Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mari Leavitt
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1300 2019–20 |
CTC funding allocationRequires the Legislature to allocate state funds, in addition to maintenance level funds, to be distributed to the colleges for increasing compensation, increasing counselor positions, converting part-time faculty to full-time... | Gael Tarleton (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1307 2019–20 |
VFW chapters/sales & use taxProvides a sales and use tax exemption on eligible purchases made on behalf of Washington chapters of the Veterans of Foreign Wars | Gina Mosbrucker (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1322 2019–20 |
Dual language learningEstablishes grant programs to grow capacity for high quality dual language learning in the public schools, child care, and early learning programs, and to grow capacity for students to receive high quality heritage language learning. | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1323 2019–20 |
Zoological facilities B&O txProvides a business and occupation (B&O) tax deduction for the income derived for business activities conducted by an accredited zoological facility. | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1327 2019–20 |
Parenting minors, supportsAllows a minor who is a parent to receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefits regardless of income. | Chris Kilduff (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1328 2019–20 |
Military spouse employmentRequires the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), Employment Security Department, and Department of Commerce to initiate a demonstration campaign to increase military spouse employment. | Chris Kilduff (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1336 2019–20 |
Career connected learningCreates a multi-agency work group to coordinate career connected learning (CCL) opportunities, collect data, provide recommendations, and perform other duties. | Vandana Slatter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1339 2019–20 |
Native Americans/votingPermits online voter registration using a tribal identification card. | Debra Lekanoff (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1340 2019–20 |
College promise scholarshipChanges the State Need Grant program to the Washington College Promise Scholarship program. | Drew Hansen (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1365 2019–20 |
Indian health improvementEstablishes the Governor's Indian Health Advisory Council to adopt the biennial Indian Health Improvement Advisory Plan. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1369 2019–20 |
Maternal mortality reviewsModifies the definition of maternal death for purposes of the Maternal Mortality Review Panel (Panel) and the composition of the Panel. | Nicole Macri (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1378 2019–20 |
Child care provider ed equivDirects the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to adopt activities, skills, and experience levels that may be considered equivalent to education requirements in child care licensing rules. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1383 2019–20 |
Patronizing a prostituteIncreases the punishment for the crime of patronizing a prostitute to a gross misdemeanor for any second or subsequent conviction. | Mike Pellicciotti (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1384 2019–20 |
Poverty learning assist. prgChanges the threshold by which schools qualify to receive the high poverty-based Learning Assistance Program allocation to the state's total annual average enrollment that qualifies for free or reduced-price meals. | Bill Jenkin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1386 2019–20 |
Military benefit zone prgAllows sponsoring communities within two miles of five military installations to create Military Benefit Zones (MBZs) to allow for certain financing options for public improvements. | Chris Kilduff (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1410 2019–20 |
Impounded vehicles/militaryRequires the Department of Licensing to incorporate an active duty military status check into the vehicle owner information presented to a Registered Tow Truck Operator (RTTO) upon receiving an abandoned vehicle report from an RTTO. | Jake Fey (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1447 2019–20 |
Mental health parityDefines "mental health services," for health benefit plans issued or renewed before January 1, 2020, as medically necessary outpatient and inpatient services provided to treat mental disorders covered by the diagnostic... | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1479 2019–20 |
Student mental healthDirects the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) and the Paraeducator Board to incorporate social emotional learning standards, benchmarks, and specified related competencies into standards for principals, teachers,... | Tana Senn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1535 2019–20 |
Dev. disability serv. choiceFinds that the public interest and the interest of individuals with developmental disabilities would best be served by a broad array of employment and day program services that: Promote active treatment; support these people... | Joe Schmick (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1572 2019–20 |
Homeless college studentsCreates pilot programs at the community and technical colleges and the four-year higher education institutions to provide assistance to homeless students and students who were in foster care. | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1573 2019–20 |
TANF orientation & sanctionsProhibits the department of social and health services from requiring applicants for temporary assistance for needy families to attend an orientation as a condition of eligibility. | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1592 2019–20 |
Children's ed. savings acct.Creates the Washington Children's Educational Savings Account (WCESA) Program to establish college savings accounts for low-income kindergartners in Washington public schools. | Chris Kilduff (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1610 2019–20 |
Lost & damaged fishing gearDirects the Department of Fish and Wildlife, in consultation with others, to conduct a study of lost and damaged commercial and treaty fishing gear, and to establish a pilot program to track potential fishing gear damage and loss. | Debra Lekanoff (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1623 2019–20 |
Public schools/sign languageDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to award grants to qualifying institutions of higher education to establish programs of study that prepare students to become educational interpreters and... | Laurie Dolan (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1628 2019–20 |
Military develop. conflictsEstablishes a grant program to reduce development conflicts with nearby military installations. | Kristine Reeves (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |