Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Larry Seaquist
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1482 2013–14 |
Impaired drivingClarifies the scoring provisions under the Sentencing Reform Act (SRA) for defendants convicted of felony driving and physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs (DUI/PC) offenses. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1526 2013–14 |
Running start enrollmentMeetings are required between participating Running Start institutions that have over 50 Running Start students and school districts to develop a plan for increasing enrollment of underrepresented students in Running Start.... | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1535 2013–14 |
Community college facultyRepeals the statute establishing procedures for the reduction in force of community and technical college tenured and probationary faculty when the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges has declared a financial emergency. | Jake Fey (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1540 2013–14 |
Uniformed personnelProvides binding interest arbitration under the Personnel System Reform Act for duly sworn police officers employed as members of a police force established by state universities, regional universities, or The Evergreen State College. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1544 2013–14 |
Educational specialist degrsAuthorizes Central Washington and Western Washington Universities to offer educational specialist degrees. | Kristine Lytton (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1608 2013–14 |
Marine employees' commissionMaintains the Marine Employees' Commission within the Public Employment Relations Commission to hear certain disputes between labor and management arising out of the operation of the ferry system. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1610 2013–14 |
School administratorsModifies provisions relating to the calculation of service credit for school administrators for alternate early retirement eligibility. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1614 2013–14 |
Audiology degrees at WWUPermits the board of trustees of Western Washington University to offer applied, but not research, doctorate-level degrees in audiology. | Chris Reykdal (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1624 2013–14 |
Tuition increase restrictionExpresses the legislative intent to set a long term goal to make higher education accessible and affordable, referred to as Education Opportunity Funding, so that state funding is at least 50 percent of spending relative to tuition. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1650 2013–14 |
K-12 career educationRequires school districts to use 20 out of 80 additional instructional hours for secondary students, when they take effect, to provide career exploration and other activities intended to engage students in preparing for their future. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1673 2013–14 |
Basic ed allocation formulaDeclares an intent to: (1) Establish a vision for what defines a fully implemented prototypical school model for the 2018-2019 school year; and (2) Achieve this vision through annual incremental improvements in staffing... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1718 2013–14 |
Taxicabs, limos, for hireRevises industrial insurance provisions relating to for hire vehicles, limousines, and taxicabs. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1739 2013–14 |
Higher ed studnt percentagesRequires the boards of trustees or regents at the public baccalaureates to set guidelines for the percentages of resident, nonresident, and foreign students enrolled at each institution. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1757 2013–14 |
WA businesses 1-stop portalRequires the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) in collaboration with other agencies to provide the Legislature with a plan for establishing performance benchmarks, and for measuring the results of implementing a... | Norma Smith (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1758 2013–14 |
Boating safetyImplements additional provisions to ensure boating safety. | Cyrus Habib (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1759 2013–14 |
Veterans' assistance leviesEstablishes the Veterans' Assistance Levy as a separate property tax levy outside of the county general levy. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1761 2013–14 |
Shellfish aquacultureCreates the Shellfish Aquaculture Public Information Center through the Washington State University Cooperative Extension Program to, among other things; serve as a single point of contact for the public regarding aquaculture... | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1765 2013–14 |
Educator tests/fraudulencePermits the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) to submit a complaint to the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) alleging the grounds and factual basis under which a certificated school... | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1823 2013–14 |
Centers of excellenceExpands the role of Centers of Excellence to include acting as central sources of information for businesses in targeted industries and working with K-12 schools, colleges, universities, and apprenticeship programs. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1870 2013–14 |
Payment methodsRequires clear and conspicuous disclosure when a surcharge will be imposed on a cardholder who elects to use a credit card in lieu of payment by cash, check, or similar means. | Cyrus Habib (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1871 2013–14 |
At-risk youthCreates the Alliance for Student Success in Education and Training (ASSET) Program to increase work-integrated learning opportunities. | Marcie Maxwell (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1878 2013–14 |
State need grant award amntsAffirms that the State Need Grant program is for low-income students to follow their choice of institution of higher education. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1879 2013–14 |
Ferry faresRequires that the Executive Committee of Washington State Ferry Users (Executive Committee) be given notice of fare changes and adopt recommendations regarding ferry fares and schedules. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1880 2013–14 |
Ferry system/dept of transp.Prohibits the Washington State Department of Transportation from designing, constructing, or making substantial alterations to ferries or ferry facilities unless directed by the Legislature. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1894 2013–14 |
Shellfish aquacultureCreates the Shellfish Aquaculture Public Information Center through the University of Washington's Sea Grant Program (Sea Grant) to, among other things, serve as a single point of contact for the public regarding aquaculture... | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |