Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Gerry Pollet
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1725 2013–14 |
Tuition support fund programRecognizes that affordability of all higher education programs has decreased and declares the intention to create greater affordability and predictability for students enrolling in postsecondary programs. | Gael Tarleton (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1733 2013–14 |
Capital and trans budgetsMakes capital and transportation project appropriation and expenditure data publicly available and easily accessible. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1734 2013–14 |
TANF 5-year time limit exempAllows a recipient of benefits under the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families to receive benefits beyond the 60-month time limit if the recipient lives in a county where the rate of unemployment is 10 percent or higher. | David Sawyer (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1739 2013–14 |
Higher ed studnt percentagesRequires the boards of trustees or regents at the public baccalaureates to set guidelines for the percentages of resident, nonresident, and foreign students enrolled at each institution. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1741 2013–14 |
Retirees/insurance programsRequires a county, municipality, or political subdivision to make an application on behalf of a retiree who requests participation in an insurance or self-insurance program administered under the state health care authority. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1743 2013–14 |
Vehicles overtaking cyclistsModifies the rules of the road to address when vehicles overtake and pass pedestrians or bicyclists. | Kevin Parker (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1744 2013–14 |
Work & school absences/faithAllows certain state employees and school children to be absent from school or work for up to two days for a reason of faith or conscience. | Luis Moscoso (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1747 2013–14 |
DSHS supported living prog.Develops standards and enforcement measures that promote the health, welfare, and safety of residents in the department of social and health services' supported living program. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1753 2013–14 |
Interpreter servicesAuthorizes the Department of Labor and Industries to purchase spoken language interpreter services. | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1776 2013–14 |
Wellness programsAllows a health carrier to sponsor a wellness program that is not part of the health benefit plan or contract. | Joe Schmick (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1777 2013–14 |
Involuntary commitmentAccelerates implementation of provisions of 2010 legislation that expanded the factors that may be considered for detaining and committing persons under the Involuntary Treatment Act, from July 1, 2015, to July 1, 2014. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1784 2013–14 |
Childhood obesity preventionRequires the department of early learning to: (1) Consider the prevention of childhood obesity when adopting rules relating to physical activity, screen time, and nutritional standards for all early learning programs; and (2)... | Jessyn Farrell (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1787 2013–14 |
Cows, humane treatmentProhibits the docking of a cow's tail. | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1789 2013–14 |
Marijuana regulatory schemesImposes an excise tax of 25 percent on gross revenues from the sale of medical cannabis sold at medical cannabis dispensaries. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1795 2013–14 |
Diabetes epidemicRequires the Health Care Authority (HCA), Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), and Department of Health (DOH) to collaborate to identify goals, benchmarks, and plans for preventing and controlling diabetes. | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1804 2013–14 |
Supplemental bargainingRequires that upon request of any party, the Governor's designee and the exclusive bargaining representative or representatives enter into supplemental bargaining of agency-specific issues for inclusion in the master... | Chris Reykdal (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1807 2013–14 |
Energy drinksProhibits the sale, furnishing, or giving away of energy drinks to a person who is less than eighteen years old. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1813 2013–14 |
Motor vehicle liability ins.Allows a driver to provide proof of mandatory motor vehicle liability insurance on a wireless device. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1816 2013–14 |
Incapacitated adultsModifies provisions relating to the appointment, qualification, removal, and duties of guardians in order to improve protections for incapacitated adults. Requires the administrator for the courts and a long-term care... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1834 2013–14 |
Family treatment courtsRevises the definition of "drug court" to include family treatment courts. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1839 2013–14 |
Firearms/background checksRevises background check and other requirements applicable to the transfer of a pistol by a dealer. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1845 2013–14 |
Railroads/UTC regulationRequires the utilities and transportation commission to: (1) Develop a plan to consolidate and assume regulatory authority over railroad operations, programs, regulations, and safety to the maximum extent permitted by federal... | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1847 2013–14 |
Signatures for petitionsRequires duplicate signatures of the same person, if otherwise valid, to be counted once for petitions in cities, towns, and code cities. | Liz Pike (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1856 2013–14 |
Fossil fuel productionImposes a 5 percent excise tax on the severance of oil and gas. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1867 2013–14 |
Public officers and agenciesAddresses ethical standards for municipal employees. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |