Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Larry Haler
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2944 2017–18 |
Railroad workersProhibits railroad carriers from disciplining employees due to layoff due to illness or injury. | Mike Chapman (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2018 |
| HB 2952 2017–18 |
Recreational trail namingDirects the City of Spokane Valley to rename a recreational trail the Senator Bob McCaslin recreational trail. | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2018 |
| HB 2273 2017–18 |
Medicaid fraud control unitRequires the Attorney General to establish and maintain a Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) and specifies the authority and duties of the MFCU. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 2018 |
| HB 2533 2017–18 |
Long-term care servicesEstablishes the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program (Trust Program) to provide benefits for long-term services and supports to qualified individuals who need assistance with at least three activities of daily living. | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 2018 |
| HB 2730 2017–18 |
Worker ed. attainmentProvides a business and occupation and public utility tax credit for contributions to qualified educational expenses of employees, of up to $5,000 annually per employer. | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2018 |
| HB 1246 2017–18 |
School bus safetyRequires that every school bus manufactured or assembled after September 1, 2019, be equipped with a shoulder harness-type safety belt assembly for each passenger position. | Gina Mosbrucker (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2018 |
| HB 1537 2017–18 |
Petition disclosureRequires a ballot measure sponsor or political committee that employs, or expects to employ, any person to compensate individuals for gathering signatures on a state or local initiative, referendum, or recall petition to... | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 2, 2018 |
| HB 1651 2017–18 |
Retention and graduationRequires the community and technical colleges to implement student success programs for all students receiving need-based aid, an evidence-based remedial program for students with remedial needs, and Guided Pathways. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2018 |
| HB 2656 2017–18 |
College prep. programsRequires the public institutions of higher education to establish coordinated, evidenced-based policies for awarding college credits to students who successfully complete Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and... | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2018 |
| HB 2801 2017–18 |
CTC tracking & early alertRequires the public community and technical colleges to implement a tracking and early alert system that can, among other things, track students' progress and notify faculty, advisors, or staff when a student may need... | Melanie Stambaugh (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2018 |
| HB 2854 2017–18 |
Homeless college studentsCreates pilot programs at community and technical colleges and the four-year institutions of higher education to plan for and accommodate homeless students. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2018 |
| HB 2200 2017–18 |
Internet privacy & securityRequires Internet providers to obtain opt-in consent to sell or transfer certain customer information. | Drew Hansen (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 1, 2018 |
| HB 2848 2017–18 |
Truancy reduction processesRequires the development of a model policy and recommended best practices related to community truancy boards by December 1, 2018. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 1, 2018 |
| HB 2982 2017–18 |
Kennewick, etc. regionaliz.Provides a regionalization factor of six percent for the Kennewick and Pasco school districts. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2018 |
| HB 2973 2017–18 |
Surveys and mapsModifies state agency for surveys and maps provisions. | Andrew Barkis (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2018 |
| HB 2133 2017–18 |
Rural food & forest productsRequires the Department of Agriculture to establish an omnibus permitting process for food and forest products businesses as a pilot program. | Jim Walsh (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2018 |
| HB 2964 2017–18 |
Special education fundingDeclares an intent to: (1) Provide additional state funding and improve access to educational opportunities for students enrolled in special education programs; (2) Require the superintendent of public instruction to modify... | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2018 |
| HB 2946 2017–18 |
Rural small businesses/taxesProvides a business and occupation tax credit to qualified small businesses as that term is defined in this act. Expires January 1, 2019. | Mike Chapman (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2018 |
| HB 2947 2017–18 |
Rural manufacturers B&O taxProvides a preferential business and occupation tax rate to eligible manufacturers beginning January 1, 2020. | Mike Chapman (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2018 |
| HB 2949 2017–18 |
Persons w/ disabilities commCreates the commission on persons with disabilities within the office of the governor. Requires the commission to: (1) Bring about full and equal participation in all aspects of life for all persons with disabilities; and (2)... | Chris Kilduff (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2018 |
| HB 2950 2017–18 |
Pub. contracting/disparitiesModifies the state civil rights act. Authorizes the state to voluntarily change policies or procedures in the operations of public contracting to address proven disparity of state-certified veteran, servicemember, women, and... | Jacquelin Maycumber (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2018 |
| HB 2954 2017–18 |
Child care providersModifies provisions regarding the composition of the oversight board for children, youth, and families. Gives authority to the oversight board to select its officers and adopt rules and regulations for orderly procedure and... | Tom Dent (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2018 |
| HB 1039 2017–18 |
Growlers of wine, sales ofAuthorizes a beer and/or wine specialty shop and a spirits, beer, and wine restaurant licensee to sell growlers of wine, provided it has a license endorsement to sell growlers of beer and/or cider. | Sharon Wylie (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 26, 2018 |
| HB 2326 2017–18 |
Medicaid false claim penaltyRevises the civil penalty amounts that may be imposed under the Medicaid Fraud False Claims Act. | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 26, 2018 |
| HB 2251 2017–18 |
Public facilities districtsExpands the term "regional center" to include aquatics facilities. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2018 |