Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Joe Fitzgibbon
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1500 2019–20 |
Marijuana misdemeanorsRequires prosecutors to file motions to vacate misdemeanor marijuana possession convictions occurring from January 1, 1998, through December 5, 2012, where defendants were age 21 or older at the time of the offenses, and... | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1515 2019–20 |
Employer-employee statusCreates a work group on employee classification to examine questions regarding worker classifications as employees, independent contractors, or exempt from coverage under various laws. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1527 2019–20 |
Working families' tax creditRenames the Working Families Tax Exemption program the Working Families Tax Credit. | Debra Entenman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1541 2019–20 |
Weapon possession/ordersSpecifies that a person is guilty of unlawful possession of a firearm in the second degree, if he or she does not qualify for unlawful possession of a firearm in the first degree and he or she owns, possesses, or controls a... | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1544 2019–20 |
GMA actions effective dateProvides that the effective date of certain actions taken under the Growth Management Act (GMA) will be the later of the two following dates: 60 days after publication of notice of the action, or if a petition for review to... | Jared Mead (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1567 2019–20 |
Solid fuel burning devicesChanges the fee on the sale of new woodstoves from $30 to $50, beginning January 1, 2020. | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1597 2019–20 |
Greenhouse gas/fossil fuelsDirects the Department of Ecology (ECY), in consultation with other state agencies, to adopt a rule establishing an upstream greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions rate associated with natural gas production, gathering, processing,... | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1642 2019–20 |
On-bill repayment programsAuthorizes each electric utility to offer an on-bill repayment program option to its retail electric customers beginning July 1, 2022. | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1654 2019–20 |
Facial recognition tech.Prohibits a law enforcement officer from using the results of a facial recognition system as the sole basis for establishing probable cause in a criminal investigation. | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1662 2019–20 |
Payments in lieu of prop taxMoves administration of the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife's (WDFW's) payments in lieu of taxes (PILT) program from the WDFW to the State Treasurer. | Tom Dent (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1698 2019–20 |
Presidential candidate taxesRequires a candidate for the presidential nomination in Washington state to publicly release a copy of his or her last five federal income tax returns. | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1703 2019–20 |
Tax exemptionsCreates the tax transparency and accountability act. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1708 2019–20 |
Fishing and hunting licensesIncreases fees for certain recreational hunting and fishing licenses, tags, and endorsements, and extends the Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement through 2022. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1722 2019–20 |
Local option/vote tabulationPermits the use of ranked choice voting (RCV) in elections for offices in counties, cities, towns, school districts, fire districts, and port districts. | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1728 2019–20 |
Isolated worker protectionRequires certain employers that employ custodians, security guards, hotel or motel housekeepers, or other isolated workers to adopt a sexual harassment policy, provide mandatory sexual harassment training, provide a list of... | Noel Frame (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1781 2019–20 |
Land use petitionsAmends provisions of the Land Use Petition Act including the purpose statement, timelines for filing a petition, consideration of when an appealable decision has been issued, and notice requirements for issued decisions. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1795 2019–20 |
State recycling systemDirects the Department of Ecology to conduct a statewide, coordinated public outreach and education campaign related to sustainable recycling practices. | Jared Mead (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1796 2019–20 |
Comm. property/clean energyCreates a commercial property assessed clean energy and resiliency (C-PACER) program that facilitates a public-private partnership for the financing of energy efficiency retrofits and new construction. | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1797 2019–20 |
Accessory dwelling unitsEncourages cities and counties to adopt ordinances, development, and zoning regulations that authorize creating accessory dwelling units within designated urban growth areas. | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1831 2019–20 |
Testing of drinking waterRequires the state board of health to establish allowable concentrations of health-affecting contaminants in drinking water. Provides that the state board of health must prioritize monitoring of the highest risk public water... | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1832 2019–20 |
Public vehicle fleetDirects the Joint Transportation Committee to conduct a study on how Washington governments can achieve a fully electric vehicle fleet. | Nicole Macri (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1833 2019–20 |
School volunteersProhibits schools (including school districts, educational service districts, the Center for Childhood Deafness and Hearing Loss, the School for the Blind, Federal Bureau of Indian Affairs-funded Schools, charter schools,... | Laurie Dolan (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1842 2019–20 |
Railroad employee work hoursRequires railroad carriers to observe rules limiting the hours of service for individuals performing yardmaster duties. | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1843 2019–20 |
Railroad workersProhibits railroad carriers from disciplining employees due to layoff due to illness or injury. | Mike Chapman (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1883 2019–20 |
Child marriageVoids marriages that are entered into if either partner has not reached the age of eighteen. Removes parental consent to marriage for people who are seventeen years of age. | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |