Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Steve Bergquist
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2422 2015–16 |
WA fish license platesCreates the Washington's fish special license plate collection. | Gael Tarleton (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2423 2015–16 |
Homeowners' assoc. ombudsCreates an Office of the Homeowners' Association Ombuds within the Office of the Attorney General to resolve disputes and inform members, directors, and other interested parties of their legal rights and responsibilities... | Chris Kilduff (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2435 2015–16 |
Election reconcil. reportsDirects the Secretary of State to prepare a statewide election reconciliation report for each state primary and general election that combines data from each county election reconciliation report. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2436 2015–16 |
Permanent ballot drop boxesRequires counties to provide a minimum of one permanent ballot box for every 50,000 residents by November 1, 2016. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2438 2015–16 |
Excess liquor revenue dist.Increases the distribution of excess liquor revenues to local jurisdictions, incrementally adding to the fixed annual amount. | Terry Nealey (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2451 2015–16 |
Postsec. & K-12 partnershipsRequires the Washington Campus Compact to develop a statewide program to map, track, and improve partnerships between identified postsecondary educational institutions and K-12 schools. | Melanie Stambaugh (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2467 2015–16 |
Rec. mineral prospectingRequires that all participants in recreational motorized prospecting obtain a permit from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. | Gael Tarleton (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2469 2015–16 |
Filing fee petitions/digitalAllows any candidate for elected office to submit a filing fee petition in lieu of paying a filing fee. | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2472 2015–16 |
Teacher salaries & mentoringDeclares legislative intent to increase teacher salaries and provide support for beginning teachers with robust mentoring. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2477 2015–16 |
Filing fee petitionsAllows any candidate for elected office to submit a filing fee petition by the Friday three weeks before Memorial Day in lieu of paying a filing fee. | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2483 2015–16 |
Child sex exploit./subpoenasAuthorizes the Attorney General and prosecuting attorneys to issue administrative subpoenas to providers of electronic communication services and remote computing services in order to obtain certain subscriber information in... | David Sawyer (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2484 2015–16 |
Dairy farm workplacesRequires the Department of Labor and Industries (Department) to adopt rules applicable to dairy farms, including rules mandating employee training and establishing dairy-specific safety and health standards. | Brady Walkinshaw (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2496 2015–16 |
Military members/pro bonoThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Chris Kilduff (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2518 2015–16 |
Intergenerational povertyEstablishes the Intergenerational Poverty Reduction Commission (Commission) to develop two-generation strategies to reduce intergenerational poverty and welfare dependence in Washington, and establishes the Intergenerational... | David Sawyer (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2532 2015–16 |
Access to library servicesRequires the Department of Commerce to conduct a study on library access in Washington and the costs of expanding library access. | Chris Kilduff (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2534 2015–16 |
Veterans/care & support srv.The DVA must select a county VAP or community partner to administer a community care and supportive services pilot program in one county. The DVA must select the county VAP or community partner by January 1, 2017. | Chris Kilduff (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2535 2015–16 |
Property tax relief programsIndexes to inflation the income thresholds for three programs: the senior citizen property tax exemption, senior citizen property tax deferral, and widows and widowers of veterans property tax assistance, beginning in calendar... | Drew Stokesbary (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2536 2015–16 |
Property tax relief programsProvides partial relief from excess levies for persons otherwise eligible for the senior citizen property tax exemption program, except for the income qualification. | Drew Stokesbary (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2542 2015–16 |
WA motion picture industryExtends the expiration date for business and occupation tax credits that may be earned for contributions made to the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2544 2015–16 |
Affordable housing optionsAllows a county or city to apply a local property tax exemption for multifamily properties that provide a percentage of affordable housing to very low income families. | Noel Frame (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2546 2015–16 |
UW regents faculty rep.Requires that one of the University of Washington (UW) Board of Regents be the immediate past chair of the UW Faculty Senate. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2547 2015–16 |
Synthetic turf materialsRequires a demonstration of the safety of synthetic turf that contains used tire material prior to turf installation or replacement at a recreational facility. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2582 2015–16 |
GET programRestrict the Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) Committee from limiting the number of tuition units purchased on behalf of a beneficiary to no less than 800. | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2583 2015–16 |
Local creative districtsAuthorizes the Washington Arts Commission to certify creative districts designated by local governments as areas that promote cultural facilities, creative industries, or arts-related businesses. | Joan McBride (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2592 2015–16 |
Emergency mgmt. benefitsProvides benefits for certain retirement system members who die or become disabled in the course of providing emergency management services. | Jeff Holy (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |