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YWCA of Olympia Advocacy & Public Policy
2019 YWCA Olympia BILL TRACKER
- HB 1041
- HB 1002
- HB 1064
- HB 1053
- Initiative 1000
- HB 1314
- HB 1407
- Keep WA Working
- Medicaid Expansion
- TANF Reform
- Working Families Tax Credit
New Hope Act: Modifies the process for obtaining certificates of discharge for an offender who has completed all conditions of his or her sentence and for vacating conviction records.
THE LATEST 4/24/19:
IN THE SENATE
Mar 5 First reading, referred to Law & Justice.
Mar 21 Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:00 AM (Subject to change). (Committee Materials)
Mar 28 Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:00 AM (Subject to change). (Committee Materials)
Mar 29Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Apr 2 Placed on second reading consent
Apr 3 Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.
IN THE HOUSE
Apr 18 House concurred in Senate amendments. Passed final passage; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3. (View Roll Calls)
Apr 23 Speaker signed.
Revises the offense of rape in the third degree regarding the lack of consent This bill changes the current definition of “rape in the third degree” by removing the requirement that a person has to “clearly express lack of consent through words or actions”.
THE LATEST 4/24/19:
IN THE SENATE
Mar 5 First reading, referred to Law & Justice.
Feb 11 First reading, referred to Law & Justice.
Feb 25 Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 8:30 AM.(Committee Materials)
Mar 14 Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:00 AM (Subject to change). (Committee Materials)
Mar 15 Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
De-Escalate Washington: Implements new training requirements for law enforcement: PASSED
SIGNED INTO LAW FEBRUARY 2019!
IN THE SENATE
IN THE HOUSE
Jan 30 Speaker signed.
IN THE SENATE
Jan 30 President signed.
Feb 4 Governor signed. Chapter 4, 2019 Laws. (View Session Law)
Feb 5 Effective date 2/4/2019.
Providing a sales and use tax exemption for feminine hygiene products.
THE LATEST 4/24/19:
Concerning diversity, equity, and inclusion.
THE LATEST 4/24/19:
To Implement statewide mandatory ethnic studies curriculum
To make sex education shame-free, science based and inclusive.
THE LATEST 4/24/19:
Establishes a state wide policy supporting Washington State’s economy and immigrants’ role in the workplace.
THE LATEST 4/24/19:
SB 5497
IN THE HOUSE
Mar 9 First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary.
Mar 22 Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:00 AM (Subject to change). (Committee Materials)
Mar 26 Executive action taken in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials) CRJ – Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (Majority Report) Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
AKA Cascade Care HB 1523
Increasing the availability of quality, affordable health coverage in the individual market.
Jan 30 hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 6 Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 8 Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 15 Executive action taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials) HCW – Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st Substitute) (Majority Report) Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report) Minority; without recommendation. (Minority Report)
IN THE SENATE
Mar 12 First reading, referred to Health & Long Term Care.
Mar 20 Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health & Long Term Care at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 27 Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long Term Care at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Apr 1 Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long Term Care at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials) HLTC – Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (Majority Report) And refer to Ways & Means. Minority; without recommendation. (Minority Report)
Apr 3 Referred to Ways & Means.
Apr 5 Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 9:00 AM.(Committee Materials)
Apr 8 Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (Subject to change). (Committee Materials)
Apr 9 Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
IN THE SENATE
Revise sanction policy, increase accessibility and re-instate child support pass-through.
THE LATEST 4/24/19:
HB 1603
Mar 9 First reading, referred to Human Services, Reentry & Rehabilitation.
Apr 15 Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. Third reading, passed; yeas, 35; nays, 13; absent, 0; excused, 1. (View Roll Calls)
IN THE HOUSE
Apr 18 House concurred in Senate amendments. Passed final passage; yeas, 55; nays, 39; absent, 0; excused, 4. (View Roll Calls)
Apr 23 Speaker signed.
Fully fund and expand eligibility for Washington state’s version of the EITC. Providing a working families’ tax credit.
HB1527
SB5810
YWCA Olympia is on a mission to eliminate racism and sexism to advance the political, social and economic status of all womxn and girls. Therefore, we advocate for:
- Economic mobility and economic stability for all womxn;
- Freedom from racism and sexism; and
- Opportunities that allow all womxn and girls to reach their full potential.


To learn more or to join the Advocacy Committee:
- Contact: Laurel at 360.352.0593 or lpoplack@ywcaofolympia.org
- YWCA Olympia Advocacy Committee Description