Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by John McCoy
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1055 2011–12 |
Contractor appealsChanges the time period to appeal contractor infractions from 20 to 30 days. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 11, 2011 |
| HB 1294 2011–12 |
Puget Sound corpsConsolidates the administrative functions of the Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) with the Department of Ecology. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 11, 2011 |
| HB 1571 2011–12 |
Electric vehiclesSpecifies that the Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) may not regulate battery charging facilities offered by an entity if that entity: (1) is not subject to the UTC's jurisdiction; or (2) is subject to the UTC's... | Deb Eddy (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 28, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 11, 2011 |
| HB 1618 2011–12 |
PUDs/deferred compensationExpressly authorizes public utility districts to provide deferred compensation and supplemental savings plans for district employees, commissioners, and other officials. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 11, 2011 |
| HB 1649 2011–12 |
Domestic partnershipsProvides that validly formed same-sex marriages from other jurisdictions will be recognized as state-registered domestic partnerships. | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 5, 2011 |
| HB 2493 2009–10 |
Cigarette & tobacco taxationIncreases taxes on cigarettes $1 per pack and increases taxes on other tobacco products. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 2010, 1st Special Session |
Apr 23, 2010 |
| HB 2694 2009–10 |
BS in nursing/University CtrRecognizes a shortage of registered nurses in the state and, subject to specific funding for this purpose, directs the University Center at Everett Community College, in partnership with the University of Washington-Bothell,... | Mike Sells (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, Laws of 2010, 1st Special Session |
Apr 23, 2010 |
| HB 3181 2009–10 |
Clean water act fundingIncreases the 0.7 percent Hazardous Substance Tax (HST) rate by an additional 0.1 percent annually until the additional tax rate is 0.4 percent. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 12, 2010 |
| HB 2658 2009–10 |
Refocusing dept. of commerceTr ansfers five programs from the Department of Commerce (Department) to other state agencies. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 271, Laws of 2010 |
Apr 1, 2010 |
| HB 2777 2009–10 |
Domestic violence provisionsMakes a number of changes to the laws relating to domestic violence, including changes in the areas of law enforcement and arrest, no-contact and protection orders, firearms possession, sentencing reforms, treatment and... | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 274, Laws of 2010 |
Apr 1, 2010 |
| HB 2782 2009–10 |
Security lifeline actDesignates the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) as the executive sponsor of the planning process for creating a user-friendly electronic Opportunity Portal to allow Washington residents to access a broad array... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 8, Laws of 2010, 1st Special Session |
Mar 29, 2010 |
| HB 3026 2009–10 |
State & fed civil rights lawAdds a new chapter to the school code paralleling the current Sexual Equality chapter and prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation including gender expression... | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 240, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 29, 2010 |
| HB 1966 2009–10 |
Drivers & wheelchair usersAdds wheelchair users and power wheelchair users to the individuals for whom drivers must take all necessary precautions to avoid injury when approaching, and for whom drivers may not enter a crosswalk while such an individual... | John McCoy (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 184, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 24, 2010 |
| HB 2481 2009–10 |
DNR forest biomass agreemntsAuthorizes the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to maintain a list of all potential sources of forest biomass on state lands for the purposes of making biomass available for sale and conversion into energy, biofuels, and... | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 126, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 19, 2010 |
| HB 2403 2009–10 |
Military leave/pub employeesExpands the use of military leave to include state active duty. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 91, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 17, 2010 |
| HB 1020 2009–10 |
Afghanistan-Iraq warDeclares an intent to honor and recognize the dedication and sacrifices made by the men and women of Washington state who were killed or missing in action during the Afghanistan and Iraq wars against terrorism. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1069 2009–10 |
Reducing light pollutionDeclares an intent to require the best technology available in all exterior lighting in order to reduce energy consumption and protect the nighttime environment. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1075 2009–10 |
Military childrenEnacts the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children (Compact) with certain amendments. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1086 2009–10 |
Electricity purchaseRequires qualifying utilities to interconnect an eligible distributed generator to the utility's distribution system within six months after adoption by the Legislature of power purchase agreement rates. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1090 2009–10 |
Human remainsAuthorizes the Department of Archeology and Historic Preservation to adopt rules to implement the Human Remains Program. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1091 2009–10 |
Stock-watering groundwatersLimits the withdrawal of groundwater from an exempt well for stock-watering purposes to 5,000 gallons a day. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1133 2009–10 |
Energy independence actModifies the renewable resources and energy conservation requirements of the Energy Independence Act. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1134 2009–10 |
Public utility tax creditsAllows electric or gas utilities to offer a rebate to customers for up to 50 percent of the cost of installing a solar water heating system. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1135 2009–10 |
Solid waste handling permitsExempts anaerobic digesters from solid waste permitting if the anaerobic digester meets certain requirements. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1136 2009–10 |
Plant species impactsRequires local government permitting processes to consider impacts to natural heritage plant species that may reside on a proposed project site. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |