Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Kathy Haigh
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1745 2009–10 |
Civil marriage equalityRecognizes the right of all citizens of Washington state, including couples of the same sex, to obtain civil marriage licenses. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1757 2009–10 |
Small school district fundCreates the Small School District Contingency Fund Account (Account) to provide loans to small school districts in financial distress, to be repaid within three years. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1774 2009–10 |
Basic education allocationsAllows 70 percent of revenues generated from the sale of timber on state-owned land to be deducted from the state’s general apportionment allocations to school districts. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1837 2009–10 |
Public works subcontractorsAdds new requirements relating to substitution of subcontractors by a prime contractor for public works bids. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1841 2009–10 |
College & university boardsAdds a faculty member to each of the governing boards of the public four year institutions of higher education. | Scott White (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1896 2009–10 |
Essential worker pilot progRequires the Employment Security Department to petition the United State Congress for creation of an essential worker visa classification, and to implement an essential worker pilot program. | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1916 2009–10 |
UW & WSU public works contrGrants the University of Washington and Washington State University specific statutory authority to enter into public works contracts following procedures as established by their respective boards of regents whenever the... | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1934 2009–10 |
Affordable housing fundingAllows county auditors to charge a document recording fee of up to $20. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1944 2009–10 |
Kindergarten assessmentDirects the Department of Early Learning and the Office of the Superintendant of Public Instruction, in collaboration with the Early Learning Advisory Council, to convene a workgroup for the development of a kindergarten... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1968 2009–10 |
Preventing animal crueltyRevises prevention of animal cruelty provisions. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1969 2009–10 |
Residential educationRequires that allocations to school districts for institutional education programs at state juvenile rehabilitation centers and county juvenile detention facilities be not less than the funding levels to support 90 percent of... | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2026 2009–10 |
Ferry system procurementDeclares an intent to restructure the duties of the Washington state ferries to reflect best procurement practices in the marine industry. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2029 2009–10 |
Enhanced 911 serviceRemoves state and county enhanced 911 (E-911) excise tax provisions. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2041 2009–10 |
Student trans fundingImplements a new K-12 student transportation funding formula in the 2011-12 school year. | Fred Finn (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2102 2009–10 |
Ag slaughter stimulus acctCreates an account to fund loans by the Washington State Department of Agriculture that allows local governments to purchase mobile slaughter units or upgrade existing fixed slaughtering facilities. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2244 2009–10 |
Education finance & programsEstablishes a basic education steering committee to monitor and oversee the development of a new definition of the program of basic education, including the funding formulas and systems of educator compensation, school and... | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2267 2009–10 |
Exempt employee bargainingProvides that limits on salary and wage increases do not apply to increases granted through certain collective bargaining agreements. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2270 2009–10 |
Public corporation powersAddresses the powers of public corporations. | Fred Finn (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2314 2009–10 |
Ferry system accountabilityRequires a ferry partnership advisory committee to be created by September 1, 2009, to recommend annually ferry fare schedules to the transportation commission. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2378 2009–10 |
School levy maximumRequires the maximum levy percentages provided in RCW 84.52.0531(5) to be increased by four percentage points for school districts with a levy approved by the voters before May 1, 2009, for collection in calendar year 2010 for... | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2393 2009–10 |
Go global foreign study prgmCreates the Go Global Foreign Study Program (Program), subject to funding, to provide scholarships for high school students to study abroad for a semester or a school year. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2394 2009–10 |
State govt and Indian tribesDirects state agencies to enhance and formalize working relationships with Indian tribes through collaboration and consultation. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2407 2009–10 |
Veterans' layoff rightsModifies provisions regarding layoff and reemployment rights of veterans. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2444 2009–10 |
Leave from employmentProvides that employees are entitled to four hours of unpaid leave during any 12-month period to participate in a child's educational activities. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2470 2009–10 |
Veterinary techniciansAuthorizes the Veterinary Board of Governors to approve additional examinations for the purposes of issuing a veterinary technician license. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |