Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Joyce McDonald
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2932 2005–06 |
LEOFFRS disability allowanceMembers of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System, Plan 2 (LEOFF 2) totally disabled in the line of duty are entitled to a disability allowance equal to 70 percent of final average salary. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 39, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 14, 2006 |
| HB 2608 2005–06 |
VFF&RO's relief & pensionAdds performance of other officially assigned secondary duties, including maintenance, public education, inspections and being on call or standby under the orders of the chief or other designated officer to the definition of... | Richard Curtis (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 9, 2006 |
| HB 1276 2005–06 |
Significant legislative ruleRequires that the Governor sign certain significant legislative rules. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 1279 2005–06 |
Public access to hearingsRequires child in need of services hearing to be open to the public unless the judge finds that closing the hearing is in the best interests of the child. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2408 2005–06 |
Felony sex offendersChanges to the date upon which the statute of limitations for a sex offense begins to run to the date when the crime was committed or one year after the date upon which the identity of the suspect is conclusively established... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2595 2005–06 |
Comm & tech college salariesDirects the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) to recommend to the Legislature an allocation model for distribution of increments for experience, professional development and training. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2843 2005–06 |
Absentee ballotsProhibits county auditors from putting their names on absentee ballot envelopes when running for election or re-election to any public office. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2863 2005–06 |
Retail installment contractsIf a retail installment contract for the purchase of a motor vehicle meets the requirements of Chapter 63.14 and all applicable federal laws, the retail installment contract must be accepted for consideration by a lender. This... | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2893 2005–06 |
Sex offender/parenting planRequires the court to give considerable weight to the other parent's determination as to whether visitation in the presence of a sex offender will place the child at risk of harm. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2895 2005–06 |
Methamphetamine manufactureExpands the definition of neglect under the state's vulnerable adults statute to include exposure to methamphetamine or the manufacture of it. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2934 2005–06 |
LEOFFRS killed at workReimburses the cost of Health Care Authority insurance premiums for surviving spouses and dependents of members of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System Plan 2 (LEOFF 2) killed in the course of employment. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2333 2005–06 |
Home care agency workersThe Department of Social and Health Services (Department) will establish a formula to convert the cost of the compensation increases negotiated and funded by individual providers of home services into an hourly amount that... | Tami Green (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 7, 2006 |
| HB 3313 2005–06 |
Immunizing agents/B & O taxProvides a business and occupation tax deduction for reimbursements for immunizing agents. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 21, 2006 |
| HB 2758 2005–06 |
Syrup taxesAllows a business and occupation tax credit for the amount of carbonated beverage syrup tax paid by a retailer. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 2006 |
| HB 2872 2005–06 |
Minimum age for gamblingProhibits participation in house-banked card games by persons under age 21. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 2006 |
| HB 3311 2005–06 |
Private propertyDeclares that this act is intended to protect the use and value of private property while providing for a healthy environment and ensuring that government agencies do not damage the use or value of private property except if... | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 11, 2006 |
| HB 2412 2005–06 |
Violating registrationIncreases the penalty for failure to register as a sex offender. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| HB 3306 2005–06 |
Estate and transfer taxDeclares that a tax in an amount equal to the federal credit is imposed on every transfer of property of a resident. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| HB 1746 2005–06 |
Arson offendersRequires arson offenders convicted, or found not guilty by reason of insanity, of arson in the first and second degree to register with the county sheriff. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 2006 |
| HB 1200 2005–06 |
Chem dependency assessmentsProvides uniform standards for assessments of the alcohol or drug dependency of persons charged or convicted for driving while under the influence. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 2410 2005–06 |
Sex offendersDesignates possession of depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct a sex offense. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 2434 2005–06 |
Consumer credit historiesRequires the Insurance Commissioner to review the findings of a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) study after the FTC releases the study. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 2492 2005–06 |
Offender registrationExpands the number of out-of-state sex and kidnapping offenders subject to the registration statute. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 2699 2005–06 |
Crime with sexual motivationImposes sentencing enhancements on crimes committed with sexual motivation. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 2700 2005–06 |
Community protection zonesRemoves the expiration date for provisions that prohibit certain sex offenders from living in close proximity to schools. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 2006 |