Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Joe Fitzgibbon
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2161 2013–14 |
Mitigation fees/traffic/SEPAAllows a city to impose traffic impact mitigation fees under the State Environmental Policy Act for projects outside the city, but only if the city has entered into an interlocal agreement with the city or county where the... | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1245 2013–14 |
Derelict & abandoned vesselsCreates future requirements for owners of certain vessels to conduct a marine survey prior to the sale of a vessel. | Drew Hansen (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 291, Laws of 2013 |
May 20, 2013 |
| HB 1045 2013–14 |
Local highway speed limitsWaives the requirement of an engineering and traffic investigation when a city or town establishes a lower speed limit within a residential or business district. | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 264, Laws of 2013 |
May 16, 2013 |
| HB 1499 2013–14 |
Elderly all-inclusive careRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to allow clients enrolled in the Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) to elect to remain in the program despite improved functional status. | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 2013 |
May 16, 2013 |
| HB 1717 2013–14 |
Up-front enviro planningAuthorizes local governments to recover reasonable expenses incurred in the preparation of nonproject environmental impact statements (EIS) for infill actions that are categorically exempt from requirements of the State... | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 243, Laws of 2013 |
May 15, 2013 |
| HB 1903 2013–14 |
Unemployment insuranceAllows an employer employing a person on a part-time basis who is receiving unemployment benefits to request relief from benefit charges in certain circumstances. | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 244, Laws of 2013 |
May 15, 2013 |
| HB 1001 2013–14 |
Beer & wine theater licenseCreates a license for motion picture theaters with no more than four screens to sell beer and wine at retail for consumption on theater premises. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 219, Laws of 2013 |
May 14, 2013 |
| HB 1883 2013–14 |
Fuel tax administrationConsolidates the motor vehicle fuel and special fuel tax statutes into a single statutory scheme. | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 225, Laws of 2013 |
May 14, 2013 |
| HB 1178 2013–14 |
Teacher certificationPermits the Professional Educator Standards Board to identify and accept alternatives to the basic skills assessment that are used as a requirement for admission to teacher preparation programs and for out-of-state applicants... | Kristine Lytton (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 193, Laws of 2013 |
May 10, 2013 |
| HB 1336 2013–14 |
Troubled youth in schoolsRequires school counselors, psychologists, social workers, and nurses to complete a training program in youth suicide screening and referral as a condition of certification. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 197, Laws of 2013 |
May 10, 2013 |
| HB 1412 2013–14 |
Community service/studentsRequires school districts to adopt a policy supportive of community service and providing an incentive for students who participate in community service. | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 176, Laws of 2013 |
May 8, 2013 |
| HB 1556 2013–14 |
Cardiac arrest/high schoolsRequires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, in consultation with others, to develop guidelines for a medical emergency response and automated external defibrillator program for high schools. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 181, Laws of 2013 |
May 8, 2013 |
| HB 1456 2013–14 |
Transit and parking benefitsAuthorizes pretax payroll deductions for qualified transit and parking benefits. | Senator (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 124, Laws of 2013 |
May 3, 2013 |
| HB 1512 2013–14 |
Water/fire suppressionEstablishes and clarifies the authority of water purveyors to supply fire suppression water facilities and services for cities, towns, and counties, and to recover the costs of providing those facilities and services. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 127, Laws of 2013 |
May 3, 2013 |
| HB 1576 2013–14 |
County assessors officesAuthorizes county assessors to send via electronic means any assessment, notice, or other information that would otherwise be sent via regular mail, as long as the person entitled to the information agrees to receive... | Larry Springer (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 131, Laws of 2013 |
May 3, 2013 |
| HB 1863 2013–14 |
L&I/scholarship informationCreates an exemption in the state Ethics in Public Service Act permitting the Department of Labor and Industries to provide information about scholarship opportunities available to the children and spouses of workers who... | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 134, Laws of 2013 |
May 3, 2013 |
| HB 1003 2013–14 |
Health professions licenseesRequires the Department of Health or health professions board or commission to summarily suspend the license of any health care provider who is prohibited from employment in the care of vulnerable adults based upon a finding... | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 86, Laws of 2013 |
May 1, 2013 |
| HB 1625 2013–14 |
Tow truck operator ratesSets a cap on the rates and fees that tow truck operators may charge for certain towing operations, storage of vehicles, and after-hours releases. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 37, Laws of 2013 |
Apr 23, 2013 |
| HB 1001 2011–12 |
Pro se defendant/sex offenseRequests the Washington Supreme Court to adopt rules requiring courts to place restrictions on the manner and means by which a defendant representing himself or herself questions a victim-witness during a criminal prosecution... | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1017 2011–12 |
DUI twelve-hour impound holdRequires law enforcement to impound the vehicle operated by a person arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and requires that the vehicle be held for 12 hours if the person arrested is the only... | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1018 2011–12 |
Bicyclists and motoristsClarifies mutual responsibilities for bicyclists and motorists to help reduce accidents and conflicts between them. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1022 2011–12 |
Higher education employeesRegulates employment of retired higher education employees. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1075 2011–12 |
Water-sewer districtsAuthorizes a water-sewer district (district) to engage in the private sale of real property provided the estimated value is $5,000 or less. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1078 2011–12 |
Manu & mobile home landlordsRequires manufactured/mobile home park landlords to provide written receipts for cash or money order payments upon a tenant's request. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1100 2011–12 |
Medical use of cannabisClarifies the law on the medical use of cannabis. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |