Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Chris Reykdal
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2721 2013–14 |
Tax exemption transparencyEstablishes the tax exemption transparency and accountability act. Creates a tax expenditure budget as part of the biennial budget adopted by the legislature to reform the tax expenditure process by including tax expenditures... | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2014 |
| HB 2726 2013–14 |
Higher ed opportunitiesMakes all resident students eligible for state financial aid. Removes the waiting period for members of the military, their spouses, and children to be eligible for resident tuition. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2014 |
| HB 2158 2013–14 |
Dropout prevention by ESD'sAdds dropout prevention, intervention, and reengagement services to the basic core services to be provided by Educational Service Districts (ESDs). | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2014 |
| HB 2652 2013–14 |
Contractor registr. numbersRequires contractor advertising on vehicles that shows the contractor's name and address to show the contractor's registration number. | Chris Reykdal (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2014 |
| HB 2588 2013–14 |
Employee med assist. costsRequires an employer with 500 or more employees in Washington to pay an employer responsibility penalty based on the number of employees enrolled in medical assistance. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2014 |
| HB 2589 2013–14 |
Basic ed allocation formulaPlaces reduced class size values and increased staffing allocations in the statutory prototypical school funding formula, to take effect September 1, 2018. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2014 |
| HB 2607 2013–14 |
Beginning teacher salariesProhibits the minimum salary for any level of experience and education provided in any salary allocation model used in state funding formulas for certificated instructional staff allocations from being less than fifty-two... | Chris Reykdal (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2014 |
| HB 2609 2013–14 |
Educational employee COLAsIncreases salaries for public school employees and community and technical college faculty and staff to levels that will meet the inflation adjustments that were originally required under Initiative Measure No. 732 for... | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2014 |
| HB 2563 2013–14 |
Local transit revenueAuthorizes the legislative body of a city transit system, a county transportation authority, a metropolitan municipal corporation transit system, a public transportation benefit area, an unincorporated transportation benefit... | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2014 |
| HB 2441 2013–14 |
School distr levies & bondsAuthorizes school districts to issue general obligation bonds, make payments on those bonds through the levy of taxes, and exceed the statutory debt limit with approval by a simple majority of the voters, rather than approval... | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2014 |
| HB 2470 2013–14 |
Rental car businessesRequires outstanding traffic infractions be paid for the registration of a rental car to be renewed by the Department of Licensing (DOL). | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2014 |
| HB 2402 2013–14 |
Culminating proj./graduationProhibits the State Board of Education from establishing a requirement that students complete a culminating project for graduation, effective with the graduating class of 2015. | Jason Overstreet (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2014 |
| HB 2238 2013–14 |
Paid vacation leaveRequires accrual of paid vacation leave for employees who work an average of 20 or more hours per week for employers with 25 or more employees. | Gael Tarleton (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2014 |
| HB 2252 2013–14 |
Bill & budget fiscal impactsRequires fiscal notes dealing with corrections, child welfare, and mental health issues to include an estimate of the fiscal impact of expenditure reductions or increases on other state or local program expenditures as well as... | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2014 |
| HB 2274 2013–14 |
Assistant attorneys generalEmpowers assistant attorneys general to collectively bargain for fair wages. | Chris Reykdal (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2014 |
| HB 2284 2013–14 |
Learning improvement daysAuthorizes learning improvement days to provide educators with the training and support necessary to ensure the successful implementation of statewide education reforms. Requires a school district that, for the 2013-2015 and... | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2014 |
| HB 2286 2013–14 |
Small business tax creditRepeals certain farm-related tax preferences to fund an increase in the small business tax credit. | Chris Reykdal (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2014 |
| HB 2313 2013–14 |
K-12 educators/prof. devel.Provides funding to support professional development outside the regular school year. Requires the legislature to appropriate sufficient funds to provide at least two professional development days per year for all state-funded... | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2014 |
| HB 2314 2013–14 |
Liquor revolving fundIncreases the distribution percentage of liquor revolving fund revenues to cities and counties. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2014 |
| HB 2319 2013–14 |
School district legal noticeAllows school districts to publish notice of certain activities on a public website maintained by the school district, instead of in a newspaper of general circulation. | Chad Magendanz (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2014 |
| HB 2322 2013–14 |
Marijuana businessesRequires that cities, counties, and towns (municipalities) not discriminate against state licensed, legal, marijuana-related businesses and that municipalities treat such businesses the same as any other business with respect... | David Sawyer (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2014 |
| HB 2325 2013–14 |
Motorcycles/weight fee exempIncentivizes the use of mopeds, scooters, and motorcycles as a means to reduce emissions and the wear and tear on the state's roadways by providing an exemption from the payment of a motor vehicle weight fee. | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2014 |
| HB 2340 2013–14 |
WA health benefit exchangeConverts the Washington Healthplanfinder from a public-private partnership to a state agency. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2014 |
| HB 1000 2013–14 |
Healthcare provider immunityProvides immunity for health care providers and facilities following end-of-life planning orders. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 2014 |