Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Sharon Tomiko Santos
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2365 2013–14 |
Paraeducator developmentDirects the Professional Educator Standards Board to convene a work group to design program-specific minimum employment standards for paraeducators, recommend professional development, develop a paraeducator career ladder, and... | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2373 2013–14 |
Homeless student ed outcomesRequires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to report data on homeless students to the Governor and the Legislature, which must be disaggregated by subgroups of students at both the state and district levels. | Kevin Parker (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2383 2013–14 |
Career and college readinessWithin their available resources, the following state agencies must perform analyses and submit recommendations to WSAC on the the following topics: SBE must examine options and strategies for making the HSBP a more rigorous... | Chris Reykdal (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2410 2013–14 |
Student nutrition/grantsRequires the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction to establish a competitive process to solicit and prioritize applications for the "Apple a Day" program, an equipment assistance grant program, created to enhance... | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2415 2013–14 |
Homeless status certif.Commerce must establish a homeless status certification pilot program within one county where there are homeless housing and service providers, community leaders, and businesses that are willing to partner with Commerce. The... | Kevin Parker (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2420 2013–14 |
Medal of Honor license plateAllows registered owners who have been awarded the Medal of Honor to apply for Medal of Honor special license plates for use on no more than three motor vehicles. | Brad Klippert (R-8) | 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 2450 2013–14 |
Persons with disabilitiesRequires state agencies employing 30 or more people to submit an annual report to the Human Resources Director, the Director of the Department of Social and Health Services Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, and the... | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2474 2013–14 |
Save toward retirement planCreates the Start Retirement Savings Plan (Start Plan) permitting private employers and employees to participate in retirement plans administered by the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2486 2013–14 |
Inmate postsecondary edEliminates the statutory provision that prohibits the Department of Corrections (DOC) from using state funds to pay for postsecondary education programs. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2524 2013–14 |
Car dealers & manufacturersProvides additional authority for the Department of Licensing to deny a license for a new motor vehicle manufacturer or new motor vehicle dealer. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2530 2013–14 |
Good samaritansRequires a local health department to provide free infectious disease testing to a Good Samaritan regardless of insurance coverage for the testing, as well as to the source patient. | June Robinson (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2531 2013–14 |
Teacher certificationSpecifies that the design of alternative route programs can evolve over time to reflect innovations and improvement in educator preparation. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2537 2013–14 |
Tenant screeningProvides that a landlord may still obtain, but may not charge for the cost of obtaining, a subsequent tenant screening report if a comprehensive screening report prepared within 30 days of the application date is made... | June Robinson (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2610 2013–14 |
Homeless youth populationWSIPP must conduct an analysis to identify characteristics of the homeless youth population ages birth to ten years. | Jake Fey (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2617 2013–14 |
Interpreter servicesAuthorizes the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) to purchase spoken language interpreter services for medical and vocational providers. | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2644 2013–14 |
Involuntary servitudeCreates the offense "Coercion of Involuntary Servitude." | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 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 1477 2013–14 |
Truancy/district flexibilityModifies truancy petitions and other requirements that apply to schools and school districts in responding to students who have unexcused absences. | Chad Magendanz (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 18, 2014 |
| HB 1542 2013–14 |
Court interpreter servicesRequires courts to appoint a certified or registered interpreter at public expense in all legal proceedings in which a non-English-speaking person is a party or is compelled to appear. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 18, 2014 |
| HB 1620 2013–14 |
Railroad employees/vehiclesCreates a new term for a vehicle that is operated by a charter party carrier and that carries railroad employees: a "contract crew hauling vehicle." | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 18, 2014 |
| HB 1809 2013–14 |
State's cultural resourcesMakes decisions on certain project and nonproject actions subject to the cultural resource requirements of the State Environmental Policy Act environmental checklist. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 18, 2014 |
| HB 2432 2013–14 |
Devel. disabilities servicesRequires that the Developmental Disability Administration identify stakeholders to participate in work groups, at their own expense, and report to the appropriate committees of the Legislature on issues raised by the July 31,... | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 18, 2014 |
| HB 2462 2013–14 |
Housing trust fund projectsAdds a preference to the criteria for Housing Trust Fund applications for projects involving partnerships between school districts and housing authorities that help children of low-income families. | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 18, 2014 |
| HB 2523 2013–14 |
Money transmittersAllows a money transmitter to delay the transmission of money for more than 10 business days if the transmission is for the payment of goods or services. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 18, 2014 |