David Sawyer
Representative
· Democrat
· District 29
· most recent term 2017–18
2017–18 · House · D · LD 292015–16 · House · D · LD 292013–14 · House · D · LD 29
76
Bills as prime sponsor
10
of those became law
336
Bills co-sponsored
3,872
Recorded votes
0.1%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2668 2013–14 |
WA national guard/insuranceEntitles enlisted National Guard members to receive payments for the monthly premiums for health and dental plans provided through the federal military health program. | David Sawyer (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2014 |
| HB 2217 2013–14 |
K-12 capital facilities useChanges the name of a staff allocation in the prototypical school funding model from "parent involvement coordinator" to "family and community engagement coordinator" (FCEC). | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 31, 2014 |
| HB 2352 2013–14 |
Online alt. degree programEstablishes an online degree program at Central Washington University that awards degrees based on an alternative credit model. | David Sawyer (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2014 |
| HB 2737 2013–14 |
Fetal alcohol exposureRequires that premises serving or selling alcohol post 18 by 24 inch signs in conspicuous places easily seen by patrons warning that the consumption of alcohol while pregnant can cause birth defects. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2014 |
| HB 2726 2013–14 |
Higher ed opportunitiesMakes all resident students eligible for state financial aid. Removes the waiting period for members of the military, their spouses, and children to be eligible for resident tuition. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2014 |
| HB 1495 2013–14 |
Tribes/state land accessRequires that the closure of lands maintained by the Department of Natural Resources shall not restrict tribal members from accessing areas where the tribe has a treaty or other federally recognized right to hunt, unless... | David Sawyer (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 24, 2014 |
| HB 1496 2013–14 |
Tribes/hunting enforcementRequires the Attorney General to produce a training module on tribal hunting rights. | David Sawyer (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 24, 2014 |
| HB 2671 2013–14 |
Alternative fuel vehiclesClarifies the application of the sales and use tax exemption for vehicles powered by clean alternative fuels. | Chad Magendanz (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2014 |
| HB 2641 2013–14 |
WorkFirst reform programRequires the department of social and health services to: (1) Operate a WorkFirst reform program to provide assistance to individuals who meet the eligibility requirements of the temporary assistance for needy families... | David Sawyer (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2014 |
| HB 2562 2013–14 |
Water system vulnerabilitiesRequires certain group A public water systems and certain other water systems to develop and submit to the department of health a hazard mitigation plan. | David Sawyer (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 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 2491 2013–14 |
Tax lien foreclosure salesAuthorizes county treasurers to conduct tax lien foreclosure sales online. | Jeff Holy (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 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 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 2367 2013–14 |
Trustee's sale noticeRequires the Department of Commerce to develop and maintain a web site for posting notices of trustees' sales in nonjudicial foreclosures. | David Sawyer (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 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 2322 2013–14 |
Marijuana businessesRequires that cities, counties, and towns (municipalities) not discriminate against state licensed, legal, marijuana-related businesses and that municipalities treat such businesses the same as any other business with respect... | David Sawyer (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2014 |
| HB 2330 2013–14 |
Sales tax/county econ develDedicates a portion of state sales tax revenues derived from certain short-term major public events for county economic development use. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2014 |
| HB 1158 2013–14 |
Annexation/military purposesAuthorizes the Director of Financial Management to file direct petitions for annexation of real property owned by the state for military purposes to cities or towns, provided that the Legislature first approves any petition... | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1283 2013–14 |
Compulsory school attendanceReduces compulsory school attendance from age 8 to age 6. | Marcie Maxwell (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1333 2013–14 |
Community residential prvdrsRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to adjust rates for providers of community residential services for persons with developmental disabilities by an inflation factor during the first month of each... | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
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