Joe Fitzgibbon
Representative
· Democrat
· District 34
· most recent term 2025–26
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180
Bills as prime sponsor
40
of those became law
1,466
Bills co-sponsored
10,127
Recorded votes
0.5%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1079 2015–16 |
Joint utilization contractsAllows for joint agreements for architectural or engineering services under the Interlocal Agreement Act. | Linda Kochmar (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1107 2015–16 |
Cultural & heritage programsPermits a county or city to create a cultural access program (CAP). | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1131 2015–16 |
Ivory and rhinoceros hornsMakes unlawful the sale, purchase, trade, traffic, barter, or distribution of any ivory article or rhinoceros horn product, except for in four circumstances. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1133 2015–16 |
Public utility tax, countiesAuthorizes counties to impose a tax on utilities providing service to consumers within the county. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1144 2015–16 |
Voter registrationAllows a person to register to vote for an election in person up up through the date of that election. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1152 2015–16 |
Forage fish managementEliminates the recreational license requirement exemption for smelt. | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1160 2015–16 |
Litter penalties/park fundsIncreases the penalties for littering in a small amount to $200, up from $50. | Liz Pike (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1174 2015–16 |
Flame retardantsProhibits the sale, manufacture, or distribution of children's products or residential upholstered furniture containing the chemical Tris(2-chloroethyl) phosphate (TCEP) or Tris(1, 3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (TDCPP) in... | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1175 2015–16 |
Campaign contribution sourceMakes it a misdemeanor offense for a first offense and a gross misdemeanor for subsequent offenses to make a campaign contribution in such a way as to conceal the identity of the source of the contribution. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1180 2015–16 |
High-capacity trans serviceAllows for the imposition, by a Regional Transit Authority (RTA) that includes a county with a population of 1.5 million or more, of a motor vehicle excise tax of up to 0.8 percent of the value of the vehicle for high capacity... | Jake Fey (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1182 2015–16 |
Geological hazard assessmentRequires the state Geological Survey (Survey) to apply the best practicable technology, including light detection and ranging (Lidar) mapping, while performing its existing obligation to identify and map volcanic, seismic,... | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1190 2015–16 |
Optometrists/hydrocodone useCreates an exception to the prohibition against an optometrist using, prescribing, dispensing, purchasing, possessing, or administering Schedule I or II controlled substances for hydrocodone combination products. | Paul Harris (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1231 2015–16 |
Prevailing rate of wageRequires the Department of Labor and Industries to establish the prevailing rate of wage using collective bargaining agreements. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1238 2015–16 |
Affordable tuition planningRequires the Washington Student Achievement Council (Council) to report to the Legislature by December 15, 2016, regarding the affordability of the higher education system. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1239 2015–16 |
Tax exemption accountabilityRequires the operating budget for the state to include a tax expenditure budget detailing all discretionary state tax expenditures with an estimate of state revenue impacts. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1248 2015–16 |
Court proceedingsThe district court amount in controversy is not increased. The case value limit for mandatory arbitration may be increased to $75,000 when approved by a two-thirds vote of a county's superior court judges. | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1251 2015–16 |
Emergency med services levyIncreases the emergency medical services levy rate from 50 cents to 75 cents per $1,000 of the assessed value of property in the taxing district. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1256 2015–16 |
Derelict vessel preventionProvides the Department of Natural Resources with the discretionary authority to use any funds in the Derelict Vessel Removal Account to help fund locally-focused derelict vessel prevention programs that are designed to... | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1257 2015–16 |
Tenant screening reportsDefines "comprehensive screening report." | Brady Walkinshaw (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1258 2015–16 |
Detention decision reviewEstablishes a process allowing an immediate family member, guardian, or conservator to petition the court for review of a designated mental health professional's decision not to seek a person's detention under the Involuntary... | Brady Walkinshaw (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1273 2015–16 |
Family & medical leave insurProvides benefits for individuals on leave for a family member's serious health condition or the individual's own serious health condition, in addition to leave for a child's birth or placement. | June Robinson (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1278 2015–16 |
Building energy useRequires certain building owners to track the energy use of their buildings and disclose it to the Department of Commerce to be made publicly available. | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1280 2015–16 |
Commission, Indian servicesEstablishes a government-to-government commission with the Legislature and federally recognized Indian tribes in Washington. | David Sawyer (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1284 2015–16 |
Railroad employee work hoursRequires railroad carriers to observe rules limiting the hours of service for railroad yardmasters and individuals performing yardmaster duties. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1294 2015–16 |
Youth voter registrationAllows for voter preregistration of 16- and 17-year-olds. | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
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