Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mary Helen Roberts
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2312 2013–14 |
Environmental decisionsDirects the Department of Health to identify highly impacted communities which have disproportionate public health challenges, high unemployment, low median income, or a high percentage of foreign-born, minority, or low... | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2014 |
| HB 2350 2013–14 |
Background checks/DEL cardsAuthorizes that educational employees and contractors who hold a valid portable Background Check Clearance Card issued by the Department of Early Learning can meet record check requirements by providing a true and accurate... | Tana Senn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 5, 2014 |
| HB 2497 2013–14 |
Indigent defense/cost recvryAuthorizes increases in certain fees and assessments associated with criminal offenses, and requires funds collected attributable to the increases to be used to support local court operations and criminal justice functions... | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2014 |
| HB 2545 2013–14 |
Nonconviction info/employmntProhibits an employer from: (1) inquiring about nonconviction information on any application of employment before determining whether the applicant is qualified for the position; (2) advertising job openings in a way that... | Luis Moscoso (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 5, 2014 |
| HB 2672 2013–14 |
Minimum hourly wage increaseIncreases the state minimum wage rate to $12 per hour over the course of three years. | Jessyn Farrell (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2014 |
| HB 2714 2013–14 |
Youthful offenders/servicesProvides individuals who are anticipated to complete a term of confinement before turning age 21, the same treatment, housing options, transfer, and access to program resources as any other individual committed directly to... | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 5, 2014 |
| HB 2396 2013–14 |
Running start participationRequires the Washington Student Achievement Council to conduct an analysis of the Running Start program (Program) and to submit a report to the Legislature by January 1, 2015 . | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| HB 1285 2013–14 |
Dependency matters/childrenRequires the appointment of counsel for a child in a dependency within 72 hours of granting a petition to terminate the parent and child relationship and provides that the state will pay one-half of the costs if certain... | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 3, 2014 |
| HB 1529 2013–14 |
Tenant screening informationProhibits a tenant screening service provider from disclosing : | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 3, 2014 |
| HB 2337 2013–14 |
Social & healthcare servicesEstablishes the Washington Social Investment Steering Committee with 14 members. | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2014 |
| HB 2484 2013–14 |
Drug offender sentencingChanges and expands the eligibility requirements for participation in a residential chemical dependency treatment alternative program (residential Drug Offender Sentencing Alternative). | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2014 |
| HB 2751 2013–14 |
Legal financial obligationsEstablishes the restitution first act. Improves the system of legal financial obligations in criminal cases to protect restitution to crime victims, ensure successful reentry, and reduce recidivism. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2014 |
| HB 2754 2013–14 |
Gambling commission/feesAuthorizes the Gambling Commission to increase fees by up to 5 percent in fiscal year 2015. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2014 |
| HB 2710 2013–14 |
Protection of workersCreates and defines a statutory civil cause of action making it unlawful for an employer to take materially adverse action against an employee for conduct the employee reasonably believes promotes a clear mandate of public policy. | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2014 |
| HB 2721 2013–14 |
Tax exemption transparencyEstablishes the tax exemption transparency and accountability act. Creates a tax expenditure budget as part of the biennial budget adopted by the legislature to reform the tax expenditure process by including tax expenditures... | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2014 |
| HB 2726 2013–14 |
Higher ed opportunitiesMakes all resident students eligible for state financial aid. Removes the waiting period for members of the military, their spouses, and children to be eligible for resident tuition. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2014 |
| HB 2727 2013–14 |
Lobbyists & their employersRequires electronic filing of certain reports by lobbyists and lobbyists' employers. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2014 |
| HB 1424 2013–14 |
K-12 dropout preventionModifies and clarifies descriptions and definitions of a K-12 dropout prevention, intervention, and reengagement system (System). | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 27, 2014 |
| HB 1429 2013–14 |
Inmate postsecondary edEliminates the statutory provision that prohibits the Department of Corrections (DOC) from paying for postsecondary education. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 24, 2014 |
| HB 2589 2013–14 |
Basic ed allocation formulaPlaces reduced class size values and increased staffing allocations in the statutory prototypical school funding formula, to take effect September 1, 2018. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2014 |
| HB 2599 2013–14 |
Pedestrians along roadwaysChanges the requirement of a pedestrian to move clear of a roadway upon meeting an oncoming vehicle when a sidewalk is not provided. | Cyrus Habib (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2014 |
| HB 2559 2013–14 |
Sexual assaultCreates a court process to restrict parental rights and establish support obligations in cases in which the child was conceived as the result of sexual assault. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2014 |
| HB 1331 2013–14 |
Student advisory committeesPermits a student association at public baccalaureate to form a student advisory committee to advise the administration at that institution on issues that affect student access and success, such as tuition and fee levels. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 20, 2014 |
| HB 2525 2013–14 |
Supreme court campaignsEstablishes a public funding program for Supreme Court campaigns. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2014 |