Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Sherry Appleton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2374 2015–16 |
Statewide ammunition feeImposes a fee on the retail sale of ammunition in an amount equal to five cents per round of ammunition. | Tana Senn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2379 2015–16 |
Elder justice centersRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to establish two elder justice center demonstration programs, one in Clark County and the other in Spokane County, that coordinate a multidisciplinary approach to the... | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2383 2015–16 |
Acupuncture/injured workersRequires the director of the department of labor and industries to adopt policies and rules, as appropriate, under which acupuncture is an approved treatment and East Asian medicine practitioners are providers under the state... | Chris Reykdal (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2392 2015–16 |
Pesticide exposureProvides that the legislature declares: (1) That community members should be protected from pesticide exposure and notified of certain pesticide applications to prevent unnecessary exposure; and (2) Its policy and purpose is... | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2399 2015–16 |
Law enf./num. of citationsProhibits the consideration of the number of citations an officer issues, or the amount of penalties assessed, in any performance review of the law enforcement officer. | Jeff Holy (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2401 2015–16 |
Visitation with adultsProvides a process for a person to obtain a court order for visitation with his or her adult relative, close friend, or neighbor. | Linda Kochmar (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2402 2015–16 |
Relatives of incapacitatedRequires a guardian or limited guardian of the person to inform an incapacitated person's relatives as soon as reasonably possible if the incapacitated person dies or has been hospitalized for three days or more. | Linda Kochmar (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2437 2015–16 |
Legislators/election yearReduces the period a state legislator is restricted from mailing constituents during an election year to the day after the election. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2442 2015–16 |
Affordable housing zonesAuthorizes counties and cities to create an Affordable Housing Incentive Zone that gives a 60 percent tax exemption to properties providing affordable housing within a designated area. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2460 2015–16 |
Firearms/public placesAuthorizes local authorities to regulate the possession of firearms in public parks and recreational facilities, public libraries, and public transportation and associated transit facilities. | Brady Walkinshaw (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2461 2015–16 |
Extreme risk protect. ordersCreates a civil extreme risk protection order that allows a law enforcement officer, child welfare agency, or family or household member of a person to petition for a court order to enjoin the subject of the petition from... | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2470 2015–16 |
Death investigationsRequires a person who knows of the existence and location of a dead body to notify the medical examiner or coroner. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2471 2015–16 |
Coroners/warrant authorityRequires the coroner, if a jury finds that a person was killed and the party committing the homicide is ascertained by the inquisition but is not in custody, to deliver, to the prosecuting attorney of the county where the... | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2496 2015–16 |
Military members/pro bonoThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Chris Kilduff (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2497 2015–16 |
Female genital mutilationRequires the department of health to design a plan for the prevention, education, and treatment of female genital mutilation. | June Robinson (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2499 2015–16 |
Dental procedures/insuranceProhibits a health carrier offering a dental only plan from denying a claim for a covered dental service provided by a treating dentist to a covered person if the service was provided within the standard of care. | Michelle Valdez (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2501 2015–16 |
Confined person health info.Requires the Department of Social and Health Services and the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs to establish a work group to study methods and procedures for transmitting information about persons confined... | Michelle Valdez (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2510 2015–16 |
Existing county statutesModifies requirements related to the annual inventory statement of capitalized assets that must be filed by a board of county commissioners (board) with the county auditor each March. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2515 2015–16 |
Medicaid reimbursement/PCPsRequires medicaid payment for primary care services furnished by a nurse practitioner, a physician with a primary specialty designation of family medicine, general internal medicine, or pediatric medicine or provided by... | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2517 2015–16 |
Dental office supportAddresses dental office support services. | Matt Manweller (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2533 2015–16 |
Child sex exploit./feesAssesses a fee of $1,000 for each conviction of Dealing in Depictions of a Minor Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct and Sending or Bringing into the State Depictions of a Minor Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct. | Chris Kilduff (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2534 2015–16 |
Veterans/care & support srv.The DVA must select a county VAP or community partner to administer a community care and supportive services pilot program in one county. The DVA must select the county VAP or community partner by January 1, 2017. | Chris Kilduff (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2542 2015–16 |
WA motion picture industryExtends the expiration date for business and occupation tax credits that may be earned for contributions made to the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2544 2015–16 |
Affordable housing optionsAllows a county or city to apply a local property tax exemption for multifamily properties that provide a percentage of affordable housing to very low income families. | Noel Frame (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2556 2015–16 |
Academic achievement certif.Eliminates provisions establishing, governing, and mandating the earning of a Certificate of Academic Achievement (CAA) or a Certificate of Individual Achievement (CIA) as a requirement for graduating from a public high school. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |