Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Chad Magendanz
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2742 2015–16 |
School library materialsModifies school district provisions with regard to allocations per student for educational materials, supplies, and operating costs. | Chris Reykdal (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2779 2015–16 |
School competitive biddingDefines lowest responsible bidder for competitively bid public works projects in school districts as described in the public works statute. | Chris Kilduff (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2792 2015–16 |
Unclaimed property applicat.Reduces the amount of time the department of revenue has to process an unclaimed property application from 90 days to 30 days. | Chad Magendanz (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2833 2015–16 |
Educational grant programRequires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, subject to the appropriation of specific funding, to establish a temporary competitive grant program to award grants to school districts for the promotion of... | Representative (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2851 2015–16 |
School director compensationIncreases the maximum allowable compensation for school board directors from $4,800 per year to an amount equaling 50 percent of the annual salary of a beginning certificated teacher in the applicable district. | Noel Frame (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2862 2015–16 |
School district fiscal notesRequires that, for all legislation where a school district fiscal note is required, the Legislature must appropriate the funds identified as necessary to fund the local costs of the legislation, or identify the revenue source... | JD Rossetti (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2879 2015–16 |
Tax incentives report&surveyConsolidates and streamlines the Annual Report and Annual Survey into a single accountability document. | Terry Nealey (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2889 2015–16 |
School board absencesRequires school district boards of directors to use available and sufficient electronic remote access means to allow a member who will be unable to attend a regular meeting because of a temporary absence resulting from travel... | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2902 2015–16 |
Charter school tax creditAuthorizes a business and occupation tax credit and a public utility tax credit for approved contributions that are made by a person to the Washington charter school account. Requires applications for tax credits to be made to... | Mark Hargrove (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2921 2015–16 |
Prof. educator workforceRequires a comprehensive, statewide initiative to increase the number of qualified individuals who apply for teaching positions in Washington, including a teacher recruitment campaign and website, and a web-based application... | Teri Hickel (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2941 2015–16 |
School bathroomsRequires schools to provide toilets and restroom facilities for each sex with no disparities based on sex. Authorizes schools to provide a gender-neutral single occupant bathroom to accommodate a student's privacy concerns. | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2944 2015–16 |
Psychotropic meds/childrenRequires each school district board of directors to adopt a policy that prohibits school staff from denying a student access to programs or services because the parent or guardian of the student has refused to place the... | Elizabeth Scott (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2948 2015–16 |
Career and college readinessEstablishes the career and college-ready lighthouse pilot project, subject to a specific appropriation, to provide an opportunity for students to explore and understand a wide range of career opportunities through applied... | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2950 2015–16 |
Motorcycle paraphernaliaAddresses the right to be free from discrimination, under the civil rights act, with regard to wearing motorcycle-related or motorcycle club-related paraphernalia. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2965 2015–16 |
School accountabilityAddresses a school district's accountability and transparency with regard to expenditures for the state's program of basic education and for local purposes. | Chad Magendanz (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2968 2015–16 |
Kindergarten, K-3 class sizeDeclares legislative intent to provide $1 billion in fiscal years 2016-2025 to help finance school facilities that support state-funded, all-day kindergarten and kindergarten through third grade class size reduction by... | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2978 2015–16 |
School choiceEstablishes the school choice act. Requires the office of the superintendent of public instruction to grant the request of a student's parent or guardian for the student to enroll in and attend a common school if certain... | Drew Stokesbary (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 3000 2015–16 |
Education T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only, relating to education. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 3001 2015–16 |
High school graduation T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only, relating to modifying high school graduation requirements by adding additional course-based alternatives for earning a certificate of academic achievement, eliminating the... | Chris Reykdal (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 3002 2015–16 |
Charter schools T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only, relating to charter schools. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1850 2015–16 |
DOT, local reviews & permitsExempts certain activities of the Washington State Department of Transportation from requirements to obtain a substantial development permit, a conditional use permit, a variance, a letter of exemption, or other review... | Dave Hayes (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 11, 2016 |
| HB 1219 2015–16 |
State bridgesExempts the repair or replacement of structurally deficient bridges from the State Environmental Policy Act, within certain parameters. | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2015 |
| HB 1491 2015–16 |
Early care & education systmExpands the Early Achievers program and authorizes the Department of Early Learning (DEL) to require all licensed or certified child care facilities and early learning programs serving non-school age children and receiving... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2015 |
| HB 1813 2015–16 |
Computer science educationRequires the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) to adopt computer science learning standards. | Drew Hansen (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 2015, 1st Special Session |
Jun 10, 2015 |
| HB 1440 2015–16 |
Cell site simulator devicesExpands the Privacy Act to prohibit the use of a cellsite simulator device unless authorized pursuant to a court order or in certain emergency situations. | David Taylor (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 222, Laws of 2015 |
May 11, 2015 |