Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Steve Bergquist
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2474 2013–14 |
Save toward retirement planCreates the Start Retirement Savings Plan (Start Plan) permitting private employers and employees to participate in retirement plans administered by the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2481 2013–14 |
Food & yard waste collectionDirects the State Building Code Council (Council) to adopt rules during the 2015 code adoption period, to be effective by July 1, 2016, that require space to be provided at specified new residential occupancies for the... | Tana Senn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2515 2013–14 |
Population enumeration dataExempts enumeration data from public inspection and copying. | Leonard Christian (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2527 2013–14 |
Prevailing rate of wageRequires the prevailing wage rate to be established by adopting the hourly wage, usual benefits, and overtime pay established in collective bargaining agreements for trades and occupations that have collective bargaining agreements. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2531 2013–14 |
Teacher certificationSpecifies that the design of alternative route programs can evolve over time to reflect innovations and improvement in educator preparation. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2536 2013–14 |
Breakfast after the bellPhases in over a four-year period a requirement for schools that enroll 70 percent or more low income students to offer school breakfast after the beginning of the school day, called Breakfast After the Bell (BAB). | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2540 2013–14 |
Career & tech course equivsDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to develop curriculum frameworks for a selected list of Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses whose content is considered equivalent to science or... | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2544 2013–14 |
Newborn screeningRequires sample blood specimens for newborns to be collected within 48 hours of birth. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2594 2013–14 |
Fed. basic health prog./HCADirects the Health Care Authority to begin econometric modeling to analyze Basic Health Program enrollment and the costs and impacts and report by December 1, 2014. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2605 2013–14 |
Student restraint, isolationRepeals a requirement that a school district's policy and procedures on the use of restraint or isolation be provided to parents when an Individualized Education Program or Section 504 Plan is developed. | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2610 2013–14 |
Homeless youth populationWSIPP must conduct an analysis to identify characteristics of the homeless youth population ages birth to ten years. | Jake Fey (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2617 2013–14 |
Interpreter servicesAuthorizes the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) to purchase spoken language interpreter services for medical and vocational providers. | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2639 2013–14 |
Mental health, chem depndncyExpands the scope of the work and membership for the Adult Behavioral Health System Task Force. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2643 2013–14 |
Healthiest next generationEstablishes the Governor's Council for the Healthiest Next Generation to identify policy-related action plans and funding recommendations that protect children's health. | Jessyn Farrell (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2644 2013–14 |
Involuntary servitudeCreates the offense "Coercion of Involuntary Servitude." | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2711 2013–14 |
Electric vehicle chargingProvides standards for the access to and payment to use public charging stations. | Cyrus Habib (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2725 2013–14 |
Involuntary treatmentIf a DMHP decides not to initiate detention of a person under the ITA, an immediate family member of the person may petition the superior court for review of the DMHP's decision. The family member must serve notice of the... | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2743 2013–14 |
Government contractingRequires agencies to prepare a written record of the basis of the decision and a comprehensive impact assessment when contracting out to purchase services that were formerly provided by public employees. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2752 2013–14 |
WA state tree license platesCreates the Washington State Tree special license plate. | Brady Walkinshaw (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2792 2013–14 |
Education funding allocationRevises the prototypical school model to reflect the enhancements included in the 2013-2015 State Omnibus Appropriations Act, Chapter 4, Laws of 2013 (3ESSB 5034). | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2797 2013–14 |
Kindergarten & elementaryAuthorizes revenue bonds backed by lottery revenues to address all-day kindergarten and K-3 class size reduction facility needs. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2100 2013–14 |
Seattle U license platesCreates the Seattle University special license plate. | Norm Johnson (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 12, 2014 |
| HB 2106 2013–14 |
Primaries for county officesProvides that no primary may be held for any single county partisan office to fill an unexpired term if, after the last day allowed for candidates to withdraw, only one candidate has filed for the position. | Senator (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 12, 2014 |
| HB 2795 2013–14 |
Tobacco substitutes/taxationImposes a 75 percent other tobacco products (OTP) tax on tobacco substitutes. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2014 |
| HB 1014 2013–14 |
Native American heritage dayNames the state legal holiday on the Friday immediately following Thanksgiving as "Native American Heritage Day." | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 18, 2014 |