Steve Tharinger
Representative
· Democrat
· District 24
· most recent term 2025–26
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137
Bills as prime sponsor
34
of those became law
1,280
Bills co-sponsored
10,124
Recorded votes
5.2%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1600 2015–16 |
Health care 3-part aim sol.Creates a pilot project for enrollees in the Uniform Medical Plan to test a three-part aim solution in which financial incentives are offered to providers and patients for adherence to best clinical practices and healthy behaviors. | Jay Rodne (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1623 2015–16 |
Railroad fundingRequires the state treasurer to transfer from the multimodal transportation account to the essential rail assistance account such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance of the multimodal transportation account not to... | Matt Manweller (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1638 2015–16 |
Health care scribe tx creditProvides a business and occupation tax credit to medical practices that employ eligible scribes. | Joe Schmick (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1643 2015–16 |
Bill & budget fiscal impactRequires fiscal notes dealing with corrections, child welfare, and mental health issues to include an estimate of the fiscal impact of expenditure reductions or increases on other state or local program expenditures as well as... | Sharon Wylie (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1644 2015–16 |
Vet. survivor tuition waiverAllows children of eligible veterans or National Guard members to receive tuition and fee waivers before age 18 and after age 26 in certain circumstances. | Carol Gregory (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1645 2015–16 |
E-cigarettes, vapor productsCreates a statutory framework for the regulation of commerce in vapor products, including provisions related to: (a) licensing; (b) product safety warnings and disclosures; (c) packaging requirements; (d) Internet sales; (e)... | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1646 2015–16 |
Equal pay and opportunitiesModifies the Equal Pay Act to include prohibiting the provision of less favorable employment opportunities based on gender and modify remedies. | Tana Senn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1647 2015–16 |
Reproductive health careRequires health carriers to cover contraceptives without cost-sharing. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1658 2015–16 |
Property assessment appealsAuthorizes county legislative authorities to impose a filing charge for petitions to a county board of equalization (board) that challenge the assessed value of a commercial property. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1660 2015–16 |
Fishing opportunities, usersRequires the department of fish and wildlife, when making fisheries management determinations and setting fishing seasons, to maximize recreational fishing opportunity within available harvests before determining commercial... | Liz Pike (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1664 2015–16 |
License plates/one, optionalAllows the issuance of one license plate for certain vehicles. | Graham Hunt (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1667 2015–16 |
Bleeding disordersThe Bleeding Disorder Collaborative for Care (Collaborative) is established by HCA. The Collaborative is comprised of the following: three representatives of HCA; three representatives of the largest organization in Washington... | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1669 2015–16 |
Health care coverageEstablishes the Task Force on Continuity of Coverage and Care. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1670 2015–16 |
Agricultural innovationsExpands the definition of "life sciences research," to include agriculture crop and animal sciences research for the purposes of the Life Sciences Discovery Fund (LSDF). | Brady Walkinshaw (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1675 2015–16 |
Biological product prescripsAddresses the prescription of biological products and interchangeable biological products. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1681 2015–16 |
Maritime trades industryEstablishes a vessel permit by which certain nonresident-owned vessels may operate in state waters for an additional sixty days, subsequent to the first 60 days, which require no permit. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1683 2015–16 |
Provider comp. disclosureAddresses the disclosure, by health plan carriers, of incentive payments for the prescription of specific formulary and nonformulary medications and descriptions and justifications for all provider compensation programs. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1684 2015–16 |
Public records, charges forAllows state agencies to charge for public records provided electronically. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1685 2015–16 |
Washington food policy forumEstablishes the Washington Food Policy Forum (Forum) as a public-private partnership for the purposes of creating a forum in which state food policy, food-related programs, and food-related issues can be examined, improved,... | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1691 2015–16 |
Public records act, remediesGrants the courts discretion in imposing fines and awarding costs under Public Records Act claims. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1701 2015–16 |
Job applicants/arrests, etc.Prohibits an employer from excluding an applicant from an initial interview solely because of a criminal record. | Luis Moscoso (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1718 2015–16 |
PSERS/offender nursing careProvides membership in the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS) for employees of the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (Veterans Affairs) and the Washington State Department of Social and Health... | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1719 2015–16 |
Pharmacy assistantsAddresses the registration and disciplining of pharmacy assistants. | June Robinson (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1724 2015–16 |
Ballots, prepaid postageRequires return envelopes for primary and general election ballots include prepaid postage. | Brady Walkinshaw (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1726 2015–16 |
Vulnerable adults, abuse ofMakes changes to the definitions of terms regarding the abuse of vulnerable adults. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
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