Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Zack Hudgins
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2334 2009–10 |
Jobs creation/constructionAuthorizes the State Finance Committee to issue $3 billion in general obligation bonds, to be known as Washington Works Bonds, for the purpose of creating jobs by constructing capital improvements for the safety, health, and... | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2392 2009–10 |
Teachers' strikesProhibits school district officers or employees from using or authorizing the use of public resources for the purpose of supporting or opposing a teachers' strike. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2393 2009–10 |
Go global foreign study prgmCreates the Go Global Foreign Study Program (Program), subject to funding, to provide scholarships for high school students to study abroad for a semester or a school year. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2397 2009–10 |
Initiatives and referendaProhibits signature gatherers for an initiative or referendum petition from being within 15 feet from entrances and exits of stand-alone stores or retail stores that are located in commercial retail complexes. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2407 2009–10 |
Veterans' layoff rightsModifies provisions regarding layoff and reemployment rights of veterans. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2418 2009–10 |
Signature petitionsClarifies that signature petitions for initiatives and referenda are not public records until after completion of verification and canvass of signatures. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2435 2009–10 |
Licensed midwivesIncreases the midwife license fee by up to $25 for online access to the University of Washington Health Sciences Library. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2437 2009–10 |
Criminal background checksAuthorizes local governments to require background investigations for certain license applicants and licensees. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2442 2009–10 |
Growth mgmt hearings boardsConsolidates the powers, duties, and functions of the three regional Growth Management Hearings Boards into a single Growth Management Hearings Board. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2482 2009–10 |
Legal unions/other statesProvides that validly formed same-sex marriages from other jurisdictions will be recognized as state-registered domestic partnerships. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2516 2009–10 |
Alt energy facility sitingAuthorizes the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC) to permit small alternative energy resource facilities. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2531 2009–10 |
Vacancies in county officesRequires county legislative authorities in counties with more than 1,500,000 residents to fill vacancies in nonpartisan offices within 30 days of notification of the vacancy. | Scott White (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2578 2009–10 |
Existing property tax leviesRequires additional information on a ballot proposition for a levy that is subject to voter approval under RCW 84.55.050 (election to authorize increase in regular property tax levy). | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2582 2009–10 |
Agency web sites/pub recordsAllows public agencies to respond to a public records request by providing an Internet address providing the location of the requested records. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2584 2009–10 |
Comm & tech college facultyRequires that nontenured faculty members whose contracts are not renewed be provided with the reasons for the nonrenewal and a process to challenge the nonrenewal. | Scott White (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2647 2009–10 |
Unemployment insuranceProvides that an individual who was in part-time work may not be denied unemployment benefits solely because he or she seeks only part-time work. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2738 2009–10 |
Biomass energyAllows for additional sources of biomass energy to qualify as a renewable resource under the Energy Independence Act (Initiative 937). | Deb Eddy (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2743 2009–10 |
Higher education employeesMakes the Public Employees' Collective Bargaining Act applicable to certain managers and directors of institutions of higher education who are exempted from civil service under the Personnel System Reform Act. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2751 2009–10 |
Cmty & tech college trusteesRequires that all community college Boards of Trustees include at least one member from labor. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
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 2785 2009–10 |
Theft of electronic devicesRegulates the sale of certain personal electronic devices. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2786 2009–10 |
Green river flood responseStrengthens emergency response, mitigation, preparation, and coordination by establishing a source of funding for flood control and relocation of those private citizens and businesses that may be displaced during a flood disaster. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2787 2009–10 |
Green river flood responseCapital funds are appropriated to the Washington Military Department to fund levy repair and flood hazard prevention, mitigation, and response projects for the Green River Valley area. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
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 2826 2009–10 |
Underground economyRequires contractors who fail to register with the Department of Labor and Industries to take a training class, in addition to registering, to be eligible for a reduced penalty for a first-time offense. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |