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 2633 2013–14 |
Vulnerable adultsRevises the definition of "vulnerable adult," for purposes of chapter 74.34 RCW (abuse of vulnerable adults), to include a person who the department of social and health services reasonably believes has a developmental disability. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2014 |
| HB 2635 2013–14 |
Tax appeal processModifies the tax appeal process. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2014 |
| HB 2588 2013–14 |
Employee med assist. costsRequires an employer with 500 or more employees in Washington to pay an employer responsibility penalty based on the number of employees enrolled in medical assistance. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2014 |
| HB 2589 2013–14 |
Basic ed allocation formulaPlaces reduced class size values and increased staffing allocations in the statutory prototypical school funding formula, to take effect September 1, 2018. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2014 |
| HB 2595 2013–14 |
Infill developmentAddresses infill development provisions regarding categorical exemptions from the requirements of the state environmental policy act. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2014 |
| HB 1331 2013–14 |
Student advisory committeesPermits a student association at public baccalaureate to form a student advisory committee to advise the administration at that institution on issues that affect student access and success, such as tuition and fee levels. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 20, 2014 |
| HB 1361 2013–14 |
Indian children careAuthorizes the Department of Social and Health Services to purchase child welfare care for an Indian child from a federally recognized tribe or tribally licensed child-placing agency. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 20, 2014 |
| HB 2520 2013–14 |
Small business assistanceChanges the filing threshold for business and occupation tax purposes to provide greater small business assistance. | Tana Senn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2014 |
| HB 2418 2013–14 |
Alt. fuel vehicle tax exemExtends the alternative fuel vehicle retail sales and use tax exemption to July 1, 2023. | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2014 |
| HB 2443 2013–14 |
Higher ed programs dataRecognizes the need for information on the wage growth potential for students who complete education and higher education programs. | Chad Magendanz (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2014 |
| HB 2444 2013–14 |
Domestic violence evidenceRequires a court, when determining whether and to what extent maintenance is just, to also consider any history of domestic violence between the parties, including whether the party seeking maintenance committed acts of... | Tana Senn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2014 |
| HB 2453 2013–14 |
Veterans w/truck driving expEstablishes an accelerated pathway for military veterans and veterans of the national guard, who have relevant truck driving experience, to receive a commercial driver's license. | Sharon Wylie (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2014 |
| HB 2465 2013–14 |
Extracted fuel tax exemptionNarrows the application of the extracted fuel use tax exemption to the use of biomass fuel. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2014 |
| HB 2466 2013–14 |
Indian tribes/dental healthAuthorizes tribes, tribal organizations, or certain federal programs to certify, train, and employ dental health aides to serve tribal populations. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2014 |
| HB 2399 2013–14 |
Opportunity restoration certCreates a process by which a person with a criminal record can be granted a certificate of restoration of opportunity, which removes any professional bar imposed solely as a result of the conviction. | Brady Walkinshaw (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2014 |
| HB 2411 2013–14 |
Marijuana sales tax stampRequires the Liquor Control Board to develop and implement a tax stamp program so as to facilitate the collection and monitoring of taxes related to the production and sale of recreational marijuana. | Sharon Wylie (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2014 |
| HB 2236 2013–14 |
Nursing homesModifies nursing home provisions relating to: (1) Nursing facility medicaid payment rate allocations; and (2) Property, financing allowance, direct care, support services, and operations component rate allocations. Requires... | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2014 |
| HB 2252 2013–14 |
Bill & budget fiscal impactsRequires 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... | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2014 |
| HB 2256 2013–14 |
Vehicle headlights, displayIncreases the distance from 1,000 feet to 2,000 feet when, due to insufficient light or unfavorable atmospheric conditions, persons and vehicles are not discernable to use a vehicle's headlights, other lights, and illuminating... | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2014 |
| HB 2314 2013–14 |
Liquor revolving fundIncreases the distribution percentage of liquor revolving fund revenues to cities and counties. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2014 |
| HB 2316 2013–14 |
Earned second chancesPermits offenders who have served 15 years or more of a sentence to petition the Indeterminate Sentence Review Board (ISRB) for early release. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2014 |
| HB 1002 2013–14 |
Vehicle yellow dot programAuthorizes the Department of Licensing to implement a volunteer Yellow DOT Program in Washington. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1015 2013–14 |
State assessment requiremntsRemoves requirements for the state assessment system to include an assessment of writing. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1019 2013–14 |
Public records requestorsRequires agencies to make public records available promptly to any identified person. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1044 2013–14 |
Termination of pregnancyRequires health plans that cover maternity care or services to cover the voluntary termination of pregnancy. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 2014 |
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