Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by John McCoy
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5273 2019–20 |
Presidential primaryChanges the date of the presidential primary from late May to the second Tuesday in March. | Senator (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 2019 |
Mar 14, 2019 |
| SB 5000 2017–18 |
Law enforcement deadly forceImproves the use of deadly force statute in a manner that: (1) Protects the sanctity of all human life, makes clear that the force used must be necessary and proportional and only be used as a last resort; (2) Adds more... | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2019 |
| SB 6124 2017–18 |
Commitment hearings by videoDefines "hearing" in the Involuntary Treatment Act as any proceeding conducted in open court. | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 305, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 28, 2018 |
| SB 5251 2017–18 |
Tourism marketingCreates the Washington Tourism Marketing Authority (Authority) to manage financial resources and contract for the development of a statewide tourism marketing plan. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 275, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 27, 2018 |
| SB 6474 2017–18 |
Tribal compact schools pilotDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to establish a pilot project for one or more state-tribal education compact schools to implement modifications to requirements governing school attendance, school... | John McCoy (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 290, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 27, 2018 |
| SB 6210 2017–18 |
Tribal schools/retirementPermits tribal compact schools to choose participation in the Teachers' Retirement System and the School Employees' Retirement System. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 257, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 23, 2018 |
| SB 6245 2017–18 |
Spoken language interpretersRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), the Health Care Authority (HCA), and the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) to purchase interpreter services directly from language access providers or... | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 253, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 23, 2018 |
| SB 5598 2017–18 |
Relatives/child visitationPermits a non-parent relative who has an ongoing and substantial relationship with a child to request court-ordered visitation if the child risks substantial harm if visitation is denied. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 22, 2018 |
| SB 5683 2017–18 |
Pacific Islander health careCreates a premium assistance program for Washington residents who are citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, or the Republic of Palau. | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 161, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 22, 2018 |
| SB 6087 2017–18 |
College savings programsAllows Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) account holders to transfer the asset value of the GET credits into an eligible Washington college savings program for a period of up to 90 days. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 188, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 22, 2018 |
| SB 6298 2017–18 |
DV harassment/firearmsAdds the crime of harassment to the list of domestic violence misdemeanor convictions that prohibit possession of a firearm. | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 22, 2018 |
| SB 5028 2017–18 |
Native American curriculumRequires teacher preparation programs to integrate the Native American curriculum developed by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction into existing history and government course requirements. | John McCoy (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 144, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 21, 2018 |
| SB 5991 2017–18 |
Campaign finance disclosuresRequires nonprofit organizations, not otherwise defined as political committees which participate in Washington political campaigns above certain monetary thresholds, to file organizational statements and periodic disclosure... | Andy Billig (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 111, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 19, 2018 |
| SB 6002 2017–18 |
Voting rights actCreates a state voting rights act to protect the equal opportunity for minority groups to participate in local elections. | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 113, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 19, 2018 |
| SB 6475 2017–18 |
RTA taxes/whole parcelProhibits a Regional Transit Authority from imposing a property tax on less than a whole parcel of property. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 81, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 15, 2018 |
| SB 6529 2017–18 |
Pesticide application safetyEstablishes a pesticide application safety workgroup to develop recommendations for improving the safety of pesticide applications. | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 108, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 15, 2018 |
| SB 5450 2017–18 |
Mass timber for buildingRequires the State Building Code Council to adopt rules for the use of mass timber products for building construction. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 9, 2018 |
| SB 6115 2017–18 |
Tribal youth/reside. custodyAllows the Department of Social and Health Services to contract with a tribe to provide residential custody services in a rehabilitation facility for youth who have been sentenced by a tribal court. | John McCoy (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 9, 2018 |
| SB 5074 2017–18 |
Financial aid eligibilityAligns residency requirements for certain state financial aid programs. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| SB 5513 2017–18 |
Tax exemptionsRequires the Department of Revenue Tax Exemption Report to be updated more frequently. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| SB 5588 2017–18 |
Racial disproportionalityRequires the Caseload Forecast Council (CFC) to prepare a general disproportionality report on the adult criminal justice system prior to each legislative session. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| SB 5919 2017–18 |
Internet privacy & securityRequires broadband Internet providers to obtain opt-in consent to sell or transfer certain customer information. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| SB 6011 2017–18 |
Governmental continuityAmends the Continuity of Government Act to provide continuity of government procedures for all catastrophic incidents, rather than only enemy attacks. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| SB 6017 2017–18 |
Military/consumer protectionChanges the definition of service member for purposes of the Washington Service Members' Civil Relief Act (WSCRA). | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| SB 6052 2017–18 |
Death penalty eliminationEliminates the death penalty and provides that all persons convicted of Aggravated First Degree Murder must be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of release or parole. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2018 |