Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Joe McDermott
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1218 2003–04 |
Building map info systemCreates a building mapping information system. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 102, Laws of 2003 |
May 7, 2003 |
| HB 1294 2003–04 |
Out-of-state political commRepeals the forfeiture rule for contributions from out-of-state political committees. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 123, Laws of 2003 |
May 7, 2003 |
| HB 1813 2003–04 |
Employment/disabled personsDefines vendor in good standing as a business owned and operated by persons with disabilities or a community rehabilitation program that has achieved or made progress in enhancing employment opportunities for disadvantaged... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 136, Laws of 2003 |
May 7, 2003 |
| HB 1855 2003–04 |
Social worker requirementsChanges the qualifications required to supervise a person seeking to qualify as a licensed independent clinical social worker. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 108, Laws of 2003 |
May 7, 2003 |
| HB 1905 2003–04 |
Property tax exemptionAllows non-profit museums and performing arts associations to retain their property tax exemption when they rent their exempt property to others. | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 2003 |
May 7, 2003 |
| HB 1460 2003–04 |
Civil liberties remembranceFebruary 19 is recognized as Civil Liberties Day of Remembrance. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 68, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 18, 2003 |
| HB 1550 2003–04 |
Regulatory assistance officeRenames the Office of Permit Assistance to the Office of Regulatory Assistance. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 71, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 18, 2003 |
| HB 1466 2003–04 |
Natural science educationCreates an account as a repository for state and other monies provided to support natural science, wildlife, agriculture, forestry and environmental education programs provided to schools by nonprofit organizations. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 16, 2003 |
| HB 1435 2003–04 |
Fruit & vege district fundExtends the date by which monies transferred from a district fruit and vegetable fund in 1997 must be expended for apple maggot control activities or be transferred to a district account within the Fruit and Vegetable... | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 14, 2003 |
| HB 1063 2003–04 |
Public works projectsThe bill authorizes the Public Works Board to provide an additional $72 million in loans for specific local public works projects for the 2001-03 biennium. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 4, 2003 |
| HB 2403 2001–02 |
Collective bargaining$ Establishes procedures for exclusive bargaining representatives of faculty at the public four-year institutions of higher education to collectively bargain with the board of regents or trustees over wages, hours, and terms... | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 356, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 4, 2002 |
| HB 1646 2001–02 |
Alternative education$ Includes the Washington National Guard Youth ChalleNGe program as an alternative educational service provider and describes the funding formula for students enrolled in the program. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 291, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 2, 2002 |
| HB 2400 2001–02 |
Docks and mooring bouys$ Further specifies where docks and buoys can be installed at no cost. | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 304, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 2, 2002 |
| HB 2456 2001–02 |
Linked deposit program$ Requires designated state agencies to develop analytic tools to measure the performance of the linked deposit program. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 305, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 2, 2002 |
| HB 2765 2001–02 |
Timber & forest land$ Clarifies when timber management plans are required and the timelines for their submission. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 315, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 2, 2002 |
| HB 2376 2001–02 |
Derelict vessels$ Provides authority and processes for state entities to remove and dispose of derelict and abandoned vessels. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 286, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 1, 2002 |
| HB 1759 2001–02 |
Sale of hypodermic syringes$ Allows access to sterile syringes as a way to reduce the spread of blood-borne infections. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 213, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 28, 2002 |
| HB 2315 2001–02 |
Recreation therapy$ Establishes a registration program for recreation therapists under the Secretary of the Department of Health. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 216, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 28, 2002 |
| HB 2537 2001–02 |
Public works projects$ Approves the 2002 list of local government infrastructure projects funded under the Public Works Trust Fund program. The list includes 64 projects totaling $206 million. | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 241, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 28, 2002 |
| HB 2568 2001–02 |
School for the deaf$ Authorizes the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to investigate incidents at the Washington School for the Deaf (WSD) involving alleged child abuse and neglect and make recommendations to preserve the health... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 208, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 28, 2002 |
| HB 2673 2001–02 |
Fire-fighting apparatus$ Fire trucks exceeding established weight limits, which includes 24,000 pounds on a single axle or 43,000 pounds on a tandem axle set, must apply for an overweight permit with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 231, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 28, 2002 |
| HB 1079 2001–02 |
Naming state buildings$ New and existing buildings on state capitol grounds and new and existing public rooms or spaces on West Capitol Campus are named or renamed by the Legislature based on recommendations by the State Capitol Committee, the... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 164, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| HB 1444 2001–02 |
Schools/bullying$ Requiring policies prohibiting harassment, intimidation, or bullying. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 207, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| HB 2332 2001–02 |
Voter registration$ Initiates the creation of a statewide voter registration data base. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 185, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| HB 2399 2001–02 |
Class IV forest practices$ Extends the deadline to December 31, 2005 for cities and counties to adopt provisions setting standards for Class IV forest practices. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 26, 2002 |