Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Paul Harris
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2617 2017–18 |
High school diplomas by CTCAllows a student, who is issued a high school diploma by a community or technical college, to be counted in the school district's graduation rate if the student is funded and enrolled in a public K-12 school. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2018 |
| HB 2621 2017–18 |
Certificates of achievementDecouples statewide high school assessments from graduation requirements by eliminating the requirement for students to earn a Certificate of Academic Achievement (CAA) or Certificate of Individual Achievement (CIA) by meeting... | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2018 |
| HB 2650 2017–18 |
Early intervention servicesRequires the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to oversee the provision of birth-to-three early intervention services. | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2018 |
| HB 2655 2017–18 |
SEBB board membershipAdds two voting members to the nine-member School Employees' Benefits Board, one nominated by the Washington State School Directors' Association, and one nominated by the Washington Association of School Administrators. | Laurie Dolan (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2018 |
| HB 2660 2017–18 |
Medicaid services accessIncreases the mandatory health care coverage requirement for children from 250 percent to 312 percent of federal poverty level. | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2018 |
| HB 2490 2017–18 |
Tribal schools/retirementPermits tribal compact schools to choose participation in the Teachers' Retirement System and the School Employees' Retirement System. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2491 2017–18 |
AP computer science as mathRemoves concurrent enrollment requirement of algebra II for AP computer science courses to be counted as equivalent to high school mathematics. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2492 2017–18 |
Alternative learning coursesRevises the definitions of "remote course" and "site-based course" for purposes of written student learning plans and alternative learning experience courses. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2493 2017–18 |
2nd grd reading assessmentsAddresses second grade reading assessments. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2494 2017–18 |
CTE course equivalency optsExpands equivalency options for statewide career and technical education courses. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2495 2017–18 |
Academic acceleration prg.Addresses eligibility for advanced courses in mathematics, science, or computer science and equitable access to dual credit opportunities. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2496 2017–18 |
Student distress responseDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to develop an online one-hour training module for school staff on the recognition, screening, and response to emotional or behavioral distress in students. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2501 2017–18 |
Rx monitoring program accessRequires that the prescription monitoring program (PMP) be integrated with all federally-certified health record technologies. | Michelle Valdez (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2503 2017–18 |
Accessory dwelling unitsAllows certain local governments to allow development and placement of accessory apartments within or outside Urban Growth Areas (UGAs). | Brandon Vick (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2586 2017–18 |
Graded dosage packsRequires the Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission to adopt rules describing the Schedule II and III oral narcotics that manufacturers must offer for sale in graded dosage packs, which manufactures must offer for sale in... | Michelle Valdez (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2591 2017–18 |
Hearing instruments/L&IRequires replacement of hearing instruments for injured workers at least once every five years. | Joan McBride (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 1002 2017–18 |
Abortions/public funds useRestricts public funding of abortion unless the abortion is determined to be medically necessary. Prohibits the secretary of the department of health from entering into contracts, distributing grants, or directing funds to an... | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1012 2017–18 |
H.S. graduation/science testDiscontinues the requirement that students meet standard on the statewide high school science assessment in order to earn the Certificate of Academic Achievement that is required for graduation from a public high school. | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1117 2017–18 |
Health care balance billingModifies requirements related to coverage of emergency services provided at an out-of-network emergency department. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1164 2017–18 |
OTC drugs tax exemptionsRequires licensed pharmacies to display a statement informing customers that a sales tax exemption is available for over-the-counter drugs dispensed pursuant to a prescription. | Sharon Wylie (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1211 2017–18 |
Continuity of care/Rx insur.Prohibits an issuer from denying continued coverage or increasing the copayment or coinsurance amount for a prescription drug to a medically stable enrollee under certain circumstances. | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1224 2017–18 |
Growth mgmt/sup court reviewEstablishes the growth management reform act of 2017. Authorizes the legislative authorities of certain counties to adopt an ordinance of direct review providing the superior court with exclusive jurisdiction over petitions to... | Liz Pike (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1227 2017–18 |
Correctional industries ins.Requires the Department of Corrections to pay workers' compensation premiums for inmates participating in certain correctional industries programs. | Liz Pike (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1228 2017–18 |
Workers' comp/liquor & drugsProhibits industrial insurance benefits, other than medical benefits, from being paid to or on behalf of a worker or to his or her spouse, child, or dependent if the worker's being under the influence of or affected by... | Liz Pike (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1229 2017–18 |
Fishing opportunities, usersRequires the department of fish and wildlife to: (1) Seek to optimize the economic value of the state's fishery resource; and (2) When making fisheries management determinations and setting fishing seasons, maximize... | Liz Pike (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |