Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by John McCoy
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5668 2015–16 |
Voting rightsThe Voting Rights Act (Act) is established, creating a cause of action where local and district elections exhibit polarized voting between voters in a protected class and other voters, and where members of the protected class... | Cyrus Habib (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5684 2015–16 |
Flame retardantsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5690 2015–16 |
Learning assistance programThe requirement that OSPI approve any community-based organization or local agency before LAP funds can be expended is removed. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5696 2015–16 |
Railroad employee work hoursRegulates the hours of service for yardmasters. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5697 2015–16 |
Crew size on certain trainsThe following minimum crew size requirements apply: Common carriers transporting freight or passengers must operate all trains and switching assignments over its roads with no fewer than two qualified crew members; Railroad... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5702 2015–16 |
Wax & ceramic to make moldsProvides permanent tax relief for wax and ceramic materials used to create molds during the process of creating ferrous and nonferrous investment castings used in industrial applications. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5716 2015–16 |
Biotoxin testing, monitoringThe biotoxin testing and monitoring surcharge on recreational shellfish licenses is increased by $1. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5718 2015–16 |
Public education systemThe stated intent of the Legislature is to establish a process for formal consideration of potential equity and social justice impacts resulting from policy and fiscal decisionmaking in the state's public education system.... | Pramila Jayapal (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5727 2015–16 |
Extreme risk protec. ordersEstablishes extreme risk protective orders to temporarily prevent an individual from owning, accessing, or purchasing firearms while that individual poses a significant danger of harm. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5797 2015–16 |
Railroad employees/vehiclesRequires the utilities and transportation commission to: (1) Regulate charter party carriers providing railroad crew transportation and contract crew hauling vehicles with respect to the safety of equipment, driver... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5811 2015–16 |
Indian tribe property tax exRemoves the requirement that property owned by a federally recognized Indian tribe, that is used for economic development purposes, be owned as of a certain date in order to qualify for the property tax exemption. Expires... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5867 2015–16 |
Lobbying, campaign pub disclAgencies required to report lobbying expenditures must file all required reports to the PDC electronically over the Internet. Beginning January 1, 2017, all lobbyists and lobbyists' employers required to report lobbying... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5875 2015–16 |
Property assessment appealsWithin 60 days from the date a petition is submitted challenging the assessed value of commercial property, the taxpayer must submit rental income and expense statements for the preceding two years. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5876 2015–16 |
Property assessment appealsCounty legislative authorities may require that a petition to the Board for challenges to assessed values of commercial properties be accompanied by a reasonable filing charge. The filing charge must be waived for financial... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5882 2015–16 |
Building officialsEnsures that code officials have access to current training on the most recent code updates. Imposes a fee of two dollars on each building permit issued by a county or a city. Creates the code officials apprenticeship and... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5967 2015–16 |
Eliminating brd of educationTransfers duties and functions still within the authority of the state board of education to the office of the superintendent of public instruction. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6002 2015–16 |
Pest management in schoolsBy January 1, 2016, the Washington State School Directors' Association (WSSDA), in consultation with the Department of Health and the Superintendent of Public Instruction, must develop a model IPM policy that emphasizes the... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6030 2015–16 |
Assessmnts in public schoolsWithdraws from the common core standards and returns to the prior Washington state essential academic learning requirements. Withdraws from the smarter balanced assessment consortium assessments and returns to the prior... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6035 2015–16 |
Public works assistance acctLimits the transfer of money from the public works assistance account during the 2015-2017 and 2017-2019 fiscal biennia. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6102 2015–16 |
Capital gains excise taxBeginning January 1, 2016, an annual state net CGT is imposed on the sale or other voluntary exchange of capital assets, with some exceptions, by resident individuals during the year. The tax rate is 7 percent. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6110 2015–16 |
Motor vehicles and dealersAllows a motor vehicle purchase or lease contract with a vehicle dealer to be canceled at the option of the purchaser, if certain conditions are met. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6122 2015–16 |
Statewide student assessmntsReduces the number of state required assessments to only those assessments required to meet federal mandates. Eliminates the use of the statewide assessments as a requirement for high school graduation. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6141 2015–16 |
Elson S Floyd med school/WSUA school of medicine at WSU will be known as the Elson S. Floyd School of Medicine. | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6150 2015–16 |
Water pollution loans/termModifies the maximum term for Clean Water State Revolving Fund loans to be the lesser of 30 years or the useful life of the project. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6155 2015–16 |
County payroll draw daysModifies draw-day procedures applicable in a county that pays its officers and employees once a month by increasing the amount of salary paid on the draw day and allowing payroll deductions from salary paid on the draw day. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |