bill) to 33%. The amendment was proposed, but not yet adopted, at the time this HIR was completed.
Documents:2021-13 - SB 5464 - Requiring the option of in-person learning unless prohibited by the governor, secretary of health, or a local health officerRequested by: Senator L. WilsonCompleted Date:Documents: - Group by Topic
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Behavioral health, Health care
2023-08 - ESSB 5599-S.E AMH HSEL H1742.1 - Supporting youth and young adults seeking protected health care servicesRequested by: Senator LiiasCompleted Date: N/ANotes:Prior to the completion of the HIR, this request was withdrawn by Senator Liias.
Documents:2023-08 - ESSB 5599-S.E AMH HSEL H1742.1 - Supporting youth and young adults seeking protected health care servicesRequested by: Senator LiiasCompleted Date: N/ANotes:Prior to the completion of the HIR, this request was withdrawn by Senator Liias.
Documents:Behavioral health
2020-01 - HB 1932 - Concerning vapor productsRequested by: Representative PolletCompleted Date:Documents:2020-10 - HB 2454 - Protecting public health and safety by enhancing the regulation of vapor productsRequested by: Representative PolletCompleted Date:Documents:2020-11 - SB 6254 - Protecting public health and safety by enhancing the regulation of vapor productsRequested by: Senator KudererCompleted Date:Documents:2019-01 - SB 5057 - Protecting youth from tobacco products and vapor products by increasing the minimum legal age of sale of tobacco and vapor products.Requested by: Senator KudererCompleted Date:Documents:2019-02 - HB 1074 - Protecting youth from tobacco products and vapor products by increasing the minimum legal age of sale of tobacco and vapor products.Requested by: Representative HarrisCompleted Date:Documents:2019-08 - SB 5428 - Concerning veterans' mental health services at institutions of higher education.Requested by: Senator L. WilsonCompleted Date:Documents:2019-09 - HB 1716 - Concerning veterans' mental health services at institutions of higher education.Requested by: Representative VolzCompleted Date:Documents:2018-02 - SB 6048 - Concerning the age of individuals at which sale or distribution of tobacco and vapor products may be madeRequested by: Senator KudererCompleted Date:Documents:2018-05 - HB 2489 - Concerning opioid use disorder treatment, prevention, and related services.Requested by: Governor InsleeCompleted Date:Documents:2018-06 - SB 6150 - Concerning opioid use disorder treatment, prevention, and related services.Requested by: Governor InsleeCompleted Date:Documents:2018-07 - HB 1655 - An act relating to providing industrial insurance coverage for stress-caused mental disorders and disabilities of members of law enforcement officers’ and firefighters’ retirement system.Requested by: Representative LovickCompleted Date:Notes:Representative Lovick requested that Board of Health staff review the substitute bill rather than the original bill.
Documents:2018-13 - SB 5025 - Concerning the age of individuals at which sale or distribution of tobacco and vapor products may be madeRequested by: Senator MilosciaCompleted Date:Documents:2017-03 - HB 1054 - Concerning age of individuals at which sale or distribution of tobacco and vapor products may be made.Requested by: Representative HarrisCompleted Date:Documents:2017-04 - SB 5025 - Concerning the age of individuals at which sale or distribution of tobacco and vapor products may be made.Requested by: Senator MilosciaCompleted Date:Documents:2017-11 - SB 5525 - Concerning veterans' mental health services at institutions of higher educationRequested by: Senator WilsonCompleted Date:Documents:2017-15 - HB 1737 - Concerning veterans mental health services at institutions of higher educationRequested by: Representative VolzCompleted Date:Documents:2015-12 - SHB 1458 - Concerning the age of individuals at which sale or distribution of tobacco and vapor products may be madeRequested by: Representative OrwallCompleted Date:Documents:2016-03 - HB 2313 - Concerning the age of individuals at which sale or distribution of tobacco and vapor products may be made
Requested by: Representative OrwallCompleted Date:Notes:This request only required an update to a previous Health Impact Review conducted of SHB 1458 (2015-2016) and therefore had a very short turn-around time.
Documents:2016-05 - HB 2969 - Concerning vapor product taxationRequested by: Representative HarrisCompleted Date:Documents:2015-02 - HB 1671 - Increasing access to opioid antagonists to prevent opioid-related overdose deaths.Requested by: Representative WalkinshawCompleted Date:Documents:2014-05 - SB5571 - Increasing public awareness of mental health illness and its consequencesRequested by: Senator McAuliffeCompleted Date:Documents:Criminal legal system
2024-07 - SB 5002 - Concerning alcohol concentrationRequested by: Senator LovickCompleted Date:Documents:2024-09 - 2SHB 2001 - Providing judicial discretion to modify sentences in the interests of justiceRequested by: Representative SimmonsCompleted Date:Documents:2023-01 - HB 1169 - Concerning legal financial obligationsRequested by: Representative SimmonsCompleted Date:Documents:2023-02 - HB 1562 - Reducing the risks of lethality and other harm associated with gun violence, gender-based violence, and other types of violenceRequested by: Senator DhingraCompleted Date:Notes:The initial HIR request was for draft bill H-0184.3/23 - Reducing the risks of harm associated with gun violence by clarifying and updating laws. Prior to completing the review, HB 1562, Reducing the risks of lethality and other harm associated with gun violence, gender-based violence, and other types of violence, was introduced for the 2023 Legislative Session, and Senator Dhingra requested that we complete the review on HB 1562. The final Health Impact Review is for HB 1562.
Documents:2023-04 - HB 1440 - Concerning the jurisdiction of juvenile courtRequested by: Representative ThaiCompleted Date:Documents:2023-05 - SSB 5434 - Concerning the jurisdiction of juvenile courtRequested by: Senator TrudeauCompleted Date:Notes:Prior to completing the review, Senator Trudeau requested that we complete the Health Impact Review on Substitute Senate Bill 5434.
Documents:2022-01 - 2SHB 1412 - Concerning legal financial obligationsRequested by: Representative SimmonsCompleted Date:Notes:Prior to completing the review, Representative Simmons requested that we complete the Health Impact Review on Proposed 3SHB 1412.
Documents:2020-15 - S-6720.1/20 - Concerning the jurisdiction of juvenile courtRequested by: Senator DarneilleCompleted Date:Documents:2021-04 - SB 5122 - Concerning the jurisdiction of juvenile courtRequested by: Senator DarneilleCompleted Date:Notes:The HIR on SB 5122 was updated on January 21, 2021 to resolve a data discrepancy.
Documents:2021-09 - HB 1312 - Concerning solitary confinementRequested by: Representative PetersonCompleted Date:Notes:Prior to beginning work on this review, the request was moved to the 2021 interim. The HIR on HB 1312 was updated on September 9, 2021 to include newly released data from Department of Corrections.
Documents:2020-02 - SHB 1551 - An act relating to modernizing the control of certain communicable diseasesRequested by: Senator LiiasCompleted Date:Documents:2020-14 - SSB 6406 - Relating to firearm theftRequested by: Senator DhingraCompleted Date:Documents:2019-10 - HB 1382 - Increasing access to emergency assistance for victims by providing immunity from prosecution for prostitution offenses in some circumstances.Requested by: Representative PellicciottiCompleted Date:Documents:2018-03 - HB 2481 - Changing driving a motor vehicle with a suspended or revoked license provisions.Requested by: Representative GravesCompleted Date:Documents:2018-04 - HB 2287 - Establishing a criminal justice system diversion center pilot projectRequested by: Representative HayesCompleted Date:Notes:Prior to the completion of the HIR, a substitute bill was adopted by the House Committee on Public Safety. Representative Hayes requested that Board of Health staff review the substitute bill rather than the original bill
Documents:2018-08 - SB 6060 - Establishing a criminal justice system diversion center pilot projectRequested by: Senator PalumboCompleted Date:Documents:2018-09 - SB 6189 - Changing driving a motor vehicle with a suspended or revoked driver’s license provisionsRequested by: Senator FainCompleted Date:Documents:2016-07 - SB 5713 - Concerning legal financial obligationsRequested by: Senator HasegawaCompleted Date:Documents:2017-08 - HB 1743 - Addressing confinement in juvenile rehabilitation facilities for juveniles convicted in adult courtRequested by: Representative StambaughCompleted Date:Documents:2017-09 - HB 1783 - Concerning legal financial obligationsRequested by: Representative HolyCompleted Date:Notes:This request only requires an update to a previous Health Impact Review conducted of SB 5713 (2015-2016) and therefore had a short turn-around time.
Documents:2017-13 - SB 5289 - Modifying the infraction of and penalties for distracted drivingRequested by: Senator RiversCompleted Date:Notes:Prior to the completion of the HIR a substitute bill was adopted by the Senate Committee on Transportation. Senator Rivers requested that Board of Health staff review the substitute bill rather than the original bill.
Documents:2017-16 - SB 5695 - Concerning the development of a juvenile special sex offender disposition alternative treatment court.Requested by: Senator DarneilleCompleted Date:Documents:2015-06 - HB 1674 - Allowing youthful offenders who complete their confinement terms prior to age twenty-one equal access to a full continuum of rehabilitative and reentry servicesRequested by: Representative PettigrewCompleted Date:Documents:Criminal legal system, Health care
2023-07 - ESSB 5365 - Preventing use of vapor and tobacco products by minorsRequested by: Senator SaldañaCompleted Date:Documents:2023-07 - ESSB 5365 - Preventing use of vapor and tobacco products by minorsRequested by: Senator SaldañaCompleted Date:Documents:Economic
2024-01 - SB 5435 - Concerning residential rent increases under the residential landlord-tenant act and the manufactured/mobile home landlord-tenant actRequested by: Senator TrudeauCompleted Date:Documents:2024-02 - SSB 5171 - Addressing consumer gender discriminationRequested by: Senator DhingraCompleted Date:Notes:The HIR on SSB 5171 was updated on November 21, 2023 to resolve a minor discrepancy.
Documents:2021-05 - SB 5309 - Providing a sales and use tax exemption for adult and baby diapersRequested by: Senator RiversCompleted Date:Documents:2021-08 - SB 5371 - Funding public health services and health equity initiatives through a statewide sweetened beverage taxRequested by: Senator RobinsonCompleted Date:Documents:2021-11 - HB 1513 - Improving environmental health by reducing carbon emissions through increasing climate resilience and mitigating the effects of climate change by levying a carbon pollution tax, authorizing a climate finance bond program, and investing in clean economic growthRequested by: Representative SantosCompleted Date:Documents:2021-12 - HB 1550 - Concerning methods to prevent nicotine addictionRequested by: Representative PolletCompleted Date:Notes:Prior to completing the HIR, Representative Pollet requested that the review use a tax rate of 33% as proposed in 1550 AMH FIN HARA 287. The proposed amendment changes the vapor products tax rate from 45% (as proposed in the original bill) to 33%. The amendment was proposed, but not yet adopted, at the time this HIR was completed.
Documents:2020-09 - HB 2480 - Providing a sales and use tax exemption for diapers and diaper servicesRequested by: Representative RobinsonCompleted Date:Documents:2020-13 - SB 5147 - Providing tax relief to females by exempting feminine hygiene products from retail sales and use taxRequested by: Senator L. WilsonCompleted Date:Documents:Education
2021-07 - HB 1342 - Eliminating lunch copays for students who qualify for reduced-price lunchesRequested by: Representative BergCompleted Date:Documents:2021-13 - SB 5464 - Requiring the option of in-person learning unless prohibited by the governor, secretary of health, or a local health officerRequested by: Senator L. WilsonCompleted Date:Documents:2020-08 - ESSB 5395 - Concerning comprehensive sexual health educationRequested by: Senator C. WilsonCompleted Date:Documents:2019-13 - HB 1892 - Relating to eliminating lunch co-pays for students who qualify for reduced-priced lunches.Requested by: Representative MorganCompleted Date:Documents:2019-17 - SB 5774 - Relieving student debtRequested by: Senator LiiasCompleted Date:Documents:2019-19 - ESSB 5395 - Concerning comprehensive sexual health educationRequested by: Senator C. WilsonCompleted Date:Documents:2018-01 - SB 6003 - Concerning Breakfast after the Bell programs in certain schoolsRequested by: Senator WellmanCompleted Date:Documents:2018-10 - SB 5155 - Concerning suspension and expulsion of kindergarten and early elementary school studentsRequested by: Senator BilligCompleted Date:Notes:Prior to completion of the HIR, Senator Billig moved the requested completion date to 3/8/2018
Documents:2016-09 - HB 2964 - Eliminating lunch copays for students who qualify for reduced-price lunches.Requested by: Representative GregersonCompleted Date:Documents:2017-05 - S 0746.1 - Prohibiting homework in elementaryRequested by: Senator LiiasCompleted Date:Documents:2017-07 - HB 1508 - Promoting student health and readiness through meal and nutrition programsRequested by: Representative StonierCompleted Date:Documents:2015-01 - HB 1295 - Concerning breakfast after the bell programsRequested by: Representative HudginsCompleted Date:Documents:2013-01 - SHB 1680 - Relating to implementing strategies to close the educational opportunity gapRequested by: Representative SantosCompleted Date:Documents:2014-02 - SSB 6439 - Concerning preventing harassment, intimidation, and bullying in public schools.Requested by: Senator LiiasCompleted Date:Notes:Because Board of Health staff were conducting multiple HIRs at the same time of this request, Senator Liias requested a completion date that would provide staff with more than 10 days to complete the review.
Midway through the completion of the HIR a substitute bill was adopted by the Senate Committee on Early Learning and K-12 Education. Senator Liias requested that Board of Health staff review the substitute bill rather than the original bill.
Documents:Environment
2024-03 - SHB 1010 - Concerning the sanitary control of shellfishRequested by: Senator Van De WegeCompleted Date:Documents:2024-04 - ESHB 1589 - Supporting Washington's clean energy economy and transitioning to a clean, affordable, and reliable energy future
Requested by: Representative DoglioCompleted Date:Documents:2024-06 - Draft Bill SHB 1368 as edited for 2024 - Requiring and funding the purchase of zero emission school busesRequested by: Representative SennCompleted Date:Documents:2023-06 - SHB 1368 - Requiring and funding the purchase of zero emission school busesRequested by: Representative SennCompleted Date:Documents:2018-12 - SB 6529 - Protecting agricultural workers and community members from pesticidesRequested by: Senator SaldanaCompleted Date:Notes:At the request of Washington State Department of Health, we compiled additional resources we learned about during the HIR related to improving pesticide application safety for the Pesticide Application Safety Work Group (established by 2ESSB 6529). View the resources.
Documents:2017-14 - HB 1299 - Including cattle feedlots implementing best management practices within statutory exemption for odor or fugitive dust caused by agriculture activity.Requested by: Representative RobinsonCompleted Date:Notes:Prior to the completion of the HIR a substitute bill was adopted by the House Committee on Environment. Representative Robinson requested that Board of Health staff review the substitute bill rather than the original bill.
Documents:2015-03 - HB 1449 - Concerning oil transportation safetyRequested by: Representative FarrellCompleted Date:Notes:Because Board of Health staff were conducting multiple HIRs at the time of this request, Representative Farrell requested a completion date that would provide staff with more than 10 days to complete the review.
Documents:Health care
2024-05 - HB 1859 - Concerning the rights of residents in long-term care facilitiesRequested by: Representative SimmonsCompleted Date:Documents:2022-02 - SB 5551 - Concerning Medicaid coverage for HIV antiviral drugsRequested by: Senator RandallCompleted Date:Documents:2022-04 - HB 1684 - Concerning public health and fluoridation of drinking waterRequested by: Representative PolletCompleted Date:Notes:Prior to completing the review, Representative Pollet requested that we complete the Health Impact Review on the Substitute version of the bill.
Documents:2022-05 - ESHB 1852 - Concerning language requirements for prescription drug labels.Requested by: Representative ThaiCompleted Date:Documents:2021-01 - SB 5068 - Improving maternal health outcomes by extending coverage during the postpartum periodRequested by: Senator RandallCompleted Date:Notes:The original Health Impact Review request was on SSB 6128 (2020 Legislative Session), Extending coverage during the postpartum period. Prior to the completion of the HIR, the proposal was prefiled and assigned a bill number. The final HIR is of SB 5068.
Documents:2021-02 - HB 1047 - Requiring coverage for hearing instruments for children and adolescentsRequested by: Representative WicksCompleted Date:Notes:The HIR on HB 1047 was updated on January 21, 2021 to reflect current bill language and sponsorship.
Documents:2021-03 - HB 1191 - Ensuring equity in health coverageRequested by: Representative ThaiCompleted Date:Notes:After submitting the Health Impact Review request for H.0290.1, the request was scoped to assess only provisions outlined in Section 2. Prior to completion of the HIR, the proposal was prefiled and assigned a bill number. The final HIR is of provisions related to Section 2 of HB 1191.
Documents:2021-06 - SB 5313 - Concerning health insurance discriminationRequested by: Senator LiiasCompleted Date:Documents:2020-04 - HB 2410- Requiring coverage for hearing instruments for children and adolescentsRequested by: Representative KilduffCompleted Date:Notes:The original Health Impact Review request was on draft bill H-3483.1/20. Prior to the completion of the HIR, Representative Kilduff requested that Board of Health staff review the second draft of the bill (H-3483.2/20) rather than the first draft. Once the bill was introduced, the HIR was updated with the final bill number and sponsors.
Documents:2020-05 - HB 1697 - Concerning health coverage for young adultsRequested by: Representative MacriCompleted Date:Documents:2020-06 - SB 5814 - Concerning health coverage for young adultsRequested by: Senator NguyenCompleted Date:Documents:2020-07 - SB 6128 - Extending coverage during the postpartum periodRequested by: Senator RandallCompleted Date:Notes:The original Health Impact Review request was on S-5088.3. Prior to the completion of the HIR, the proposal was assigned a bill number. The final HIR is of Senate Bill 6128.
Documents:2020-12 - HB 2381 - Extending coverage during the postpartum periodRequested by: Representative StonierCompleted Date:Documents:2019-11 - HB 1523 - Increasing the availability of quality, affordable health coverage in the individual marketRequested by: Governor InsleeCompleted Date:Notes:Prior to the completion of the HIR, a substitute bill was adopted by the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness. Governor Inslee requested that Board of Health staff review the substitute rather than the original bill.
Documents:2019-12 - SB 5526 - Increasing the availability of quality, affordable health coverage in the individual marketRequested by: Governor InsleeCompleted Date:Documents:2019-18 - SSB 5889 - Concerning insurance communications confidentialityRequested by: Senator DhingraCompleted Date:Documents:2017-18 - SB 5722 - Restricting the practice of conversion therapyRequested by: Senator LiiasCompleted Date:Documents:2016-06 - HB 2986 - Concerning health care for Pacific Islanders residing in Washington under a compact of free associationRequested by: Representative SantosCompleted Date:Documents:2017-06 - HB 1291 - Concerning health care for Pacific Islanders residing in Washington under a compact of free associationRequested by: Representative SantosCompleted Date:Notes:This request only requires an update to a previous Health Impact Review conducted of HB 2986 (2015-2016) and therefore has a short turn-around time.
Documents:2017-12 - SB 5683 - Concerning health care for Pacific Islanders residing in Washington under a compact of free associationRequested by: Senator SaldanaCompleted Date:Notes:This request only requires an update to a previous Health Impact Review conducted of HB 1291 (2017-2018) and therefore has a short turn-around time.
Documents:2016-02 - HB 1865 - Concerning visual screening in schoolsRequested by: Representative MagendanzCompleted Date:Documents:2014-06 - SSB 6554 - Providing life alert servicesRequested by: Senator RankerCompleted Date:Documents:2014-08 - HB 2321 Concerning Mid-level Dental ProfessionalsRequested by: Representative CodyCompleted Date:Notes:Review was granted a seven day due date extension from 10/30 to 11/06/14.
Documents:2015-04 - SB 5346 - Providing first responders with contact information for subscribers of life alert services during an emergencyRequested by: Senator RankerCompleted Date:Notes:This request only required an update to a previous health impact review conducted of SB 6554 (2013-2014) and therefore had a very short turn-around time.
Documents:2015-05 - SB 5870 - Prohibiting the use of aversion therapy treatment of minorsRequested by: Senator LiiasCompleted Date:Documents:2014-01 - SB 6170 - Concerning cultural competency education for health care professionals.Requested by: Senator KeiserCompleted Date:Documents:2014-03 - HB 2451 - Restricting the practice of sexual orientation change efforts.Requested by: Senator LiiasCompleted Date:Documents:2014-04 - Community Health Centers Capital Budget RequestRequested by: Representative RyuCompleted Date:Documents:Labor, employment
2024-08 - SB 6172 - Concerning birth doulasRequested by: Senator NoblesCompleted Date:Documents:2023-03 - SB 5304 - Testing individuals who provide language access to state servicesRequested by: Senator SaldañaCompleted Date:Documents:2018-14 - SB 6406 - Restoring the fair treatment of underserved groups in public employment, education, and contractingRequested by: Senator Hasegawa (on behalf of the Senate MOC)Completed Date:Documents:2019-14 - HB 1728 - Preventing the sexual harassment and sexual assault of certain isolated workers.Requested by: Representative FrameCompleted Date:Documents:2019-15 - SB 5258 - Preventing the sexual harassment and sexual assault of certain isolated workers.Requested by: Senator KeiserCompleted Date:Documents:2019-16 - I-1000 - Concerning diversity, equity, and inclusion.Requested by: Representative SantosCompleted Date:Documents:2017-01 - HB 1116 - Implementing family and medical leave insuranceRequested by: Representative RobinsonCompleted Date:Documents:2017-02 - SB 5032 - Implementing family and medical leave insuranceRequested by: Senator KeiserCompleted Date:Documents:2015-10 - SB 5459 - Implementing family and medical leave insuranceRequested by: Senator KeiserCompleted Date:Documents:2016-01 - HB 2307 - Providing reasonable accommodations in the workplace for pregnant womenRequested by: Representative FarrellCompleted Date:Notes:Midway through the completion of the HIR a substitute bill was adopted by the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards. Representative Farrell requested that Board of Health staff review the substitute bill rather than the original bill.
Documents:2016-04 - SB 6149 - Providing reasonable accommodation in the workplace for pregnant womenRequested by: Senator KeiserCompleted Date:Notes:This request only required an update to a previous Health Impact Review conducted of SHB 2307 (2015-2016) and therefore had a very short turn-around time.
Documents:2015-07 - SB 6029 (Sections 7 & 8 only) - Establishing a living wageRequested by: Senator MilosciaCompleted Date:Documents:2015-08 - HB 1356 - Establishing minimum standards for sick and safe leave from employmentRequested by: Representative JinkinsCompleted Date:Documents:2015-09 - H-0915.3/15 3rd draft - Concerning commercial janitorial servicesRequested by: Representative GregersonCompleted Date:Notes:The intent of this draft bill is to provide workload standards that will help protect the health and safety of workers providing commercial janitorial services.
Documents:2015-11 - Funding the 2015-2017 Individual Provider Home Care ContractRequested by: Representative MoscosoCompleted Date:Notes:This request is to review the health and health equity impacts of funding two specific components of the Individual Provider Home Care Contract: the wage and retirement provisions.
Documents:Transportation
2022-06 - SB 5002 - Concerning alcohol concentrationRequested by: Senator LiiasCompleted Date:Notes:The initial HIR request was for SB 5982, Concerning alcohol concentration (2022 Legislative Session). Prior to completing the review, SB 5002, Concerning alcohol concentration, was prefiled for the 2023 Legislative Session, and Senator Liias requested that we complete the review on SB 5002.
Documents:2022-03 - SB 5622 - Modifying the operation of motorcycles on roadways laned for trafficRequested by: Senator LiiasCompleted Date:Documents:2020-03 - HB 2387 - Limiting the exposure of public school students and school personnel to diesel emissions from school bus engines.Requested by: Representative KilduffCompleted Date:Notes:The original Health Impact Review request was on H-3400.2/20 2nd Draft. Prior to the completion of the HIR, the proposal was assigned a bill number. The final HIR is of House Bill 2387.
Documents:2019-07 - HB 1256 - Increasing monetary penalties for the unlawful use of a personal electronic device while driving a motor vehicle in a school, playground, or crosswalk speed zone.Requested by: Representative LovickCompleted Date:Documents:2016-08 - SB 5343 - Concerning parking impact mitigation from regional transit authority facility constructionRequested by: Senator HasegawaCompleted Date:Documents:Other
2024-10 - ESHB 2114 - Improving housing stability for tenants subject to the residential landlord-tenant act and the manufactured/mobile home landlord-tenant act by limiting rent and fee increases, requiring notice of rent and fee increases, limiting fees and deposits, establishing a landlord resource center and associated services, authorizing tenant lease termination, creating parity between lease types, and providing for attorney general enforcementRequested by: Senator TrudeauCompleted Date:Documents:2021-10 - SB 5160 - Addressing landlord-tenant relations by providing certain tenant protections during and after public health emergencies, providing for legal representation in eviction cases, and authorizing landlord access to state rental assistance programsRequested by: Senator KudererCompleted Date:Documents:2019-03 - SB 5139 - Concerning daylight saving time in Washington StateRequested by: Senator HoneyfordCompleted Date:Documents:2019-04 - SB 5140 - Concerning uniform standard time of Washington StateRequested by: Senator HoneyfordCompleted Date:Documents:2019-05 - SB 5250 - Concerning permanent daylight saving time in Washington StateRequested by: Senator MulletCompleted Date:Documents:2019-06 - HB 1196 - Allowing for year round observation of daylight saving timeRequested by: Representative RiccelliCompleted Date:Documents:2017-10 - SB 5329 - Exempting the State of Washington from daylight saving time and implementing year-round Pacific Standard Time.Requested by: Senator HoneyfordCompleted Date:Documents:2017-17 - HB 2169 - Implementing year-round Pacific Standard TimeRequested by: Representative SheaCompleted Date:Documents:Withdrawn
2018-11 - HB 2767 - Concerning suspension and expulsion of students including kindergarten and early elementary school studentsRequested by: Representative Ortiz-SelfCompleted Date:Notes:Prior to the completion of the HIR, this request was withdrawn by Representative Ortiz-Self.
Documents:2015-13 - HB 1080 - Restoring funding to the health professional loan repayment and scholarship program fundRequested by: Representative HarrisCompleted Date: N/ANotes:This request was withdrawn in response to the Health Professional Loan Repayment and Scholarship Program Fund being refunded in the 2015-2017 operating budget.
Documents:2014-07 - Amendment #910 to E2SSB 6552Requested by: Representative SantosCompleted Date: N/ANotes:This request has been withdrawn
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