Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jim Jacks
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2631 2009–10 |
Dropout prevention programCreates the Dropout Prevention Recognition Program (Program) effective July 1, 2013, which provides an annual award of $10,500 for each student prevented from dropping out of high school. | Tim Probst (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2673 2009–10 |
Durable medical equipmentRequires inclusion of the sales tax or use tax calculation in the plan payment on medical insurance plans issued on or after January 1, 2011, that include coverage for prescribed durable medical equipment and mobility... | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2738 2009–10 |
Biomass energyAllows for additional sources of biomass energy to qualify as a renewable resource under the Energy Independence Act (Initiative 937). | Deb Eddy (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2816 2009–10 |
Fuel taxes on exported fuelEstablishes a fuel tax credit of 35 cents per gallon against the Washington's 37.5 cent fuel tax rate resulting in a 2.5 cent fuel tax for fuel exported to other states. If the importing state's fuel tax is between 35 cents... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2837 2009–10 |
Ltd service pregnancy ctrsRequires limited service pregnancy centers to provide truthful information about their services, ensure that any reproductive health information provided is medically accurate, and maintain the privacy of and respect a... | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2863 2009–10 |
Food assistance/ag deptTransfers the Emergency Food Assistance Programs at the Department of Commerce and the Department of General Administration to the Department of Agriculture on July 1, 2010. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2912 2009–10 |
Local excise taxes/countiesDirects stadium-related tax sources in King County to dedicated accounts once the obligations for stadium debt are paid. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3023 2009–10 |
Pollution liability agencyMerges the Pollution Liability Insurance Agency into the Department of Ecology. | Jim Jacks (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3062 2009–10 |
Language access providersRequires the Office of Financial Management (OFM) to establish a working group on language access services. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2116 2009–10 |
Water pollution controlAllows the Department of Ecology (Department) to award federal funds as grants, forgiveness of principal, and negative interest for Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund projects. | Marcie Maxwell (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 11, 2010 |
| HB 2227 2009–10 |
Evergreen jobs actEstablishes the Evergreen Jobs Initiative to create 15,000 new green economy jobs by 2020 and target 30 percent of the jobs to veterans, National Guard members, and low-income and disadvantaged populations. | Tim Probst (D-17) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 536, Laws of 2009 |
May 18, 2009 |
| HB 1081 2009–10 |
Railroad crossing protectionAuthorizes a city or town to create a local improvement district for financing the construction, maintenance, and repair of railroad crossing protection devices. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 435, Laws of 2009 |
May 11, 2009 |
| HB 2078 2009–10 |
Developmental disabilitiesRequires a work group consisting of the Developmental Disabilities Council and the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs, in consultation with the Department of Corrections, the Department of Social and Health... | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 447, Laws of 2009 |
May 11, 2009 |
| HB 2313 2009–10 |
Farm vehicle permitsFarm vehicle trip permits are valid for 30 days commencing with the first day of use. | Laura Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 452, Laws of 2009 |
May 11, 2009 |
| HB 1741 2009–10 |
School employees dismissalAdds many additional crimes to the list of crimes which result in mandatory termination of certificated and classified school employees, mandatory permanent certificate revocation, and the barring of contractor's employees... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 396, Laws of 2009 |
May 7, 2009 |
| HB 1879 2009–10 |
Deaf & hard of hearingEstablishes the Washington State Center for Childhood Deafness and Hearing Loss to provide statewide leadership in the regional delivery of education services to students who are deaf or hard of hearing. | Jim Jacks (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 381, Laws of 2009 |
May 7, 2009 |
| HB 1957 2009–10 |
Wildlife and recreation progRemoves mitigation banking projects from the list of allowable uses of Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP) funds in the Habitat Conservation Account and the Riparian Protection Account. | Jim Jacks (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 341, Laws of 2009 |
May 5, 2009 |
| HB 2130 2009–10 |
Renewable energy incentivesCreates a business & occupation (B&O) credit for capital invested in renewable energy manufacturing expenditures. | Tim Probst (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 26, 2009 |
| HB 1355 2009–10 |
Opportunity internship progCreates the Opportunity Internship Program (Program) to provide incentives for local consortia to build educational and employment pipelines for low income high school students in high demand occupations in targeted industries. | Tim Probst (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 238, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 25, 2009 |
| HB 2021 2009–10 |
Student financial aidRequires institutions and the Higher Education Coordinating Board to label all forms of student financial assistance as an Opportunity Pathway. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 215, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 25, 2009 |
| HB 1580 2009–10 |
Pilot local water mgmt progAuthorizes the creation of a Water Management Board with designated membership, authority, duties, and responsibilities. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 23, 2009 |
| HB 1388 2009–10 |
Pipeline safety feesChanges the date the Utilities and Transportation Commission must invoice gas pipeline, interstate gas pipeline, and hazardous liquid pipeline companies for payment of annual fees to the Pipeline Safety Account. | Jim Jacks (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 91, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 15, 2009 |
| HB 2126 2009–10 |
Cemetery & funeral dir brdsCreates a new Funeral and Cemetery Board by consolidating the Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers and the Cemetery Board. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 102, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 15, 2009 |
| HB 1328 2009–10 |
Associate transfer degreesAllows technical colleges to offer Associate transfer degrees that prepare students for entry into professional fields. | Senator (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 64, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 13, 2009 |
| HB 1878 2009–10 |
St schools for blind & deafAuthorizes transfer of accumulated leave between the Washington State School for the Blind and the School for the Deaf and other educational entities. | Jim Jacks (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 47, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 9, 2009 |