Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ruth Kagi
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2687 2009–10 |
Home visiting services acctWithin existing resources, Thrive must develop a framework for home visiting, to include but not be limited to, setting clear goals, outcome measures, and an evaluation process. Existing programs that are funded by the public... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2705 2009–10 |
Disposition of human remainsProvides that a person may execute a written document designating a representative to control the disposition of his or her remains. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2741 2009–10 |
Infant & toddler programTransfers responsibility for the administration of the Infant and Toddler Early Intervention Program (ITEIP) from the Department of Social and Health Services to the Department of Early Learning (DEL), effective July 1, 2010. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2754 2009–10 |
Voluntary retirement acctsCreates the Washington voluntary retirement accounts program which will provide a simple and cost-effective way for employers to offer an important employee benefit and provide a simple and inexpensive way for workers to save... | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2763 2009–10 |
Music Matters license plateRequires music aid northwest, in cooperation with the department of licensing, to create and design a special license plate displaying the "Music Matters" logo. Requires the department of licensing to issue the special license... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2778 2009–10 |
Domestic violenceMakes a number of changes to the laws relating to domestic violence, including changes in the areas of law enforcement and arrest, no-contact and protection orders, firearms possession, sentencing reforms, treatment and... | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2793 2009–10 |
Registered domestic partnersAmends the Uniform Parentage Act to: (1) reference state-registered domestic partnerships and same-sex couples in specific provisions; (2) adopt some of the changes made by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2804 2009–10 |
Beer & caffeinated malt bevsRequires caffeinated or stimulant-enhanced malt beverages to be labeled with the amount of caffeine or other stimulants, the alcohol content, and other information. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2837 2009–10 |
Ltd service pregnancy ctrsRequires limited service pregnancy centers to provide truthful information about their services, ensure that any reproductive health information provided is medically accurate, and maintain the privacy of and respect a... | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2850 2009–10 |
Local conserv area financingAuthorizes qualifying cities to designate local conservation finance areas within their boundaries and finance public improvements through a local conservation area financing process. | Scott White (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2881 2009–10 |
State salmon hatcheriesAuthorizes Regional Fisheries Enhancement Groups to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to facilitate and provide oversight in the collection and disposition of excess... | Fred Finn (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2904 2009–10 |
Education ombudsmanAuthorizes the Office of the Education Ombudsman to seek and accept public and private funds and spend them, along with any associated income, according to their terms and without appropriation. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2959 2009–10 |
Child fatality reviewsRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to consult with the Office of the Family and Children's Ombudsman in determining whether a child fatality review (CFR) is required in a case where it can not be... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3018 2009–10 |
Vehicle brake materialRestricts the use of brake friction material that exceeds certain specified quantities of designated metals beginning January 1, 2014. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3029 2009–10 |
Juveniles in adult jailsProvides for a program of education for juveniles confined in adult jail facilities. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3035 2009–10 |
Educator performanceDirects the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) to create common, statewide models for evaluation criteria and four-level rating systems for classroom teachers and principals, based on specified minimum criteria. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3038 2009–10 |
Education accountabilityRequires the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) annually to identify the persistently lowest-achieving schools in the state, using federal definitions. | Marcie Maxwell (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3045 2009–10 |
Confinement alternativesCreates a new sentencing alternative for offenders with minor children; it is called the Parenting Sentencing Alternative. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3059 2009–10 |
Educator preparation optionsRequires all teacher preparation programs to administer a new evidence-based assessment of teaching effectiveness to all pre-service candidates beginning in 2011-12. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3121 2009–10 |
Child welfare servicesAdds a representative of foster youth to the Child Welfare Transformation Design Committee (TDC). | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1418 2009–10 |
Dropout reengagement systemDirects the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction to develop model contracts and inter-local agreements for school districts to use in contracting with community and technical colleges, community-based organizations,... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 12, 2010 |
| HB 1329 2009–10 |
Childcare ctr col bargainingThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2010 |
| HB 2261 2009–10 |
State's education systemAdopts definitions, requirements, and financing formulas for a Program of Basic Education and an Instructional Program that the Legislature deems complies with Article IX of the State Constitution. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 548, Laws of 2009 |
May 19, 2009 |
| HB 2346 2009–10 |
Crisis residential centersExpands from five to 15 the maximum number of days a youth may reside at a semi-secure Crisis Residential Center (CRC) or a community-based secure CRC. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 569, Laws of 2009 |
May 19, 2009 |
| HB 1239 2009–10 |
Dependency proceedingsBroadens the authority of the juvenile court to hear matters relating to establishing parentage/paternity for a child when necessary to enter or modify a parenting plan for a child in a dependency action. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 526, Laws of 2009 |
May 18, 2009 |