Washington 2021-2022 Regular Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 10 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 1759 — Requiring school districts and other public education entities to make information from the department of health about substance use trends, overdose symptoms and response, and the secure storage of prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, and firearms and ammunition, available through their websites and other communication resources.

Last action — By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

16 added · 21 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of House Bill 1759 changes the frequency of required health and safety updates for public schools from at least twice a year to at least quarterly. Additionally, it removed several clauses that previously outlined further criteria for sharing information with schools, including provisions on format and adaptability to various regional needs. These changes aim to ensure schools receive timely updates and may make it easier to implement essential health and safety topics, which could positively impact student well-being and safety.

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H-2425.1 SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 1759 State of Washington 67th Legislature 2022 Regular Session By House Education (originally sponsored by Representatives Callan, Harris, Berry, Davis, Ramos, Santos, Senn, Sullivan, Valdez, Pollet, Peterson, Goodman, Macri, and Dolan) READ FIRST TIME 01/31/22.
H-1912.1 HOUSE BILL 1759 State of Washington 67th Legislature 2022 Regular Session By Representatives Callan, Harris, Berry, Davis, Ramos, Santos, Senn, Sullivan, Valdez, Pollet, Peterson, Goodman, Macri, and Dolan Prefiled 01/04/22.
Read first time 01/10/22.
Referred to Committee on Education.
1 SHB 1759 annually for children under the age of six who had accidentally, and without supervision, ingested medicine.
1 HB 1759 annually for children under the age of six who had accidentally, and without supervision, ingested medicine.
2 SHB 1759 five and younger.
2 HB 1759 five and younger.
Postings required by this subsection may be made multiple times annually and no less frequently than twice each school year.
Postings required by this subsection must be made multiple times annually and no less frequently than quarterly.
3 SHB 1759 established under chapter 28A.710 RCW and state-tribal compact schools established under chapter 28A.715 RCW.
3 HB 1759 established under chapter 28A.710 RCW and state-tribal compact schools established under chapter 28A.715 RCW.
(3) Can be replicated for other health and safety topics that are germane to public schools;
and p.
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4 HB 1759 (3) Can be replicated for other health and safety topics that are germane to public schools.
4 SHB 1759 (4) Can be easily and readily shared with schools and districts in accordance with the requirements of section 2(2) of this act;
and (5) Includes format and content options that schools and school districts may use to reflect regional, demographic, and cultural differences.
5 SHB 1759
5 HB 1759
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Action History

  1. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.

  2. Placed on second reading.

  3. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  4. Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 01:30 PM

  5. Minority; do not pass.

  6. EDU - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).

  7. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM.

  8. Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM

  9. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM.

  10. First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.

  11. Third reading, passed; yeas, 66; nays, 30; absent, 0; excused, 2.

  12. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  13. 1st substitute bill substituted (ED 22).

  14. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

  15. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  16. Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Education at 01:30 PM

  17. Minority; without recommendation.

  18. Minority; do not pass.

  19. ED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  20. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Education at 1:30 PM.

  21. Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Education at 01:30 PM

  22. Public hearing in the House Committee on Education at 1:30 PM.

  23. First reading, referred to Education.

  24. Prefiled for introduction.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 13 co-sponsors · 137 not signed on · 18 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (13)

Not signed on (137)

137 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

3rd Reading & Final Passage (#7)

Passed 66 Yea · 30 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 81800
Democrat 48000
Unaffiliated 101202
Total 663002
% of votes cast 67%31%0%2%
How each member voted (98)
Member Party Vote
Chambers — Nay
Chandler — Nay
Chopp — Yea
Cody — Yea
Dolan — Yea
Gilday — Nay
Harris-Talley — Yea
Hoff — Yea
Kirby — Yea
Klippert — Nay
Kraft — Nay
Kretz — Not Voting
Maycumber — Nay
McCaslin — Not Voting
Mosbrucker — Nay
Robertson — Nay
Sells — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Sutherland — Nay
Vick — Nay
Wicks — Yea
Wilcox — Nay
Young — Nay
Johnson, J. — Yea
Alex Ramel Democrat Yea
Alicia Rule Democrat Yea
Amy Walen Democrat Yea
April Berg Democrat Yea
Bill Ramos Democrat Yea
Brandy Donaghy Democrat Yea
Cindy Ryu Democrat Yea
Dan Bronoske Democrat Yea
Dave Paul Democrat Yea
David Hackney Democrat Yea
Davina Duerr Democrat Yea
Debra Entenman Democrat Yea
Debra Lekanoff Democrat Yea
Drew Hansen Democrat Yea
Gerry Pollet Democrat Yea
Jake Fey Democrat Yea
Jamila Taylor Democrat Yea
Javier Valdez Democrat Yea
Jessica Bateman Democrat Yea
Joe Fitzgibbon Democrat Yea
Larry Springer Democrat Yea
Lauren Davis Democrat Yea
Laurie Jinkins Democrat Yea
Lillian Ortiz-Self Democrat Yea
Lisa Callan Democrat Yea
Liz Berry Democrat Yea
Marcus Riccelli Democrat Yea
Mari Leavitt Democrat Yea
Melanie Morgan Democrat Yea
Mia Gregerson Democrat Yea
Mike Chapman Democrat Yea
Monica Jurado Stonier Democrat Yea
My-Linh Thai Democrat Yea
Nicole Macri Democrat Yea
Noel Frame Democrat Yea
Roger Goodman Democrat Yea
Sharon Shewmake Democrat Yea
Sharon Tomiko Santos Democrat Yea
Sharon Wylie Democrat Yea
Shelley Kloba Democrat Yea
Steve Bergquist Democrat Yea
Steve Tharinger Democrat Yea
Strom Peterson Democrat Yea
Tana Senn Democrat Yea
Tarra Simmons Democrat Yea
Timm Ormsby Democrat Yea
Tina Orwall Democrat Yea
Vandana Slatter Democrat Yea
Alex Ybarra Republican Nay
Andrew Barkis Republican Yea
Carolyn Eslick Republican Yea
Chris Corry Republican Nay
Cyndy Jacobsen Republican Nay
Dan Griffey Republican Yea
Drew MacEwen Republican Yea
Drew Stokesbary Republican Nay
Ed Orcutt Republican Yea
Jenny Graham Republican Nay
Jeremie Dufault Republican Nay
Jim Walsh Republican Nay
Joe Schmick Republican Nay
Joel McEntire Republican Nay
Keith Goehner Republican Nay
Mark Klicker Republican Nay
Mary Dye Republican Nay
Matt Boehnke Republican Nay
Michelle Valdez Republican Nay
Mike Steele Republican Yea
Mike Volz Republican Nay
Paul Harris Republican Yea
Peter Abbarno Republican Nay
Rob Chase Republican Nay
Skyler Rude Republican Yea
Tom Dent Republican Nay

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Subjects

public-safety healthcare education
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1759?
HB 1759 is sponsored by Dolan, Nicole Macri (Democrat), Roger Goodman (Democrat), Strom Peterson (Democrat), Gerry Pollet (Democrat), Javier Valdez (Democrat), Sullivan, Sharon Tomiko Santos (Democrat), Ramos, Lauren Davis (Democrat), Liz Berry (Democrat), Paul Harris (Republican), Lisa Callan (Democrat), and Tana Senn (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 1759?
This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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