Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Steve Tharinger
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1349 2013–14 |
Health benefit plan ratesRequires the Insurance Commissioner to review the surpluses of nonprofit individual and small group market health insurers. | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1350 2013–14 |
Growth and water resourcesProvides county legislative authorities with the discretionary authority to establish groundwater withdraw quantity limits that are lower than 5,000 gallons a day. | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1358 2013–14 |
Restaurants/sales, use exempProvides restaurants with a sales or use tax exemption for purchases of specific items used during the cooking process. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1364 2013–14 |
Small rechargeable batteriesRequires manufacturers or marketers of small rechargeable batteries and portable rechargeable products to participate in a battery recycling program that meets certain operational criteria, beginning January 1, 2014. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1366 2013–14 |
Nonresident vesselsExtends the availability of Use Permits for purposes of vessel sales and use taxation to nonresident business entities. | Kristine Lytton (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1368 2013–14 |
State liquor revenuesDeletes requirements obligating the State Treasurer to make quarterly transfers of $2.5 million from the Liquor Excise Tax Fund to the State General Fund, thus resulting in additional moneys being transferred to counties,... | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1369 2013–14 |
School days/parent meetingsAuthorizes schools that are administering the Washington Inventory of Developing Skills to use up to five days at the beginning of the 180-day school year required under Basic Education, to meet with parents and families as... | Kristine Lytton (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1380 2013–14 |
Healthcare prior authorizingEstablishes a standardized process for the prior authorization of health care services by requiring all payors to use one form which shall be available in paper, online, and electronic formats. Requires the office of the... | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1382 2013–14 |
Medication access/uninsuredEstablishes a program for health practitioners, pharmacists, medical facilities, and drug manufacturers and wholesalers to donate, accept, and redistribute prescription drugs and supplies without compensation. | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1387 2013–14 |
License plate replacementRemoves the requirement for license plates to be replaced periodically by the Department of Licensing. | Ed Orcutt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1399 2013–14 |
Nat. resource investigatorsChanges the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) from a limited authority law enforcement agency to a general authority law enforcement agency. | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1414 2013–14 |
Yakima R. basin water mgmtAuthorizes the Department of Ecology to implement the Yakima River Basin Integrated Water Resource Management Plan and develop water supply solutions that provide concurrent benefits to both in and out-of-stream uses. | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1444 2013–14 |
Household mercury lightsPostpones the implementation deadline for the mercury-containing lights product stewardship program from January 1, 2013 until January 1, 2014, and initiates a sunset review of the program, effective January 1, 2024. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1481 2013–14 |
Marine employees' commissionRemoves the expiration of the complaint and dispute procedure of the marine employees' commission. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1489 2013–14 |
Florists/sales and use taxAllows businesses with at least 25 percent of their business activity related to retail sales of floral products to source sales to the location from which delivery is made. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1490 2013–14 |
Corrections dept employeesApplies the collective bargaining provisions of the Public Employees' Collective Bargaining Act (PECBA), instead of the Personnel System Reform Act (PSRA), to classified employees working for the Department of Corrections (Department). | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1505 2013–14 |
School construction/fundingRequires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to set the minimum funding assistance percentage at 30 percent for the School Construction Assistance Program. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1545 2013–14 |
Millionaires/two percent taxImposes an excise tax on the receipt of adjusted gross income above one million dollars by residents or qualifying nonresidents deriving income from sources within the state. Establishes a new state trust fund and requires... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1551 2013–14 |
Physical therapistsExcludes chiropractic adjustments of the spine from the definition of "physical therapy." | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1561 2013–14 |
Short-barreled riflesLegalizes the possession, transportation, acquisition, or transfer of a short-barreled rifle that is legally registered and possessed, transported, acquired, or transferred in compliance with federal law. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1588 2013–14 |
Firearms/background checksRequires a background check on the sale of a firearm when both the seller and purchaser are not licensed as dealers or collectors, unless the purchaser has a valid Washington concealed pistol license. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1603 2013–14 |
Dentist licensure statusProvides that licenses issued to practice dentistry remain unexpired and in full force and effect for thirty days beyond the scheduled renewal date. Requires a health carrier, for purposes of payment, to treat a licensed... | Mike Hope (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1618 2013–14 |
Building code council acctEstablishes legislative authority to adjust fees as part of the omnibus appropriations act. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1628 2013–14 |
Nurses & physicians/cont. edRequires rules be adopted to allow nurses and doctors to satisfy up to 25 percent of their continuing education credits by providing medical services to Medicaid recipients or the uninsured. | Cyrus Habib (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1631 2013–14 |
Aging population/servicesA Joint Legislative Executive Committee on Aging and Disability Issues (Committee) is established; with membership to come from the Senate, the House of Representatives, the Governor's Office, The Department of Social and... | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 2014 |