Larry Seaquist
Representative
· Democrat
· District 26
· most recent term 2013–14
2013–14 · House · D · LD 262011–12 · House · D · LD 262009–10 · House · D · LD 262007–08 · House · D · LD 26
110
Bills as prime sponsor
22
of those became law
514
Bills co-sponsored
5,941
Recorded votes
0.7%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1607 2011–12 |
School day & hour exemptionAuthorizes the Superintendent of Public Instruction to provide an exemption from mandatory school day and hour requirements during the 2010-11 school year in the event there are unforeseen, retroactive mid-school year... | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1608 2011–12 |
Opportunity internship progMakes students who qualify for a State Need Grant or the Workforce Investment Act Title I-B Youth Program eligible for the Washington Opportunity Internship Program (Program). | Andy Billig (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1617 2011–12 |
Public hospital districtsExempts public hospital districts from certificate of need requirements. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1630 2011–12 |
State-owned rest areasAuthorizes the department of transportation to develop a comprehensive program that allows private entities to operate state-owned safety rest areas. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1631 2011–12 |
Community & tech collegesAs part of its biennial budget, the SBCTC must request funds which, together with academic turnover savings, are sufficient to cover the projected state-funded costs of increments for the community and technical college... | Chris Reykdal (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1648 2011–12 |
DUI requirementsModifies alcohol violation provisions relating to: (1) THC concentration with regard to DUI or physical control; (2) Requirement to install ignition interlock device for reckless driving, negligent driving, or participation in... | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1650 2011–12 |
State need grant eligibilityThe pilot status of the program allowing less-than-half-time students to be eligible for the SNG program and the expiration date are removed. Students who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment for at least three quarter... | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1659 2011–12 |
Hospital benefit zonesModifies provisions regarding benefit zone public improvements using hospital benefit zone financing. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1665 2011–12 |
University of WashingtonChanges the process for requests for funds to implement the compensation and fringe benefit provisions of collective bargaining agreements between the University of Washington and representatives of classified employees. | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1666 2011–12 |
Higher education fundingSets degree production targets to increase 27 percent over 2010 levels by 2018. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1732 2011–12 |
Campaign finance disclosureRequires identification of committee sponsors for sponsored political committees. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1736 2011–12 |
Uniformed personnelProvides binding interest arbitration for uniformed personnel under the Personnel System Reform Act. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1782 2011–12 |
WorkFirst and child careRequires that the moneys contained in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant and state funds for TANF programs, including the WorkFirst program, must be used in accordance with legislative policy set... | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1786 2011–12 |
Veterans & human servicesProtects and promotes veterans' assistance and associated human services by moving certain human service property tax levies from county regular levy status to stand-alone levies. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1787 2011–12 |
School district employeesAddresses the impact on retirement benefits of school district employees' reduced compensation. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1796 2011–12 |
Recreation accessCreates the Discover Pass and Day-Use Permit and requires these permits to be visible in any vehicle located at a recreation site or recreation lands managed by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the Washington... | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1809 2011–12 |
Resident contractorsApplies a 7 percent in-state preference for resident contractors on public works contracts. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1816 2011–12 |
State higher ed systemEstablishes a state funding/tuition balance for resident undergraduate and graduate students based on the cost of attendance and prohibits over-enrollment. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1830 2011–12 |
State ferry system reformEstablishes the ferry reform and accountability act. Creates a Washington state ferry reform executive board charged with executive supervision of ferry system managers as the system implements a series of explicit ferry... | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1849 2011–12 |
State education councilCreates a new Department of Education (DOE) as an executive branch agency. The head of DOE is the Secretary of Education, who is appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the Senate. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1863 2011–12 |
Student veterans/higher edDirects Western Washington University to coordinate a program to utilize the leadership of veterans to increase the success of veterans in higher education in partnership with Olympic College, Everett Community College, Skagit... | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1907 2011–12 |
GET ready for college prog.Establishes the GET Ready for College Program (Program) for the purpose of encouraging and furthering student aspirations and participation in apprenticeship programs, colleges, and universities. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1908 2011–12 |
Peer mentoring programDirects the six four-year institutions of higher education to create and implement peer mentoring programs modeled after Western Washington University's Compass 2 Campus program by September 1, 2012. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1944 2011–12 |
Vessel taxation & permittingModifies taxation and permitting provisions relating to privately owned watercraft. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1949 2011–12 |
Local retail sales & use taxAllows a county, city, and metropolitan park district to jointly submit a ballot proposition to the voters for a 0.1 percent sales and use tax to funds parks, recreation, trails, and open space allocation. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
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