Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dawn Morrell
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2400 2013–14 |
Mentoring & service learningFinds that mentoring and service-learning opportunities help to improve the academic success of low-performing, high-risk students in K-12 and postsecondary education and outlines the intention to increase these opportunities. | Brady Walkinshaw (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2014 |
| HB 2507 2013–14 |
Vehicular homicide punishmntImposes a 10-year sentencing enhancement for each prior Vehicular Homicide conviction that is Driving Under the Influence-related. | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2014 |
| HB 2587 2013–14 |
Highway worker spouse, childAdds children and surviving spouses of certain highway workers to the list of students who must receive waivers of tuition fees, and services and activities fees at state and regional universities, and The Evergreen State College. | Luis Moscoso (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2014 |
| HB 2720 2013–14 |
Pay it forward programCreates the Pay It Forward Program (PIF) for the purpose of increasing access to higher education. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2014 |
| HB 2728 2013–14 |
Impaired drivingClarifies that when a repeat offender is arrested for a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) offense, that person must be held in jail and cannot be released from custody except by a judicial officer. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2014 |
| HB 2761 2013–14 |
Psychiatric boardingRequires designated mental health professionals, regional support networks, or other entities contracted with the department of social and health services to facilitate placement of patients to report certain information on... | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| HB 1285 2013–14 |
Dependency matters/childrenRequires the appointment of counsel for a child in a dependency within 72 hours of granting a petition to terminate the parent and child relationship and provides that the state will pay one-half of the costs if certain... | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 3, 2014 |
| HB 2337 2013–14 |
Social & healthcare servicesEstablishes the Washington Social Investment Steering Committee with 14 members. | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2014 |
| HB 2387 2013–14 |
Official state oysterDesignates the Ostrea lurida as the official oyster of the state of Washington. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 2014 |
| HB 2668 2013–14 |
WA national guard/insuranceEntitles enlisted National Guard members to receive payments for the monthly premiums for health and dental plans provided through the federal military health program. | David Sawyer (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2014 |
| HB 1735 2013–14 |
Student transition servicesRequires transition services for special education students begin as soon as an Individualized Education Program is created. | Chris Reykdal (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2014 |
| HB 2237 2013–14 |
CosmetologyRequires the Department of Licensing to provide examinations to licensure applicants before the completion of the required training. | Gael Tarleton (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 31, 2014 |
| HB 2352 2013–14 |
Online alt. degree programEstablishes an online degree program at Central Washington University that awards degrees based on an alternative credit model. | David Sawyer (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2014 |
| HB 2487 2013–14 |
State patrol officer salaryRequires the monthly salary and benefits paid to state patrol officers to be competitive with comparable law enforcement agencies within the boundaries of the state. | Jake Fey (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2014 |
| HB 2734 2013–14 |
Persons w/devel disabilitiesAllows individuals with developmental disabilities to access employment services and community access services at the same time. | Roger Freeman (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2014 |
| HB 2122 2013–14 |
Sexually violent predatorsRequires that a person committed as a sexually violent predator must participate in the annual evaluation by the Department of Social and Health Services' evaluator before retaining or requesting appointment of an independent... | Susan Fagan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2014 |
| HB 2124 2013–14 |
Continuity of govt/emergencyRequires the Washington Military Department to develop and implement a program for interagency coordination of continuity of operations planning by state agencies, boards, and commissions. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2014 |
| HB 2139 2013–14 |
Physician quality improvemntRequires the Medical Quality Assurance Commission (Commission) to establish a pilot project to evaluate the efficacy of a non-disciplinary quality improvement program for physicians and physician assistants. | Paul Harris (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 28, 2014 |
| HB 2726 2013–14 |
Higher ed opportunitiesMakes all resident students eligible for state financial aid. Removes the waiting period for members of the military, their spouses, and children to be eligible for resident tuition. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2014 |
| HB 1424 2013–14 |
K-12 dropout preventionModifies and clarifies descriptions and definitions of a K-12 dropout prevention, intervention, and reengagement system (System). | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 27, 2014 |
| HB 2129 2013–14 |
Veterans' homesCreates the Walla Walla Veterans' Home as a branch of the Washington Soldiers' Home. | Terry Nealey (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2014 |
| HB 2701 2013–14 |
DUI violation prior offensesModifies DUI and physical control provisions relating to prior offenses within fifteen years. | Dick Muri (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2014 |
| HB 2702 2013–14 |
Organized retail theftIncludes in the crime of organized retail theft, the theft of property with a cumulative value of at least seven hundred fifty dollars from a mercantile establishment with no less than six accomplices and with at least one... | Dick Muri (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2014 |
| HB 2703 2013–14 |
State hospital workersIncludes in the crime of assault in the third degree, assaulting an employee, contractor, intern, or volunteer of a state hospital who was performing his or her official duties at the time of the assault. | Dick Muri (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2014 |
| HB 2704 2013–14 |
Body armorDoubles firearm and deadly weapon sentencing enhancements if an offender or accomplice wears body armor during the offense. | Dick Muri (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2014 |