Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2117 2009–10 |
Basic health planRevises the Basic Health Plan to enable unemployed workers to maintain their health and avoid risk of financial hardship related to unpaid medical bills as they search for new employment. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2118 2009–10 |
Tuition policy advisory commRequires the Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) to convene an advisory committee on tuition policy and the total cost of attendance. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2121 2009–10 |
Guar health benefit prog actCreates the guaranteed health benefit program to provide care to all residents of this state not enrolled in both parts A and B of medicare, veterans' benefits, TRICARE, CHAMPUS, FEHBP, or other federal or state government... | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2127 2009–10 |
Children's health coverageRequires the department of social and health services to: (1)Take the opportunity provided in the federal children's health insurance program reauthorization act to implement express lane eligibility for children's health... | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2133 2009–10 |
Accumulated sick leavePermits state employees to use up to 24 hours of sick leave per year to perform volunteer services. | Scott White (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2147 2009–10 |
Student achievement gapEstablishes an Achievement Gap Oversight and Accountability Committee (Committee) within the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2153 2009–10 |
WA's economic gardening progAllows the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges to develop and provide oversight for the Washington's Economic Gardening Program. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2155 2009–10 |
Children's health coverageRequires the department of social and health services to: (1)Take the opportunity provided in the federal children's health insurance program reauthorization act to implement express lane eligibility for children's health... | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2158 2009–10 |
Adult family home providersAddresses collective bargaining of adult family home providers' health benefits. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2161 2009–10 |
Maternity care access progAllows, rather than requires, the support services for the department of social and health services' maternity care access program to include child care. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2164 2009–10 |
Racial disproportionalityDirects the Washington State Institute for Public Policy to evaluate the impact of selected interventions on racial disproportionality in Washington's child welfare system and report its finding by September 1, 2010. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2166 2009–10 |
Affordable housing/surchargeRequires county auditors to charge an additional document recording fee of up to $12, to be deposited in the Affordable Housing for All Account. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2168 2009–10 |
Licensing of midwivesRequires the secretary of the department of health, when setting fees for the licensure of midwives under chapter 18.50 RCW, to consider the number of midwives in the profession and the benefit costs of midwifery to the... | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2176 2009–10 |
Minimum wage & overtime compLimits the liability of employers for failing to pay minimum wages or overtime compensation when the employer acted in good faith and in conformity with a rule, policy, or practice of the Department of Labor and Industries. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2178 2009–10 |
Convention & trade centerAuthorizes the State Convention and Trade Center Corporation (Corporation) to proceed with certain activities associated with the Convention Place Station Expansion (Expansion). | Scott White (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2181 2009–10 |
Teachers of visually impairdFinds that: (1) Washington needs to provide additional resources for the preparation of teachers for children with blindness and visual impairments; (2) Portland State University has a nationally recognized program for... | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2204 2009–10 |
Unemployment insuranceLimits the reasons that an individual is not disqualified from benefits for a voluntary quit to those listed in state law. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2219 2009–10 |
Sexual orientation/definingModifies the definition of "sexual orientation" for malicious harassment prosecution purposes. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2239 2009–10 |
Student loan programEstablishes the Washington Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) funded by proceeds from the state lottery. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2241 2009–10 |
WA's agricultural economyStates legislative intent to develop strategies to help employers obtain a legal and stable workforce, and to ensure that farm workers have fair and safe housing and working conditions. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2246 2009–10 |
U of W human rights centerCreates a University of Washington center for human rights to expand opportunities for Washington residents to receive a world-class education in human rights, generate research data and expert knowledge to enhance public and... | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2256 2009–10 |
Employee info/workers' compAddresses the handling of employee information for workers' compensation purposes. Requires a self-insurer to maintain an office within the state of Washington and a copy of all employee files. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2267 2009–10 |
Exempt employee bargainingProvides that limits on salary and wage increases do not apply to increases granted through certain collective bargaining agreements. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2284 2009–10 |
Incarcerated persons T.O.Finds that determining the financial responsibility for individuals incarcerated in city and county correctional facilities is a complex process that involves many factors. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2288 2009–10 |
Property tax exemptionsExcludes all health care insurance premiums from disposable income for the purpose of determining income eligibility for senior citizens' and disabled persons' property tax exemptions. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |