Derek Stanford
Senator
· Democrat
· District 1
· most recent term 2025–26
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224
Bills as prime sponsor
56
of those became law
1,739
Bills co-sponsored
10,509
Recorded votes
0.5%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2868 2015–16 |
Career & tech. ed. materialsAddresses career and technical education materials, supplies, and operating costs. | Chris Reykdal (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2874 2015–16 |
TANF income eligibilityRepeals the statute related to means-testing for child-only Temporary Assistance for Needy Families grants, which removes the income-eligibility requirements for non-parental caregivers. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2881 2015–16 |
Educator shortageEstablishes the Teacher Shortage Conditional Grant program for certain students completing teacher preparation programs who commit to obtaining an endorsement in a subject or geographic endorsement shortage area and teaching... | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2887 2015–16 |
Grad. student loans studyRequires the student achievement council to conduct a study of the feasibility of and alternatives to a state loan program for graduate students. Encourages the student achievement council to seek out technical advice from the... | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2888 2015–16 |
Cetacean captivityCreates, within the Fish and Wildlife Code, the offense of Unlawful Cetacean Captivity as a gross misdemeanor. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2903 2015–16 |
Electronic product recyclingRequires the Washington Materials Management and Financing Authority (WMMFA), which is the organization established to run the state's electronic waste recycling program, to follow state purchasing and procurement policies. | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2907 2015–16 |
Officer use of deadly forceModifies the legally permissible uses of deadly force by officers. | Luis Moscoso (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2910 2015–16 |
E-cigarettes, vapor productsAddresses the prevention of youth substance use associated with tobacco and drug delivery e-cigarettes and vapor products. | Paul Harris (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2912 2015–16 |
Crime victim participationRequires law enforcement agencies and other entities to certify a victim as "helpful" for the purpose of a U nonimmigrant visa application upon the request of a victim. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2914 2015–16 |
WSP officer salary fundingRequires certain taxes from the sale of spirits in the original package to be deposited in the state patrol highway account to be used for salaries for commissioned officers of the Washington state patrol. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2919 2015–16 |
College readiness assessmentRequires the superintendent of public instruction to: (1) If permitted by the elementary and secondary education act of 1965, as reauthorized by the every student succeeds act of 2015, implement a pilot program for school... | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2926 2015–16 |
Language of public noticesRequires state agencies, required by law or rule to provide public notices to a community or area to advise or inform the public about an imminent or emergent public health, safety, or welfare risk, to also provide notices in... | Brady Walkinshaw (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2931 2015–16 |
Noncompetition agreementsProvides that courts may not reform noncompetition agreements. | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2948 2015–16 |
Career and college readinessEstablishes the career and college-ready lighthouse pilot project, subject to a specific appropriation, to provide an opportunity for students to explore and understand a wide range of career opportunities through applied... | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2953 2015–16 |
Public employees/pub. worksProhibits a first-class city from having public employees perform a public works project: (1) In excess of one hundred fifty thousand dollars if more than a single craft or trade is involved with the public works project; or... | Gael Tarleton (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2955 2015–16 |
Free to finish college prog.Creates the Washington Free to Finish College program (Program), which offers grant awards to cover the cost of tuition and fees for eligible students who are 15 credits or less away from completing a postsecondary education... | Drew Hansen (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2962 2015–16 |
College admission testsRequires public high schools to offer juniors and seniors the opportunity to take the SAT or the ACT once per school year, free of charge. | Luis Moscoso (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2964 2015–16 |
Reduced-price lunch copaysEliminates lunch copays for students who qualify for reduced-price lunches under the National School Lunch Program. | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2968 2015–16 |
Kindergarten, K-3 class sizeDeclares legislative intent to provide $1 billion in fiscal years 2016-2025 to help finance school facilities that support state-funded, all-day kindergarten and kindergarten through third grade class size reduction by... | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2990 2015–16 |
Extracted fuel use taxNarrows the use tax exemption for extracted fuel. | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2994 2015–16 |
Aerospace tax incentivesEstablishes the aerospace tax incentive accountability act. | June Robinson (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1187 2015–16 |
Water banking best practicesRequires all water bank sponsors operating in the Yakima River Basin to report a schedule of charges to the Department of Ecology. | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 2, 2016 |
| HB 1813 2015–16 |
Computer science educationRequires the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) to adopt computer science learning standards. | Drew Hansen (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 2015, 1st Special Session |
Jun 10, 2015 |
| HB 1059 2015–16 |
Sexually violent predatorsExcludes evidence from an expert on a committed sexually violent predator's (SVP) behalf if the committed SVP does not participate in the Department of Social and Health Services' most recent annual review interview and evaluation. | Susan Fagan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 278, Laws of 2015 |
May 18, 2015 |
| HB 1281 2015–16 |
Sexual exploitation of minorAssesses a fine of $1,000 for each depiction or image of visual or printed matter that constitutes a separate conviction for Possession of Depictions of a Minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct. | David Sawyer (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 279, Laws of 2015 |
May 18, 2015 |
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