Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1138 2015–16 |
Higher ed mental healthCreates a Task Force on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention at the Higher Education Institutions (Task Force) to determine what policies, resources, and technical assistance are needed to support the institutions in improving... | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 67, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 23, 2015 |
| HB 2167 2013–14 |
Challenged schoolsChanges the due date for the first and annual identified list of the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction on challenged and persistently lowest-achieving schools to February, rather than December, of each year. | Kristine Lytton (D-40) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 191, Laws of 2014 |
Apr 2, 2014 |
| HB 2164 2013–14 |
Juvenile firearm offendersRequires most juveniles adjudicated of unlawful possession of a firearm to participate in certain evidence-based or research-based programs, unless no appropriate qualifying program is available. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 117, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 28, 2014 |
| HB 2335 2013–14 |
Extended foster careExpands eligibility criteria to allow a youth to request extended foster care services if the youth engages in employment for 80 hours or more per month. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 122, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 28, 2014 |
| HB 2580 2013–14 |
Maritime industry, etc.Creates the Joint Legislative Task Force on the Economic Resilience of Maritime and Manufacturing in Washington. | Gael Tarleton (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 127, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 28, 2014 |
| HB 2105 2013–14 |
Govt agency meeting agendasRequires public agencies with governing bodies to post meeting agendas online at least 24 hours in advance of regular meetings. | Senator (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 61, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 27, 2014 |
| HB 2171 2013–14 |
Veterans, military personnelAmends the Washington Service Members' Civil Relief Act (WSCRA) to authorize a private right of action, or an action by the Washington Attorney General, to enforce the provisions of the WSCRA . | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 65, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 27, 2014 |
| HB 1251 2013–14 |
Opportunity scholarship brdAdds two foundation or business and industry representatives to the Opportunity Scholarship Board. | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 1279 2013–14 |
Motor voter preregistrationAllows 16- and 17-year-olds to pre-register to vote when applying for a driver's license or identicard. | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 1348 2013–14 |
Community & tech collegesRequires community and technical college boards of trustees to award to full- and part-time academic employees step increases based on collective bargaining agreements, and permits the step increases to exceed compensation... | Chris Reykdal (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2041 2013–14 |
Vehicle fuel handling lossesRepeals the handling loss deduction from the motor vehicle fuel tax. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2121 2013–14 |
Public records and meetingsRequires training for members of a governing body of a public agency on the Open Public Meetings Act. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2148 2013–14 |
Reproductive health ins.Requires health plans that cover maternity care or services to cover the voluntary termination of pregnancy. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2149 2013–14 |
Medical marijuanaReduces the amount of useable marijuana that a qualifying patient or designated provider may possess from 24 ounces to three ounces or, if authorized by the qualifying patient's health care professional, a specified amount... | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2198 2013–14 |
Medical marijuana/tax reliefProvides a sales and use tax exemption for 10 years for qualified patients who purchase marijuana for medical use. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2201 2013–14 |
State tax preferencesConsolidates and streamlines the Annual Report and Annual Survey into a single accountability document. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2285 2013–14 |
Dual credit courseworkRequires the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) to review institution policies related to providing students dual credit. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2347 2013–14 |
Oil transportation safetyDirects the Washington State University to conduct a study of the state's capacity to respond to oil train accidents. | Jessyn Farrell (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2377 2013–14 |
Early care and educationAdds definitions for "school-age child" and "non-school age child" in statute. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2409 2013–14 |
Marijuana industry/tax prefsDelays current tax preferences for marijuana, useable marijuana, and marijuana-infused products for 10 years. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2422 2013–14 |
Educational employee compRestores the Initiative 732 cost-of-living adjustment, beginning in fiscal year 2015. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2446 2013–14 |
Property tax refund orderSimplifies the procedure to obtain a property tax refund. | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2594 2013–14 |
Fed. basic health prog./HCADirects the Health Care Authority to begin econometric modeling to analyze Basic Health Program enrollment and the costs and impacts and report by December 1, 2014. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2792 2013–14 |
Education funding allocationRevises the prototypical school model to reflect the enhancements included in the 2013-2015 State Omnibus Appropriations Act, Chapter 4, Laws of 2013 (3ESSB 5034). | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2797 2013–14 |
Kindergarten & elementaryAuthorizes revenue bonds backed by lottery revenues to address all-day kindergarten and K-3 class size reduction facility needs. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |