Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Gerry Pollet
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2294 2017–18 |
Paris climate agreementModifies state greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets to 26 percent below 2005 levels by 2025. | Vandana Slatter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2323 2017–18 |
TRS 1 & PERS 1 COLAsProvides a three percent permanent increase, on July 1, 2018, to the monthly benefit of beneficiaries who are receiving a monthly benefit from the teachers' retirement system plan 1 or the public employees' retirement system... | Laurie Dolan (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2325 2017–18 |
Rx drug monitoring programRequires practitioners prescribing an opiate or benzodiazepine to review the patient's controlled substance history in the prescription monitoring program. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2354 2017–18 |
Credit security freeze feesAdds security freeze fee exemptions for consumers that certify they have received notice their personal or financial data has been breeched and they believe they are at risk of fraudulent activity. | Mike Pellicciotti (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2357 2017–18 |
RTA MVET payment plansAllows for semiannual or quarterly payment plans for certain motor vehicle excise tax assessments that are equal to or greater than $200 and due on or after January 1, 2019. | Kristine Reeves (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2378 2017–18 |
Ballots, prepaid postageRequires the state to reimburse counties for the cost of return postage on mail and absentee ballots for all elections. Requires return envelopes for all election ballots to include prepaid postage. | Drew Hansen (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2379 2017–18 |
School substitutes/2008 ERFPermits educators that retired under the 2008 Early Retirement Factors (ERF) to work in any nonadministrative position for up to 867 hours without suspension of pension benefits prior to attaining age 65. | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2399 2017–18 |
Comm. coll. caseload/adultsRequires the Caseload Forecast Council to forecast the number of state residents ages 25 to 44 who do not have a high school diploma or credential, and the number of students expected to enroll in basic education for adults... | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2409 2017–18 |
Reproductive health coverageRequires a health plan, issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2019, to: (1) Provide coverage for contraceptive drugs, devices, and other products approved by the federal food and drug administration; voluntary sterilization... | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2418 2017–18 |
Nonnative finfish aquacult.Directs the departments of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), Ecology (Ecology), and Natural Resources (DNR) to review permitting and lease requirements that apply to nonnative finfish aquaculture | Kristine Lytton (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1341 2017–18 |
Prof. certification/teachersMakes professional certification optional by allowing teachers and principals to renew their residency certificates in five-year intervals by completing 100-clock hours. | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 26, Laws of 2017, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 7, 2017 |
| HB 1661 2017–18 |
Child, youth, families/deptCreates the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) and moves responsibility for early learning and child welfare programs from the Department of Early Learning and the Department of Social and Health Services... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 2017, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2017 |
| HB 1105 2017–18 |
Railroad crew transportationExpands the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission's (UTC) regulatory authority to vehicles designed to transport 15 or fewer passengers that are used primarily to provide transportation to railroad employees and... | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 333, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| HB 1109 2017–18 |
Victims of sexual assaultCreates the Washington Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) Pilot Project to fund the creation of locally based multidisciplinary community response teams to conduct cold case investigations tied to previously unsubmitted... | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 290, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| HB 1170 2017–18 |
Truancy reduction effortsMakes a variety of changes with respect to school and court processes regarding truancy. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 291, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| HB 1234 2017–18 |
Contraceptive coverageRequires health plans that cover contraceptive drugs to reimburse a 12-month refill of contraceptive drugs obtained at one time. | June Robinson (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 293, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| HB 1427 2017–18 |
Opioid treatment programsModifies the standards for certifying and siting opioid treatment programs. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 297, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| HB 1526 2017–18 |
Senior center property taxesProvides a property tax exemption for qualifying multipurpose nonprofit senior centers that currently do not qualify for tax relief. | Dan Griffey (R-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 301, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| HB 1616 2017–18 |
Affordable housing loan prgsExpands the type of property eligible for purchase under the Affordable Housing Land Acquisition Revolving Loan Fund Program. | Joan McBride (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 274, Laws of 2017 |
May 10, 2017 |
| HB 1445 2017–18 |
Dual language/early & K-12Directs the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to develop and administer the K-12 dual language (DL) grant program to grow capacity for DL programs in the common schools and in state-tribal compact schools. | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 236, Laws of 2017 |
May 8, 2017 |
| HB 1714 2017–18 |
Nursing staffing/hospitalsChanges the factors that must be considered when developing a nurse staffing plan. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 249, Laws of 2017 |
May 8, 2017 |
| HB 1808 2017–18 |
Foster youth/drivingCreates a program through a contract with the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and a private nonprofit organization to reimburse foster youth and foster parents for the costs incurred in the procurement of the... | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 206, Laws of 2017 |
May 5, 2017 |
| HB 1444 2017–18 |
Progression and graduationRequires school districts to help facilitate on-time grade level progression and graduation for homeless students, at-risk youth, and children in need of services in the same manner as children who are dependent according to... | Michelle Valdez (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 2017 |
May 4, 2017 |
| HB 1521 2017–18 |
Vacation leave/state empl.Allows employees to use leave at any time. | Laurie Dolan (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 167, Laws of 2017 |
May 4, 2017 |
| HB 1741 2017–18 |
Educator prep. data/PESBRequires state-approved educator preparation programs to collect, provide data to, and enter into data-sharing agreements with the Education Research and Data Center (ERDC). | Vandana Slatter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 172, Laws of 2017 |
May 4, 2017 |