Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Sherry Appleton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2498 2015–16 |
Dental prior authorizationEstablishes a work group to make recommendations for improving the prior authorization system for dental providers in medical assistance programs. | Michelle Valdez (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 2519 2015–16 |
Nuisance abatement costsAuthorizes cities and towns to levy a special assessment against property for the expense of abating a nuisance that threatens health or safety. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 100, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 1003 2015–16 |
Schools, disaster recoveryRequires the Washington State School Directors' Association to develop a model policy addressing the restoration of the safe learning environment that is disrupted by natural disaster impacts to the school district... | Senator (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 37, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| HB 2398 2015–16 |
Purchases/agencies for blindAdds references in procurement law to existing purchasing requirements for blind-made goods and services. | Jeff Holy (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 40, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| HB 2403 2015–16 |
Down syndrome resourcesDirects the Department of Health to develop resources related to Down syndrome for expectant parents and parents who receive a positive diagnosis of Down syndrome. | Linda Kochmar (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 70, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| HB 2541 2015–16 |
Involuntary treatment ordersRequires a court order for less restrictive alternative (LRA) treatment to name the provider responsible for arranging services and include a requirement that the person on the LRA order participate in the arranged services,... | Noel Frame (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 45, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| HB 3009 2015–16 |
Morning foods/instruct. hrsExpands the definition of "instructional hours" to include the period of time during which students are provided access to morning food programs, if certain requirements are met. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 28, 2016 |
| HB 2872 2015–16 |
WSP recruitment & retentionIncreases compensation for Washington State Patrol (WSP) troopers, sergeants, lieutenants, and captains by 5 percent effective July 1, 2016. | Jake Fey (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 28, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 25, 2016 |
| HB 1006 2015–16 |
Wage violations, damages forProvides that an employer who willfully and intentionally deprives an employee of any part of his or her wages by paying a lower wage than required or who collects a rebate from an employee's wages, is liable in a civil action... | David Sawyer (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1012 2015–16 |
Manuf/mobile home landlordsAddresses rental agreements, landlord duties, and prohibited conduct with regard to manufactured/mobile home communities. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1014 2015–16 |
Antifreeze productsEliminates the exempt status of wholesale containers of 55 gallons or more of engine coolant or antifreeze regarding the required use of a bittering agent. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1015 2015–16 |
Driving-related convictionsAllows a person to vacate a Driving Under the Influence-related offense provided certain conditions are met. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1016 2015–16 |
Legal financial obligationsAddresses nonpayment of legal financial obligations by offenders who are homeless and/or mentally ill. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1017 2015–16 |
Misdemeanor convictionsAllows a person to apply to vacate up to four misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor convictions. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1018 2015–16 |
Breed-based dog regulationsPreempts local authority to prohibit possession of a particular breed of dog, declare a breed of dog to be dangerous or potentially dangerous, or impose other requirements associated with possession of specific dog breeds. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1019 2015–16 |
Housing orgs/qual award progEliminates the requirement for certain organizations receiving grants from the Transitional Housing Operating and Rent Program to apply for the Washington State Quality Award every three years. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1020 2015–16 |
Cannabis, medical use ofEstablishes the Ric Smith memorial act. Revises the medical use of cannabis act. Directs the legislature to appoint a work group of at least twelve medical cannabis stakeholders to study the potential benefits and drawbacks of... | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1023 2015–16 |
One candidate primariesEliminates primary elections for a partisan office where only one candidate has filed for the position. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1024 2015–16 |
Controlled substance/penaltyReduces the penalty for possession of a controlled substance from a class C felony to a misdemeanor. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1025 2015–16 |
WA health security trustCreates the Washington Health Security Trust (WHST) to provide health coverage to all Washington residents. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1026 2015–16 |
Write-in votingModifies provisions relating to declaration of candidacy and write-in voting. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1027 2015–16 |
Dental health aides & tribesAuthorizes a federally recognized Indian tribe, tribal organization, or urban Indian organization to train, employ, or contract with or for the services of a dental health aide, including a dental health aide therapist. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1028 2015–16 |
Court securityRequires counties and cities to provide security to district and municipal courts, and to pay the costs associated with courthouse security. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1029 2015–16 |
Warrant officers' authorityAuthorizes first class cities to establish warrant officers within city police departments. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1030 2015–16 |
Advance higher ed loan progrCreates the Washington Advance Higher Education Loan Pilot Program to replace the Washington Higher Education Loan Program. | Norm Johnson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |