Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Joyce McDonald
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2673 2017–18 |
Nonrural data centers/taxProvides a retail sales and use tax exemption for server equipment and power infrastructure for nonrural data centers. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2018 |
| HB 2978 2017–18 |
Sales and use tax rateLowers the rate for retail sales and use taxes. | Mark Harmsworth (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2018 |
| HB 2353 2017–18 |
Sexual assaultRequires the submission and analysis of all sexual assault kits (SAKs) collected prior to July 24, 2015, and in the possession of law enforcement agencies. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2018 |
| HB 2966 2017–18 |
Body armor sentencing enhan.Adds an additional twelve months to the standard sentence range for a conviction of a violent offense that included a finding by special allegation of wearing body armor. Requires the enhancements to be mandatory, be served in... | Morgan Irwin (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2018 |
| HB 2968 2017–18 |
Body armor sentencing enhan.Establishes the deputy Daniel McCartney act. Doubles the amount of a firearms enhancement if an offender is being sentenced for any firearm enhancement, and the offender or accomplice was in possession of body armor at the... | Morgan Irwin (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2018 |
| HB 2284 2017–18 |
Net neutralityProhibits Internet providers from engaging in certain types of conduct in the provision of service. | Norma Smith (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2018 |
| HB 2375 2017–18 |
Election costs reimbursementRequires the state to pay its prorated share of election costs in even-numbered years, according to a specified payment schedule. | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2018 |
| HB 1177 2017–18 |
Disabled veterans/rec. landsProvides holders of the State Parks Lifetime Veteran Disability Pass the same access to state recreational lands as the Discover Pass. | Dick Muri (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| HB 2867 2017–18 |
Apprenticeships/foster, etc.Establishes the passport to apprenticeship opportunities act. | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2018 |
| HB 2825 2017–18 |
MVET/senior & disabledProvides a partial exemption of motor vehicle excise taxes to a resident who qualifies for a property tax exemption. | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2018 |
| HB 2783 2017–18 |
Sex offenders/CTC enrollmentAuthorizes a community or technical college (CTC) to impose reasonable restrictions on level III registered sex offenders enrolled in the CTC, including prohibiting the student from enrolling in courses where minors will be... | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2018 |
| HB 2727 2017–18 |
Marijuana billboardsProhibits billboards that pertain to marijuana retailers or marijuana products. | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2018 |
| HB 2728 2017–18 |
GMA board impartialityRequires a Growth Management Hearings Board (GMHB) member or hearing examiner to disclose whether the member or hearing examiner has ever been involved in specified types of relationships with any of the parties to a... | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2018 |
| HB 2749 2017–18 |
Rural internet infra./taxesAllows rural counties to impose an additional sales and use tax as a credit against the state sales tax for development of high-speed internet infrastructure in unserved areas. | Ed Orcutt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2018 |
| HB 2763 2017–18 |
Poverty-based learn. assist.Provides additional Learning Assistance Program allocations to each school based on a four-year, rolling average of the per-pupil amount received by the school for students eligible for free and reduced price meals in the... | Bill Jenkin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2018 |
| HB 2648 2017–18 |
Sexual assaultChanges the composition of the joint legislative task force on sexual assault forensic examination best practices and requires the task force to: (1) Review best practice models for managing all aspects of sexual assault... | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2018 |
| HB 2477 2017–18 |
Trespass on privacyCreates and defines a statutory civil cause of action making it unlawful for a person to intrude onto the land or airspace above the land of another through trespass or the use of any device. | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2571 2017–18 |
Ag. fair employee overtimeExtends the time period for the exemption from overtime for certain employees at agricultural fairs from not more than 14 to not more than 21 days. | Melanie Stambaugh (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2579 2017–18 |
Conditionally released SVPsRequires a sexually violent predator's (SVP) proposed less restrictive alternative (LRA) placement plan with a residence outside his or her county of commitment to include an explanation as to why the county of commitment is... | Chris Kilduff (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 1113 2017–18 |
Excess liquor revenue dist.Modifies the distribution of state revenues from the Liquor Revolving Account to local governments and the State General Fund. | Dave Hayes (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1162 2017–18 |
Involuntary treatment noticeRevises the requirements for a designated mental health professional (DMHP) or DMHP agency to inform an immediate family member, guardian, or conservator about the process to petition for court review of an initial detention... | Chris Kilduff (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1173 2017–18 |
WSPRS/military serviceProvides non-interruptive (prior) military service credit for members of the Washington State Patrol Retirement Systems (WSPRS) Plan 2 to match the provisions of WSPRS Plan 1. | Dick Muri (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1180 2017–18 |
Veterans with disabilitiesProvides an annual complimentary Discover Pass for any state resident veteran with a service-related disability rating of 100 percent. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1197 2017–18 |
Caregiver respite servicesRequires the department of social and health services to establish up to three pilot projects to offer respite services to primary caregivers of people with severe mental illness. Expires June 30, 2020. | Gael Tarleton (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1225 2017–18 |
Mineral resources/GMAAdds the maintenance and enhancement of mineral resource lands and industries as a component of the natural resource goals of the Growth Management Act. | Liz Pike (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |