Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jessyn Farrell
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1901 2015–16 |
Vehicle registration periodsAllows a person to designate either a one-year or two-year registration period when registering a vehicle that is eligible for a two-year registration period. | Mark Harmsworth (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1924 2015–16 |
Reg. transit authority brdsChanges the composition of regional transit authority boards. | Mark Hargrove (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1941 2015–16 |
School district bonds/votingAuthorizes school districts to issue general obligation bonds for capital purposes, levy taxes to make payments on those bonds , and exceed the statutory debt limit with approval by a simple majority of the voters, rather than... | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1966 2015–16 |
Transit agencies/natural gasExempts the production of compressed natural gas or liquefied natural gas from business and occupation tax if the gas was manufactured by a municipality for use as a fuel in vehicles operated by the municipality. | Jake Fey (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1988 2015–16 |
Resident undergrad tuitionRequires that, beginning with the 2015-16 academic year and subject to funds specifically appropriated to fully offset any revenue forgone by the institutions under this provision, the four-year institutions may not increase... | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1996 2015–16 |
Music education/elem schoolsRequires schools that offer all-day kindergarten programs to provide experiences in music. | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2009 2015–16 |
Immunization exemps/childrenEliminates the philosophical or personal objection exemption from child immunization requirements. | June Robinson (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2051 2015–16 |
Tenant relocationAllows certain cities, counties, and towns to require landlords to provide up to 90 days' notice for large rent increases. | Jessyn Farrell (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2057 2015–16 |
Light pollution studyDirects the Department of Ecology to complete a study of environmental, economic, and public health effects of light pollution, and to submit the study and recommendations to the Legislature by January 1, 2017. | Jessyn Farrell (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2065 2015–16 |
Health care access and eduEstablishes the omnibus health care access act of 2015. Transfers to the University of Washington by July 1, 2015, state operating funds and capital space facilities provided to Washington State University as of June 30, 2015,... | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2086 2015–16 |
The homeless/religious orgsCreates new limitations for counties, cities or towns, and code cities when regulating a religious organization's ability to host an encampment for homeless persons on their property. | Joan McBride (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2120 2015–16 |
Leasehold excise tax creditAllows a five-year leasehold excise tax credit for certain properties owned by a state university where the leasehold excise tax exceeds the property tax that would be due if the property was privately owned. | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2127 2015–16 |
Pedestrian fatality reviewRequires the Washington Traffic Safety Commission to establish a panel composed of various stakeholders to review each pedestrian fatality in Washington and to provide a report including recommendations that could improve... | Jessyn Farrell (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2161 2015–16 |
School constructionMakes changes to the formula components of the School Construction Assistance Program. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2186 2015–16 |
Nonresidential parking/taxAuthorizes cities, counties, and regional transportation investment districts to impose a tax on the provision of nonresidential parking facilities, which include any privately owned off-street facilities designed or intended... | Brady Walkinshaw (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2201 2015–16 |
Higher education fundingRepeals tax deductions for interest on investments or loans secured by mortgages or deeds of trust. | Chris Reykdal (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2214 2015–16 |
HS student assessmentsDiscontinues administration of the 10th grade reading, writing, and mathematics assessments after the 2015-16 school year, and eliminates all but one existing alternative assessment option. | Chris Reykdal (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2288 2015–16 |
PS taxpayer accountblty acctCreates the Puget Sound taxpayer accountability account. Requires expenditures from the account to be used only for state-funded educational services or opportunities, or both, within the boundaries of a regional transit... | Jessyn Farrell (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2307 2015–16 |
Pregnancy accommodationsRequires employers to provide reasonable accommodation in employment for pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related health conditions, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the employer's business. | Jessyn Farrell (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2372 2015–16 |
Firearm disposition/law enf.Revises requirements for the disposition of forfeited firearms in the custody of local law enforcement agencies and the Washington State Patrol. | Tana Senn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2374 2015–16 |
Statewide ammunition feeImposes a fee on the retail sale of ammunition in an amount equal to five cents per round of ammunition. | Tana Senn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2385 2015–16 |
Asphalt prod./air emissionsRequires asphalt production facilities to apply for an updated Clean Air Act permit if the facility is operating under a permit issued before 1996 that contains less stringent conditions than would be required in more-recently... | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2392 2015–16 |
Pesticide exposureProvides that the legislature declares: (1) That community members should be protected from pesticide exposure and notified of certain pesticide applications to prevent unnecessary exposure; and (2) Its policy and purpose is... | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2393 2015–16 |
Motorcycle liability ins.Requires all motorcycles to be insured under a motor vehicle liability policy, self-insured, or covered by a certificate of deposit or liability bond according to the terms required for each under current law. | Jessyn Farrell (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2395 2015–16 |
Condominium conversion feeAuthorizes cities and towns to impose a fee on condominium conversions to support the development of affordable housing. | Joan McBride (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |