Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Larry Springer
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1186 2015–16 |
Patients, observation statusRequires hospitals to provide patients with information about the implications of being placed on observation status. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1258 2015–16 |
Detention decision reviewEstablishes a process allowing an immediate family member, guardian, or conservator to petition the court for review of a designated mental health professional's decision not to seek a person's detention under the Involuntary... | Brady Walkinshaw (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1262 2015–16 |
Fed. govt owning land in WAEstablishes a legislative task force to study the risks, options and benefits of transferring federal lands in Washington to an alternative ownership. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1294 2015–16 |
Youth voter registrationAllows for voter preregistration of 16- and 17-year-olds. | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1331 2015–16 |
School library & tech progsChanges the term "school library media program" to "school library information and technology program." | Dick Muri (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1343 2015–16 |
Spirits retailers/for resaleEstablishes that the calculation of the 17 percent license issuance fee imposed on spirits retail licensees does not include revenues derived from the sale of spirits to bars and restaurants. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1355 2015–16 |
Minimum hourly wage increaseIncreases the state minimum hourly wage to $12 over the course of four years. | Jessyn Farrell (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1368 2015–16 |
Fire protection authoritiesAllows regional fire protection service authorities (RFAs) to continue imposing benefit charges with a ballot measure approved by a majority, rather than 60 percent, of the voters voting on the measure. | Chris Reykdal (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1380 2015–16 |
Wine manufacturer sp. permitAuthorizes the Liquor Control Board to issue a special permit to a wine manufacturer, authorizing such manufacturer to conduct an invitation-only wine-tasting and sales event at a specified location on a specified date. | Sharon Wylie (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1383 2015–16 |
Community redevel. financingAuthorizes local governments to assess a special property tax on the incremental increase of property values within a designated apportionment district. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1395 2015–16 |
Stay-at-work & self-insuredAllows the Department of Labor and Industries (Department) to make administrative expenditures related to the self-insured employer and Stay at Work programs without an appropriation. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1411 2015–16 |
Marijuana facility sitingAllows the state liquor control board to issue a license for recreational marijuana business premises within one thousand feet of the perimeter of the grounds of an elementary or secondary school, a playground, a recreation... | Luis Moscoso (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1420 2015–16 |
School siting task forceCreates a legislative task force on school siting and provides for the task force's membership, chair selection, staff support, reimbursement of member travel expenses, and payment of task force expenses. | J.T. Wilcox (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1457 2015–16 |
Liquor handling by employeesAuthorizes employers holding grocery store and beer and/or wine specialty shop licenses issued by the Liquor Control Board to allow employees between 16 and 17 years of age to handle liquor for the sole purpose of providing... | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1472 2015–16 |
Chemical action plansDirects the Department of Ecology (Ecology) to begin conducting up to four chemical action plans (CAPs) every two years on chemicals that harm humans, plants, or wildlife and that studies have found to be present in humans,... | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1495 2015–16 |
Student user privacyRequires school service providers to follow certain requirements related to: | Chris Reykdal (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1498 2015–16 |
Adrenal insufficiencyRequires the state's ambulance and aid services to make hydrocortisone sodium succinate or similar medication for the treatment of acute adrenal insufficiency available to their emergency medical technicians in their emergency... | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1513 2015–16 |
Local infrastructure areasChanges the calculation of property taxes for the purpose of Local Infrastructure Project Areas (LIPA) funding. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1517 2015–16 |
Liquor revenue distributionModifies the distribution of excess funds from the Liquor Revolving Fund. | Chris Reykdal (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1568 2015–16 |
Dropout prevention/farmingRequires that five Dropout Prevention through Farm Engagement pilot projects be selected by the Office of the Superintendent for Public Instruction (OSPI). | Chris Reykdal (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1646 2015–16 |
Equal pay and opportunitiesModifies the Equal Pay Act to include prohibiting the provision of less favorable employment opportunities based on gender and modify remedies. | Tana Senn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1648 2015–16 |
Infrastructure/local govtIncreases the annual state contribution limit for project awards under the local revitalization program from $2.5 million to $7.5 million. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1656 2015–16 |
Property assessment appealsChanges the amount of time prior to a county board of equalization (board) hearing, when information or evidence held by a taxpayer or the county assessor must be made available or provided to the other party and the board,... | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1657 2015–16 |
Property assessment appealsRequires a taxpayer to submit rental income and expense statements for the two preceding years, or else waive related challenges, within 60 days of filing a petition challenging the assessed value of leased commercial property. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1658 2015–16 |
Property assessment appealsAuthorizes county legislative authorities to impose a filing charge for petitions to a county board of equalization (board) that challenge the assessed value of a commercial property. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |