Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Joe Fitzgibbon
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2352 2015–16 |
Farmlands/riparian plantingRevises farmlands preservation account provisions with regard to: (1) Riparian restoration and planting on farmlands; (2) Federally recognized Indian tribes in the state; and (3) The allocation of funds for environmental... | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2364 2015–16 |
Marijuana business licensingProhibits the Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) from issuing a commercial marijuana license to a business or nonprofit entity unless it is lawfully registered with the Secretary of State and its interest holders meet specified... | Sharon Wylie (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2365 2015–16 |
Marijuana merchandiseAuthorizes licensed marijuana retailers to sell wearable apparel that is connected to the retail outlet or a marijuana product line sold by the retail outlet. | Sharon Wylie (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2392 2015–16 |
Pesticide exposureProvides that the legislature declares: (1) That community members should be protected from pesticide exposure and notified of certain pesticide applications to prevent unnecessary exposure; and (2) Its policy and purpose is... | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2399 2015–16 |
Law enf./num. of citationsProhibits the consideration of the number of citations an officer issues, or the amount of penalties assessed, in any performance review of the law enforcement officer. | Jeff Holy (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2408 2015–16 |
Health insurance contractingProhibits a health plan offered to public employees from imposing cost sharing for chiropractic, physical therapy, occupational therapy, East Asian medicine, massage therapy, or speech and hearing therapies that exceeds the... | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2409 2015–16 |
Special needs studentsSpecifies that school districts have a duty to provide a free appropriate public education (FAPE) to students with disabilities under the requirements of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, section 504 (Section 504). | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2426 2015–16 |
Rural library trustee appt.Modifies the number and manner of appointment of trustees for rural county library districts located in a county with an adopted Home Rule charter and 1 million or more residents. | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2430 2015–16 |
Appliance water conservationChanges water conservation performance standards (performance standards) for waterclosets, urinals, showerheads, and faucets, and prohibits the sale of fixtures that do not meet these performance standards beginning July 1, 2018. | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2460 2015–16 |
Firearms/public placesAuthorizes local authorities to regulate the possession of firearms in public parks and recreational facilities, public libraries, and public transportation and associated transit facilities. | Brady Walkinshaw (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2461 2015–16 |
Extreme risk protect. ordersCreates a civil extreme risk protection order that allows a law enforcement officer, child welfare agency, or family or household member of a person to petition for a court order to enjoin the subject of the petition from... | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2464 2015–16 |
Abuse-deterrent opioidsRequires a health plan issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2017, that includes coverage for prescription drugs to provide coverage for at least one abuse-deterrent opioid analgesic drug product per opioid analgesic active... | Strom Peterson (D-21) | 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 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 2486 2015–16 |
Environmental statutesEliminates conflicting provisions in statutes that authorize programs administered by the Department of Ecology (ECY). | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2487 2015–16 |
LEOFF 2 retirees/annuitiesAuthorizes the purchase of annuities by certain law enforcement officers' and firefighters' plan 2 retirees. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2523 2015–16 |
Leasehold excise tax creditAllows a five-year leasehold excise tax credit for certain properties owned by a state university where the leasehold excise tax exceeds the property tax that would be due if the property was privately owned. | Kristine Lytton (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2525 2015–16 |
Transition of coal unitsEstablishes the Washington state eligible coal unit risk mitigation act. Authorizes an electrical company to file a petition with the utilities and transportation commission for approval of an eligible coal unit risk mitigation plan. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2527 2015–16 |
On-site sewage systemsProvides the authority for the Department of Health (DOH) to capitalize and administer a low-interest loan program to assist homeowners with the repair and replacement of on-site sewage systems. | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
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 2543 2015–16 |
Civil service qualificationsProvides that city police and fire department and county sheriff civil service applicants may be lawful permanent residents as an alternative to United States citizens. | Drew Stokesbary (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
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 2566 2015–16 |
Dredged sediment disposalRevises the model toxics control act to facilitate the disposal of contaminated dredged sediments. Declares it is the policy of the state to encourage commerce and navigation by facilitating the use of aquatic land dredged... | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2568 2015–16 |
Capitol lake/estuarine env.Requires the state capitol committee to provide for the management, protection, preservation, and coordination of Capitol lake as an estuarine environment. Requires Capitol lake to be: (1) Managed and maintained in... | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2574 2015–16 |
Distracted driving incidentsExtends the personal wireless communications device-related activities subject to a traffic infraction to include a person driving while holding a personal wireless communications device in his or her hands or using a personal... | Jessyn Farrell (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |