Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2065 2015–16 |
Health care access and eduEstablishes the omnibus health care access act of 2015. Transfers to the University of Washington by July 1, 2015, state operating funds and capital space facilities provided to Washington State University as of June 30, 2015,... | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2134 2015–16 |
State tax preferencesConsolidates and streamlines the Annual Report and Annual Survey into a single accountability document. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2153 2015–16 |
City and county revenue T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only, relating to improving the ability of cities and counties to keep pace with service delivery demands through revenue reforms. | Chris Reykdal (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2154 2015–16 |
City and county fiscal T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only, relating to providing revenue flexibility, assistance, and options to cities and counties to promote fiscal sustainability. | Chris Reykdal (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2155 2015–16 |
Local governmnt finance T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only, relating to local government finance. | Chris Reykdal (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2156 2015–16 |
Cities and counties/fiscalAuthorizes a city or town to levy a special assessment on land or premises where a nuisance is situated to reimburse the city or town for the expense of abatement. | Chris Reykdal (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2157 2015–16 |
Local government fiscal T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only, relating to improving the fiscal health of local governments. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2158 2015–16 |
Spec purpose tx distrct T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only, relating to modifying the taxing authority of special purpose taxing districts. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2194 2015–16 |
Cancer research and careCreates a new non-appropriated Life Science Discovery Fund (LSDF) Account to be expended solely for the purposes of cancer research, prevention, and care. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2218 2015–16 |
State expenditure limitRepeals the state expenditure limit. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2219 2015–16 |
Budget/basic ed enhancementsRemoves the exception for expenditures related to legislatively enacted basic education enhancements from the four-year balanced budget requirement. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2220 2015–16 |
TANF, families receivingAllows a family to earn and keep, in addition to their monthly benefit payment, seventy-five percent of their earnings during every month they are eligible to receive temporary assistance for needy families. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2221 2015–16 |
Long-term care violationsEstablishes a Priority Response Unit (PRU) within the Office of the State Long-Term Care (LTC) Ombuds. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2222 2015–16 |
Basic education fundingRevises the program of basic education to: (1) Implement a schedule for class size reduction, staffing enhancements, and other formula enhancements; and (2) Make allocations for cost-of-living increases and health insurance... | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2223 2015–16 |
Extraordinary revenue growthRequires the state treasurer, during the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium, to transfer into the state general fund the entire budget stabilization account deposit that is attributable to extraordinary revenue growth. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2224 2015–16 |
Excise tax systemImposes a 5 percent tax on capital gains. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2229 2015–16 |
Excise tax/ed, pub serv T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only, relating to reforming Washington's excise tax structure to improve its fairness and to adequately fund education and essential public services. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2230 2015–16 |
Excise tax/ed, pub serv T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only, relating to investing in education and essential public services by modifying and improving the fairness of Washington's excise tax system by narrowing or eliminating tax... | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2231 2015–16 |
Fair mrket/ed, pub serv T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only, relating to investing in education and essential public services by implementing marketplace fairness in Washington. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2232 2015–16 |
Excise tax/ed, pub serv T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only, relating to investing in education and essential public services by modifying and improving the fairness of Washington's excise tax system by reinstating a previously expired... | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2233 2015–16 |
Excise tax/ed, pub serv T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only, relating to investing in education and essential public services by modifying and improving the fairness of Washington's excise tax system by narrowing or eliminating tax... | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2234 2015–16 |
Excise tax/ed, pub serv T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only, relating to investing in education and essential public services by modifying and improving the fairness of Washington's excise tax system by narrowing or eliminating tax... | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2235 2015–16 |
Excise tax/ed, pub serv T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only, relating to investing in education and essential public services by modifying and improving the fairness of Washington's excise tax system. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2236 2015–16 |
Excise tax/ed, pub serv T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only, relating to investing in education and essential public services while improving the fairness of Washington's excise tax system by reinstating a previously expired surtax on... | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2237 2015–16 |
Excise tax/ed, pub serv T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only, relating to investing in education and essential public services while improving the fairness of Washington's excise tax system by narrowing or eliminating tax preferences. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |