Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Joe Fitzgibbon
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2729 2011–12 |
Motor vehicle fuel taxRepeals the handling loss deduction on the motor vehicle fuel tax. | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2740 2011–12 |
Renewable fuel contentChanges the existing renewable fuel standard for biodiesel. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2748 2011–12 |
Ferry and flood districtsAuthorizes counties with a population of 1.5 million or more to assume all powers and obligations of a county ferry district, and subsequently abolish the county ferry district. | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2750 2011–12 |
Coal-based electricityRequires electrical companies to provide an annual report to the utilities and transportation commission concerning electricity provided by the company, from coal power plants owned in whole or in part by the company, to one... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2762 2011–12 |
Tax expenditure reformRepeals most sales and use tax preferences and business and occupation tax preferences in five stages, beginning in 2017. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2766 2011–12 |
2% tax on millionairesImposes an excise tax on the receipt of adjusted gross income above one million dollars. Adjusted gross income in excess of one million dollars is taxed at two percent. Establishes a new state trust fund dedicated to meeting... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2781 2011–12 |
Healthcare facilities accessAddresses civil remedies with regard to intentionally damaging the property of a health care facility. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2802 2011–12 |
Washington works corpsCreates the Washington works corps program within the employment security department to provide unemployed individuals with the opportunity to perform needed services in communities throughout the state. Authorizes the state... | Connie Ladenburg (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2821 2011–12 |
Children's safe productsProhibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of children's products containing TRIS in amounts greater than 100 parts per million in any component beginning June 30, 2014. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1398 2011–12 |
Low-income housing/fee exempPermits a local government to: (1) provide a partial exemption of up to 80 percent of impact fees for low-income housing with no explicit requirement to pay the exempted fees from public funds other than impact fee accounts;... | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 30, 2012 |
| HB 1627 2011–12 |
Boundary review boardsModifies provisions governing boundary review boards (boards) to specify that boards: (1) may increase the total area of proposals before them; and (2) may not modify city or town annexation proposals by adding an amount of... | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 212, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 30, 2012 |
| HB 2210 2011–12 |
School board candidatesAdds school board offices to the list of public offices subject to campaign contribution limits. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 202, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 30, 2012 |
| HB 2262 2011–12 |
WorkFirst and child careRepeals RCW 74.08A.340 regarding the operation of the WorkFirst program by the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 217, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 30, 2012 |
| HB 2263 2011–12 |
Child welfare system savingsCreates a Child and Family Reinvestment Account (Account) to be used to achieve certain outcomes. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 204, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 30, 2012 |
| HB 2326 2011–12 |
Solid fuel burning devicesAuthorizes the Department of Ecology (Ecology) or a local air pollution control authority to call a first stage of impaired air quality, as well as a second stage of impaired air quality, at a level below the federal standard... | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 219, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 30, 2012 |
| HB 2346 2011–12 |
Correctional officer uniformProhibits incarcerated offenders from making or assembling uniforms to be worn by correctional officers. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 220, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 30, 2012 |
| HB 2499 2011–12 |
Political ad disclosureRequires political advertising supporting or opposing ballot measures sponsored by a political committee to name the "top five" contributors in the advertisement. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 30, 2012 |
| HB 1234 2011–12 |
Security alarms, crime watchExempts from disclosure personally identifying information collected by law enforcement agencies regarding local security alarm systems programs and vacation crime watch programs. | Luis Moscoso (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 88, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| HB 2048 2011–12 |
Housing assistance surchrgesIncreases the Homeless Housing and Assistance Act document recording surcharge through June 30, 2017. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 90, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| HB 2337 2011–12 |
Open K-12 ed resourcesDirects the Superintendent of Public Instruction to take the lead in developing new openly licensed courseware aligned with the common core state standards until 2018. | Senator (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| HB 2349 2011–12 |
BeaversProvides the Department of Fish and Wildlife with specific authority to permit the release of captured beavers on public or private property if the landowner of the property consents to the release. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 167, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| HB 2352 2011–12 |
Higher ed institutions/feesRequires services and activities fees committees at institutions of higher education to post services and activities fees expenditure information on the institution's website. | Chris Reykdal (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 104, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| HB 2384 2011–12 |
Personal vehicle sharingTransfers liability from an automobile insurer to a personal vehicle sharing program when the vehicle is in a personal vehicle sharing program. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 108, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| HB 2443 2011–12 |
Persons who drive impairedMakes numerous changes to alcohol and drug-related driving statutes, including: changing the definition of "drugs;" expanding who may apply for ignition interlock licenses; restricting the vacating of records of DUI-related... | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| HB 2535 2011–12 |
Juvenile gang courtAuthorizes counties to establish and operate juvenile gang courts, where juvenile offenders involved in criminal gangs may receive evidence-based services designed to reduce gang-related offenses while under continuous court... | Connie Ladenburg (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 146, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |