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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5035 2017–18 |
Investigational med. productPermits patients who are suffering from a serious or immediately life-threatening disease to use investigational medical products that have been partially tested by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), but are not available... | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 212, Laws of 2017 |
May 5, 2017 |
| SB 5808 2017–18 |
AgritourismEstablishes that an agritourism professional is not liable for unintentional injuries, loss, damage, or death suffered by a participant resulting exclusively from any of the inherent risks in agritourism activities. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 227, Laws of 2017 |
May 5, 2017 |
| SB 5107 2017–18 |
Early childhood ed & assistAdds school districts, institutions of higher education, and nonprofits as organizations that may contribute funds to the Early Start Account in order to expand access and eligibility in the Early Childhood Education and... | Andy Billig (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 2017 |
May 4, 2017 |
| SB 5357 2017–18 |
Outdoor early learning progsEstablishes a 4-year pilot project to license outdoor, nature-based early learning and child care programs. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 162, Laws of 2017 |
May 4, 2017 |
| SB 5347 2017–18 |
WorkFirst, "work activity"Changes the limit on vocational training for WorkFirst recipients from 12 months to 24 months, subject to funds appropriated specifically for this purpose. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 156, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 27, 2017 |
| SB 5069 2017–18 |
Associate degree educationAllows the Department of Corrections (DOC) to implement associate degree programs at state correctional institutions without specific funds being appropriated for that purpose. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 120, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 25, 2017 |
| SB 5382 2017–18 |
Reduced cost identicardsMandates that identicards (IDs) issued to individuals under the age of 18 who do not have a permanent residence address be charged a fee equal to the cost of production of the ID. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 122, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 25, 2017 |
| HB 1682 2015–16 |
Homeless studentsEstablishes a competitive grant program to evaluate and award grants to school districts to pilot increased identification of homeless students and the capacity to provide support. | Jake Fey (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 157, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| HB 2440 2015–16 |
Youth host home programsCreates an exemption from foster licensing for certain host homes and host home programs. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| HB 2511 2015–16 |
Child care center licensingRequires that for children ages 60 months through 6 years, the Department of Early Learning must not use school enrollment status as a reason to require a child be placed within a specific mixed-age group. | Liz Pike (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 169, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| HB 2539 2015–16 |
Real estate tax/inheritanceClarifies the application of the real estate excise tax to property inherited by operation of law. | Terry Nealey (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| HB 2540 2015–16 |
Annual tax surveys & reportsReduces the penalty for failure to submit an Annual Tax Incentive Survey (Survey) or an Annual Tax Incentive Report (Report) from 100 percent of the tax preference claimed to 35 percent the first time a taxpayer is assessed a... | Terry Nealey (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 175, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| HB 2591 2015–16 |
Dependency hearing noticesRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to provide foster parents, pre-adoptive parents, and caregivers with timely and adequate notice of their right to be heard before each dependency court proceeding. | Mark Hargrove (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 180, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| HB 2842 2015–16 |
State-owned land/private devAllows a designated city, with over 60,000 people, in the eastern side of the state, and immediately north of the Columbia River, to finance public improvement projects within a designated area of state land that has been sold... | Joe Schmick (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 192, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| HB 1553 2015–16 |
Opportunity restorationCreates a process by which a person with a criminal record can be granted a Certificate of Restoration of Opportunity. | Brady Walkinshaw (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 81, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 2394 2015–16 |
Parent to parent programRequires that the Parent to Parent Program that provides support to parents of individuals with special health care needs from other parents that have children with similar needs be funded through the Developmental Disability... | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 92, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 2439 2015–16 |
Youth mental health servicesEstablishes the Children's Mental Health Work Group to review the barriers that exist in identifying and treating mental health issues in children with a particular focus on birth to age 5, and report to the Legislature by... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 96, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 2498 2015–16 |
Dental prior authorizationEstablishes a work group to make recommendations for improving the prior authorization system for dental providers in medical assistance programs. | Michelle Valdez (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 2667 2015–16 |
Parks & rec. commissionAuthorizes the Parks and Recreation Commission to lease certain property at Saint Edward State Park (Saint Edward) for up to 62 years upon an affirmative vote of five of the seven commissioners and contingent upon a Department... | Jessyn Farrell (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 103, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 2746 2015–16 |
Juvenile offender treatmentIncludes residential treatment for substance abuse, mental health, or co-occurring disorders in community supervision for juvenile offenders. | Brady Walkinshaw (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 106, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 1999 2015–16 |
Foster youth edu outcomesMoves responsibility for the demonstration sites to improve educational outcomes for foster youth from the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). | Senator (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 71, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 30, 2016 |
| HB 2323 2015–16 |
Better life experience prog.Creates an Achieving a Better Life Experience governing board that must design and implement an Achieving a Better Life Experience savings and investment program for eligible individuals with disabilities by July 1, 2017. | Chris Kilduff (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 39, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| HB 2403 2015–16 |
Down syndrome resourcesDirects the Department of Health to develop resources related to Down syndrome for expectant parents and parents who receive a positive diagnosis of Down syndrome. | Linda Kochmar (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 70, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| HB 2711 2015–16 |
Sexual assault nursesRequires the Office of Crime Victims Advocacy to study and make recommendations regarding the availability of sexual assault nurse examiners. | Gina Mosbrucker (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 50, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| HB 2465 2015–16 |
Contraceptives/year supplyRequires private insurance and Medicaid to reimburse for a 12-month supply of contraceptive drugs provided at once. | June Robinson (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 28, 2016 |
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