Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Joan McBride
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1183 2017–18 |
Creative districtsAuthorizes the Washington State Arts Commission to certify creative districts designated by local governments or federally recognized tribes as areas that promote cultural facilities, creative industries, or arts-related businesses. | Joan McBride (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 240, Laws of 2017 |
May 8, 2017 |
| HB 1714 2017–18 |
Nursing staffing/hospitalsChanges the factors that must be considered when developing a nurse staffing plan. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 249, Laws of 2017 |
May 8, 2017 |
| HB 1079 2017–18 |
No-contact order/traffickingCreates procedures for entry of no-contact orders to prohibit defendants from contacting victims when charged with or convicted of Trafficking or Promoting Prostitution. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 230, Laws of 2017 |
May 5, 2017 |
| HB 1184 2017–18 |
Patronizing a prostituteModifies the crime of Patronizing a Prostitute by specifying that the crime can be committed in any location in which the defendant commits any act that constitutes part of the crime. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 232, Laws of 2017 |
May 5, 2017 |
| HB 1467 2017–18 |
Fire protection service authAllows regional fire protection service authorities (RFAs) to continue imposing benefit charges for six consecutive years with a ballot measure approved by a majority of those voting in the election. | Drew Stokesbary (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 196, Laws of 2017 |
May 5, 2017 |
| HB 1543 2017–18 |
Sex. assault/parental rightsCreates a court process under the Uniform Parentage Act to restrict parental rights and establish child support obligations in cases in which the child was conceived as the result of a sexual assault. | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 2017 |
May 5, 2017 |
| HB 1808 2017–18 |
Foster youth/drivingCreates a program through a contract with the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and a private nonprofit organization to reimburse foster youth and foster parents for the costs incurred in the procurement of the... | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 206, Laws of 2017 |
May 5, 2017 |
| HB 1819 2017–18 |
Children's mental healthRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to review documentation requirements for providers of behavioral health services and provide a single set of regulations for providers by April 1, 2018. | Tom Dent (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 207, Laws of 2017 |
May 5, 2017 |
| HB 2038 2017–18 |
Vapor products/displaysEliminates a provision in a vapor products regulatory statute prohibiting retailers from offering tobacco products for sale in open, unsecured displays. | Bill Jenkin (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 210, Laws of 2017 |
May 5, 2017 |
| HB 1262 2017–18 |
Accessible parking spacesIncreases the minimum width dimensions for an access aisle located adjacent to a van parking space from 60 inches to 96 inches. | Joan McBride (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 132, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 27, 2017 |
| HB 1490 2017–18 |
Preservation rating info.Eliminates the requirement that a city or town provide preservation rating information on a certain percentage of its arterial network during the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium. | Jake Fey (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 139, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 27, 2017 |
| HB 1829 2017–18 |
Disclosure/computer networksExempts information relating to public and private infrastructure and security of information technology networks from disclosure under the Public Records Act. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 149, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 27, 2017 |
| HB 2003 2017–18 |
Parking/accessible taxisAdds companies that dispatch taxicab vehicles or vehicles for hire to the list of organizations that may apply for special parking privileges. | Shelley Kloba (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 151, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 27, 2017 |
| HB 1809 2017–18 |
Alt. fuel comm. vehicles taxExpands the definition of vehicles eligible for the clean alternative fuel commercial vehicle credit to include vehicles that provide commercial services and qualifying vehicles that transport passengers. | Jake Fey (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 116, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 25, 2017 |
| HB 1235 2017–18 |
Physical edu. assessmentsRequires all school districts, beginning in the 2018-19 school year, to conduct an annual review of their physical education (PE) programs. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 80, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 20, 2017 |
| HB 1121 2017–18 |
Puget Sound action agendaRevises the timeframe for the Puget Sound Partnership to update its action agenda and science work plan from every two years to every four years. | Dick Muri (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 19, 2017 |
| HB 1320 2017–18 |
Gold star license platesAllows qualifying Gold Star widows or widowers to apply for a standard issue license plate in lieu of a Gold Star special license plate and continue to be exempt from license plate and annual vehicle registration fees. | Kristine Reeves (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 17, 2017 |
| HB 1400 2017–18 |
Aviation license plateCreates the Washington Aviation special license plate. | Tom Dent (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 14, 2017 |
| HB 2778 2015–16 |
Clean alt. fuel vehiclesModifies the retail sales and use tax exemption for certain clean alternative fuel and electrically powered vehicles by increasing the tax exemption threshold to a vehicle's base model Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). | Jake Fey (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 32, Laws of 2016, 1st Special Session |
Apr 18, 2016 |
| 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 1682 2015–16 |
Homeless studentsEstablishes a competitive grant program to evaluate and award grants to school districts to pilot increased identification of homeless students and the capacity to provide support. | Jake Fey (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 157, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| HB 2440 2015–16 |
Youth host home programsCreates an exemption from foster licensing for certain host homes and host home programs. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| HB 2530 2015–16 |
Victims of sex crimesRequires the Washington State Patrol to create and operate the Statewide Sexual Assault Kit Tracking System. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| HB 2540 2015–16 |
Annual tax surveys & reportsReduces the penalty for failure to submit an Annual Tax Incentive Survey (Survey) or an Annual Tax Incentive Report (Report) from 100 percent of the tax preference claimed to 35 percent the first time a taxpayer is assessed a... | Terry Nealey (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 175, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| HB 2545 2015–16 |
Flame retardant chemicalsProhibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of children's products or residential upholstered furniture containing specified flame retardants in amounts greater than 1,000 parts-per-million (ppm). | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 176, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |