Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Gael Tarleton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1496 2017–18 |
Vessel taxation & permittingRemoves a disincentive for: (1) State residents to purchase, moor, and use large pleasure vessels in the state's waters; and (2) Nonresidents to moor and use large pleasure vessels in the state. Increases state revenues on... | Gael Tarleton (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1498 2017–18 |
Flammable train speed limitsClarifies the authority the Utility and Transportation Commission (UTC) and first class cities have to set rail speed limits for high-hazard flammable trains (HHFTs) to explicitly align with federal law by permitting the UTC... | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1500 2017–18 |
Tax exemptionsCreates a tax expenditure budget in the biennial state budget process. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1527 2017–18 |
Motion picture tax creditExtends the current Motion Picture Competitiveness Program business and occupation (B&O) tax credit an additional ten years. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1551 2017–18 |
Student nutrition/grantsEstablishes a competitive equipment assistance grant program to enhance student nutrition in public schools. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1552 2017–18 |
Food supply, in-stateRequires the Washington State University Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources to study the economic development of the state's local food system. | Gael Tarleton (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1569 2017–18 |
EBT cards/higher ed studentsRequires the department of social and health services, in consultation with the state board for community and technical colleges and the student achievement council, to seek all necessary exemptions and waivers from and... | Nicole Macri (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1596 2017–18 |
Electronics chemicals reportAdds electronic products and children's electronic products to the scope of products for which annual reporting to the Department of Ecology is required if the product or a product component contains chemicals of high concern... | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1608 2017–18 |
Capital budget resourcesRestores resources to the capital budget beginning with the 2017-2019 biennium. | Liz Pike (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1643 2017–18 |
Teacher loan forgiveness prgDeclares an intent to pay off outstanding federal loan balances of teachers who have taught full time for five consecutive years in specific subject matter shortage areas. | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1647 2017–18 |
Rec. fishing & hunting feesAdjusts recreational hunting and fishing license, endorsement, stamp, catch record card, and permit fees, and creates new licenses. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1670 2017–18 |
Railroad employee work hoursRequires railroad carriers to observe rules limiting the hours of service for individuals performing yardmaster duties. | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1674 2017–18 |
Prevailing rate of wageRequires the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) industrial statistician to establish the prevailing rate of wage using collective bargaining agreements. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1697 2017–18 |
Cybersecurity & IT shortageRequires the Student Achievement Council to lead a study on the demand for , and options to incentivize, information technology and cybersecurity students to work at state agencies after graduation. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1698 2017–18 |
Oil train accidentsDirects the Department of Health to develop public health emergency preparedness guidance for oil train accidents and associated hazards, and to implement a public awareness and education outreach program in partnership with... | Chris Kilduff (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1699 2017–18 |
Service animal trainingAuthorizes a person to take certain dogs to a place of public resort, accommodation, assemblage, or amusement for training of the dog as a dog guide or service animal. | Joan McBride (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1702 2017–18 |
Port districts/telecomm servExpands port district authority to provide certain telecommunications services, and extends the authority to additional categories of port districts. | Mary Dye (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1706 2017–18 |
Civics test/HS graduationRequires that students, as a graduation prerequisite that takes effect in the 2017-18 school year, take and pass the civics component of the federally-administered naturalization test required of persons seeking to become... | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1727 2017–18 |
In-person voter registrationIncreasing access to voter registration locations prior to elections. | Laurie Dolan (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1730 2017–18 |
Capital gains excise taxProvides funding for the education legacy trust account. Imposes a tax on individuals for the privilege of: (1) Selling or exchanging long-term capital assets; or (2) Receiving Washington capital gains. | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1736 2017–18 |
Premobilization assistanceDirects the State Fire Marshal to establish a premobilization assistance program designed to assist local fire suppression entities with obtaining aircraft services to prevent escalation of wildland fires. | Mary Dye (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1737 2017–18 |
Higher ed./veteran healthRequires the public four-year institutions of higher education to employ a minimum of one full-time licensed mental health counselor with experience working with active military members or military veterans to work with... | Mike Volz (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1756 2017–18 |
Career & technical educationProhibits the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) and school districts from requiring that online career and technical education (CTE) courses that are eligible for an occupational education credit be aligned with a... | Matt Manweller (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1764 2017–18 |
Property tax revenue limitChanges the annual regular property tax revenue growth limit to the greater of 100 percent plus population change and inflation, but not to exceed 105 percent, and 101 percent. | Kristine Lytton (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1836 2017–18 |
Individual provider overtimeMaintains the 65-hour work week limit for Individual Provider Home Care Workers (IPs) that were working more than 40 hours per week during January 2016, rather than reducing the work week limit to 60 hours effective fiscal year 2018. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |