Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Kevin Van De Wege
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2368 2013–14 |
Homeless housing surchargeMakes the $40 local homeless housing and assistance document recording surcharge permanent. | David Sawyer (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2386 2013–14 |
Washington's shorelineDesignates Washington's saltwater coast as the state Maritime Heritage Area. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2422 2013–14 |
Educational employee compRestores the Initiative 732 cost-of-living adjustment, beginning in fiscal year 2015. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2594 2013–14 |
Fed. basic health prog./HCADirects the Health Care Authority to begin econometric modeling to analyze Basic Health Program enrollment and the costs and impacts and report by December 1, 2014. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2639 2013–14 |
Mental health, chem depndncyExpands the scope of the work and membership for the Adult Behavioral Health System Task Force. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2792 2013–14 |
Education funding allocationRevises the prototypical school model to reflect the enhancements included in the 2013-2015 State Omnibus Appropriations Act, Chapter 4, Laws of 2013 (3ESSB 5034). | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2797 2013–14 |
Kindergarten & elementaryAuthorizes revenue bonds backed by lottery revenues to address all-day kindergarten and K-3 class size reduction facility needs. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2057 2013–14 |
Arrest without warrantPermits a police officer to arrest a person without a warrant when a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor offense is committed in the presence of another officer. | Dave Hayes (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 12, 2014 |
| HB 2795 2013–14 |
Tobacco substitutes/taxationImposes a 75 percent other tobacco products (OTP) tax on tobacco substitutes. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2014 |
| HB 2796 2013–14 |
Ed funding/tax pref changesEliminates the preferential business and occupation tax rate for resellers of prescription drugs. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2014 |
| HB 1014 2013–14 |
Native American heritage dayNames the state legal holiday on the Friday immediately following Thanksgiving as "Native American Heritage Day." | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 18, 2014 |
| HB 2114 2013–14 |
Public utility customer infoModifies an existing Public Records Act exemption for customer information held by a public utility to exempt from disclosure all customers' addresses, telephone numbers, electronic contact information, and specific utility... | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 18, 2014 |
| HB 2186 2013–14 |
Sewer system selectionAuthorizes counties and cities to allow approved and conforming on-site sewage systems as an alternative to mandatory sewer system connections if the property is within an urban growth area and if connecting to a sewer system... | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 18, 2014 |
| HB 2275 2013–14 |
Whistleblowers/elec industryCreates a cause of action for electrical employee whistleblowers who are subjected to adverse action. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 18, 2014 |
| HB 2458 2013–14 |
Invasive speciesReorganizes, amends, and expands on statutes providing for the prevention and integrated management of aquatic invasive species. | Drew MacEwen (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 18, 2014 |
| HB 2577 2013–14 |
LEOFF life annuity benefitPermits members of Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System Plan 2 (LEOFF 2) to purchase actuarially equivalent life annuity benefits from the LEOFF 2 retirement fund. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 18, 2014 |
| HB 2676 2013–14 |
Hydroelectric generation/BPAAllows incremental electricity produced as a result of efficiency improvements to hydroelectric generation projects whose energy output is marketed by the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) to qualify as an eligible... | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 18, 2014 |
| HB 1437 2013–14 |
Small farms/property taxRequires the State Conservation Commission and Office of Farmland Preservation to conduct a study on small farms and report to the Legislature by December 1, 2014. | Chris Reykdal (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 11, 2014 |
| HB 2715 2013–14 |
Student transportationAligns the statutory pupil transportation funding formula to reflect the full funding and implementation of the system, effective September 1, 2014. | June Robinson (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 11, 2014 |
| HB 2107 2013–14 |
HIV in criminal justiceAmends the statutory definition of Assault in the first degree to remove the specific mention of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 5, 2014 |
| HB 2487 2013–14 |
State patrol officer salaryRequires the monthly salary and benefits paid to state patrol officers to be competitive with comparable law enforcement agencies within the boundaries of the state. | Jake Fey (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2014 |
| HB 1126 2013–14 |
State fire serviceRedefines and expands the definition and role of fire mobilizations to include mobilizing for fire as well as certain non-fire incidents and rescues. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2014 |
| HB 2122 2013–14 |
Sexually violent predatorsRequires that a person committed as a sexually violent predator must participate in the annual evaluation by the Department of Social and Health Services' evaluator before retaining or requesting appointment of an independent... | Susan Fagan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2014 |
| HB 2124 2013–14 |
Continuity of govt/emergencyRequires the Washington Military Department to develop and implement a program for interagency coordination of continuity of operations planning by state agencies, boards, and commissions. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2014 |
| HB 2109 2013–14 |
Family practice residenciesRecognizes the severe shortage of family medicine physicians in rural and underserved areas of the state and that the lack of residencies is one factor limiting the recruitment of physicians. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2014 |