Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Kevin Van De Wege
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1612 2011–12 |
Prosthetics & orthoticsBeginning January 1, 2012, requires individual and group health plans to provide coverage for prosthetics and orthotics at least equivalent to the coverage provided by the federal Medicare program. | Norm Johnson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1648 2011–12 |
DUI requirementsModifies alcohol violation provisions relating to: (1) THC concentration with regard to DUI or physical control; (2) Requirement to install ignition interlock device for reckless driving, negligent driving, or participation in... | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1717 2011–12 |
Derelict fishing gearRequires a person who loses or abandons commercial net fishing gear in the waters of the state to report certain information to the department of fish and wildlife. Encourages a person who loses or abandons shellfish pots in... | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1722 2011–12 |
Nursing home safety netMakes various revisions to nursing home payments. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1733 2011–12 |
Consumer reporting agenciesRequires notice to an applicant or employee if information in a consumer report for employment purposes will be transferred to a third party outside of the United States. | Joe Schmick (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1736 2011–12 |
Uniformed personnelProvides binding interest arbitration for uniformed personnel under the Personnel System Reform Act. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1768 2011–12 |
Housing assistance surchargeIncreases the Homeless Housing and Assistance Act document recording surcharge to $35 through the 2017-2019 biennium. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1782 2011–12 |
WorkFirst and child careRequires that the moneys contained in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant and state funds for TANF programs, including the WorkFirst program, must be used in accordance with legislative policy set... | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1796 2011–12 |
Recreation accessCreates the Discover Pass and Day-Use Permit and requires these permits to be visible in any vehicle located at a recreation site or recreation lands managed by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the Washington... | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1809 2011–12 |
Resident contractorsApplies a 7 percent in-state preference for resident contractors on public works contracts. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1847 2011–12 |
Tax preferences/basic healthProvides funding for maintaining basic health program enrollment by terminating certain tax preferences. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1848 2011–12 |
Sales and use tax/floristsRevises the definition of "florist" for purposes of sales and use taxation. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1928 2011–12 |
Workplace bullyingMakes it an unfair practice under the Washington Law Against Discrimination to subject an employee to an abusive work environment. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2006 2011–12 |
Disposal of unwanted drugsRequires the board of pharmacy to create the product stewardship program to provide for: (1) A collection system for all unwanted legend and nonlegend drugs from residential sources; (2) A handling and disposal system; (3) How... | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2040 2011–12 |
Infrastructure & econ develEstablishes a task force to develop a means of using the state's money to finance public works infrastructure, student loans, and economic development, and make recommendations to the Legislature on specified topics by... | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2068 2011–12 |
LEOFF plan 2Establishes contribution rates for the Law Enforcement Officers’ and Fire Fighters’ Retirement System Plan 2 for the period of July 1, 2011, through June 30, 2013, of 7.40 percent for employees, 4.44 percent for employers, and... | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2071 2011–12 |
Local public safety accountEliminates the conditional transfer of $5 million to the Local Public Safety Enhancement Account (LPSEA) required by September 30, 2011. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2078 2011–12 |
K-3 class size reductionEliminates the business and occupation tax deduction for interest on first mortgages and deeds of trust on residential properties for financial institutions that operate in more than 10 states. | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2087 2011–12 |
Nonresident sales tax exemp.Provides additional funding for mental health services by repealing the nonresident sales tax exemption. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2097 2011–12 |
LEOFF plans 1 and 2 mergerMerges plans 1 and 2 of the law enforcement officers' and firefighters' retirement system. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2098 2011–12 |
Short-barreled riflesAllows a person to possess, transport, acquire, or transfer a short-barreled rifle that is legally registered and possessed, transported, acquired, or transferred in accordance with federal law. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2099 2011–12 |
Short-barreled shotgunsAllows a person to possess, transport, acquire, or transfer a short-barreled shotgun or short-barreled rifle that is legally registered and possessed, transported, acquired, or transferred in accordance with federal law. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2102 2011–12 |
In-home care servicesProvides additional funding for in-home care services by extending sales taxes to debt collection services and repealing the nonresident sales tax exemption. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2103 2011–12 |
Employer communicationsProhibits employers from requiring employees to attend a meeting, or listen to, or respond to, or participate in, any communication relating to political or religious matters. Requires employers to post a notice of certain... | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2111 2011–12 |
Quality education councilRequires the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) to ensure that a fairness and bias review has been conducted before implementing revisions to the state Essential Academic Learning Requirements. | Marcie Maxwell (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |