Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Elizabeth Scott
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2553 2015–16 |
Firearms/state of emergencyRemoves the governor's authority, after proclaiming a state of emergency, to prohibit the possession of firearms or other deadly weapon by a person, other than a law enforcement officer, in a place other than the person's... | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2556 2015–16 |
Academic achievement certif.Eliminates provisions establishing, governing, and mandating the earning of a Certificate of Academic Achievement (CAA) or a Certificate of Individual Achievement (CIA) as a requirement for graduating from a public high school. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2589 2015–16 |
Gender-segregated facilitiesProvides that nothing in the state civil rights act: (1) Prohibits a public or private entity from limiting access to a private facility segregated by gender to a person if the person is preoperative, nonoperative, or... | Graham Hunt (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2612 2015–16 |
Nonparent responsibilitiesEstablishes a process for a man to bring an action to challenge paternity, and remove all associated rights and responsibilities, if genetic testing demonstrates by clear and convincing evidence that the man is not the child's... | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2631 2015–16 |
Same sex marriage beliefsEstablishes the Washington state protection of the free exercise of religious beliefs and rights of conscience regarding marriage as the union of one man and one woman act. | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2632 2015–16 |
Political party gender reqs.Removes the requirement that the chair and vice chair of a major political party's state committee must be of the opposite sex. | Luanne Van Werven (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2642 2015–16 |
Small winery tax reliefProvides an exemption from a majority of wine taxes on the first 20,000 gallons of wine sold by a domestic winery. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2670 2015–16 |
School assessment systemEliminates nonfederally required tests, removes the graduation requirement from statewide tests, allows opting out of standardized tests with no repercussion to students, and creates a balanced assessment system. | Representative (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2685 2015–16 |
Female genital mutilationCreates the crime of Female Genital Mutilation. | Elizabeth Scott (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2695 2015–16 |
Historic public rec. accessRequires the Department of Natural Resources to ensure that road engineering projects are designed to preserve the ability for pedestrian access to continue when roads are being maintained or abandoned. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2720 2015–16 |
Water pollution act scopeEliminates groundwater and certain isolated wetlands from the scope waters subject to state water pollution control laws. | Elizabeth Scott (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2721 2015–16 |
Waters of U.S. definitionEnsures that a new federal government definition of the term "waters of the United States" has no applicability to the regulation of water quality in this state. | Elizabeth Scott (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2747 2015–16 |
WetlandsRevises the definition of "wetlands" for purposes of the growth management act and the shoreline management act. | Elizabeth Scott (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2748 2015–16 |
Payment of attorneys' feesProvides that, in an action brought by a nongovernment party for judicial review of an administrative action, the court must award costs and attorneys' fees to the nongovernment party if there is proof beyond a reasonable... | Dan Griffey (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2750 2015–16 |
Newborn screening practicesRequires a hospital or health care provider attending a birth outside of a hospital to obtain the written consent of a parent or legal guardian before the collection of a sample blood specimen. | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2752 2015–16 |
Religion/gov. discriminationEstablishes the protection of the rights of religious exercise and conscience from government discrimination act. Prohibits the state from taking any discriminatory action against a person, wholly or partially on the basis... | Graham Hunt (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2753 2015–16 |
Ballot envelope secrecy flapRequires the return ballot envelope provided by the county auditor to include a secrecy flap that the voter can seal to cover the voter's signature and telephone number. | Graham Hunt (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2860 2015–16 |
Res. habilitation centersLowers the age in which a person may be admitted to receive services at a residential center. Requires the department of social and health services to continue to: (1) Provide respite services in residential habilitation... | Norm Johnson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2867 2015–16 |
Higher ed. conceal carryAuthorizes a license holder to carry a concealed pistol on or about his or her person while on the campus of an institution of higher education in this state. Prohibits an institution of higher education in this state from... | Elizabeth Scott (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2870 2015–16 |
DFW public access reqs.Prohibits the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife from requiring a wildlife damage claimant to allow public hunting access to his or her land as a condition of receiving compensation. | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2944 2015–16 |
Psychotropic meds/childrenRequires each school district board of directors to adopt a policy that prohibits school staff from denying a student access to programs or services because the parent or guardian of the student has refused to place the... | Elizabeth Scott (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2951 2015–16 |
Firearms & ammo in vehiclesProhibits a business, commercial enterprise, or employer from establishing, maintaining, or enforcing a policy or rule that prohibits a person from transporting or storing a firearm or ammunition in a privately owned motor... | Elizabeth Scott (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2952 2015–16 |
Instream flow rulesRequires the state institute for public policy to, either directly or through contract with a third party with expertise in economic analysis, produce a report to the legislature that estimates the loss in value of private... | Elizabeth Scott (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2974 2015–16 |
Property confiscation/emerg.Prohibits a state agency or political subdivision, while acting in support of relief from a major disaster or emergency, from: (1) Temporarily or permanently seizing, or authorizing the seizure of, the real and personal... | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2975 2015–16 |
Firearms civil rightsEstablishes the Washington state firearms civil rights act. | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |