Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ross Hunter
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1294 2013–14 |
Flame retardantsProhibits the sale, manufacture, or distribution of children's products or residential upholstered furniture containing the chemical TCEP (Tris(2-chloroethyl) phosphate) or TDCPP (Tris(1, 3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate) in... | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2018 2013–14 |
State retirement systemsThe PFC must adopt employer-specific additional contribution rates in situations where contributions are made other than immediately after service is rendered, and when the amounts contributed for the periods of service are so... | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2152 2013–14 |
For hire, limo, taxi/ind insExempts operators of for-hire-vehicles, limousines, and taxicabs who own or lease the vehicle from mandatory industrial insurance, and allows elective coverage. | Cyrus Habib (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2377 2013–14 |
Early care and educationAdds definitions for "school-age child" and "non-school age child" in statute. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2436 2013–14 |
PEBB benefits accountCreates the non-appropriated Public Employees' Benefits' Board (PEBB) Benefits Account (Benefits Account). | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2437 2013–14 |
PEBB benefits, eligibilityClarifies that the Health Care Authority (HCA) may direct an employing state agency to make benefit eligibility determinations. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2790 2013–14 |
Hospital safety net assessmtDirects the Health Care Authority to collect an entire year's worth of hospital assessments between October 1, 2013, and June 30, 2014. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2792 2013–14 |
Education funding allocationRevises the prototypical school model to reflect the enhancements included in the 2013-2015 State Omnibus Appropriations Act, Chapter 4, Laws of 2013 (3ESSB 5034). | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2794 2013–14 |
State expenditure limitRequires the Expenditure Limit Committee to increase the state expenditure limit to reflect the cost of funding enhancements to the prototypical school funding formula. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2795 2013–14 |
Tobacco substitutes/taxationImposes a 75 percent other tobacco products (OTP) tax on tobacco substitutes. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2014 |
| HB 2796 2013–14 |
Ed funding/tax pref changesEliminates the preferential business and occupation tax rate for resellers of prescription drugs. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2014 |
| HB 2185 2013–14 |
Operating sup budget 2014Making supplemental changes to operating budget appropriations for the 2013-15 biennium. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| HB 2791 2013–14 |
Hospital safety net assessmtRemoves the provisions of the Hospital Safety Net Assessment Program that phase out the assessments, supplemental payments, and increased managed care payments by July 1, 2019. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 26, 2014 |
| HB 2793 2013–14 |
Low-income health care/I-502Requires revenue from marijuana excise taxes and license fees, penalties, and forfeitures to be disbursed to the general fund for the state health care authority to support state-funded low-income health programs instead of to... | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 26, 2014 |
| HB 1161 2013–14 |
Liquor sales for resaleExempts all spirits retail licensees from the payment of the 17 percent license issuance fee for sales of spirits to bars and restaurants. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2014 |
| HB 2726 2013–14 |
Higher ed opportunitiesMakes all resident students eligible for state financial aid. Removes the waiting period for members of the military, their spouses, and children to be eligible for resident tuition. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2014 |
| HB 1429 2013–14 |
Inmate postsecondary edEliminates the statutory provision that prohibits the Department of Corrections (DOC) from paying for postsecondary education. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 24, 2014 |
| HB 2465 2013–14 |
Extracted fuel tax exemptionNarrows the application of the extracted fuel use tax exemption to the use of biomass fuel. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2014 |
| HB 1044 2013–14 |
Termination of pregnancyRequires health plans that cover maternity care or services to cover the voluntary termination of pregnancy. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1057 2013–14 |
Operating omnibus appropsMaking biennial operating appropriations for the 2013-15 biennium. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1058 2013–14 |
Operating sup budget 2013Makes 2013 supplemental operating appropriations. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1505 2013–14 |
School construction/fundingRequires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to set the minimum funding assistance percentage at 30 percent for the School Construction Assistance Program. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1588 2013–14 |
Firearms/background checksRequires a background check on the sale of a firearm when both the seller and purchaser are not licensed as dealers or collectors, unless the purchaser has a valid Washington concealed pistol license. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1628 2013–14 |
Nurses & physicians/cont. edRequires rules be adopted to allow nurses and doctors to satisfy up to 25 percent of their continuing education credits by providing medical services to Medicaid recipients or the uninsured. | Cyrus Habib (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1789 2013–14 |
Marijuana regulatory schemesImposes an excise tax of 25 percent on gross revenues from the sale of medical cannabis sold at medical cannabis dispensaries. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |