Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Maureen Walsh
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2518 2013–14 |
Pilot identicard programCreates a two-year pilot identicard program at the Monroe Correctional Complex in order to issue state-issued identification cards to offenders upon release. | Cyrus Habib (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2535 2013–14 |
Children's administrationAllows an agency contracting with the Children's Administration to hire an employee that would be precluded from employment with the Department of Social and Health Services based on results of a background check, but if they... | Roger Freeman (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2582 2013–14 |
Parental rights terminationRequires the court to order that a petition seeking termination of the parent and child relationship be filed if the child has been in out-of-home care for at least 12 months and the parents have been noncompliant with... | Mark Hargrove (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2694 2013–14 |
Higher ed/low-income studntsRecognizes that each year a large number of high-achieving students from low-income families do not apply to a selective college or university, even though they would have a good chance of acceptance. | Drew Hansen (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2699 2013–14 |
Caregivers and childrenProvides caregivers with the authority to provide permission without prior approval of the Department of Social and Health Services or court to allow a child in their care to participate in normal childhood activities based on... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2725 2013–14 |
Involuntary treatmentIf a DMHP decides not to initiate detention of a person under the ITA, an immediate family member of the person may petition the superior court for review of the DMHP's decision. The family member must serve notice of the... | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2086 2013–14 |
Smoking in motor vehiclesEstablishes a traffic infraction for a person to smoke a pipe, cigar, or cigarette in a vehicle carrying a minor. | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 18, 2014 |
| HB 2432 2013–14 |
Devel. disabilities servicesRequires that the Developmental Disability Administration identify stakeholders to participate in work groups, at their own expense, and report to the appropriate committees of the Legislature on issues raised by the July 31,... | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 18, 2014 |
| HB 2434 2013–14 |
Higher ed facilities authrtyIncreases the limit on total outstanding bonded indebtedness of the Washington Higher Education Facilities Authority from $1 billion to $1.5 billion. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 18, 2014 |
| HB 2677 2013–14 |
Impact fee paymentObligates counties, cities, and towns to adopt deferral systems for the collection of impact fees from applicants for residential building permits through a covenant-based process, or through a process that delays payment... | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 18, 2014 |
| HB 2695 2013–14 |
Safe sleep in child careRequires the Department of Early Learning (DEL) to provide information on safe sleep practices as outlined by the American Academy of Pediatrics to applicants for child care licensure. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 18, 2014 |
| HB 2395 2013–14 |
Biliteracy seal/HS studentsEstablishes the State of Washington Seal of Biliteracy (Seal) to recognize public high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in one or more world languages in addition... | Luis Moscoso (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 11, 2014 |
| HB 2350 2013–14 |
Background checks/DEL cardsAuthorizes that educational employees and contractors who hold a valid portable Background Check Clearance Card issued by the Department of Early Learning can meet record check requirements by providing a true and accurate... | Tana Senn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 5, 2014 |
| HB 2763 2013–14 |
Homeless children/educationCreates a two-year pilot program in the Department of Commerce that provides homeless children and their families with housing support in the homeless student's school district. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| HB 1285 2013–14 |
Dependency matters/childrenRequires the appointment of counsel for a child in a dependency within 72 hours of granting a petition to terminate the parent and child relationship and provides that the state will pay one-half of the costs if certain... | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 3, 2014 |
| HB 2337 2013–14 |
Social & healthcare servicesEstablishes the Washington Social Investment Steering Committee with 14 members. | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2014 |
| HB 1735 2013–14 |
Student transition servicesRequires transition services for special education students begin as soon as an Individualized Education Program is created. | Chris Reykdal (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2014 |
| HB 2352 2013–14 |
Online alt. degree programEstablishes an online degree program at Central Washington University that awards degrees based on an alternative credit model. | David Sawyer (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2014 |
| HB 2129 2013–14 |
Veterans' homesCreates the Walla Walla Veterans' Home as a branch of the Washington Soldiers' Home. | Terry Nealey (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2014 |
| HB 1429 2013–14 |
Inmate postsecondary edEliminates the statutory provision that prohibits the Department of Corrections (DOC) from paying for postsecondary education. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 24, 2014 |
| HB 2641 2013–14 |
WorkFirst reform programRequires the department of social and health services to: (1) Operate a WorkFirst reform program to provide assistance to individuals who meet the eligibility requirements of the temporary assistance for needy families... | David Sawyer (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2014 |
| HB 2660 2013–14 |
Devel disabilities/hiringProvides a business and occupation tax credit equal to one thousand dollars per calendar year for each full-time employment position filled by an individual with a developmental disability. Allows a partial credit for a... | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2014 |
| HB 2416 2013–14 |
Temporary homeless ID cardCreates a temporary homeless identification card to be used for employment purposes by homeless persons without a driver's license or Identicard. | Kevin Parker (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2014 |
| HB 2550 2013–14 |
Health care deliveryProhibits unfair and deceptive practices in contracting for and managing health care delivery under health plans to preserve patient and practitioner freedom to obtain and provide health care. | Joe Schmick (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2014 |
| HB 1361 2013–14 |
Indian children careAuthorizes the Department of Social and Health Services to purchase child welfare care for an Indian child from a federally recognized tribe or tribally licensed child-placing agency. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 20, 2014 |