Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Steve Bergquist
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1998 2019–20 |
Higher ed. sexual violenceCreates a task force on Title IX protections and compliance to examine options, develop model policies, and recommend oversight on campus sexual violence at higher education institutions . | Mike Pellicciotti (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 2001 2019–20 |
Native American scholarshipsCreates the Native American Opportunity Scholarship (NAOS) Program. | Drew Hansen (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 2059 2019–20 |
CTC diversity, equity, etc.Addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion goals at community and technical colleges. | Javier Valdez (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 2065 2019–20 |
LGBTQ commissionCreates the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer) Commission within the Governor's Office. | Nicole Macri (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 2096 2019–20 |
ESD health benefitsDelays participation of non-represented Educational Service District (ESD) employees in the School Employees' Benefits Board (SEBB) until January 1, 2024. | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 2123 2019–20 |
MVET collectionRequires the central Puget Sound regional transit authority (RTA) to implement a market value adjustment program, under which a credit must be allowed against the 0.8 percent motor vehicle excise tax due in an amount that... | Mike Pellicciotti (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 2241 2019–20 |
Assault weaponsMakes it unlawful for a person to manufacture, possess, distribute, import, transfer, sell, offer for sale, purchase, or otherwise transfer an assault weapon or a large capacity magazine, except as specifically authorized. | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 2262 2019–20 |
WIC fruit & veg. benefitRequires a fruit and vegetable benefit of at least $32 for participants in the Women, Infant, and Children Farmers' Market Nutrition Program. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 2289 2019–20 |
Tuition transparencyRequires institutions of higher education to provide predictive cost estimates in acceptance letters to full-time resident students applying for undergraduate degree programs. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 2298 2019–20 |
Free and reduced meals info.Providing families of public school students with information about free and reduced-price meals. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 2312 2019–20 |
JuneteenthDesignates the 19th of June, known as Juneteenth, as a state legal holiday. | Melanie Morgan (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 2381 2019–20 |
Postpartum period/MedicaidExtending coverage during the postpartum period. | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1065 2019–20 |
Out-of-network health careModifies requirements related to coverage of emergency services provided at an out-of-network emergency department. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 427, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| HB 1873 2019–20 |
Vapor product taxationEstablishes a wholesale tax on vapor products by taxing accessible containers of liquid solution that are larger than five milliliters at 9 cents per milliliter of solution. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 445, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| HB 2158 2019–20 |
Workforce educationEstablishes a Workforce Education Investment Accountability and Oversight Board. | Drew Hansen (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 406, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| HB 1087 2019–20 |
Long-term services & supportEstablishes the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program (Trust Program) to provide benefits for long-term services and supports to qualified individuals who need assistance with at least three activities of daily living. | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 363, Laws of 2019 |
May 13, 2019 |
| HB 1225 2019–20 |
Domestic violence/law enf.Establishes requirements for law enforcement officers when responding to domestic violence calls, including standards for removal of firearms and ammunition upon probable cause to believe a crime was committed, and protocols... | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 367, Laws of 2019 |
May 13, 2019 |
| HB 1692 2019–20 |
Agency employees/harassmentProhibits from disclosure in response to a public records request certain records concerning state agency employees who have made a claim of workplace sexual harassment or stalking, or are named as the victim in the claim, if... | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 373, Laws of 2019 |
May 13, 2019 |
| HB 1706 2019–20 |
Subminimum wage/disabilitiesProhibits state agencies from employing persons with disabilities under subminimum wage certificates beginning July 1, 2020. | Noel Frame (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 374, Laws of 2019 |
May 13, 2019 |
| HB 1874 2019–20 |
Adolescent behavioral healthAuthorizes mental health professionals to provide certain mental health treatment information to a parent who is involved in the treatment of the adolescent when the mental health professional believes that sharing this... | Noel Frame (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 381, Laws of 2019 |
May 13, 2019 |
| HB 2018 2019–20 |
Harassment/legislatureMakes it a violation of the special privileges section of the Ethics in Public Service Act for legislators or legislative branch employees to use their position to harass or sexually harass another person. | Melanie Morgan (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 383, Laws of 2019 |
May 13, 2019 |
| HB 2144 2019–20 |
LEOFF 2 benefit fundingEliminates future transfers, subject to appropriation, to the Local Public Safety Enhancement Account, and subsequently to the Law Enforcement Officers' and Firefighters' Benefits Improvement Account (Benefits Improvement Account). | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 366, Laws of 2019 |
May 13, 2019 |
| HB 1638 2019–20 |
Vaccine preventable diseasesRemoves the philosophical or personal objection exemption for the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine. | Paul Harris (R-17) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 362, Laws of 2019 |
May 10, 2019 |
| HB 1107 2019–20 |
Nonprofit homeownership dev.Expands the low-income housing development property tax exemption to include qualified cooperative associates. | Vandana Slatter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 361, Laws of 2019 |
May 9, 2019 |
| HB 1216 2019–20 |
School safety & well-beingRequires each educational service district to establish a Regional School Safety Center with certain duties, subject to state funding. | Laurie Dolan (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 333, Laws of 2019 |
May 9, 2019 |