Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jessyn Farrell
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2803 2013–14 |
Carbon pollution tx/basic edImposes, at the time of the first taxable event and upon the first taxable person within this state, a fossil fuel carbon pollution tax upon the carbon content of fossil fuels extracted, manufactured, or introduced into this state. | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 2014 |
| HB 2796 2013–14 |
Ed funding/tax pref changesEliminates the preferential business and occupation tax rate for resellers of prescription drugs. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2014 |
| HB 1959 2013–14 |
Local transportation revenueAllows a transportation benefit district to impose a local annual vehicle fee of up to $40 upon a majority vote of the governing body. | Jessyn Farrell (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 18, 2014 |
| HB 2216 2013–14 |
Local history in schoolsEncourages school districts to include information on local history in curriculum on Washington state history and government. | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 18, 2014 |
| HB 2275 2013–14 |
Whistleblowers/elec industryCreates a cause of action for electrical employee whistleblowers who are subjected to adverse action. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 18, 2014 |
| HB 2297 2013–14 |
Signage as a public facilityExpands the definition of "public facilities" as defined in provisions governing the local sales and use tax to include roadway, traffic, and way-finding signage. | Liz Pike (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 18, 2014 |
| HB 2432 2013–14 |
Devel. disabilities servicesRequires that the Developmental Disability Administration identify stakeholders to participate in work groups, at their own expense, and report to the appropriate committees of the Legislature on issues raised by the July 31,... | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 18, 2014 |
| HB 2604 2013–14 |
Ag employee transportationExempts employees and contractors of nonprofit corporations, nonprofit organizations, and transit agencies from the requirements of the Farm Labor Contractor Act when transporting agricultural employees. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 18, 2014 |
| HB 2695 2013–14 |
Safe sleep in child careRequires the Department of Early Learning (DEL) to provide information on safe sleep practices as outlined by the American Academy of Pediatrics to applicants for child care licensure. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 18, 2014 |
| HB 2718 2013–14 |
Railroad crewsRequires a railroad transporting freight or passengers to operate all trains over its roads with crews consisting of no less than two qualified crew members. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 18, 2014 |
| HB 1579 2013–14 |
Paint stewardshipRequires producers of architectural paint to participate in a stewardship program approved by the Department of Ecology to manage the end-of-life disposition of leftover paint. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 11, 2014 |
| HB 2629 2013–14 |
Property assessment appealsPermits a county legislative authority to impose a filing fee for property owners challenging commercial property valuations. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 11, 2014 |
| HB 2779 2013–14 |
Chemicals used in foodProhibits manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers from manufacturing, selling, or distributing any bottle, cup, or reusable food and beverage container that contains phthalates individually or in combination at more than... | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2014 |
| HB 2780 2013–14 |
School constructionMakes changes to the formula components of the School Construction Assistance Program. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2014 |
| HB 2782 2013–14 |
Personal trans. servicesDirects the Joint Transportation Committee to study the marketing of personal transportation services and provide a report to the Legislature. | Gael Tarleton (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2014 |
| HB 2312 2013–14 |
Environmental decisionsDirects the Department of Health to identify highly impacted communities which have disproportionate public health challenges, high unemployment, low median income, or a high percentage of foreign-born, minority, or low... | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2014 |
| HB 2672 2013–14 |
Minimum hourly wage increaseIncreases the state minimum wage rate to $12 per hour over the course of three years. | Jessyn Farrell (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2014 |
| HB 2429 2013–14 |
Advance higher ed loan prog.Finds that too many students at all income levels are leaving higher education programs with high levels of debt, and recognizes that a financial aid program that offers loans with repayments based on a student's income would... | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| HB 2337 2013–14 |
Social & healthcare servicesEstablishes the Washington Social Investment Steering Committee with 14 members. | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2014 |
| HB 2122 2013–14 |
Sexually violent predatorsRequires that a person committed as a sexually violent predator must participate in the annual evaluation by the Department of Social and Health Services' evaluator before retaining or requesting appointment of an independent... | Susan Fagan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2014 |
| HB 2721 2013–14 |
Tax exemption transparencyEstablishes the tax exemption transparency and accountability act. Creates a tax expenditure budget as part of the biennial budget adopted by the legislature to reform the tax expenditure process by including tax expenditures... | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2014 |
| HB 2726 2013–14 |
Higher ed opportunitiesMakes all resident students eligible for state financial aid. Removes the waiting period for members of the military, their spouses, and children to be eligible for resident tuition. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2014 |
| HB 1290 2013–14 |
Ballot drop boxesRequires county auditors to place at least one ballot drop box at each public college, university, community college, and technical college, and at certain branch campuses. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 27, 2014 |
| HB 2687 2013–14 |
Commute trip reduction tx crMakes changes to the commute trip reduction tax credits. Delays the expiration of chapter 82.70 RCW (commute trip reduction incentives). | Jessyn Farrell (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2014 |
| HB 2688 2013–14 |
Community trip reductionExpands transportation demand management through community trip reduction. Authorizes a city or county to establish a transportation demand management program to: (1) Reduce vehicle miles traveled and drive alone trips; and... | Jessyn Farrell (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2014 |