Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Steve Bergquist
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1373 2017–18 |
Auto dealer "bushing" periodSpecifies the ways an auto dealer may communicate the acceptance or rejection of the sales contract, lease, or financing of a motor vehicle to a buyer or lessee during the bushing period. | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1374 2017–18 |
Ed. staff assocs/service yrsEliminates the limit on the number of years of nonschool service that is counted toward years of service on the state's salary schedule. | Laurie Dolan (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1376 2017–18 |
Paint stewardshipRequires producers of architectural paint to participate in a stewardship program approved by the Department of Ecology for managing the end-of-life disposition of leftover paint. | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1387 2017–18 |
Assault weapons/bckgrnd chckEstablishes licensing requirements applicable to the possession, manufacture, transport, purchase, acquisition, transfer, delivery, import, sale, or offer of sale of an assault weapon or large capacity magazine and establishes... | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1392 2017–18 |
Public works board projectsAuthorizes loans for the 25 projects submitted by the Public Works Board. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1405 2017–18 |
Toll collection stat of limRequires that a toll bill be issued within six months of the date of occurrence of the toll transaction. | Mark Harmsworth (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1412 2017–18 |
Academic supportCreates a three-year pilot project, administered by the Department of Commerce (Department), to establish learning labs in up to 10 public middle or junior high schools located throughout the state. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1425 2017–18 |
Ed. savings account pilotEstablishes the Washington Next Generation Educational Savings Account Pilot Program (Pilot Program) to incentivize parents and guardians to open 529 accounts for their kindergarten-aged children. | Chris Kilduff (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1440 2017–18 |
Student loan bill of rightsCreates the Student Education Loan Ombuds to receive, review, and provide assistance to student education loan borrowers who file complaints. | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1471 2017–18 |
17 year olds/voter reg infoEnables persons 17 years of age to sign up to register to vote. | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1474 2017–18 |
Health outcomes/pregnancyDirects the state health care authority to require that health care facilities that provide newborn delivery services to medical assistance clients establish certain policies and procedures. Addresses unfair practices for... | Jessyn Farrell (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1484 2017–18 |
PERS 1 & TRS 1/added benefitProvides a one-time two dollar per year of service increase to the monthly allowance paid to beneficiaries of the Public Employees' Retirement System and the Teachers' Retirement System Plans 1. | Laurie Dolan (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1500 2017–18 |
Tax exemptionsCreates a tax expenditure budget in the biennial state budget process. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1518 2017–18 |
Social emotional learningRequires that the Department of Early Learning contract for up to an additional 600 summer Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program slots at certain priority school buildings. | Tana Senn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1533 2017–18 |
Wage and salary informationProhibits an employer from seeking an applicant's wage or salary history or requiring that wage or salary meet certain criteria. | Laurie Dolan (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1551 2017–18 |
Student nutrition/grantsEstablishes a competitive equipment assistance grant program to enhance student nutrition in public schools. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1563 2017–18 |
Child abuse hotline/postingRequires each school district, when it adopts a plan for recognition, initial screening, and response to emotional or behavioral distress in students, to include in the plan a policy regarding the mandatory posting of the... | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1564 2017–18 |
Pesticide exposureRequires pesticide users to provide a notice of an intended pesticide application, and requires a person who receives a notice to inform a person who may be on the property at the time of application. | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1566 2017–18 |
WorkFirst, "work activity"Changes the limit on vocational training for WorkFirst recipients from 12 months to 24 months, subject to funding appropriated specifically for this purpose. | Mike Pellicciotti (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1569 2017–18 |
EBT cards/higher ed studentsRequires the department of social and health services, in consultation with the state board for community and technical colleges and the student achievement council, to seek all necessary exemptions and waivers from and... | Nicole Macri (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1621 2017–18 |
Social-emotional learningIncreases funding allocations for each level of prototypical school by one full-time equivalent certificated instructional staff until implementation of Initiative 1351. | Tana Senn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1631 2017–18 |
Distracted driving penaltiesIncreases the monetary penalty by one-half the penalty amount for any moving violation committed by a driver who is engaged in dangerously distracted driving. | Dave Hayes (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1643 2017–18 |
Teacher loan forgiveness prgDeclares an intent to pay off outstanding federal loan balances of teachers who have taught full time for five consecutive years in specific subject matter shortage areas. | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1644 2017–18 |
Teacher shortageRequires the professional educator standards board to design, administer, and deliver a training program that will develop the capabilities of public school and school district staff who are responsible for recruiting, hiring,... | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1645 2017–18 |
Educator shortage TOIntroduced by title and introductory section only, relating to addressing the educator shortage and diversifying the educator workforce by supporting future educators from local communities. | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |