Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jessyn Farrell
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1553 2015–16 |
Opportunity restorationCreates a process by which a person with a criminal record can be granted a Certificate of Restoration of Opportunity. | Brady Walkinshaw (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 81, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 2667 2015–16 |
Parks & rec. commissionAuthorizes the Parks and Recreation Commission to lease certain property at Saint Edward State Park (Saint Edward) for up to 62 years upon an affirmative vote of five of the seven commissioners and contingent upon a Department... | Jessyn Farrell (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 103, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 1003 2015–16 |
Schools, disaster recoveryRequires the Washington State School Directors' Association to develop a model policy addressing the restoration of the safe learning environment that is disrupted by natural disaster impacts to the school district... | Senator (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 37, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| HB 2465 2015–16 |
Contraceptives/year supplyRequires private insurance and Medicaid to reimburse for a 12-month supply of contraceptive drugs provided at once. | June Robinson (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 28, 2016 |
| HB 3009 2015–16 |
Morning foods/instruct. hrsExpands the definition of "instructional hours" to include the period of time during which students are provided access to morning food programs, if certain requirements are met. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 28, 2016 |
| HB 1006 2015–16 |
Wage violations, damages forProvides that an employer who willfully and intentionally deprives an employee of any part of his or her wages by paying a lower wage than required or who collects a rebate from an employee's wages, is liable in a civil action... | David Sawyer (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1007 2015–16 |
Traffic safety camerasAllows cities west of the Cascade Mountains with a population greater than 195,000 people to operate an automated traffic safety camera to detect speed violations under certain circumstances. | Jake Fey (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1024 2015–16 |
Controlled substance/penaltyReduces the penalty for possession of a controlled substance from a class C felony to a misdemeanor. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1025 2015–16 |
WA health security trustCreates the Washington Health Security Trust (WHST) to provide health coverage to all Washington residents. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1040 2015–16 |
Subversive activitiesRepeals chapter 9.81 RCW, regarding subversive activities, in its entirety. | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1041 2015–16 |
Marijuana misdemeanorsAllows a person to vacate a misdemeanor conviction for marijuana possession from his or her record of criminal history. | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | 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 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 1164 2015–16 |
Student nutrition/grant progRequires the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction to establish a process to solicit and prioritize applications for an equipment assistance grant program to enhance student nutrition in public schools. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
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 1180 2015–16 |
High-capacity trans serviceAllows for the imposition, by a Regional Transit Authority (RTA) that includes a county with a population of 1.5 million or more, of a motor vehicle excise tax of up to 0.8 percent of the value of the vehicle for high capacity... | Jake Fey (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1182 2015–16 |
Geological hazard assessmentRequires the state Geological Survey (Survey) to apply the best practicable technology, including light detection and ranging (Lidar) mapping, while performing its existing obligation to identify and map volcanic, seismic,... | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | 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 1257 2015–16 |
Tenant screening reportsDefines "comprehensive screening report." | Brady Walkinshaw (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1258 2015–16 |
Detention decision reviewEstablishes a process allowing an immediate family member, guardian, or conservator to petition the court for review of a designated mental health professional's decision not to seek a person's detention under the Involuntary... | Brady Walkinshaw (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
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 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 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 |