Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Joe McDermott
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2889 2003–04 |
Ferry galley serviceRequires the Washington State Ferries to provide galley services to the level provided in December 2003. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| HB 2890 2003–04 |
Insurance for hearing aidsRequires health carriers and state purchased health care programs that provide coverage for prostheses to include coverage for hearing aids and cochlear implants. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| HB 2924 2003–04 |
State flowering vineDesignates hops as the state flowering vine. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| HB 2926 2003–04 |
Workers' right to organizeAllowing a hearing before the Washington Human Rights Commission when a person's right to form, join, or assist a labor organization is interfered with, restrained, or covered by another. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| HB 2793 2003–04 |
Campaign contributionsReporting of contributions received and expenditures made 21 days before an election must be current to within one business day before the date of the report. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2861 2003–04 |
Disabled studentsProvides special education students and students with a plan under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1993 with two options for meeting high school assessment graduation requirements. | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2706 2003–04 |
Voter registrationAllows voters to register to vote or transfer their voter registration anytime, including election day. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2725 2003–04 |
Party caucusesAuthorizes the Secretary of State and county auditors to accept the results of political party nominating caucuses and conventions, making only those nominees eligible for the general election ballot. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2733 2003–04 |
State forest landsRequires the Department of Natural Resources to obtain a third-party sustainability certification for the state-owned forests that it manages. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2766 2003–04 |
Caseload forecast councilExpands the responsibilities of the caseload forecast council. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2767 2003–04 |
Closed primaryCreates a closed primary with party registration. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2646 2003–04 |
Funds for local politicsAllows public funds to be used to finance political campaigns for local office. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| HB 2653 2003–04 |
Water storage facilitiesProvides that RCW 90.03.250 does not apply to rain barrels, cisterns, and other similar facilities for capturing runoff from roofs, paved areas, and other hard surfaces on a single residential, commercial, or industrial... | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| HB 2665 2003–04 |
Domestic partners/prprty taxAllows a surviving domestic partner of a person receiving the senior citizen and disabled persons property tax relief program to qualify for the program if the surviving domestic partner is 57 or older. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| HB 2687 2003–04 |
Open primaryCreates an "open, private choice" primary, also known as a Montana-style primary. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| HB 2692 2003–04 |
Environmental educationDeclares an intent to promote environmental education efficacy through the development of a comprehensive statewide environmental education strategic plan. Directs the governor's council on environmental education to develop a... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| HB 2700 2003–04 |
Affirmative actionGrants express permission to pubic institutions of higher education to consider race, color, ethnicity, or national origin in admissions and transfer decisions. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| HB 2521 2003–04 |
Subcontractor bondingSubcontractors employed on public projects requiring a retainage fee may request the contractor to submit a bond equal to the subcontractor's retainage requirement to the public owner. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 2522 2003–04 |
Public works bidsProhibits rejection of public works bids except for good cause. | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 2523 2003–04 |
Subcontractor listingRequires the names of subcontractors to be publicly read at bid openings. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 1120 2003–04 |
Trans citizn oversight panelThe Citizen Oversight Panel is created to oversee the establishment and attainment of transportation performance measures. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1121 2003–04 |
Transportation agency auditsCreates a two-step performance review and audit process. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1156 2003–04 |
Mailing of ballotsRequires county auditors to mail absentee ballots at least 18 days before the primary, general election or special election and to certify to the Office of the Secretary of State the dates the ballots were available and mailed. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1158 2003–04 |
Voting systems certificationChanges the process for certifying voting and vote tallying equipment. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1159 2003–04 |
Election statutesReorganizes the election laws into a new title, Title 29A RCW, effective 2004. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |