Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by John McCoy
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2789 2005–06 |
Apprenticeship opportunitiesAuthorizes existing Centers of Excellence and other colleges identified by the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, in consultation with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council, to act as brokers... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 161, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 21, 2006 |
| HB 2576 2005–06 |
Sexual assault victimsEstablishes procedures for sexual assault protection orders. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 138, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 20, 2006 |
| HB 3127 2005–06 |
EducationReactivates the Center for Improvement of Student Learning within the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 116, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 20, 2006 |
| HB 2498 2005–06 |
Cluster-based economic devDirects the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development to identify industry clusters, working with various entities and to develop strategies to foster the development of the state and regional industry clusters. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 105, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 17, 2006 |
| HB 3185 2005–06 |
Wage payment requirementsFor violations of wage payment requirements, authorizes the Department of Labor and Industries (Department) to order the payment of wages owed, including interest and, for willful violations of wage payment requirements, civil... | John McCoy (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 89, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 17, 2006 |
| HB 2353 2005–06 |
Family child care providersProvides for collective bargaining between the Governor and a statewide unit of family child care providers under the Public Employees' Collective Bargaining Act. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 15, 2006 |
| HB 3074 2005–06 |
Military status/defendantsAmends the Washington Service Members' Civil Relief Act to create a process for determining whether a defendant who does not make an appearance in a civil action or proceeding is a dependant of a person in the military service. | John Serben (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 80, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 15, 2006 |
| HB 3087 2005–06 |
Course materials/collegesStates intent of the Legislature to encourage faculty and staff to work with bookstores and publishers to implement least costly options for students. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 81, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 15, 2006 |
| HB 2538 2005–06 |
Warrants/chapter 49.17 RCWProvides that the Department of Labor and Industries (Department) must obtain consent when entering a worksite under the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 14, 2006 |
| HB 2726 2005–06 |
Small manufacturersCodifies the Washington Manufacturing Services (WMS). | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 34, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 14, 2006 |
| HB 1458 2005–06 |
On-site sewage/marine areasRequires local health officers in 12 Puget Sound counties to develop on-site sewage system (OSS) program management plans by July 1, 2007. | Senator (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 9, 2006 |
| HB 2367 2005–06 |
Tribal police officersAuthorizes the Criminal Justice Training Commission to grant, deny, or revoke the certification of tribal police officers employed by a tribal government that has voluntarily requested certification for their police officers. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 9, 2006 |
| HB 1343 2005–06 |
National guard life insPayment of Federal Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance premiums are reimbursed to National Guard members called to active duty outside the United States. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 1488 2005–06 |
Brominated flame retardantsBans the manufacture, sale, or distribution of most products containing more than 1 percent of Penta-BDE or Octa-BDE after January 1, 2007. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 1815 2005–06 |
Small business incubatorCreates a competitive grant program for small business incubators and entrepreneurial support programs. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 1827 2005–06 |
Motor vehicle dealersModifies the prohibition on "bushing" by applying it to situations in which a contract has been signed, increasing to four days the time allotted for a dealer to give unconditional acceptance or rejection of an offer, and... | Alex Wood (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 1883 2005–06 |
Hood Canal oral historiesRequires The Evergreen State College to conduct an oral history program for Hood Canal tribal elders and other long-term residents with historical information about Hood Canal's environmental conditions. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2337 2005–06 |
Public works board projectsApproves the list of local government infrastructure projects funded under the Public Works Trust Fund Program in the 2005-07 Capital Budget. The list includes 35 projects totaling $128.4 million. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2393 2005–06 |
Energy freedom projectsAmends the 2005-07 Capital Budget to include a new Energy Freedom Program within the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2432 2005–06 |
Property tax exemptionFreezes assessed value of home and provides excess and regular property tax relief for veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces with 100 percent service connected disability with income of $70,000 and below. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2439 2005–06 |
Home sales/military relocatnProvides an exemption from real estate excise taxes to members of the armed forces who are required to relocate due to military orders, if the selling price of the property is no more than 8 percent greater than the price paid for it. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2545 2005–06 |
Veterans' scoring in examsClarifies that agencies or private companies under contract to administer competitive examinations for public employment are included in the entities that must give a scoring criteria status, or preference, to all veterans who... | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2546 2005–06 |
Definition of veteranUpdates the definition of veteran to exclude the benefit pertaining to restrictions on sending veterans or their families to almshouses. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2564 2005–06 |
Veterans/discriminationExpands the jurisdiction of the Human Rights Commission to include persons who have veteran or military status as a basis for prohibiting discrimination as it relates to employment; credit and real estate transactions,... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2565 2005–06 |
Worker training b & o taxMakes a Business and Occupation (B&O) tax credit for certain worker training available to certain small businesses. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |