Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by John McCoy
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5723 2017–18 |
Pine mushroom, state fungiDesignates the pine mushroom as the official state fungi. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5760 2017–18 |
Reproductive health careProvides that it is an unfair practice under state discrimination laws for an employer that provides health insurance to its employees to not provide contraceptive coverage. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5770 2017–18 |
Dependency/tribal juris.Requires the state to accept and assume jurisdiction of a child in a dependency proceeding when ordered to do so by a tribal court when a tribal court determines it no longer has jurisdiction over a child. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5824 2017–18 |
Aerial imagery needs studyRequires the department of natural resources to conduct an aerial imagery needs assessment study for state agencies and local governments statewide to: (1) Identify the needs of state agencies and local governments; (2)... | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5845 2017–18 |
Railroad employee work hoursRegulates the hours of service for yardmasters. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5846 2017–18 |
Crew size on certain trainsRegulates minimum railroad crew staffing on trains carrying freight or passengers and trains transporting hazardous materials. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5911 2017–18 |
Budget stabilization appropsMakes an appropriation from the budget stabilization account for expenditure into the public employees' retirement system plan 1 fund to reduce the unfunded actuarially accrued liability in that plan. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5978 2017–18 |
State ombudsCreates the office of the state ombuds in the office of the governor. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5979 2017–18 |
Wrongful death actionsRemoves the requirement that beneficiaries of wrongful death actions must be resident within the United States. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5982 2017–18 |
Voter info/registr. recordsAllows a voter's year of birth, rather than date of birth, contained in voter registration records or files to be made available for public inspection and copying under the public records act. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 6082 2017–18 |
Labor bargaining/neutralityMakes it an unfair labor practice for an employer to not maintain neutrality with regard to employees seeking to exercise their collective bargaining rights. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 6104 2017–18 |
Scientific informationProhibits a licensing entity from taking disciplinary action against an employee who takes certain actions. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 6105 2017–18 |
Reproductive health accessRequires the Health Care Authority (HCA) to administer a program to reimburse for the cost of certain services, drugs, devices, products and procedures for individuals who can become pregnant and would be eligible for Medicaid... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5975 2017–18 |
Paid family & medical leaveProvides paid family leave, beginning January 1, 2020, of up to 12 weeks after the birth or placement of a child, to care for a family member with a serious health condition, or because of a military exigency. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2017, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 5, 2017 |
| SB 5346 2017–18 |
Legislative page scholarshipCreates the Gina Bull Memorial Legislative Page Scholarship program and account. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 322, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| SB 5546 2017–18 |
Forest health treat. assess.Directs the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to establish a forest health assessment and treatment framework that proactively and systematically addresses the forest health issues facing the state. | Senator (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 95, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 20, 2017 |
| SB 5573 2017–18 |
InteroperabilityAdds members to the State Interoperability Executive Committee. | John McCoy (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 92, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 20, 2017 |
| SB 5734 2017–18 |
State contracting & bondingIncreases the threshold amount of a public works contract allowing a public entity to retain a percentage of payment in lieu of requiring a surety bond from $35,000 to $150,000. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 75, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 20, 2017 |
| SB 5761 2017–18 |
Fish & shellfish info. disc.Exempts from public disclosure certain information regarding tribal fish and shellfish harvests and commercial shellfish harvests. | John McCoy (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 71, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 19, 2017 |
| SB 5142 2017–18 |
Educational interpretersAllows educational interpreters who have not successfully achieved the applicable performance standard required by the Professional Educator Standards Board to provide or continue providing interpreter services to students for... | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 34, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 17, 2017 |
| SB 5162 2017–18 |
Wastewater operator accountCreates the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification account. | John McCoy (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 35, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 17, 2017 |
| SB 5023 2017–18 |
Schools/excess leviesDelays for one year changes to the formulas for calculating school districts' maximum maintenance and operation levy authority, and corresponding local effort assistance. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 2017 |
Mar 15, 2017 |
| SB 5079 2017–18 |
Dental services for tribesProvides state authorization for the practice of Dental Health Aide Therapists on Tribal Reservations in Washington State. | John McCoy (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2017 |
Feb 22, 2017 |
| SB 6100 2015–16 |
Economic gardening pilot pr.Establishes an Economic Gardening pilot program within the Department of Commerce to provide strategic assistance to second-stage companies. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 212, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 6211 2015–16 |
Nonprofit homeownership dev.Creates a tax exemption for real property owned by a nonprofit entity for the purpose of developing residences on the property for sale to low-income households. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 217, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |