Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Kevin Parker
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1448 2015–16 |
Suicide threats, response toRequires all law enforcement agencies to adopt criteria and procedures by July 1, 2017, for an officer to refer a person to a mental health agency after receiving a report of the person's threatened or attempted suicide. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 158, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| HB 2985 2015–16 |
Educational space inventoryExcludes space in school districts, vacated by new construction in lieu of modernization, and either: (1) used for purposes of supporting all-day kindergarten or reduced class sizes in kindergarten through third grade; or (2)... | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 159, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| HB 2023 2015–16 |
School employee contractsProvides that if the omnibus appropriations act has not passed the Legislature by the end of the regular legislative session, school districts have until June 15 to send contract nonrenewal notices to certificated employees... | Kevin Parker (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 85, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 1999 2015–16 |
Foster youth edu outcomesMoves responsibility for the demonstration sites to improve educational outcomes for foster youth from the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). | Senator (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 71, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 30, 2016 |
| HB 1003 2015–16 |
Schools, disaster recoveryRequires the Washington State School Directors' Association to develop a model policy addressing the restoration of the safe learning environment that is disrupted by natural disaster impacts to the school district... | Senator (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 37, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| HB 2398 2015–16 |
Purchases/agencies for blindAdds references in procurement law to existing purchasing requirements for blind-made goods and services. | Jeff Holy (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 40, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| HB 2458 2015–16 |
Rx donation programAllows individuals to donate unused prescription drugs that meet certain quality standards to a pharmacy for redistribution to patients at no cost. | Kevin Parker (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 43, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| HB 1121 2015–16 |
Financial education prtnrshpAdds the State Treasurer as a member of the Financial Education Public-Private Partnership (Partnership) and provides that teachers who are members of the Partnership be reimbursed for travel expenses and allowed to attend... | Kevin Parker (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1176 2015–16 |
Pawnbroker fees, int. ratesModifies the schedule of interest and fees that may be charged for pawnbroker loans. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1220 2015–16 |
Ag crop protection productsExempts agricultural crop protection products from hazardous substance tax if the products are warehoused but not otherwise used in the state. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1228 2015–16 |
Ballot measure fiscal infoAllows responses to fiscal impact statements on ballot measures to be included in a voters' pamphlet. | Norm Johnson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1233 2015–16 |
Groundwater for domestic useThe state's water relinquishment policy is made inapplicable to lawful unpermitted groundwater withdraws used for domestic purposes. | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1369 2015–16 |
Student volunteer healthcarePermits pharmacy students, allopathic and osteopathic medical students, and nursing students to perform tasks under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, licensed allopathic or osteopathic physician, registered nurse, or... | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1391 2015–16 |
Aligning CTS, CIO, and DESTransfers all duties and functions relating to information technology in the Office of Financial Management, the Office of the Chief Information Officer, and the Department of Enterprise Services to the Consolidated Technology... | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1398 2015–16 |
Debt settlement servicesCreates a registration and regulatory framework for persons and entities providing debt settlement services. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1533 2015–16 |
Firearm transfer for exhibitExempts from background check requirements, the transfer of a firearm: (1) From a person or organization to a recognized historical society or museum for the temporary exhibition of the firearm; and (2) From the historical... | Luanne Van Werven (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1556 2015–16 |
Adv. college tuition paymentRequires the governing body of the GET program to evaluate whether adding certain minimum limits on the number of tuition units that may be purchased on behalf of any one beneficiary or that may be used in any one year would... | Mark Hargrove (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1659 2015–16 |
Group life & disability ins.Adds grief counseling to the list of benefits a group life insurance policy may include. | Brandon Vick (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1664 2015–16 |
License plates/one, optionalAllows the issuance of one license plate for certain vehicles. | Graham Hunt (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1761 2015–16 |
Insurance producers, etc.Increases the threshold limit of the value of noncontractual goods and wares that insurers may provide to insureds or prospective insureds from $25 to $100. | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1781 2015–16 |
I-90 max. rural county speedRequires Interstate 90 to have a maximum speed limit of 75 miles per hour in certain areas. | Joe Schmick (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1782 2015–16 |
Universal comm services progClarifies expenditures for the state universal communications services program. | J.T. Wilcox (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1855 2015–16 |
Local graduation requiremntsRequires school districts to help facilitate graduation for homeless children, at-risk youth, and children in need of services in the same manner as for children who are dependent according to specific court-determined findings. | Michelle Valdez (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1881 2015–16 |
Carbon content of fuelProhibits the executive branch from adopting rules, without prior express direction from the Legislature, related to fuel standards or that establish a carbon reduction requirement for fuel distributors or vehicles based on... | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1922 2015–16 |
Small loansCreates a new small consumer installment loan regulated by the Department of Financial Institutions. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |