Maureen Walsh
Senator
· Republican
· District 16
· most recent term 2021–22
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59
Bills as prime sponsor
13
of those became law
839
Bills co-sponsored
11,730
Recorded votes
6.1%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2038 2015–16 |
Eminent domain/econ develAllows private property to be taken only for public use and the taking of private property by a public entity for economic development does not constitute a public use. Prohibits a public entity from taking property for the... | Jeff Holy (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
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 2100 2015–16 |
School-age childcare progrmsProhibits the Director of the Department of Early Learning from adopting health and safety requirements for child care programs that serve school-age children and are operated in buildings that contain public or private... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2108 2015–16 |
Foster care and influenzaProhibits the department of social and health services from denying a license to serve foster children for lacking proof of influenza immunizations for individuals living in the foster home. | Mark Hargrove (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2113 2015–16 |
Poverty, task force onEstablishes a Legislative task force on poverty. | Brady Walkinshaw (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2150 2015–16 |
Business and occupation taxReforming Washington's Business and Occupation Tax by allowing businesses to deduct major costs of doing business and adjusting tax rates to maintain revenue neutrality. | Drew MacEwen (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2164 2015–16 |
Firearm transfer bckgrnd chkRevises background check requirements for firearms transfers between and among persons who are not otherwise disqualified from legally possessing a firearm. | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2196 2015–16 |
Marijuana plantsAuthorizes the home production of marijuana for personal use by adults age twenty-one and older. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2213 2015–16 |
Devel disabs/prevocationalRequires the department of social and health services to develop rules to allow clients with developmental disabilities to participate in prevocational services, if available and requested by the client. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2241 2015–16 |
Coll bound sch, st need grntAligns eligibility for the college bound scholarship program with the state need grant program. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2287 2015–16 |
Disability/emergency sceneDOH must design a training program for first responders and 911 personnel to familiarize them with best techniques for confronting persons with disabilities in an emergency situation. DOH must collaborate with the Department... | Gina Mosbrucker (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2348 2015–16 |
Local fireworks ordinancesCreates an exception to the requirement that city and county ordinances relating to fireworks that are more restrictive than the statewide minimum standards go into effect no sooner than one year after adoption. | Senator (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2367 2015–16 |
Public non-common schoolsAddresses: (1) Charter public schools; (2) Educational programs not in common schools; and (3) Funding from the Washington opportunity pathways account. Makes appropriations. | Chad Magendanz (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2381 2015–16 |
School counselors task forceDirects the Professional Educator Standard Board to convene a 10-member task force on school counselors, psychologists, and social workers. | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2389 2015–16 |
School-age child careModifies the definition of "school-age child" to include children through 12 years of age for the purposes of school-age child care. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2399 2015–16 |
Law enf./num. of citationsProhibits the consideration of the number of citations an officer issues, or the amount of penalties assessed, in any performance review of the law enforcement officer. | Jeff Holy (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2401 2015–16 |
Visitation with adultsProvides a process for a person to obtain a court order for visitation with his or her adult relative, close friend, or neighbor. | Linda Kochmar (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2402 2015–16 |
Relatives of incapacitatedRequires a guardian or limited guardian of the person to inform an incapacitated person's relatives as soon as reasonably possible if the incapacitated person dies or has been hospitalized for three days or more. | Linda Kochmar (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2404 2015–16 |
Workplace pregnancy accom.Requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to employees with pregnancy-related or childbirth-related health conditions, with written certification from the employee's health care provider, unless the accommodation... | Linda Kochmar (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2438 2015–16 |
Excess liquor revenue dist.Increases the distribution of excess liquor revenues to local jurisdictions, incrementally adding to the fixed annual amount. | Terry Nealey (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2507 2015–16 |
Offender assault victimsAdjusts the term of wage reimbursement by the Department of Corrections and the Department of Natural Resources for employees who are victims of offender assaults from 365 days from the date of injury to the date of... | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2518 2015–16 |
Intergenerational povertyEstablishes the Intergenerational Poverty Reduction Commission (Commission) to develop two-generation strategies to reduce intergenerational poverty and welfare dependence in Washington, and establishes the Intergenerational... | David Sawyer (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2571 2015–16 |
Farm property/auctioneersAddresses sales and use tax exemptions on the sale of personal property used in conducting a farm activity where the sale is made by or through an auctioneer and is held or conducted upon a farm. | Tom Dent (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2572 2015–16 |
Agricultural aircraft partsAddresses sales and use tax exemptions for replacement parts for agricultural aircraft. | Tom Dent (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2585 2015–16 |
Private activity bond alloc.Adjusts the initial allocation of state tax-exempt private activity bond limit to give the housing category 42 percent of state limit. | June Robinson (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
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