Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ruth Kagi
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2205 2011–12 |
Voter registration at age 16Authorizes persons who are at least 16 years old, and who meet all other voter registration requirements, to register to vote with the Office of the Secretary of State. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2221 2011–12 |
Wrongful convictionCreates a civil cause of action whereby persons wrongly convicted of one or more felonies and incarcerated as a result may bring suit against the county where their conviction occurred and be awarded money damages and compensation. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2228 2011–12 |
Meds/access for uninsuredAllows pharmacies to accept donations of unused and unopened prescription drugs and supplies from practitioners, pharmacists, medical facilities, drug manufacturers, and drug wholesalers for redistribution to individuals that... | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2249 2011–12 |
Senior center licenseAuthorizes a senior center license to be issued to a nonprofit organization whose primary service is providing recreational and social activities for seniors on the licensed premises that will permit the licensee to sell... | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2287 2011–12 |
Veterans and child supportRequires that when an obligated parent's Veteran's Administration (VA) benefits are apportioned by the VA, the apportioned amounts are applied toward the satisfaction of the parent's child support obligation. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2289 2011–12 |
Child protective servicesDSHS must select two sites to implement the Family Assessment Response (FAR) for CPS statewide. The sites selected must include one urban and one rural area. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2298 2011–12 |
Restraints, use on juvenilesProhibits the use of restraints on children and juveniles who appear in county superior courts, except in limited circumstances. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2323 2011–12 |
Young adults/sale of sexAssessing an additional fee in relation to a prosecution for patronizing a prostitute: (1) in the amount of $2,000, if the offense involves a individual other than the offender under the age of 21; or (2) in the amount of... | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2330 2011–12 |
Termination of pregnancyIf a health plan issued or renewed on or after June 7, 2012, provides coverage for maternity care or services, it must also provide substantially equivalent coverage to permit the voluntary termination of a pregnancy. The plan... | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2368 2011–12 |
Comm. college board membersRequires that the boards of trustees for all community college districts include at least one member from business and one member from labor. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2372 2011–12 |
Tow truck servicesEstablishes maximum rates for private impounds conducted by registered tow truck operators using certain classes of tow trucks. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2406 2011–12 |
Closed exec. sess. meetingsExempts from disclosure under the public records act, video and audio recordings of any portion of an executive session from which the public is excluded. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2421 2011–12 |
Foreclosure fairness actAmends the Foreclosure Fairness Act to, among other things: (1) change when a borrower may be referred to mediation; (2) change the time period between the trustee sale and the recording of the notice of sale for... | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2432 2011–12 |
Criminal street gangsAuthorizes the Washington State Partnership Council on Juvenile Justice (Council) to award grants to support local projects focused on criminal street gang prevention and intervention and designates a grant application review... | Luis Moscoso (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2434 2011–12 |
Washington investment trustCreates the Washington Investment Trust to: serve as a depository for state moneys, invest state moneys, facilitate investment in infrastructure, administer student loans, and provide banking services. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2446 2011–12 |
Childcare/working connectionChanges the eligibility period for Working Connections Child Care from six months to 12 months (effective July 1, 2012). | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2448 2011–12 |
High-quality early learningPhases in a new comprehensive early learning program for all 3- and 4- year-old children called the Washington Preschool Program. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2455 2011–12 |
Covering loads on highwaysRequires dirt, sand, rocks, or gravel with a risk of escaping to be covered and within the freeboard of the bed during transport. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2468 2011–12 |
Death penalty eliminationEliminates the death penalty to reduce criminal justice expenses. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2486 2011–12 |
Tax reformEstablishes the higher opportunity promise for education act by reforming tax laws. Provides for submission of the act to a vote of the people. | Chris Reykdal (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2500 2011–12 |
Initiative process reformsLimits a financial contribution by a person to a political committee formed to support or oppose a ballot proposition to an amount not to exceed $1,600 in the aggregate in a calendar year. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2510 2011–12 |
Preshelter care/child abuseAmends the purpose section of the statute governing child abuse and neglect to provide that the child's health and safety interests should prevail over conflicting legal interests of a parent, custodian, or guardian. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2516 2011–12 |
Marriage & dom. partnershipsAllows couples of the same sex to marry. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2542 2011–12 |
Juvenile records accessProvides that juvenile offender records are confidential, unless the juvenile has been charged with a serious violent offense or the court, after a hearing, has ordered that the records be open to public inspection. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2563 2011–12 |
State tax on capital gainsImposes a 5 percent state tax on the voluntary exchange or transfer of capital assets. | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |