Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ruth Kagi
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2780 2013–14 |
School constructionMakes changes to the formula components of the School Construction Assistance Program. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2014 |
| HB 2317 2013–14 |
Expanded learning oppsProvides a description of Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELOs) and defines a target student population in grades kindergarten through 8 intended to receive them. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 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 2400 2013–14 |
Mentoring & service learningFinds that mentoring and service-learning opportunities help to improve the academic success of low-performing, high-risk students in K-12 and postsecondary education and outlines the intention to increase these opportunities. | Brady Walkinshaw (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2014 |
| HB 2611 2013–14 |
Patients w/devel disabilityDirects the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC), subject to appropriation of funds for this purpose, to develop a grant program for training projects that focus on improving services to individuals with developmental... | Norm Johnson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2014 |
| HB 2714 2013–14 |
Youthful offenders/servicesProvides individuals who are anticipated to complete a term of confinement before turning age 21, the same treatment, housing options, transfer, and access to program resources as any other individual committed directly to... | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | 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 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 2484 2013–14 |
Drug offender sentencingChanges and expands the eligibility requirements for participation in a residential chemical dependency treatment alternative program (residential Drug Offender Sentencing Alternative). | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | 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 2751 2013–14 |
Legal financial obligationsEstablishes the restitution first act. Improves the system of legal financial obligations in criminal cases to protect restitution to crime victims, ensure successful reentry, and reduce recidivism. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2014 |
| HB 2737 2013–14 |
Fetal alcohol exposureRequires that premises serving or selling alcohol post 18 by 24 inch signs in conspicuous places easily seen by patrons warning that the consumption of alcohol while pregnant can cause birth defects. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 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 1424 2013–14 |
K-12 dropout preventionModifies and clarifies descriptions and definitions of a K-12 dropout prevention, intervention, and reengagement system (System). | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
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 2678 2013–14 |
Small business assistanceCreates a uniform gross income threshold for businesses to qualify for active non-reporting status. | Tana Senn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
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 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 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 |
| HB 2525 2013–14 |
Supreme court campaignsEstablishes a public funding program for Supreme Court campaigns. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 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 2444 2013–14 |
Domestic violence evidenceRequires a court, when determining whether and to what extent maintenance is just, to also consider any history of domestic violence between the parties, including whether the party seeking maintenance committed acts of... | Tana Senn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2014 |
| HB 2455 2013–14 |
Placement of juvenilesAllows a police officer to take a sixteen or seventeen year old that the officer believes has committed a non-felony assault of a family or household member in the preceding four hours to a nonsecure facility that has access... | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2014 |