Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Cathy Dahlquist
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1277 2013–14 |
Conservation easemnts/tribesEnables federally recognized tribes to acquire and hold a conservation easement or other similar future interest in land as real property. | David Sawyer (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 120, Laws of 2013 |
May 3, 2013 |
| HB 1397 2013–14 |
Sexual health educationRequires that public schools that offer sexual health education include information about the legal elements of sex offenses where a minor is a victim, the consequences upon conviction, and other information regarding sex offenses. | Ed Orcutt (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 85, Laws of 2013 |
May 1, 2013 |
| HB 1403 2013–14 |
Economic developmentModifies the list of agencies that must fully participate in the Business Licensing Service. | Norma Smith (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 111, Laws of 2013 |
May 1, 2013 |
| HB 1383 2013–14 |
Stalking protection ordersCreates a civil protection order available to victims of stalking conduct who do not qualify for a domestic violence protection order. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 84, Laws of 2013 |
Apr 27, 2013 |
| HB 1113 2013–14 |
Science and public policyRequires the Department of Ecology to identify the peer-reviewed science, scientific literature, and other sources of information being relied upon before taking significant agency action related to certain agency programs. | Shelly Short (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 69, Laws of 2013 |
Apr 25, 2013 |
| HB 1686 2013–14 |
High school equiv certifsCreates a high school equivalency certificate as a certificate issued jointly by the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges and the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction that indicates that the holder... | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 39, Laws of 2013 |
Apr 23, 2013 |
| HB 1126 2011–12 |
Criminal street gangsEstablishes a grant program for gang prevention and intervention programs. | Charles Ross (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1275 2011–12 |
Organic pest control/taxIncludes insects used as organic pest control in the sales and use tax exemption for fertilizer and chemical spray. | J.T. Wilcox (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1408 2011–12 |
Indian tribes/counselorsAllows federally recognized Indian tribes to certify counselors as agency affiliated counselors. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1414 2011–12 |
Waivers for school districtsAuthorizes any school district board of directors to waive certain education laws and rules by adopting a resolution specifying the waived law or rule, the problem that will be alleviated, and the expected efficiency or... | Cathy Dahlquist (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1415 2011–12 |
Basic education expendituresRequires all appropriations for K-12 basic education, together with appropriations for other K-12 education programs, be enacted into law before the legislature takes executive action on other omnibus appropriations... | Cathy Dahlquist (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1426 2011–12 |
Balanced legislative budgetProhibits the legislature from appropriating an amount from any account for any fiscal period that is in excess of the estimated amount of revenues and resources to that account for that fiscal period as of the date the budget... | J.T. Wilcox (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1442 2011–12 |
Abortion/parent notificationRequires notification to certain parties before a physician may perform an abortion on a person under the age of eighteen. | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1513 2011–12 |
Nuclear energy facilitiesExpedites regulatory processes and provides incentives for establishing additional nuclear-generated power in the state. Creates a joint legislative task force on nuclear energy to study the feasibility of pursuing additional... | Terry Nealey (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1549 2011–12 |
Release of certain offendersRequires the Department of Corrections to provide at least 30 days' written notice to schools when a person age 21 years or younger is released from total confinement and has committed a violent offense, a sex offense, or the... | Cathy Dahlquist (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1568 2011–12 |
Boards/community collegesAllows, but does not require, every community and technical college district board of trustees (board) to add a sixth position to the board, such position to be filled by a student. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1577 2011–12 |
Drivers' license applicantsProhibits the Department of Licensing (DOL) from issuing a driver’s license or an identicard that is valid for identification purposes unless the applicant can document that he or she is a United States citizen or is lawfully... | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1587 2011–12 |
Telecommunications serviceAllows a local exchange company (LEC) serving two percent or more of the access lines in the state to elect minimal regulation. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1593 2011–12 |
Principal certificationThe PESB must establish a Residency Provisional principal certification (Provisional Certification). | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1608 2011–12 |
Opportunity internship progMakes students who qualify for a State Need Grant or the Workforce Investment Act Title I-B Youth Program eligible for the Washington Opportunity Internship Program (Program). | Andy Billig (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1609 2011–12 |
School workforce reductionsInstates a new performance based framework and procedures for reductions in force due to declines in enrollment or revenue losses. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1654 2011–12 |
Tuition for excess creditsRequires four-year public institutions of higher education and community and technical colleges that offer applied baccalaureate degrees to charge those resident students who exceed 125 percent of credits needed to obtain... | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1687 2011–12 |
Property taxpayersImproves transparency and fairness of the property tax system to help increase taxpayer confidence. Gives greater taxpayer protections in the appeals process and provides more information to taxpayers so they can make informed... | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1779 2011–12 |
Joint and several liabilityModifies provisions relating to joint and several liability. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1782 2011–12 |
WorkFirst and child careRequires that the moneys contained in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant and state funds for TANF programs, including the WorkFirst program, must be used in accordance with legislative policy set... | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |