Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Maureen Walsh
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1126 2015–16 |
Fatality reviews by DELRequires the Department of Early Learning (DEL) to convene a child fatality review committee to conduct child fatality reviews when a child fatality, or in some cases near fatality, occurs in an early learning program or a... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 199, Laws of 2015 |
May 8, 2015 |
| HB 1240 2015–16 |
Student restraint, isolationMakes the section on restraint or isolation of a student with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 plan applicable to all students. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 206, Laws of 2015 |
May 8, 2015 |
| HB 1503 2015–16 |
Medical liensPermits the person originally entitled to a medical lien to enforce the lien, but requires that any other person who seeks to enforce the lien must be a collection agency. | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 201, Laws of 2015 |
May 8, 2015 |
| HB 2055 2015–16 |
Ballot measure statementsRequires that committees preparing arguments on ballot measures for voter pamphlets have access to the Attorney General's explanatory statement and fiscal impact statement. | Norm Johnson (R-14) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 171, Laws of 2015 |
May 6, 2015 |
| HB 1633 2015–16 |
Housing trust fund projectsAdds a preference criterion for Housing Trust Fund project applications that involve partnerships between school districts and public housing authorities or nonprofit housing providers that help children of low-income families... | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 155, Laws of 2015 |
May 1, 2015 |
| HB 1674 2015–16 |
Youthful offenders, reentryProvides custody authority to the Department of Social and Health Services for youth, convicted as adults, who are anticipated to complete their term of confinement before turning 21 years old. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 156, Laws of 2015 |
May 1, 2015 |
| HB 1004 2015–16 |
Alcohol tasting by studentsAdds regional and state universities to the list of educational institutions eligible to receive a special permit from the Liquor Control Board authorizing the tasting of alcoholic beverages by underage students enrolled in... | Larry Springer (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 23, 2015 |
| HB 1595 2015–16 |
Labor hours & apprenticeshipChanges the definition of "labor hours" in the apprenticeship utilization statutes to include hours worked "upon" the project, rather than just "on the site" of the project. | Tana Senn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 48, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 22, 2015 |
| HB 1010 2015–16 |
Occupational therapistsPermits an occupational therapist to treat a medical case upon referral from an optometrist. | Norm Johnson (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |
| HB 1559 2015–16 |
Higher ed programs/UW, WSUProvides that Washington State University (WSU) may offer and teach medicine and forestry as major lines of study. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 1, 2015 |
| HB 1651 2013–14 |
Juvenile records accessRequires courts to hold regular hearings to seal certain juvenile court records, which will occur administratively unless the court receives an objection to sealing or the court notes a compelling reason not to seal, in which... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 175, Laws of 2014 |
Apr 2, 2014 |
| HB 2739 2013–14 |
Student success in schoolRequires the Education Data Center to contract with the Area Health Education Center of Eastern Washington through the Washington State University extension to conduct a geographic analysis to identify areas where cumulative... | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 196, Laws of 2014 |
Apr 2, 2014 |
| HB 2519 2013–14 |
Early ed/children in welfareDirects the Family Assessment Response (FAR) worker to assess for child well-being and child safety when collaborating with a family to determine the need for child care, preschool, or home visiting services. | Tana Senn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 160, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 31, 2014 |
| HB 2616 2013–14 |
Parents w/devel disabilitiesRequires that the Department of Social and Health Services make reasonable efforts to consult with the Developmental Disability Administration (DDA) when creating a service plan for parents in dependency proceedings with a... | Roger Freeman (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 163, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 31, 2014 |
| HB 2746 2013–14 |
Medicaid personal careDirects the Department of Social and Health Services to refinance Medicaid personal care through an optional state plan service called the Community First Choice Option. | Tami Green (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 31, 2014 |
| HB 2335 2013–14 |
Extended foster careExpands eligibility criteria to allow a youth to request extended foster care services if the youth engages in employment for 80 hours or more per month. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 122, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 28, 2014 |
| HB 2585 2013–14 |
TANF benefits for a childAllows the Department of Social and Health Services to exempt 50 percent of a caregivers unearned income when determining Temporary Assistance for Needy Families eligibility and benefit standards for a child who is not a foster child. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 75, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 27, 2014 |
| HB 1727 2013–14 |
Assisted living facilitiesAssisted living facilities may obtain a designation from the Department to provide continuing nursing services to meet the needs of complex residents. The term continuous nursing services applies to residents that are assessed... | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2282 2013–14 |
Early learning advisory cnclAdds one representative from each of the 10 Early Learning Regional Coalitions to the Early Learning Advisory Council (ELAC). | Jessyn Farrell (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2368 2013–14 |
Homeless housing surchargeMakes the $40 local homeless housing and assistance document recording surcharge permanent. | David Sawyer (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2373 2013–14 |
Homeless student ed outcomesRequires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to report data on homeless students to the Governor and the Legislature, which must be disaggregated by subgroups of students at both the state and district levels. | Kevin Parker (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2377 2013–14 |
Early care and educationAdds definitions for "school-age child" and "non-school age child" in statute. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2415 2013–14 |
Homeless status certif.Commerce must establish a homeless status certification pilot program within one county where there are homeless housing and service providers, community leaders, and businesses that are willing to partner with Commerce. The... | Kevin Parker (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2451 2013–14 |
Sexual orientationEstablishes the performance of sexual orientation change efforts by a health care provider on a patient under 18 years old as an act of unprofessional conduct. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2474 2013–14 |
Save toward retirement planCreates the Start Retirement Savings Plan (Start Plan) permitting private employers and employees to participate in retirement plans administered by the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |