Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1131 2015–16 |
Ivory and rhinoceros hornsMakes unlawful the sale, purchase, trade, traffic, barter, or distribution of any ivory article or rhinoceros horn product, except for in four circumstances. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1136 2015–16 |
Employmnt after govt serviceProhibits certain former state officials and employees from lobbying or attempting to influence state government within one year of leaving public service. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1139 2015–16 |
Human trafficking of youthCreates a work group, staffed by the Department of Commerce, to study the prosecution of juveniles for prostitution offenses and the provision of services to such juveniles. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1143 2015–16 |
Voted ballot/by fax or emailAllows voters to return a voted ballot and signed declaration by fax or electronic mail. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1144 2015–16 |
Voter registrationAllows a person to register to vote for an election in person up up through the date of that election. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1162 2015–16 |
Mineral prospectingRequires the Department of Fish and Wildlife to conduct a study that evaluates both the acute and cumulative effects of motorized mineral prospecting on native fish species and related habitat. | Gael Tarleton (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1163 2015–16 |
Paid vacation leaveRequires employers with 10 or more employees, other than certain educational institutions, to provide paid vacation leave to employees. | Gael Tarleton (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1174 2015–16 |
Flame retardantsProhibits the sale, manufacture, or distribution of children's products or residential upholstered furniture containing the chemical Tris(2-chloroethyl) phosphate (TCEP) or Tris(1, 3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (TDCPP) in... | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1175 2015–16 |
Campaign contribution sourceMakes it a misdemeanor offense for a first offense and a gross misdemeanor for subsequent offenses to make a campaign contribution in such a way as to conceal the identity of the source of the contribution. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1188 2015–16 |
Annual leave paymentsAllows persons leaving employment from state government to defer payment of earned vacation leave. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1189 2015–16 |
City, district publ. recordsEstablishes that cities, towns, and special purpose districts that customarily do not maintain office hours for a minimum of 30 hours per week are not required to maintain a minimum number of office hours for purposes of the... | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1211 2015–16 |
Wage payment/fees and costsRequires an employer to offer a method of wage payment that allows an employee to obtain the employee's wages without fees or costs, excluding check cashing fees and certain other fees. | Graham Hunt (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1217 2015–16 |
Capitol furnishings pres comMakes changes to the membership and duties of the Capital Furnishings Preservation Committee. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1228 2015–16 |
Ballot measure fiscal infoAllows responses to fiscal impact statements on ballot measures to be included in a voters' pamphlet. | Norm Johnson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1229 2015–16 |
Initiatives, fiscal infoRequires the office of financial management, in consultation with the secretary of state, the department of revenue, other state agencies, selected local governments and associations of local governments, and legislative... | Norm Johnson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1235 2015–16 |
Procurement lawCorrects statutory cross-references, clarifies policy, and repeals outdated provisions of law pertaining to procurement. | Jeff Holy (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1239 2015–16 |
Tax exemption accountabilityRequires the operating budget for the state to include a tax expenditure budget detailing all discretionary state tax expenditures with an estimate of state revenue impacts. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1250 2015–16 |
Notice and review processesRequires initiators of city incorporation proceedings and boundary change proposals to submit notice of the proposed actions to the Office of Financial Management (OFM). | Jeff Holy (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1273 2015–16 |
Family & medical leave insurProvides benefits for individuals on leave for a family member's serious health condition or the individual's own serious health condition, in addition to leave for a child's birth or placement. | June Robinson (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1278 2015–16 |
Building energy useRequires certain building owners to track the energy use of their buildings and disclose it to the Department of Commerce to be made publicly available. | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1280 2015–16 |
Commission, Indian servicesEstablishes a government-to-government commission with the Legislature and federally recognized Indian tribes in Washington. | David Sawyer (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1284 2015–16 |
Railroad employee work hoursRequires railroad carriers to observe rules limiting the hours of service for railroad yardmasters and individuals performing yardmaster duties. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1293 2015–16 |
ParaeducatorsCreates minimum standards for paraeducators who work in certain programs. | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1294 2015–16 |
Youth voter registrationAllows for voter preregistration of 16- and 17-year-olds. | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1295 2015–16 |
Breakfast after the bellBreakfast After the Bell Requirement. Beginning in the 2017-18 school year, each high-needs school must offer breakfast after the bell to each student and provide adequate time for students to eat. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |