Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2852 2015–16 |
Election data and reportingRequires county auditors to make ballot counting records available to the public at the time they are counted. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 134, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 2859 2015–16 |
Credit report freezesPermits an authorized representative to request a credit report security freeze on behalf of a minor or an incapacitated person. | Senator (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 135, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 2398 2015–16 |
Purchases/agencies for blindAdds references in procurement law to existing purchasing requirements for blind-made goods and services. | Jeff Holy (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 40, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| HB 2425 2015–16 |
Massage therapistsChanges the terms "massage practitioner" and "animal massage practitioner" to "massage therapist" and "animal massage therapist," respectively. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 41, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| HB 2478 2015–16 |
Pollinator forage preserv.Commissions a pilot project by the Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board that evaluates the advantages of replacing pollen-rich and nectar-rich noxious weeds with seasonally balanced forage plants that can produce... | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 44, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| HB 2541 2015–16 |
Involuntary treatment ordersRequires a court order for less restrictive alternative (LRA) treatment to name the provider responsible for arranging services and include a requirement that the person on the LRA order participate in the arranged services,... | Noel Frame (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 45, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| HB 2597 2015–16 |
School sexual abuse plansRequires school districts to include specific provisions for possible sexual abuse in required plans for the recognition, initial screening, and response to emotional or behavioral distress in students. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 48, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| HB 2694 2015–16 |
Tribe emergency placementsAllows tribal welfare agencies to order criminal history records and submit fingerprints of residents in potential placements of children in emergency situations. | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 49, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| HB 2465 2015–16 |
Contraceptives/year supplyRequires private insurance and Medicaid to reimburse for a 12-month supply of contraceptive drugs provided at once. | June Robinson (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 28, 2016 |
| HB 3009 2015–16 |
Morning foods/instruct. hrsExpands the definition of "instructional hours" to include the period of time during which students are provided access to morning food programs, if certain requirements are met. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 28, 2016 |
| HB 2872 2015–16 |
WSP recruitment & retentionIncreases compensation for Washington State Patrol (WSP) troopers, sergeants, lieutenants, and captains by 5 percent effective July 1, 2016. | Jake Fey (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 28, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 25, 2016 |
| HB 1025 2015–16 |
WA health security trustCreates the Washington Health Security Trust (WHST) to provide health coverage to all Washington residents. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1027 2015–16 |
Dental health aides & tribesAuthorizes a federally recognized Indian tribe, tribal organization, or urban Indian organization to train, employ, or contract with or for the services of a dental health aide, including a dental health aide therapist. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1030 2015–16 |
Advance higher ed loan progrCreates the Washington Advance Higher Education Loan Pilot Program to replace the Washington Higher Education Loan Program. | Norm Johnson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1031 2015–16 |
College in the high schoolExpands eligibility to participate in College in the High School (CHS) programs to tenth graders. | Norm Johnson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1034 2015–16 |
Surname changes when marriedAuthorizes a process for surname changes following marriage by indicating a desire to change surnames on a marriage certificate form. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1039 2015–16 |
Voting, signature stamp forPermits a physically disabled person to use a signature stamp for completing voter registration and ballot forms. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1050 2015–16 |
Annual leave paymentsAllows state government officers and employees who resign, are dismissed, or who leave employment because of a reduction in force to request that payment of earned vacation leave be delayed for a period of up to one hundred... | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1058 2015–16 |
Lobbyists, electronic filingRequires electronic filing of certain reports by agencies, lobbyists, and lobbyists' employers. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1079 2015–16 |
Joint utilization contractsAllows for joint agreements for architectural or engineering services under the Interlocal Agreement Act. | Linda Kochmar (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1085 2015–16 |
Lobbyists, electronic filingRequires lobbyists, lobbyist employers, and local agencies that lobby to file lobbying reports over the Internet. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1086 2015–16 |
Public record commercial useAllows agencies to assess a cost recovery fee for the actual cost of providing a public record if the request is primarily for a commercial purposes. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1089 2015–16 |
Responsible bidder criteriaExpands responsible bidder criteria to include compliance with state wage laws. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1100 2015–16 |
Appliance efficiencyCreates minimum efficiency and testing standards for battery charger systems. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1108 2015–16 |
Food truck beer-wine licenseCreates a license to serve beer and/or wine from food trucks for on-premises consumption. | Chris Reykdal (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |