Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Steve Bergquist
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1709 2013–14 |
Foreign language intrpretersDirects the Office of the Education Ombuds to conduct a feasibility study for development of a foreign language education interpreter training program and submit a report by February 1, 2015. | Cathy Dahlquist (R-31) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 150, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 31, 2014 |
| HB 2575 2013–14 |
Teacher assignment dataRequires school districts to record in the statewide student data system the dates of teacher assignment and reassignment, no later than the 2014-15 school year. | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 161, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 31, 2014 |
| HB 2723 2013–14 |
ForeclosuresAmends the Foreclosure Fairness Act to: | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 164, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 31, 2014 |
| HB 2746 2013–14 |
Medicaid personal careDirects the Department of Social and Health Services to refinance Medicaid personal care through an optional state plan service called the Community First Choice Option. | Tami Green (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 31, 2014 |
| HB 1724 2013–14 |
Statements by juvenilesProvides that statements, admissions, or confessions made by a juvenile in the course of a mental health or chemical dependency screening or assessment are inadmissible as evidence of the juvenile's guilt in a juvenile offense... | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 110, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 28, 2014 |
| HB 1840 2013–14 |
Firearms/restraining ordersProhibits possession of a firearm by a person subject to certain protection, no-contact, and restraining orders, and requires the person to surrender firearms, dangerous weapons, and the person's concealed pistol license while... | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 111, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 28, 2014 |
| HB 2102 2013–14 |
Civil actions by prisonersRequires a person convicted and confined for any serious violent offense to obtain court authorization before filing most actions in state court against the victim or victim's family. | David Sawyer (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 113, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 28, 2014 |
| HB 2246 2013–14 |
Mercury-containing lightsReplaces the current $15,000 per-producer financing mechanism for the mercury-containing lights product stewardship program (stewardship program) with an environmental handling charge applied to the retail sales of... | Senator (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 28, 2014 |
| HB 2105 2013–14 |
Govt agency meeting agendasRequires public agencies with governing bodies to post meeting agendas online at least 24 hours in advance of regular meetings. | Senator (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 61, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 27, 2014 |
| HB 2171 2013–14 |
Veterans, military personnelAmends the Washington Service Members' Civil Relief Act (WSCRA) to authorize a private right of action, or an action by the Washington Attorney General, to enforce the provisions of the WSCRA . | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 65, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 27, 2014 |
| HB 2229 2013–14 |
State tourism marketing progDirects the Washington Tourism Alliance to propose a mechanism to privately fund a state tourism marketing program. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 69, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 27, 2014 |
| HB 1011 2013–14 |
Military/resident tuitionExpands eligibility to pay resident tuition for students on active military duty, National Guard members, and their spouses and dependents under certain conditions. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 1038 2013–14 |
Cosmetology, barbering, etc.Requires the Department of Licensing to adopt rules regarding distance or online learning in the areas of cosmetology, manicuring, barbering, esthetics, and instructor-training. | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 1103 2013–14 |
Ballot design, uniformRequires the Secretary of State, in conjunction with the Washington State Association of County Auditors, to develop a uniform ballot format to be used by each county by the year 2022, or upon replacement of vote tallying... | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 1170 2013–14 |
Property tax relief programsDirects the Department of Revenue to study and develop recommendations regarding the senior citizens, veterans, and disabled persons property tax exemption and deferral programs. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 1173 2013–14 |
Financial education prtnrshpAdds the State Treasurer or State Treasurer's designee as a member to the Financial Education Public-Private Partnership (Partnership). | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 1251 2013–14 |
Opportunity scholarship brdAdds two foundation or business and industry representatives to the Opportunity Scholarship Board. | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 1267 2013–14 |
Voter registrationChanges the time period for online registration from 29 to 11 days before a primary or election. | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 1279 2013–14 |
Motor voter preregistrationAllows 16- and 17-year-olds to pre-register to vote when applying for a driver's license or identicard. | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 1294 2013–14 |
Flame retardantsProhibits the sale, manufacture, or distribution of children's products or residential upholstered furniture containing the chemical TCEP (Tris(2-chloroethyl) phosphate) or TDCPP (Tris(1, 3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate) in... | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 1348 2013–14 |
Community & tech collegesRequires community and technical college boards of trustees to award to full- and part-time academic employees step increases based on collective bargaining agreements, and permits the step increases to exceed compensation... | Chris Reykdal (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 1413 2013–14 |
Voting rights act of 2013Establishes a voting rights act to promote equal voting opportunity in certain political subdivisions. | Luis Moscoso (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 1448 2013–14 |
TelemedicineRequires health carriers to reimburse for services provided via telemedicine. | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 1467 2013–14 |
Unpaid wages collectionPermits the Department to electronically serve a financial institution with a Notice and Order to Withhold and Deliver. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 1486 2013–14 |
Fire protection authoritiesAllows regional fire protection service authorities (RFAs) to continue imposing benefit charges with a ballot measure approved by a majority, rather than 60 percent, of the voters voting on the measure. | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |