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 2371 2017–18 |
Child support pass-throughRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to pass through a portion of child support collections for families receiving assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. | David Sawyer (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2018 |
| HB 2941 2017–18 |
Licensing agreements/ethicsRequires agencies within the legislative and executive branches to submit copies of licensing contracts entered into that allow for public use of state-created materials or information to their respective ethics boards for... | Melanie Stambaugh (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2018 |
| HB 2930 2017–18 |
Victim identity defensesAddresses defenses and principle liabilities with regard to using force against another based on the discovery, knowledge, or potential disclosure of the victim's gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation. | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2018 |
| HB 2267 2017–18 |
Indigenous peoples' dayRecognizes October 12 as "Indigenous People's Day", replacing recognition of "Columbus Day." | David Sawyer (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| HB 2573 2017–18 |
Alcohol server permitsRequires employees of licensed domestic wineries, domestic breweries, and microbreweries to obtain a class 12 or class 13 alcohol server permit to sell or serve wine or beer to customers for on-premises consumption, as... | Shelley Kloba (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| HB 2889 2017–18 |
Theater seating requirementsAuthorizes a spirits, beer, and wine theater licensee to have one additional theater, but with no more than 300 seats, that may serve alcohol under the terms of the license. | Representative (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| HB 2881 2017–18 |
Virtual item gamblingCriminalizes the operation of a platform that facilitates unauthorized gambling activity in certain circumstances. | David Sawyer (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2018 |
| HB 2882 2017–18 |
Agricultural activity odorsModifies the Washington clean air act to: (1) Provide a definition for "produce facility" which is a state-licensed marijuana facility; (2) Include in the definition of "agricultural activity," the growing, raising, or... | Shelley Kloba (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2018 |
| HB 2471 2017–18 |
Marijuana coop preemptionEstablishes that the State of Washington has sole authority to regulate medical marijuana cooperatives authorized under chapter 69.51A RCW. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 18, 2018 |
| HB 2850 2017–18 |
Robbery/marijuanaCreates a 12-month sentencing enhancement for Robbery in the first or second degree when it involves robbery against a marijuana retailer, processor, or producer. | Morgan Irwin (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2018 |
| HB 2860 2017–18 |
Children ed. savings accountCreates the children's educational savings account program, through the Washington college savings program, to foster a college bound culture, promote financial stability, encourage families to open and contribute to the... | Chris Kilduff (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2018 |
| HB 1052 2017–18 |
Credentials/student loansRepeals the requirement that various state credentialing authorities suspend a person's occupational credential if the person is certified by a lending agency and reported to the state credentialing authority for nonpayment or... | David Sawyer (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 16, 2018 |
| HB 2753 2017–18 |
Conversion therapyRegulates the professional conduct of licensed health care providers with regard to performing conversion therapy on patients under age eighteen. | Nicole Macri (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2018 |
| HB 2766 2017–18 |
Water availability evidenceAddresses adequate and available water provisions in the following areas: (1) Certification and evidence of adequate and available water; (2) Mitigation and certificates; (3) Elements of comprehensive plans; and (4) Creation... | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2018 |
| HB 2506 2017–18 |
Exemplary damages/governmentProvides that in a tort action for damages, a person may be liable for exemplary damages arising out of his or her willful or wanton misconduct. | David Sawyer (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2556 2017–18 |
Generic drug pricesStates that the legislature declares that unjustified and excessive price increases of generic drugs are considered violations of the consumer protection act. Requires the prescription drug program to produce and make... | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2569 2017–18 |
Trailers/RTA MVETProvides a motor vehicle excise tax exemption for trailers. | Melanie Stambaugh (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 2579 2017–18 |
Conditionally released SVPsRequires a sexually violent predator's (SVP) proposed less restrictive alternative (LRA) placement plan with a residence outside his or her county of commitment to include an explanation as to why the county of commitment is... | Chris Kilduff (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| HB 1000 2017–18 |
Law enforcement deadly forceImproves the use of deadly force statute in a manner that: (1) Protects the sanctity of all human life, makes clear that the force used must be necessary and proportional and only be used as a last resort; (2) Adds more... | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1032 2017–18 |
Martial arts excise taxationRemoves yoga, chi gong, and martial arts activities not held at an athletic or fitness facility from the definition of a retail sale, thereby removing them from the sales tax base. | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1094 2017–18 |
Medical marijuana/employmentProhibits an employer from discriminating against a medical marijuana qualifying patient because of the individuals' status as a qualifying patient or positive marijuana drug test. | David Sawyer (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1097 2017–18 |
Hunting/tribal consultationDirects the Governor or a designee to meet with a requesting federally recognized tribe to consult on hunting issues. | David Sawyer (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1098 2017–18 |
Marijuana plants and seedsAuthorizes and establishes a process for marijuana retail outlets with a medical marijuana endorsement to sell marijuana plants and seeds to qualifying patients age 18 and over and designated providers who have a valid... | David Sawyer (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1099 2017–18 |
Marijuana/local moratoriaEstablishes that effective January 1, 2018, a municipality that refuses to allow the siting or operation of retail marijuana businesses absent the formal adoption of an ordinance or resolution explicitly prohibiting the... | David Sawyer (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1119 2017–18 |
Private label spirits salesAuthorizes craft distilleries to produce and sell private-label spirits unique to a restaurant or private club. | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
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