Cyrus Habib
Senator
· Democrat
· District 48
· most recent term 2015–16
2015–16 · Senate · D · LD 482013–14 · House · D · LD 48
30
Bills as prime sponsor
7
of those became law
134
Bills co-sponsored
2,577
Recorded votes
5.2%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6608 2015–16 |
Student loan aid B&O creditProvides a business and occupation tax credit on the amount paid for student loan repayment of principal and interest by an employer directly to a student loan lender on behalf of a qualified employee of the employer. Makes an... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6610 2015–16 |
Student loan bill of rightsThe Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) must designate a student loan ombuds (Ombuds) within the office. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6647 2015–16 |
HomelessnessThe Legislature finds that homelessness is a crisis across the state and declares the intention to work in concert with other governments and organizations to provide support and funds to increase services to homeless... | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6653 2015–16 |
Emerg. vehicles, toll exemptRequires the transportation commission to: (1) For toll bridges under chapter 47.46 RCW, provide an exemption from all toll charges for authorized emergency vehicles; and (2) Provide an exemption from all tolled facilities for... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6658 2015–16 |
Relatives/child visitationAuthorizes a person who is not the parent of the child to petition for visitation with the child if certain conditions exist. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5153 2015–16 |
Campaign contributionsRequires nonprofit organizations that make incidental political contributions and expenditures to report to the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC). | Andy Billig (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2016 |
| SB 5267 2015–16 |
Legislation, testimony onAllows the public to provide commentary on pending legislation through prerecorded videos and written statements to the Senate. | Cyrus Habib (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2016 |
| SB 5870 2015–16 |
Aversive therapies/youthEstablishes the performance of prohibited aversive mental health therapy as unprofessional conduct under the Uniform Disciplinary Act. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2016 |
| SB 5269 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... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 2015 |
May 14, 2015 |
| SB 5564 2015–16 |
Juvenile records and finesAllows courts to seal juvenile records if the person has paid the full amount of restitution owing to the individual victim named in the restitution order. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 265, Laws of 2015 |
May 14, 2015 |
| SB 5550 2015–16 |
Commercial trans. providersEstablishes automotive insurance requirements for drivers and entities that provide commercial transportation services. | Cyrus Habib (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 236, Laws of 2015 |
May 11, 2015 |
| SB 5202 2015–16 |
Financial education prtnrshpAdds the State Treasurer as a member of the Financial Education Public-Private Partnership (Partnership) and provides that teachers who are members of the Partnership be reimbursed for travel expenses and allowed to attend... | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 211, Laws of 2015 |
May 8, 2015 |
| SB 5433 2015–16 |
Tribal history, culture, etcRequires, rather than encourages, school districts to incorporate the history, culture, and government of the nearest federally recognized Indian tribe(s) into the social studies curriculum. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 198, Laws of 2015 |
May 8, 2015 |
| SB 5518 2015–16 |
Campus sexual violenceProhibits the institutions of higher education from establishing different disciplinary processes for a matter of sexual violence on the same campus, based on the status or characteristics of the student involved. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 92, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| SB 5175 2015–16 |
TelemedicineRequires health carriers to reimburse for services provided via telemedicine. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |
| HB 2746 2013–14 |
Medicaid personal careDirects the Department of Social and Health Services to refinance Medicaid personal care through an optional state plan service called the Community First Choice Option. | Tami Green (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 31, 2014 |
| HB 1840 2013–14 |
Firearms/restraining ordersProhibits possession of a firearm by a person subject to certain protection, no-contact, and restraining orders, and requires the person to surrender firearms, dangerous weapons, and the person's concealed pistol license while... | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 111, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 28, 2014 |
| HB 2023 2013–14 |
Securities/crowdfundingExempts certain small securities offerings from registration under the Securities Act of Washington if first filed with and declared exempt by the Department of Financial Institutions. | Cyrus Habib (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 144, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 28, 2014 |
| HB 2153 2013–14 |
Eosinophilic GI disordersRequires health benefit plans (including plans offered to public employees) to offer benefits or coverage for medically necessary elemental formula, regardless of delivery method, for patients diagnosed with eosinophilic... | Cyrus Habib (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 115, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 28, 2014 |
| HB 2433 2013–14 |
Annexation/utility noticeExpands the list of entities that must be notified by a city or town that has annexed property to include notification to light and power businesses and gas distribution businesses. | Cyrus Habib (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 123, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 28, 2014 |
| HB 2229 2013–14 |
State tourism marketing progDirects the Washington Tourism Alliance to propose a mechanism to privately fund a state tourism marketing program. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 69, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 27, 2014 |
| HB 2700 2013–14 |
Breast cancer license platesCreates the breast cancer awareness special license plate. | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 77, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 27, 2014 |
| HB 1294 2013–14 |
Flame retardantsProhibits the sale, manufacture, or distribution of children's products or residential upholstered furniture containing the chemical TCEP (Tris(2-chloroethyl) phosphate) or TDCPP (Tris(1, 3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate) in... | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 1413 2013–14 |
Voting rights act of 2013Establishes a voting rights act to promote equal voting opportunity in certain political subdivisions. | Luis Moscoso (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 1563 2013–14 |
Surplus property dispositionAuthorizes specified governmental entities to dispose of surplus property at less than fair market value if the affordable housing developed on the property will be occupied primarily by certain low-income households. | Jessyn Farrell (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
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