Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Larry Seaquist
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3024 2009–10 |
Employee breaksRequires covered health care facilities to provide certain employees with uninterrupted meal and rest breaks. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3042 2009–10 |
Early learning dept licensesRequires the Department of Early Learning to develop recommendations for implementing a continuing license and weighted regulations for child care centers and family home child care providers. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3045 2009–10 |
Confinement alternativesCreates a new sentencing alternative for offenders with minor children; it is called the Parenting Sentencing Alternative. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3081 2009–10 |
Sharing leave/another agencyAllows school district or educational service district employees to share leave with employees in another agency. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3130 2009–10 |
Home care timekeepingRequires the department of social and health services to conduct an electronic timekeeping study, in conjunction with home care agencies, to determine best practices for the implementation of the verification of employee hours... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3137 2009–10 |
Certificate of needExpands the criteria required for the review of certificate of need applications. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3189 2009–10 |
Alcohol salesRequires the Liquor Control Board (Board) to convert at least 20 state liquor stores to contract stores and convert an additional 10 stores on a pilot basis. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3203 2009–10 |
Health care authorityProhibits the health care authority from accepting applications for enrollment from individuals for nonsubsidized coverage in certain health plans. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1418 2009–10 |
Dropout reengagement systemDirects the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction to develop model contracts and inter-local agreements for school districts to use in contracting with community and technical colleges, community-based organizations,... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 12, 2010 |
| HB 1545 2009–10 |
Higher education annuitiesAuthorizes the Higher Education Coordinating Board to offer employees participation in a higher education retirement plan, rather than the Public Employees' Retirement System, if they have previously contributed to a similar plan. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 21, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 12, 2010 |
| HB 1329 2009–10 |
Childcare ctr col bargainingThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2010 |
| HB 2271 2009–10 |
Ferry vessels and terminalsAllows state work forces to maintain and preserve the Washington State Department of Transportation ferry vessels and terminals if the estimated cost of the work is less than $120,000, as opposed to the current limit of $60,000. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2010 |
| HB 2998 2009–10 |
Suspending monetary awardsSuspends state employee monetary performance-based awards through June 30, 2011, including those for Washington State Civil Service, exempt, and Washington Management Service (WMS) employees. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 2010 |
Feb 15, 2010 |
| HB 2049 2009–10 |
Exempt employment practicesRequires the Director of the Department of Personnel to report to the Governor and Legislature annually on the number of classified, Washington Management Service, and exempt employees; the number of bonuses and... | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 534, Laws of 2009 |
May 18, 2009 |
| HB 2227 2009–10 |
Evergreen jobs actEstablishes the Evergreen Jobs Initiative to create 15,000 new green economy jobs by 2020 and target 30 percent of the jobs to veterans, National Guard members, and low-income and disadvantaged populations. | Tim Probst (D-17) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 536, Laws of 2009 |
May 18, 2009 |
| HB 1170 2009–10 |
Parenting plan modificationAddresses changes to custody decrees and parenting plans when a parent is unable to exercise residential time or visitation with a child because of the parent's military duties. | John McCoy (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 502, Laws of 2009 |
May 15, 2009 |
| HB 2339 2009–10 |
State parks system donationDirects the Department of Licensing to collect a donation of $5 for the state park system from all vehicle owners during vehicle registration renewals coming due after September 1, 2009, unless the vehicle owner indicates that... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 512, Laws of 2009 |
May 15, 2009 |
| HB 2128 2009–10 |
Children's health coverageDelays the availability of children's health insurance for children in families with household income over 300 percent of the federal poverty level until January 1, 2010. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 463, Laws of 2009 |
May 12, 2009 |
| HB 1379 2009–10 |
Shoreline mgmt act/moratoriaSpecifies that local governments may adopt moratoria or other interim official controls as necessary and appropriate to implement the Shoreline Management Act (SMA). | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 444, Laws of 2009 |
May 11, 2009 |
| HB 1555 2009–10 |
Underground economy/construcGives the Department of Labor and Industries and the Employment Security Department a lien on retainage on public works projects. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 432, Laws of 2009 |
May 11, 2009 |
| HB 2313 2009–10 |
Farm vehicle permitsFarm vehicle trip permits are valid for 30 days commencing with the first day of use. | Laura Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 452, Laws of 2009 |
May 11, 2009 |
| HB 1769 2009–10 |
Housing & dependency mattersCreates a definition for housing assistance and incorporates the definition into the list of preventive services in the child dependency chapter. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 397, Laws of 2009 |
May 7, 2009 |
| HB 1036 2009–10 |
Military justice codeApplies the Washington Code of Military Justice (WCMJ) to members of the Washington State Guard and Washington National Guard committing military offenses, whether or not they are on "duty status." | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 378, Laws of 2009 |
May 6, 2009 |
| HB 1529 2009–10 |
TelemedicineProvides that a licensed home health agency that is eligible for reimbursement under the state's medical assistance programs may be reimbursed for home health services delivered through telemedicine. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 326, Laws of 2009 |
May 4, 2009 |
| HB 1532 2009–10 |
Reclaimed water systemsAuthorizes water-sewer districts to develop and operate systems for water reclamation. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 253, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 28, 2009 |