Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by John McCoy
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2504 2009–10 |
Renewable fuel contentFindings and Intent. The Legislature finds that in 2006 the state committed to establish a market for alternative fuels, and required state agencies to use an increasing percentage of biodiesel to operate state fleets. | Deb Eddy (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2536 2009–10 |
Renewable energy systemsRequires electric utilities to provide standard offer contracts of no less than 20 years for the purchase of electricity produced from certain renewable energy systems. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2537 2009–10 |
Solar energy incentivesCreates a preferential business and occupation (B&O) tax rate for businesses that manufacture solar energy systems using stirling converters. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2599 2009–10 |
Stock watering/groundwaterRequires metering of the withdrawal of public groundwaters for stock watering purposes. Requires the department of agriculture to determine by rule the average daily water use of individual livestock in Washington. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2600 2009–10 |
Telecommunications servicesAllows a public utility district (PUD) or a rural port district to partner with a non-profit organization, federally recognized tribe, or its political subdivision, to provide retail telecommunications service, if approved by... | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2601 2009–10 |
Telecommunication regulationRequires the Technology Law and Public Policy Clinic at the University of Washington School of Law to conduct a telecommunication study. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2610 2009–10 |
Complaint filed w/ an agencyExempts from public inspection and copying, personal information that could be used to identify a person filing a complaint with an agency if the complainant requests the agency to keep his or her identity confidential. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2619 2009–10 |
Electronic signaling devicesRequires a person who engages in mountain climbing or takes organized groups mountain climbing to carry an electronic signaling device. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2638 2009–10 |
Instructional materialsProhibits an institution that provides a specialized-format version of instructional material to a student with a print access disability from requiring the return of the material. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2646 2009–10 |
Wage complaintsRestricts the Department of Labor and Industries' authority to waive civil penalties for repeat violators of the wage laws and for employers that have a business practice of disregard for wage laws. | John McCoy (D-38) | 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 2774 2009–10 |
Traffic infractions/deathAddresses traffic infractions where the conduct is a proximate cause of death, great bodily harm, or substantial bodily injury. | Mike Sells (D-38) | 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 2784 2009–10 |
Baseload renewable powerAllows a qualifying electric utility, for compliance purposes under the Energy Independence Act (Initiative 937), to count the electricity generated from certain baseload renewable power facilities at double the facility's... | Fred Finn (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2844 2009–10 |
Nuclear fuel assembliesProvides excise tax relief for nuclear fuel assemblies. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2853 2009–10 |
Energy conservation programsAuthorizes municipalities to provide energy conservation services through a newly created energy conservation services utility or an existing electric, water, wastewater, solid waste, heating, or other utility system. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2869 2009–10 |
Hydrokinetic energyExpands the renewable energy Cost-recovery Incentive Payment Program to include hydrokinetic energy projects. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2942 2009–10 |
Human trafficking trainingRequires the Criminal Justice Training Commission to offer training to all employees of state and local agencies that perform public safety duties on how to identify and help victims of human trafficking offenses. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2948 2009–10 |
Water and sewer systemsCreates a study group to evaluate public regional and interlocal water and sewer systems and water system partnerships. | Deb Eddy (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2958 2009–10 |
Transfer of park landsProvides Indian tribes with a right of first refusal to acquire certain park lands. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2982 2009–10 |
Electronic testing devicesReduces the business and occupation (B&O) tax rate for manufacturers of electronic testing and measurement devices from 0.484 to 0.2904 percent. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2999 2009–10 |
Traumatic brain injuryChanges the composition of the Traumatic Brain Injury Strategic Partnership Advisory Council (Advisory Council) and categorizes the council members as "voting" and "ex officio voting" members. | Dennis Flannigan (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3033 2009–10 |
Wax and ceramic materialsProvides a sales and use tax exemption for wax, ceramic materials, and labor related to the creation of investment castings used in industrial applications. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3034 2009–10 |
Energy independence actIncreases the eligible renewable resources targets to 10.25 percent for the years 2016 through 2019 and to 16.25 percent for 2020 and beyond. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3074 2009–10 |
Premature infantsRequires the department of health to: (1) Examine and improve hospital discharge and follow-up care procedures for certain premature infants; (2) Use guidance from the centers for medicare and medicaid services' neonatal... | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |