Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Javier Valdez
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2353 2017–18 |
Sexual assaultRequires the submission and analysis of all sexual assault kits (SAKs) collected prior to July 24, 2015, and in the possession of law enforcement agencies. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2018 |
| HB 2964 2017–18 |
Special education fundingDeclares an intent to: (1) Provide additional state funding and improve access to educational opportunities for students enrolled in special education programs; (2) Require the superintendent of public instruction to modify... | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2018 |
| HB 2953 2017–18 |
School constructionAddresses the allotment of appropriations for school plant facilities and the computation of state aid for school plant projects. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2018 |
| HB 2936 2017–18 |
Tax rates and regressivityDeclares an intent to provide the public and the legislature with a new tool to determine if proposed changes in revenue sources, tax preferences, or tax exemptions result in making the state's tax structure more regressive or... | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2018 |
| HB 2930 2017–18 |
Victim identity defensesAddresses defenses and principle liabilities with regard to using force against another based on the discovery, knowledge, or potential disclosure of the victim's gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation. | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2018 |
| HB 2905 2017–18 |
Diaper sales and use tax ex.Provides a sales and use tax exemption for diapers. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2018 |
| HB 2908 2017–18 |
Employee reproductive healthEstablishes the employee reproductive choice act. Modifies the state civil rights act by including the right of an employee whose employer provides health insurance coverage as part of an employee benefit package to receive... | Nicole Macri (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2018 |
| HB 2909 2017–18 |
Reproductive health accessEstablishes the reproductive health access for all act. Requires the state health care authority to administer a program to reimburse the cost of medically appropriate services, drugs, devices, products, and procedures for... | Nicole Macri (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2018 |
| HB 2267 2017–18 |
Indigenous peoples' dayRecognizes October 12 as "Indigenous People's Day", replacing recognition of "Columbus Day." | David Sawyer (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| HB 2330 2017–18 |
Ext. foster care eligibilityRemoves the requirement that a youth be in foster care at the time that he or she reaches age 18 to be eligible for extended foster care. | Jake Fey (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| HB 2898 2017–18 |
Early learning enrich. levyAuthorizes school districts to levy an additional enrichment levy of up to $0.25 per $1,000 of assessed property value to support high quality early learning programs. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| HB 2878 2017–18 |
Pesticide exposureDeclares that community members should be protected from pesticide exposure and notified of certain pesticide applications to prevent unnecessary exposure. Requires a pesticide user to provide written notice of an intended... | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2018 |
| HB 2849 2017–18 |
Temporary workersEstablishes specific standards under the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act for staffing agencies and work site employers. | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2018 |
| HB 2865 2017–18 |
L&I mental health providersModifies the state industrial insurance act to include the availability of mental health therapy and evaluation to injured workers. Authorizes the following to provide these services: Psychiatrists, clinical Ph.D. or Psy.D.... | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2018 |
| HB 2866 2017–18 |
Education/Title IXRequires public and private K-12 schools and institutions of higher education to ensure that students have all the same rights and protections provided to them under Title IX and the rules and guidance that were in effect as... | Mike Pellicciotti (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2018 |
| HB 2867 2017–18 |
Apprenticeships/foster, etc.Establishes the passport to apprenticeship opportunities act. | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2018 |
| HB 2805 2017–18 |
Lead ammunition/under 21Prohibits selling, transferring, or otherwise making available any ammunition other than nonlead ammunition to a person who is under the age of twenty-one. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2018 |
| HB 2807 2017–18 |
Motor truck parkingRequires the Washington State Department of Transportation to take a variety of actions regarding providing and studying truck parking in Washington. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2018 |
| HB 2753 2017–18 |
Conversion therapyRegulates the professional conduct of licensed health care providers with regard to performing conversion therapy on patients under age eighteen. | Nicole Macri (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2018 |
| HB 2720 2017–18 |
Student loansEstablishes the student opportunity, assistance, and relief act. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2018 |
| HB 2657 2017–18 |
School employee benefits brdConditions mandatory participation in the School Employees' Benefits Board (SEBB) on: (1) the monthly insurance benefit allocation to school districts in the state budget being no less than the state agency funding rate; (2)... | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2018 |
| HB 2660 2017–18 |
Medicaid services accessIncreases the mandatory health care coverage requirement for children from 250 percent to 312 percent of federal poverty level. | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2018 |
| HB 2666 2017–18 |
Local gov firearm regulationRepeals the statute that preempts local jurisdictions from adopting laws relating to firearms. | Nicole Macri (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2018 |
| HB 2556 2017–18 |
Generic drug pricesStates that the legislature declares that unjustified and excessive price increases of generic drugs are considered violations of the consumer protection act. Requires the prescription drug program to produce and make... | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2421 2017–18 |
Traffic LFO consolidationDirects the Administrative Office of the Courts to establish a unified payment plan system for the consolidation of multiple traffic-based financial obligations from courts of limited jurisdiction, establishes eligibility... | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2018 |