Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Sherry Appleton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1317 2019–20 |
Dental therapistsEstablishes the profession of dental therapists in Washington, and sets the requirements for licensure, the scope of practice, and the settings in which dental therapists can practice. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 21, 2020 |
| HB 1376 2019–20 |
Mistreatment/faith exemptionRemoves the references to faith-based exemptions with regard to the criminal mistreatment of children and vulnerable adults. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 21, 2020 |
| HB 1650 2019–20 |
LGBTQ coordinator/veteransCreates the position of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Coordinator (Coordinator) within the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) and assigns duties to the coordinator. | Chris Kilduff (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 21, 2020 |
| HB 1965 2019–20 |
Workplace violations/qui tamAuthorizes a qui tam action for enforcement of various employment laws under which a relator on behalf of an agency may pursue relief the agency may pursue. | Drew Hansen (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 21, 2020 |
| HB 1974 2019–20 |
Cannabis commissionEstablishes the Washington Cannabis Commission (Commission), an agricultural cannabis commodity commission comprised of cannabis producers and a Department of Agriculture (Department) representative, with assistance from an... | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 21, 2020 |
| HB 2240 2019–20 |
High capacity magazinesMakes it unlawful for a person to manufacture, possess, distribute, import, transfer, sell, offer for sale, purchase, or otherwise transfer a large capacity magazine, except as specifically authorized. | Javier Valdez (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 21, 2020 |
| HB 2299 2019–20 |
Prison to postsecondary ed.Permits the Department of Corrections (DOC) to implement postsecondary certificate and degree programs at state correctional institutions. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 21, 2020 |
| HB 2303 2019–20 |
Prof. licensing/militaryRequires certain state agencies to issue provisional professional licenses for service members and military spouses stationed in Washington. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 21, 2020 |
| HB 2334 2019–20 |
Drug offender sentencingModifies eligibility criteria for the Drug Offender Sentencing Alternative (DOSA). | Lauren Davis (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 21, 2020 |
| HB 2335 2019–20 |
Opioid use/medicationsEstablishes a registration requirement for remote dispensing sites that use technology to dispense medications approved for the treatment of opioid use disorder. | Lauren Davis (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 21, 2020 |
| HB 2339 2019–20 |
WSP retirement/salary def.Allows the cash value of unused leave to be included in the calculation of pension benefits for Washington State Patrol Retirement System Plan 1 members first employed on or after July 1, 2001. | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 21, 2020 |
| HB 2382 2019–20 |
CTC employee housingCreates a state policy supporting affordable housing for community and technical college faculty and employees, as described in the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 21, 2020 |
| HB 2704 2019–20 |
Sexual assault counselingCreates a competitive grant program for Community Sexual Assault Programs (CSAPs) to provide group counseling in common schools for youth survivors of sexual assault. | Michelle Valdez (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 21, 2020 |
| HB 2732 2019–20 |
Landlord mitigation/victimsExpands the Landlord Mitigation Program to allow landlords' claims for damages to residential rental property when a tenant-victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, unlawful harassment, or stalking terminates the tenancy... | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 21, 2020 |
| HB 1018 2019–20 |
Dental insurance practicesRequires health carriers offering dental-only coverage to establish comprehensive grievance and appeals processes for the carrier's enrollees. | Michelle Valdez (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 11, 2020 |
| HB 2186 2019–20 |
Vehicle debris escapeRequires any vehicle operating on a paved public highway and carrying a load of dirt, sand, pebbles, cobbles, gravel, or any aggregate material to use a cover, if the vehicle is so equipped, until January 1, 2023. | Chris Kilduff (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 11, 2020 |
| HB 2264 2019–20 |
Accrued vacation leave capIncreases the cap on accrued vacation leave for state employees from 240 hours to 280 hours. | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 11, 2020 |
| HB 2272 2019–20 |
Hearing/driver's licensesProvides a designation on a driver's license that the driver is deaf or hard of hearing, if applicable. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 11, 2020 |
| HB 1861 2019–20 |
Ballot rejection ratesRequires the State Auditor's Office (SAO) to audit each county after the 2020 general election to analyze ballot rejection rates and compare the county's practices to legal requirements and best practices. | Jared Mead (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2020 |
| HB 2929 2019–20 |
Transp. gov. bodies/laborModifies the governing board requirements for metropolitan transit commissions, county transportation authorities, and public transportation benefit areas, to convert the mandated nonvoting labor representative into a voting... | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2020 |
| HB 2726 2019–20 |
Marijuana edible productsProvides that marijuana-infused edible products requiring refrigeration, freezing, retorting, or pasteurization in order to remain shelf stable, are authorized types of marijuana products that may be processed and sold by... | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2020 |
| HB 1924 2019–20 |
Voting rights/felony offenseRemoves the two-step approach of provisional and permanent restoration of a person's voting rights after a felony conviction entered in a state court in Washington, and specifies that a person's voting rights are automatically... | Laurie Dolan (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 5, 2020 |
| HB 2290 2019–20 |
Dyslexia early screeningRequires school districts to collect data regarding the use of dyslexia screening tools and interventions provided using multitiered systems of support. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 5, 2020 |
| HB 1898 2019–20 |
Dental only coverageRequires health carriers offering dental-only coverage or dental coverage included within a health plan to permit every licensed dental provider to provide covered dental services or care within that provider's scope, subject... | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 4, 2020 |
| HB 2661 2019–20 |
Child care & early dev. exp.Increases eligibility for child care, early childhood development programs, and services for children and families. | Tana Senn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2020 |