Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Joe Timmons
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1960 2023–24 |
Prototypical school staffingIncreases staff allocations for teaching assistants, including any aspect of educational instructional services provided by classified employees, by 0.1 full-time equivalent(s) per school in the prototypical school funding model. | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 20, 2024 |
| HB 2273 2023–24 |
Functional recovery buildingRequires the Military Department to conduct a study regarding statewide building code and construction standards pertaining to earthquake and tsunami resilience. | Brandy Donaghy (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 20, 2024 |
| HB 2385 2023–24 |
State ferry fuel purchasingAuthorizes the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to employ outside expertise for the Diesel Price Fuel Hedging Program (Program) to advise on timing of transactions, quantities of fuel, tenure of contracts,... | Spencer Hutchins (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 20, 2024 |
| HB 2386 2023–24 |
WSP off-duty traffic controlAuthorizes Washington State Patrol (WSP) officers to use WSP vehicles when engaged in off-duty uniformed employment providing traffic control services to the Washington State Department of Transportation and other state... | Spencer Hutchins (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 20, 2024 |
| HB 2391 2023–24 |
County ferriesProvides that county ferry maintenance is exempt from public works bidding requirements. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 20, 2024 |
| HB 2458 2023–24 |
K-12 experience factorsAdjusts calculations of experience factor eligibility for certificated instructional staff salary allocations based on a school district's homeless, bilingual, and total enrollment. | Alicia Rule (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 20, 2024 |
| HB 1936 2023–24 |
Tax incentives for farmersCreates a business and occupation tax credit for 25 percent of expenditures for farming inputs purchased by a farmer who receives a conservation grant or is a participant in a state or federal conservation program. | Clyde Shavers (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2024 |
| HB 2456 2023–24 |
Wildlife safe passagesRequires the Department of Transportation and the Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to create, in consultation with various stakeholders, the integrated wildlife habitat connectivity strategy and to implement and... | Joe Timmons (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2024 |
| HB 2309 2023–24 |
Washington 13 free guaranteeCreates the Washington 13 Free Guarantee to provide up to 45 credits of tuition-free community or technical college to eligible students regardless of income. | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2024 |
| HB 2058 2023–24 |
Free school mealsRequires all school districts, charter schools, and state-tribal education compact schools to provide breakfast and lunch without charge to any requesting students, beginning with the 2024?25 school year. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2024 |
| HB 1869 2023–24 |
National guard recruitmentProvides a referral bonus for a National Guard member whose successful recruitment results in an enlistment contract. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2024 |
| HB 1925 2023–24 |
Veterans service officersRequires the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) to provide information to recently discharged veterans about veterans benefits and services, and information about resources available to veterans in each county. | Clyde Shavers (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2024 |
| HB 2101 2023–24 |
Child care licensing feesProhibits the Department of Children, Youth, and Families from charging fees to obtain a child care license. | Alicia Rule (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2024 |
| HB 2412 2023–24 |
Plumbing hours reportingMaking technical corrections to plumbing supervision and trainee hours reporting. | Suzanne Schmidt (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2024 |
| HB 2008 2023–24 |
Housing cost task forceCreates a task force to ascertain the primary factors driving housing costs in Washington. | Mark Klicker (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2024 |
| HB 2328 2023–24 |
Small fire districts/leaveConcerning continued health benefits during paid family and medical leave for firefighters of small fire districts. | Sam Low (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2024 |
| HB 2340 2023–24 |
Military service/DOL feesReducing department of licensing fees for Washington residents who have served in the military. | Paul Harris (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2024 |
| HB 2341 2023–24 |
Offshore wind dev. studyRequires the University of Washington School of Oceanography to conduct a comprehensive scientific study on the cumulative effects of offshore wind development on oceanographic processes. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2024 |
| HB 2342 2023–24 |
Dependent youth financial edRequires the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to develop a program to provide dependent youth ages 14 and up with the opportunity to open a private, self-controlled bank account. | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2024 |
| HB 2310 2023–24 |
State park heritage centerProvides for the establishment of the Julia Butler Hansen State Park Heritage Center. | Joel McEntire (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2024 |
| HB 2212 2023–24 |
School admin. allocationsIncreasing allocations for principals, assistant principals, and other certificated building-level administrators. | Alicia Rule (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2024 |
| HB 2218 2023–24 |
Extended foster careRemoves the eligibility criteria for participation in extended foster care and allows anyone who is dependent at age 18 to receive extended foster care until withdrawing their agreement to participate. | Julio Cortes (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2024 |
| HB 2240 2023–24 |
Void covenant redactionClarifying the process for redacting void covenants in recorded property documents. | Jamila Taylor (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2024 |
| HB 1027 2023–24 |
Audio-only telemedicineExtends the date by which an interactive remote appointment between a patient and a health care provider may substitute for an in-person appointment for the purposes of reimbursement to a health care provider using audio-only... | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1089 2023–24 |
Sex traffickingCreates a program for healing, support, and transition services for adults with lived experience of sex trafficking. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |