Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Gerry Pollet
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2580 2011–12 |
Lifelong learning programEstablishes a lifelong learning program for employees, with the support of their employers, to create educational savings accounts. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2596 2011–12 |
Higher ed govrnance/studentsRequires that students be active participants in the immediate governance and policy development of institutions of higher education. | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2652 2011–12 |
Destruction of documentsAuthorizes the superior court, in a county in which a public record has been destroyed without authority, to require the responsible agency to show cause why the record was destroyed. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2678 2011–12 |
Child welfare outcomesFinds that outcomes can be improved for children and families who engage with state child welfare agencies. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2679 2011–12 |
Review of state programsProvides accountability processes and measures to evaluate new state programs. Provides a means of substantive legislative review of unfunded programs in order to debate the merits of funding or repealing those programs. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2680 2011–12 |
Civil traffic infractionsRemoves the authority of the Department of Licensing to suspend the the license of a person for failure to respond to a notice of traffic infraction, failure to appear at a hearing, or failure to comply with the terms of an... | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2709 2011–12 |
UW board 2nd student memberModifies the composition of the University of Washington board of regents by adding another student. | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2710 2011–12 |
SEPA checklistRequires the department of ecology to amend WAC 197-11-960 to update the state environmental policy act checklist. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2717 2011–12 |
Higher education innovationsEncourages the public baccalaureate institutions to design innovative approaches to increase the number of resident students gaining baccalaureate degrees or further updating their academic credentials with a focus on... | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | 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 2751 2011–12 |
Local transportation revenueAllows a Transportation Benefit District to impose a vehicle fee of up to $40 by a majority vote of the district's governing board. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2754 2011–12 |
DNA evidence/death penaltyEstablishes the DNA testing act. Prohibits the state from imposing the death penalty upon any person convicted of aggravated first degree murder unless DNA evidence is introduced and assists in the person's conviction. | Senator (D-22) | 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 2774 2011–12 |
New tax preferencesRequires introduced bills, that adopt a new tax preference or expand or extend an existing tax preference, to include legislative intent provisions, establishing the policy goals and any related metrics that might provide... | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2794 2011–12 |
Financial businesses B&O taxEliminates the business and occupation tax deduction for interest on first mortgages and deeds of trust on residential properties for financial institutions that operate in more than 10 states. | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
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 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 2313 2011–12 |
Higher ed/board meetingsRestates the requirement that governing boards of all institutions of higher education follow procedures for open public meetings. | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 228, 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 2361 2011–12 |
Usage-based auto insuranceDefines usage-based insurance. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 222, 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 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 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 |
| HB 2673 2011–12 |
Transportation workforceRequires the Department to coordinate with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council (Council) in providing these services. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 66, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 23, 2012 |