Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Gerry Pollet
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2386 2011–12 |
Senior property tax/medicareAllows the deduction of medigap and medicare supplemental insurance premiums from the calculation of disposable income for the purpose of qualifying for senior property tax programs. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2404 2011–12 |
Disposable checkout bagsRequires retail stores to provide checkout bags that are made of reusable cloth or plastic, or that meet the definition of a recycled paper bag for customers using food stamps or who pay at least five cents per recycled bag. | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2405 2011–12 |
Vehicular homicide offendersProvides that restitution for Vehicular Homicide while driving under the influence may include payments to help support the minor children of the victim. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2413 2011–12 |
Pesticide driftProhibits application of pesticides by aircraft and air-blast sprayer on farms within one-quarter mile of child care facilities, schools, residences, and persons outdoors. | Chris Reykdal (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2429 2011–12 |
Autopsy/religious objectionProhibits, under certain circumstances, a dissection or autopsy from being performed over the objection of a surviving relative or friend of the deceased that the procedure is contrary to the religious belief of the decedent,... | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2432 2011–12 |
Criminal street gangsAuthorizes the Washington State Partnership Council on Juvenile Justice (Council) to award grants to support local projects focused on criminal street gang prevention and intervention and designates a grant application review... | Luis Moscoso (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2434 2011–12 |
Washington investment trustCreates the Washington Investment Trust to: serve as a depository for state moneys, invest state moneys, facilitate investment in infrastructure, administer student loans, and provide banking services. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2436 2011–12 |
Higher ed student advisingRequires public institutions of higher education to provide academic advising to students at least once per quarter and when a student has completed 75 percent of the requirements needed to obtain his or her degree or certificate. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2448 2011–12 |
High-quality early learningPhases in a new comprehensive early learning program for all 3- and 4- year-old children called the Washington Preschool Program. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2450 2011–12 |
Rechargeable batteriesRequires small rechargeable battery manufacturers, portable rechargeable product manufacturers, and marketers of either small rechargeable batteries or portable rechargeable products to participate in a program for recycling... | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2468 2011–12 |
Death penalty eliminationEliminates the death penalty to reduce criminal justice expenses. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2470 2011–12 |
Quality educ council rec'sRequires the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) to ensure that a fairness and bias review has been conducted before implementing revisions to the state Essential Academic Learning Requirements. | Marcie Maxwell (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2472 2011–12 |
Nat. resource investigatorsChanges the Department of Natural Resources from a limited authority law enforcement agency to a general authority law enforcement agency. | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2475 2011–12 |
Electronic text messagingProvides that it is a violation of the Consumer Protection Act to charge a wireless customer a fee for a text message that is sent over the wireless provider's data network or over the Internet, if the customer already pays a... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2478 2011–12 |
Higher ed student auditingCreates a student auditing committee at each four-year institution of higher education. | J.T. Wilcox (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2486 2011–12 |
Tax reformEstablishes the higher opportunity promise for education act by reforming tax laws. Provides for submission of the act to a vote of the people. | Chris Reykdal (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2516 2011–12 |
Marriage & dom. partnershipsAllows couples of the same sex to marry. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2530 2011–12 |
Tax preference accountabiltyConsolidates the annual survey and annual report into a single document. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2531 2011–12 |
Tax prefs/rate of returnAdds the rate of return of the tax preference to the list of factors for Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee consideration when evaluating tax preferences. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2534 2011–12 |
All-day kindergartenRepeals the nonresident retail sales tax exemption on tangible personal property, digital goods, and digital codes for use outside the state. Requires the department of revenue to annually estimate the increase in state... | Kristine Lytton (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2540 2011–12 |
Paint stewardship programCreates an architectural paint recovery program that is enforced by the department of ecology. Creates the paint product stewardship account. Provides that the act is void if a federal law takes effect establishing a national... | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2563 2011–12 |
State tax on capital gainsImposes a 5 percent state tax on the voluntary exchange or transfer of capital assets. | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2569 2011–12 |
Early learning programsModifies the stated purposes of the voluntary quality rating and improvement system (QRIS). | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2572 2011–12 |
Public records and meetingsRequires the attorney general to develop and implement a training program regarding the legal requirements and purposes of: (1) Chapter 40.14 RCW relating to the preservation and destruction of public records; (2) The open... | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2576 2011–12 |
State route number 522Funds improvements to significantly increase the flow of people and goods on the state route number 522 corridor. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |