Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Cathy Dahlquist
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1287 2013–14 |
Indian tribes/property taxExtends the state leasehold excise tax to a private leasehold interest in property owned by a federally recognized Indian tribe. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 207, Laws of 2014 |
Apr 3, 2014 |
| HB 2167 2013–14 |
Challenged schoolsChanges the due date for the first and annual identified list of the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction on challenged and persistently lowest-achieving schools to February, rather than December, of each year. | Kristine Lytton (D-40) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 191, Laws of 2014 |
Apr 2, 2014 |
| HB 2363 2013–14 |
Military member dependentsAllows dependents of military service members to retain eligibility for developmental disability services while living out of state due to military assignment. | Dick Muri (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 180, Laws of 2014 |
Apr 2, 2014 |
| HB 1709 2013–14 |
Foreign language intrpretersDirects the Office of the Education Ombuds to conduct a feasibility study for development of a foreign language education interpreter training program and submit a report by February 1, 2015. | Cathy Dahlquist (R-31) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 150, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 31, 2014 |
| HB 2575 2013–14 |
Teacher assignment dataRequires school districts to record in the statewide student data system the dates of teacher assignment and reassignment, no later than the 2014-15 school year. | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 161, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 31, 2014 |
| HB 2746 2013–14 |
Medicaid personal careDirects the Department of Social and Health Services to refinance Medicaid personal care through an optional state plan service called the Community First Choice Option. | Tami Green (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 31, 2014 |
| HB 2155 2013–14 |
Theft from spirits retailersAuthorizes the Liquor Control Board (LCB) and law enforcement agencies to regulate spirits retail licensees for the purpose of reducing the theft of spirits from the premises of such licensees. | Cathy Dahlquist (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 63, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 27, 2014 |
| HB 2359 2013–14 |
Collectible vehiclesExempts collectible vehicles from emission test requirements. | Linda Kochmar (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 72, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 27, 2014 |
| HB 1090 2013–14 |
Dock constructionIncreases the dollar threshold for construction of certain docks in fresh waters, below which the dock construction is not considered a "substantial development" subject to permitting requirements under the Shoreline... | Matt Shea (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 17, 2014 |
| HB 1171 2013–14 |
Pretrial release programsProhibits pretrial release programs from accepting any person charged with a sex or violent offense who was convicted of a sex or violent offense in the prior 10 years, unless he or she paid bail to secure their release pending trial. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 17, 2014 |
| HB 1047 2013–14 |
Traffic cameras, photo tollsRequires law enforcement to obtain a search warrant prior to obtaining the photographs, images, and other records taken by a traffic safety camera or toll photo system for investigation and prosecution purposes. | Cathy Dahlquist (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 1286 2013–14 |
DOT land, sale to tribesAuthorizes the transfer and conveyance of unused Washington State Department of Transportation real property to a federally recognized Indian tribe. | David Sawyer (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2166 2013–14 |
Students/military familiesRequires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction's (OSPI) reporting format and school district instructions on collecting and submitting data to include data on "students from military families." | Kristine Lytton (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2285 2013–14 |
Dual credit courseworkRequires the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) to review institution policies related to providing students dual credit. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2365 2013–14 |
Paraeducator developmentDirects the Professional Educator Standards Board to convene a work group to design program-specific minimum employment standards for paraeducators, recommend professional development, develop a paraeducator career ladder, and... | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2373 2013–14 |
Homeless student ed outcomesRequires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to report data on homeless students to the Governor and the Legislature, which must be disaggregated by subgroups of students at both the state and district levels. | Kevin Parker (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2381 2013–14 |
Real estate appraisersCreates an inactive status for all levels of real estate appraiser credentialing. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2446 2013–14 |
Property tax refund orderSimplifies the procedure to obtain a property tax refund. | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2531 2013–14 |
Teacher certificationSpecifies that the design of alternative route programs can evolve over time to reflect innovations and improvement in educator preparation. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2536 2013–14 |
Breakfast after the bellPhases in over a four-year period a requirement for schools that enroll 70 percent or more low income students to offer school breakfast after the beginning of the school day, called Breakfast After the Bell (BAB). | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2583 2013–14 |
Charter school CEOsAdds the Chief Executive Officer of a charter school to the list of individuals who may file a complaint regarding unprofessional conduct on the part of a certificated school employee, which may result in actions against the... | Cathy Dahlquist (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2797 2013–14 |
Kindergarten & elementaryAuthorizes revenue bonds backed by lottery revenues to address all-day kindergarten and K-3 class size reduction facility needs. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 1014 2013–14 |
Native American heritage dayNames the state legal holiday on the Friday immediately following Thanksgiving as "Native American Heritage Day." | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 18, 2014 |
| HB 1135 2013–14 |
Cottage food operationsIncreases the gross income limit for cottage food operations from $15,000 to $25,000. | Jason Overstreet (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 18, 2014 |
| HB 1477 2013–14 |
Truancy/district flexibilityModifies truancy petitions and other requirements that apply to schools and school districts in responding to students who have unexcused absences. | Chad Magendanz (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 18, 2014 |