Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mike Sells
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1319 2017–18 |
Educators evaluation freq.Reduces the frequency of comprehensive performance evaluations for certain teachers and principals who previously received a comprehensive performance evaluation rating of level-three or above. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1363 2017–18 |
Workforce invest. act refs.Updates statutory references from the Workforce Investment Act to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1371 2017–18 |
Distracted drivingCreates a new traffic infraction, beginning January 1, 2018, that prohibits a person from using a personal electronic device while driving a motor vehicle on a public highway. | Jessyn Farrell (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1379 2017–18 |
Higher ed. behavioral healthRequires the Department of Health to contract with a third party entity to create a statewide resource for postsecondary institutions that includes such things as training curriculum and model protocols. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1392 2017–18 |
Public works board projectsAuthorizes loans for the 25 projects submitted by the Public Works Board. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1404 2017–18 |
Workforce study/ag., etc.Requires the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board to conduct a workforce assessment to determine projected employment and hiring demands for skilled mid-level workers in the agriculture, natural resources, and... | Gael Tarleton (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1412 2017–18 |
Academic supportCreates a three-year pilot project, administered by the Department of Commerce (Department), to establish learning labs in up to 10 public middle or junior high schools located throughout the state. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1440 2017–18 |
Student loan bill of rightsCreates the Student Education Loan Ombuds to receive, review, and provide assistance to student education loan borrowers who file complaints. | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1478 2017–18 |
Discover pass penalty dist.Requires counties with a population of less than 100,000 to retain 25 percent of the penalty money received from Discover Pass, vehicle access pass, or day-use permit infractions, rather than transferring all of the penalty... | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1484 2017–18 |
PERS 1 & TRS 1/added benefitProvides a one-time two dollar per year of service increase to the monthly allowance paid to beneficiaries of the Public Employees' Retirement System and the Teachers' Retirement System Plans 1. | Laurie Dolan (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1495 2017–18 |
Commercial office spaceCreates a local sales and use tax exemption program in cities with a population greater than 50,000 that are located in a county with a population of less than 1.5 million to incentivize the development of commercial office... | Jake Fey (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1500 2017–18 |
Tax exemptionsCreates a tax expenditure budget in the biennial state budget process. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1509 2017–18 |
Credits for HS graduationEliminates, for the graduating classes of 2019 onward, the 24-credit graduation requirement and establishes a 21-credit requirement for graduation with delineated credit requirements by course type. | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1551 2017–18 |
Student nutrition/grantsEstablishes a competitive equipment assistance grant program to enhance student nutrition in public schools. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1552 2017–18 |
Food supply, in-stateRequires the Washington State University Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources to study the economic development of the state's local food system. | Gael Tarleton (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1564 2017–18 |
Pesticide exposureRequires pesticide users to provide a notice of an intended pesticide application, and requires a person who receives a notice to inform a person who may be on the property at the time of application. | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1670 2017–18 |
Railroad employee work hoursRequires railroad carriers to observe rules limiting the hours of service for individuals performing yardmaster duties. | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1674 2017–18 |
Prevailing rate of wageRequires the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) industrial statistician to establish the prevailing rate of wage using collective bargaining agreements. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1675 2017–18 |
Prevailing wage complianceCreates a civil penalty of $500 for a contractor who fails to post a statement of intent to pay prevailing wages and related information. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1701 2017–18 |
Alcohol concentrationChanges the amount of alcohol concentration allowed from 0.08 to 0.05. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1779 2017–18 |
School district bonds/votingAuthorizes school districts to issue general obligation bonds for capital purposes, levy taxes to make payments on those bonds, and exceed the statutory debt limit with approval by a simple majority of the voters, rather than... | Dick Muri (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1806 2017–18 |
Crimes by corporationsIncreases the maximum fines for crimes committed by corporations. | Mike Pellicciotti (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1844 2017–18 |
Eluding a police vehicleModifies the crime of Attempting to Elude a Pursuing Police Vehicle by defining "pursuing police vehicle" to include a police vehicle that does not initiate or terminates pursuit. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1869 2017–18 |
Interpreter servicesAuthorizes the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) to purchase spoken language interpreter services for medical and vocational providers. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1871 2017–18 |
Electrical & plumbing/stateAddresses licensing and certification requirements for electrical and plumbing work performed by state employees. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |