Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by John McCoy
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6157 2015–16 |
Tobacco and vapor productsThe legal smoking age in Washington State is increased from 18 years of age to 21. A person who sells cigars, cigarettes, tobacco, or a vapor product to a person under the age of 21 is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. | Mark Miloscia (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6182 2015–16 |
High school graduation testsDelays the use of state assessments as a graduation requirement and establishes target goals and indicators for eliminating the requirement. Provides a contingent effective date. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6183 2015–16 |
Local school district leviesSchool district levy lids will remain at 28 percent until 2020. Beginning in 2021, school district levy lids will be reduced by 1 percent per year until 2024 when the lid will be set at 24 percent for non-grandfathered school... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6188 2015–16 |
Distributed generationIntent and Findings. The Legislature finds that distributed generation is an important part of a state energy strategy to increase energy independence, promote economic development, and attain environmental benefits in the... | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6189 2015–16 |
Native American curriculumThere must be a one quarter or semester course in Washington State history and government or Pacific Northwest history and government in the curriculum of all teacher preparation programs. Teacher preparation programs must... | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6190 2015–16 |
Schools/"redskins" termProhibits public schools from using the term Redskins for school or athletic team names, mascots, or nicknames. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6191 2015–16 |
Wastewater treatmentRequires the following to include enhanced biological nutrient removal or a combination of treatment technologies that remove at a minimum eighty percent of pharmaceutical or personal care product chemical constituents or... | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6192 2015–16 |
Educational opportunity gapMakes a number of changes to student discipline law, including prohibiting certain types of suspensions and expulsions, limiting the length, and requiring policies and procedures. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6202 2015–16 |
National guard empl. rightsRequires the Attorney General to take enforcement action to protect a state service member's employment rights after the Adjutant General has attempted to resolve the matter with the employer. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6204 2015–16 |
Fire authority formationThe definition of a participating fire protection jurisdiction is modified to specify that the term can include an RFA. The governing body of each RFA must prepare an annual fiscal accountability report summarizing activity... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6237 2015–16 |
Telecom. services/PUDsPUDs that were in existence in 2000 are authorized to provide retail telecommunications services and facilities within the district or outside the district by contract with another PUD or any local government authorized to... | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6276 2015–16 |
Energy eff. incentives pilotA residential energy efficiency incentive pilot program (Pilot Program) is created that authorizes a city or county to exempt qualifying low and moderate-income owners of single family residences and qualifying owners of... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6278 2015–16 |
Plumbing industryChanges the composition of the state advisory board of plumbers. Requires the secretary of the department of health and the director of the department of labor and industries to appoint certain members. Increases the monetary... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6294 2015–16 |
Deadly force data collectionRequires all general authority Washington law enforcement agencies to report to the office of the attorney general regarding the occasions of justifiable homicide or use of deadly force by a public officer, peace officer, or... | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6295 2015–16 |
Coroner's inquests/venueRequires a superior court, upon request of a coroner, to schedule a courtroom and court staff for an inquest, or to designate a comparable public venue if no courtroom can be made available. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 13, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6362 2015–16 |
Tribal cultural resourcesTribal cultural resources are added as a protected resource under the FPA. Specifically, tribal cultural resources are added to the following provisions: to afford protection to forest soils, public resources, and cultural... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6368 2015–16 |
Academic support pilotA pilot project is established to create after-school learning labs in public middle and junior high schools. Learning lab means an after-school program that provides additional academic support to middle or junior high school... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6369 2015–16 |
Contraceptives/year supplyRequires a health benefit plan issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2017, that includes coverage for contraceptive drugs, to provide reimbursement for a twelve-month supply of contraceptive drugs obtained at one time by... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6376 2015–16 |
Human trafficking awarenessEstablishes January 11 as Human Trafficking Awareness Day. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6378 2015–16 |
Electronic product recyclingThe Authority must be guided by the policies and procedures for procurement of goods and services as developed by DES. The Board membership is revised. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6379 2015–16 |
Automatic voter registrationAn applicant for services or benefits at several state agencies, if eligible to register to vote, is automatically registered to vote when applying for services or benefits unless the applicant opts not to register. Automatic... | Pramila Jayapal (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6385 2015–16 |
Fire contractor license fundAddresses expenditures from the fire protection contractor license fund with regard to standards for fire protection and its enforcement, with respect to certain hospitals. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6387 2015–16 |
Fire district formationThe legislative authority of a city or town may establish a fire protection district by resolution, subject to the approval of the voters. The resolution must include a financing plan for the District, and may propose the... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6391 2015–16 |
Tribe emergency placementsAn authorized agency of a federally recognized tribe, instead of the Department, may request a federal name-based criminal history check when a child is placed in emergency out-of-home care. Thereafter the authorized agency of... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6394 2015–16 |
Hearing disability coverageEstablishes the hearing disability parity act. Requires each group contract for comprehensive health care services which is entered into, or renewed on or after January 1, 2017, to: (1) Include coverage for hearing aids for... | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |