Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Joan McBride
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2667 2017–18 |
Essential needs/ABD programsExpands eligibility for referrals to the Housing and Essential Needs Referral program (HEN) to include recipients of the Aged, Blind, or Disabled cash assistance program. | Nicole Macri (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 48, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 13, 2018 |
| HB 1293 2017–18 |
College bound sch./approvalAllows a school counselor or guardian to witness a seventh or eighth grade student's College Bound Scholarship (CBS) pledge if unable to contact the student's parents or guardians. | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 9, 2018 |
| HB 1523 2017–18 |
Preventive service coverageRequires regulated health plans to cover the same preventive services required by federal law as of December 31, 2016. | June Robinson (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 9, 2018 |
| HB 1630 2017–18 |
Minors/homeless info. systemAllows unaccompanied youth aged 13 and older to give consent for the collection of personally identifying information for the Washington Homeless Client Management Information System. | Vandana Slatter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 9, 2018 |
| HB 2479 2017–18 |
Property assessment appealsChanges the amount of time prior to a county board of equalization (Board) hearing, when information or evidence held by a taxpayer or the county assessor must be made available or provided to the other party and the Board,... | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 9, 2018 |
| HB 2530 2017–18 |
Foster youth health careAllows former foster children to continue coverage in the integrated managed health care plan for foster children for up to 12 months following reunification with their parents or guardian. | Tana Senn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 27, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 9, 2018 |
| HB 2576 2017–18 |
Fire districts/annex & mergeProvides that property located within a reasonable proximity to, rather than adjacent to, a fire district may be annexed by the fire district. | Dan Griffey (R-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 28, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 9, 2018 |
| HB 1054 2017–18 |
Tobacco & vapor products/ageProhibits the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and vapor products to persons under the age of 21. | Paul Harris (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| HB 1196 2017–18 |
Small claims court judgmentsIncreases fees for small claims court actions from $14 to $34. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| HB 1512 2017–18 |
College bound schlrshp eligExpands a student's initial eligibility for the College Bound Scholarship (CBS) to the seventh and eighth grade, rather than just the seventh grade. | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| HB 1541 2017–18 |
Rx drug cost transparencyRequires issuers and drug manufacturers to report certain prescription drug pricing data to a data organization contracted by the Office of Financial Management (OFM). | June Robinson (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| HB 1562 2017–18 |
WA food policy forumEstablishes a Food Policy Forum (Forum) as a public-private partnership to promote a variety of goals related to Washington's food system. | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| HB 1571 2017–18 |
Veterans/care & support srv.Establishes a pilot program to help veterans in rural and remote areas access benefits and services. | Kristine Reeves (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| HB 1715 2017–18 |
Health care employeesProvides that certain hospital employees must be allowed to take uninterrupted meal and rest periods that are not intermittent, except under limited circumstances. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| HB 1987 2017–18 |
Affordable housing/religiousRequires a city planning or full city or county planning to allow for an increased density bonus for an affordable housing development located on real property owned or controlled by a religious organization. | Joan McBride (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| HB 2264 2017–18 |
Hospitals/ARNPs & PAsRequires hospitals or health care facilities to collect information from physician assistants (PAs) and advanced registered nurse practitioners (ARNPs) before granting or renewing clinical privileges. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| HB 2288 2017–18 |
History day programTransfers administration and coordination of the Washington History Day Program from the Washington State Historical Society (WSHS) to the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), effective July 1, 2018. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| HB 2295 2017–18 |
Electric aircraftDirects the Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to convene a work group to analyze the electric aircraft industry and to develop goals and a plan to encourage commercial hybrid-electric air travel. | Vandana Slatter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| HB 2381 2017–18 |
Adult family homes, 8 beds Allows adult family homes to increase their bed capacity from six to eight beds if they meet specified licensing standards. | Nicole Macri (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| HB 2390 2017–18 |
Opioid medications/schoolsAllows kindergarten through twelfth grade (K-12) schools to obtain, maintain, and administer opioid overdose medication through a standing order from a health care practitioner for the purpose of assisting a person at risk of... | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| HB 2489 2017–18 |
Opioid use disorderModifies the protocols for using medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| HB 2527 2017–18 |
Ballot counting random checkRequires the Secretary of State to survey and report on procedures for random checks of ballot counting equipment adopted by each county canvassing board. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| HB 2529 2017–18 |
Election admin. costsCreates a task force to examine the costs associated with election administration. | Vicki Kraft (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| HB 2590 2017–18 |
Trnstnl bilingual instr prgRequires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) to compile information and data on the Transitional Bilingual Instruction Program (TBIP), and on... | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| HB 2653 2017–18 |
Alt fuel vehicle tax exmptnsExtends the alternative fuel vehicle retail sales and use tax exemption termination date to June 30, 2021. | Jake Fey (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2018 |