Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Larry Seaquist
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2578 2009–10 |
Existing property tax leviesRequires additional information on a ballot proposition for a levy that is subject to voter approval under RCW 84.55.050 (election to authorize increase in regular property tax levy). | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2586 2009–10 |
Kindergarten outreachPermits the State Board of Education to utilize the waiver process to count kindergarten outreach for up to 5 percent of the required instructional hours for kindergarten students. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2628 2009–10 |
Disposition of remainsProvides that a person has the first-priority right to control the disposition of the remains of a service member who dies while in military service if the person is designated by the service member on a specified military form. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2629 2009–10 |
Adoption petitionsUpdates a citation to federal law in the statute governing the content of adoption petitions and decrees. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2631 2009–10 |
Dropout prevention programCreates the Dropout Prevention Recognition Program (Program) effective July 1, 2013, which provides an annual award of $10,500 for each student prevented from dropping out of high school. | Tim Probst (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2633 2009–10 |
DSHS pharmacy audit programEstablishes requirements to regulate non-fraud audits of pharmacy providers under state medical assistance programs. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2654 2009–10 |
Elementary math specialistsDirects the Professional Educator Standards Board to adopt a specialty endorsement for Elementary Mathematics Specialists, based on standards that include enhanced mathematics content knowledge for elementary grades and skills... | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2655 2009–10 |
Higher education systemAuthorizes the Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB), institutions, and state and local governments to identify changes in institutional mission or need for major expansion. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2665 2009–10 |
Ferry vessels or terminalsAuthorizes state forces to perform work on ferry vessels or terminals when estimated costs are less than two hundred thousand dollars. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2679 2009–10 |
State retirement systemProhibits any benefit increases in the Washington state retirement systems from being enacted until the development of a risk analysis system by the office of the state actuary. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2687 2009–10 |
Home visiting services acctWithin existing resources, Thrive must develop a framework for home visiting, to include but not be limited to, setting clear goals, outcome measures, and an evaluation process. Existing programs that are funded by the public... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2740 2009–10 |
Land use decisionAmends the Land Use Petition Act to clarify when the 21-day time limit for the filing of judicial appeals to local land use decisions begins. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2751 2009–10 |
Cmty & tech college trusteesRequires that all community college Boards of Trustees include at least one member from labor. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2778 2009–10 |
Domestic violenceMakes a number of changes to the laws relating to domestic violence, including changes in the areas of law enforcement and arrest, no-contact and protection orders, firearms possession, sentencing reforms, treatment and... | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2853 2009–10 |
Energy conservation programsAuthorizes municipalities to provide energy conservation services through a newly created energy conservation services utility or an existing electric, water, wastewater, solid waste, heating, or other utility system. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2865 2009–10 |
Offenders with disabilitiesExpands the jurisdiction of the mental health court to expressly include offenders who have intellectual or developmental disabilities or who have suffered a traumatic brain injury. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2872 2009–10 |
Appropriations legislationProhibits the House and Senate from voting on an operating, capital, or transportation budget bill unless 72 hours have elapsed since the bill was last subject to amendment. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2897 2009–10 |
Tolls: collection, use, etc.Allows for the detection and issuance of photo tolls, which may be paid through a customer account or upon receipt of a toll bill. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2919 2009–10 |
PERS, TRS, SERS plans 2 & 3Requires the Washington state institute for public policy to continue the study of long-term disability benefits for public employees. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2937 2009–10 |
Trans system policy goalsAdds the goal of "economic vitality" to the established policy goals for the state's transportation system. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2948 2009–10 |
Water and sewer systemsCreates a study group to evaluate public regional and interlocal water and sewer systems and water system partnerships. | Deb Eddy (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2960 2009–10 |
School funding model portalRequires the office of the superintendent of public instruction to implement and maintain an internet-based portal that provides ready public access to the state's prototypical school funding model for basic education. | Tim Probst (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3000 2009–10 |
Pharmacy reimbursement ratesRequires the department of social and health services to adjust pharmacy reimbursement rates. | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3017 2009–10 |
State in-home care paymentsAllows the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to pay a home care agency for in-home personal care services if the care is provided by a family member of the client and other conditions are met. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3021 2009–10 |
Medicaid nursing facilitiesEstablishes a quality assurance fee assessment on nursing facilities that will expire on June 30, 2013. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |