Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Paul Harris
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1230 2017–18 |
Disabled veterans/lic platesChanges the service-connected compensation rate that allows disabled veterans to receive fee-exempt license plates. | Liz Pike (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1236 2017–18 |
Truancy/school assignmentsEncourages a court, in conjunction with an order to attend school or certain programs, to order a child to: (1) Complete and submit all required assignments to the teacher in all of his or her classes; and (2) Submit to the... | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1242 2017–18 |
Investigational med. productAllows an eligible patient and his or her treating physician to request that a manufacturer make an investigational product available for treatment of the patient. | Brandon Vick (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1261 2017–18 |
Tobacco/unsecured displaysAddresses the sale of tobacco products in open, unsecured displays. | Bill Jenkin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1264 2017–18 |
Hearing devices for adultsEstablishes benefits for the purchase of hearing aids and related equipment and services for adults on Medicaid. | Joan McBride (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1306 2017–18 |
DNA testing/paternityEstablishes the Evans family relief act. Authorizes a man to file a petition in superior court to rescind an acknowledgment of paternity, challenge a presumption of paternity, or contest an adjudication of paternity if genetic... | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1323 2017–18 |
Loss prevention reviewsAllows for state agencies to develop loss prevention review teams (LPRTs) in consultation with and upon the delegation of Department of Enterprise Services (DES). | Sharon Wylie (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1333 2017–18 |
AP exam creditRequires the institutions of higher education to establish a coordinated, evidence-based policy for granting undergraduate credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams. | Melanie Stambaugh (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1339 2017–18 |
Opioid drug prescriptionsRequires practitioners to complete one hour of continuing education regarding best practices in the prescribing of prescription drugs. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1354 2017–18 |
DSHS/long-term care settingsRequires the department of social and health services, in the case of a report of abandonment, abuse, financial exploitation, or neglect in an adult family home or assisted living facility, to designate the unit responsible... | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1359 2017–18 |
Hospital charity care noticeRequires hospital billing statements to include a statement notifying patients that they may qualify for a discount. | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1371 2017–18 |
Distracted drivingCreates a new traffic infraction, beginning January 1, 2018, that prohibits a person from using a personal electronic device while driving a motor vehicle on a public highway. | Jessyn Farrell (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1374 2017–18 |
Ed. staff assocs/service yrsEliminates the limit on the number of years of nonschool service that is counted toward years of service on the state's salary schedule. | Laurie Dolan (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1389 2017–18 |
Dental practice/corporationsPermits an unlicensed person or entity to own or lease assets used by a dental practice, employ or contract for services of personnel other than licensed dental providers, provide business support and management services to a... | Paul Harris (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1413 2017–18 |
Mental health record discl.Expands the authority to disclose mental health information without an authorization to all health care providers when providing care to a patient. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1415 2017–18 |
High school student assess.Declares an intent: (1) To simplify existing state assessment requirements and administer the ACT test as the statewide high school assessment for reading or language arts, mathematics, and science; and (2) For the... | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1426 2017–18 |
Rx monitoring program dataExpands access to the Prescription Monitoring Program. | June Robinson (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1432 2017–18 |
Foundat. public health servsRequires the Department of Health (Department) and local health jurisdictions to undertake a shared services project for epidemiology assessment and communicable disease monitoring and response. | June Robinson (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1463 2017–18 |
Insurance & vision care provProhibits a contract between a vision care provider and an entity that offers vision care insurance or a vision care discount care plan from: (1) Limiting or specifying the fee that a vision care provider may charge for vision... | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1473 2017–18 |
Eye careProhibits the dispensing or sale of corrective lenses without a prescription. | Tom Dent (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1492 2017–18 |
Assisted living/penaltiesRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to adopt rules that provide for the imposition of incrementally more severe civil penalties for deficiencies at assisted living facilities. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1509 2017–18 |
Credits for HS graduationEliminates, for the graduating classes of 2019 onward, the 24-credit graduation requirement and establishes a 21-credit requirement for graduation with delineated credit requirements by course type. | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1518 2017–18 |
Social emotional learningRequires that the Department of Early Learning contract for up to an additional 600 summer Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program slots at certain priority school buildings. | Tana Senn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1522 2017–18 |
Community health workers TFRequires the department of health, in coordination with the state health care authority, to prepare a report describing the progress to date on detailing each agency's work plan for implementing the recommendations of the... | June Robinson (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1573 2017–18 |
Sunscreen/schoolsEstablishes the student sun safety education act. Allows the possession and application of topical sunscreen products to help prevent sunburn while on school property or at a school-related event or activity. Encourages... | Paul Harris (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |