Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Steve Tharinger
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2167 2011–12 |
Military spouses/licensingRequires an authority that issues a professional license, certificate, registration, or permit under Title 18 RCW to expedite the right of qualified military spouses transferred to this state to provide professional services. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2168 2011–12 |
Capital sup budget 2011-13Makes supplemental capital appropriations for the 2011-13 biennium. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2170 2011–12 |
Career pathways actThe goal of increasing the percentage of Washington households living in the middle-income bracket is adopted. Increasing the number of secondary and postsecondary program graduates in the state, especially in fields with high... | Tim Probst (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2171 2011–12 |
Agency planning processesRequires six state agencies to adopt the goal of increasing the percentage of households in the middle-income bracket, and to develop and submit strategies for reaching this goal to the Workforce Training and Education... | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2172 2011–12 |
Agency regulatory practicesAdds requirements to regulatory agencies regarding technical assistance visits and first-time small business violations. | Tim Probst (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2173 2011–12 |
Lean strategies at agenciesEncourages state agencies to continue and to expand implementation of Lean strategies. | Luis Moscoso (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2175 2011–12 |
Penalties for marihuanaAddresses penalties for marihuana or a cannabis type substance. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2202 2011–12 |
NRA special license platesCreates "national rifle association" special license plates. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2203 2011–12 |
Motor voter registrationEnhances voter participation by simplifying motor voter registration. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2205 2011–12 |
Voter registration at age 16Authorizes persons who are at least 16 years old, and who meet all other voter registration requirements, to register to vote with the Office of the Secretary of State. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2231 2011–12 |
State assessment requiremntsRemoves requirements for the state assessment system to include an assessment of writing. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2277 2011–12 |
Puget Sound partnershipRemoves the responsibility of the Puget Sound Partnership (Partnership) to designate entities as Puget Sound partners. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2278 2011–12 |
Warehousing sales & use exemRequires taxpayers claiming the warehousing and distribution center sales and use tax exemption to file an annual accountability survey. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2280 2011–12 |
Motor vehicles/yellow dotDirects the Department of Licensing (DOL) to implement a voluntary Yellow Dot Program and provide the Yellow Dot window decal and folder to any person who applies. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2295 2011–12 |
Discover passRepeals existing provisions relating to the Discover Pass, Day-use permit, and the Recreation Access Pass Account and replaces them with similar, modified provisions. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2330 2011–12 |
Termination of pregnancyIf a health plan issued or renewed on or after June 7, 2012, provides coverage for maternity care or services, it must also provide substantially equivalent coverage to permit the voluntary termination of a pregnancy. The plan... | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2332 2011–12 |
On-site sewage mgmt plansAuthorizes a local board of health to: (1) Adopt and manage certain on-site sewage program management plans; (2) Impose and collect rates or charges necessary to implement the plan; and (3) Contract with the county treasurer... | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2333 2011–12 |
Local school districtsProvides that writing is no longer a subject of statewide assessment, and makes corresponding changes to reflect this. | Kristine Lytton (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2340 2011–12 |
Public records actExempts from disclosure under the Public Records Act information about individuals or entities requested for commercial purposes. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2348 2011–12 |
Workforce development systemExpresses legislative findings and intent about strengthening the state's workforce development system. | Chris Reykdal (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2364 2011–12 |
Fish & wildlife enforcementMakes a number of changes related to the enforcement policies of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and the crimes primarily enforced by the WDFW. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2368 2011–12 |
Comm. college board membersRequires that the boards of trustees for all community college districts include at least one member from business and one member from labor. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2370 2011–12 |
State transportation systemAdds the goal of "health" to the established policy goals for the state's transportation system. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2386 2011–12 |
Senior property tax/medicareAllows the deduction of medigap and medicare supplemental insurance premiums from the calculation of disposable income for the purpose of qualifying for senior property tax programs. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2396 2011–12 |
Consol. tech service agencyProvides that no more that 25 percent of the Consolidated Technology Services agency employees may be exempt from civil service. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |