Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Maureen Walsh
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1284 2013–14 |
Incarcerated parents' rightsRequires the court to consider barriers presented by a parent's current or prior incarceration when making determinations and findings during the course of a dependency case, including decisions regarding permanency planning... | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 2013 |
May 8, 2013 |
| HB 1677 2013–14 |
Adult family home operatorsAllows adult family home operators who wish to operate three or more adult family homes to apply for a license within 12 months of the issuance of the previous license if the applications are due to a change in ownership of... | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 185, Laws of 2013 |
May 8, 2013 |
| HB 1175 2013–14 |
Judges/Benton & Franklin co.Increases the number of statutorily authorized superior court judges in Benton and Franklin counties, jointly, from six to seven. | Terry Nealey (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 142, Laws of 2013 |
May 6, 2013 |
| HB 1639 2013–14 |
Presidential electorsProvides a subsistence allowance and travel expenses to presidential electors for each day's attendance at the electoral college meeting. | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 38, Laws of 2013 |
May 6, 2013 |
| HB 1547 2013–14 |
Recreational programmingEstablishes entities that provide certain recreational or educational programs are not agencies that require licensure. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 130, Laws of 2013 |
May 3, 2013 |
| HB 1403 2013–14 |
Economic developmentModifies the list of agencies that must fully participate in the Business Licensing Service. | Norma Smith (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 111, Laws of 2013 |
May 1, 2013 |
| HB 1404 2013–14 |
Alcohol poisoning deathsProhibits a person under the age of 21 years from being charged or prosecuted for being a minor in possession of alcohol when in need of medical assistance as a result of alcohol poisoning or when, acting in good faith,... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 112, Laws of 2013 |
May 1, 2013 |
| HB 1146 2013–14 |
Water right examiner bondingRequires certified water right examiners to furnish evidence of insurance or financial responsibility, replacing the specific bonding requirement. | Terry Nealey (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 70, Laws of 2013 |
Apr 25, 2013 |
| HB 1343 2013–14 |
Nurses surchargeRemoves the June 30, 2013, expiration date for the $5 additional surcharge placed on license applications and renewals for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 77, Laws of 2013 |
Apr 25, 2013 |
| HB 2565 2011–12 |
Roll your own cigarettesRequires retailers providing roll-your-own cigarette machines to collect the state cigarette tax. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 2012, 1st Special Session |
May 2, 2012 |
| HB 1018 2011–12 |
Bicyclists and motoristsClarifies mutual responsibilities for bicyclists and motorists to help reduce accidents and conflicts between them. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1019 2011–12 |
Corrections dept. authorityProhibits the Department of Corrections (DOC) from transferring offenders out-of-state under certain circumstances. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1025 2011–12 |
School district flexibilityRepeals, modifies, or suspends for two years certain laws pertaining to responsibilities of the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and required actions by school districts. | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1029 2011–12 |
DSHS restructuringRenames and restructures the Department of Social and Health Services. | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1033 2011–12 |
Court actions/RCW 42.56.550Revises and clarifies statute of limitations provisions pertaining to court actions stemming from an agency's violation of the Public Records Act. | Deb Eddy (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1034 2011–12 |
Inmate public record requestProhibits a court from awarding penalties in a court appeal under the Public Records Act if the request for public records was made by or on behalf of an inmate in a correctional facility. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1035 2011–12 |
Eminent domain/economic dev.Explicitly states that private property may be taken only for public use and the taking of private property by any public entity for economic development does not constitute a public use. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1042 2011–12 |
Nonprofit org prop tax exempExempts certain leased property used by nonprofit organizations providing job training, placement, or preemployment services from property tax. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1054 2011–12 |
Water conservation practicesEncourages conservation practices by all water users. | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1104 2011–12 |
Vulnerable adultsProhibits wrongful control over or withholding of a vulnerable adult's property and gives examples of situations constituting financial exploitation. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1246 2011–12 |
Tobacco productsModifies the Youth Access to Tobacco Law to prohibit the sale or storage of tobacco products where those products are accessible to consumers without direct assistance by sales personnel, with certain exceptions. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1296 2011–12 |
Water commission/creationCreates the Washington State Water Commission to manage the state's water resources. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1297 2011–12 |
Water right beneficial useExtends the time permitted to put water to beneficial use from five to 15 years for the purposes of relinquishment. | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1308 2011–12 |
Public port districts/leviesIncreases the maximum time period for an industrial development district levy from six to 20 years. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1314 2011–12 |
Port district/water deliveryModifies the authority of port districts to expressly allow the delivery of water to a public water system for municipal water supply purposes. | Jim Jacks (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |