Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Gerry Pollet
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1975 2017–18 |
Sugar beverages taxImposes a tax on: (1) The first sale of prepackaged sugar-sweetened beverages made by a distributor in this state; (2) Syrup or powder sold or offered for sale to a retailer for sale to a consumer; (3) The first sale of... | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1980 2017–18 |
Home rehabilitation loan prgCreates the Low-Income Home Rehabilitation Revolving Loan Program. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1981 2017–18 |
Effective tax rate estimatesDirects the Office of Financial Management (OFM) to prepare revenue equity statements for statewide ballot measures. | Jessyn Farrell (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1982 2017–18 |
School safetyRequires a first responder agency, when notifying a school of a situation that may require an evacuation or lockdown, to: (1) Determine if schools in the vicinity are similarly threatened; and (2) Notify schools in the... | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1985 2017–18 |
Immigrants in the workplaceEstablishes the keep Washington working act. Creates the keep Washington working statewide steering committee established within the department of commerce. | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1989 2017–18 |
OPMA/advisory boardsSubjects the following to the requirements of the open public meetings act: An advisory board, committee, or other entity established by a public agency to provide formal advice or recommendations to the agency. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2044 2017–18 |
Homeless hosting/religiousCreates new limitations for counties, cities or towns, and code cities when regulating a religious organization's ability to host homeless persons on property it owns or controls. | Joan McBride (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2059 2017–18 |
Washington investment trustEstablishes the Washington Investment Trust (Trust) to serve as a depository for state monies and federal transportation funds. | Noel Frame (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2080 2017–18 |
Permanent ballot drop boxesRequires the county auditor of each county to ensure that a minimum of one permanent ballot drop box for every fifteen thousand county residents is available for the secure deposit of paper ballots. Encourages county officials... | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2081 2017–18 |
Ballot drop box accessRequires the county auditor of each county to ensure that a minimum of one permanent ballot drop box for every fifteen thousand county residents is available for the secure deposit of paper ballots. Allows the county auditor... | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2116 2017–18 |
Advisory committee on agingCreates the legislative advisory committee on aging to review issues of importance to the state's aging community which may include housing, long-term care, health and wellness, transportation, and finances. | Vicki Kraft (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2120 2017–18 |
Unlawful detentionCondemns the unlawful detention of United States citizens and lawful resident aliens under the national defense authorization act by establishing the Washington state preservation of liberty act. | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2144 2017–18 |
Taxation of vapor productsIncludes vapor cartridges and products containing nicotine derived from tobacco in the definition of "tobacco products," thereby subjecting them to the 95 percent Other Tobacco Products tax rate and other regulatory requirements. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2145 2017–18 |
Aerospace job incentivesRequires certain employment levels at a significant aerospace firm in this state in order to take advantage of preferential business and occupation (B&O) rates and B&O credits. | Noel Frame (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2147 2017–18 |
RTA MVET/vehicle valuationRequires a motor vehicle excise tax imposed by a regional transit authority after July 15, 2015, to comply with chapter 82.44 RCW (motor vehicle excise tax provisions) as it existed on January 1, 1996, until December 31st of... | Mike Pellicciotti (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2148 2017–18 |
RTA low-income rebatesAllows certain regional transit authorities to establish a rebate program for property taxes and motor vehicle excise taxes for individuals and families making less than 80 percent of the median income in their county. | Kristine Reeves (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2149 2017–18 |
RTA MVET statementsRequires a regional transit authority that includes a county with a population of more than 1.5 million to, if it contracts for the collection of a tax authorized by RCW 81.104.160 (motor vehicle excise tax for regional... | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2150 2017–18 |
RTA property tax statementsRequires the county treasurer or, in the case of a home rule county, the county official designated by county charter and ordinance as the official with custody over the collection of countywide tax revenues, to include a... | Shelley Kloba (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2151 2017–18 |
Transit agency integrationRequires transit agencies located in counties with a population of seven hundred thousand or more that border Puget Sound to, beginning in 2020, be able to demonstrate reasonable progress, as determined by the department of... | Chris Kilduff (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2206 2017–18 |
Transp network companies taxRequires each prearranged ride provided by a transportation network company driver to a transportation network company rider to be assessed a ten cent per trip surcharge to offset costs associated with: (1) Improving... | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2225 2017–18 |
Paris climate agreementRequires the state, by 2025, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to twenty-six percent below 2005 levels, and make best efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to twenty-eight percent below 2005 levels, consistent with the... | Vandana Slatter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2232 2017–18 |
Health ins/underserved areasCreates the apple heath plus program to provide health insurance coverage to eligible individuals who purchase coverage through the program. Creates the apple health plus subscription account. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2260 2017–18 |
Atlantic salmonProhibits the spawning, incubation, and cultivation of Atlantic salmon in marine waters regulated by the State of Washington. | Drew MacEwen (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2272 2017–18 |
Opiate prescriptionsProvides that practitioners prescribing an opiate to a patient for the first time for outpatient use may only issue a prescription for no more than a seven-day supply for patients twenty-one years and older and a three-day... | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2293 2017–18 |
Early learning/firearmsWith some exceptions, makes it unlawful for a person to possess a firearm and other weapons on child care center premises, center-provided transportation, or in areas of facilities being used exclusively by a child care center. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |