Sherry Appleton
Representative
· Democrat
· District 23
· most recent term 2019–20
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317
Bills as prime sponsor
35
of those became law
2,148
Bills co-sponsored
11,648
Recorded votes
3.5%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1915 2015–16 |
Government contractingRequires agencies to prepare a written record of the basis of the decision and a comprehensive impact assessment when contracting out to purchase services that were formerly provided by public employees. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1917 2015–16 |
Recordings/law enf., etc.Provides that video and/or sound recording, of any kind, made by uniformed law enforcement or corrections officers while in the course of their duty are not subject to provisions of the Privacy Act. | Drew Hansen (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1920 2015–16 |
Electronic signaturesEstablishes a process for the use and acceptance of electronic signatures. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1928 2015–16 |
Homeless youth populationDirects the Washington State Institute for Public Policy to conduct an analysis to identify characteristics of the homeless youth population from birth to age 10. | Jake Fey (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1931 2015–16 |
Health care for employeesProhibits employers with 50 or more employees from (1) reducing the scheduled hours of employees or structuring staffing patterns to avoid federal penalties related to providing health coverage for employees; (2) engaging in... | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1938 2015–16 |
Tourism marketingCreates the Washington Tourism Marketing Authority (Authority) as a public body to manage financial resources for state tourism marketing. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | 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 1950 2015–16 |
High sch science assessmentChanges the certificate of academic achievement requirement by eliminating the high school science assessment requirement. | Kristine Lytton (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1978 2015–16 |
Patient bill of rightsRequires each health carrier to cover services of a hospital, whose contract with the plan is being terminated by either the plan or the hospital, through the duration of the plan year for all enrollees enrolled in products... | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1984 2015–16 |
Chemicals in food productsProhibits manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers from manufacturing, selling, offering for sale, or distributing for use in this state, bottles, cups, or reusable food and beverage containers that contain phthalates... | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1990 2015–16 |
Vehicle transfer/debt reliefReduces the use tax on vehicles transferred between immediate family members under certain circumstances. | Jake Fey (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1992 2015–16 |
Capital budget resourcesRestores resources to the capital budget beginning with the 2015-2017 biennium. | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2005 2015–16 |
Office of corrections ombudsCreates an Office of Corrections Ombuds (Office) within the Office of the Governor for the purpose of providing information to offenders and their families. | Luis Moscoso (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2006 2015–16 |
Limited-English parentsRequires the state school directors' association to, with the assistance of the office of the superintendent of public instruction, develop a model policy and procedures for language access by limited-English proficient parents. | Luis Moscoso (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2022 2015–16 |
Natural disaster econ recov.Creates the Natural Disaster Economic Recovery Account (Account) to support the economic recovery in areas affected by a natural disasters. | Senator (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2025 2015–16 |
Human remains sale & displayMakes it a class C felony offense to sell or display human remains for commercial purposes. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2032 2015–16 |
Tribal-state relationsCreates a Joint Summit Council on Indian Affairs (Council) in the Legislature to facilitate government-to-government relationships between tribal governments and the Legislature. | David Sawyer (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2034 2015–16 |
Assistant attorneys generalAuthorizes assistant attorneys general (AAGs) to collectively bargain under the Public Employee's Collective Bargaining Act (PECBA), with certain limitations. | Chris Reykdal (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2049 2015–16 |
Affordable urban housingCreates the Affordable Housing Land Bank within the Department of Commerce to acquire and lease publically owned land for the construction and development of affordable housing within urban development areas. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
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 2058 2015–16 |
Cannabis, medical use ofRevises and clarifies the medical use of cannabis act so that: (1) Qualifying patients and designated providers complying with the terms of this act will no longer be subject to arrest or prosecution, other criminal sanctions,... | Luis Moscoso (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2072 2015–16 |
Excess vacation day transferAuthorizes excess vacation leave to be transferred to an employees' sick leave bank upon the employee's written request. Requires the transferred vacation leave to be used before other sick leave. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2077 2015–16 |
Emer medical services/progAuthorizes a provider of emergency medical services to develop a community assistance referral and education services program to provide community outreach and assistance to residents of its district to advance injury and... | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2078 2015–16 |
Ferry employee organizationsProvides that ferry employees and the state may negotiate four-year contracts for nonwage-related issues. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2096 2015–16 |
WMMFA/minorities and womenIncludes in the general operating plan of the Washington materials management and financing authority, providing opportunities for participation by minority and women-owned and controlled businesses. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
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