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 1670 2017–18 |
Railroad employee work hoursRequires railroad carriers to observe rules limiting the hours of service for individuals performing yardmaster duties. | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1692 2017–18 |
Agriculture and farmingAdds marijuana, useable marijuana, and marijuana-infused products to the list of farm products whose production constitutes an "agricultural activity" so as to be presumed reasonable and not a nuisance. | Vincent Buys (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1712 2017–18 |
Marijuana delivery servicesEstablishes a marijuana delivery endorsement to the marijuana retailer's license that authorizes the holder to provide marijuana home delivery services to adults age 21 or over located in a local jurisdiction with an ordinance... | David Sawyer (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1778 2017–18 |
School district bondsAuthorizes school districts to issue general obligation bonds for capital purposes, levy taxes to make payments on those bonds, and exceed the statutory debt limit with approval by a simple majority of the voters voting at the... | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1806 2017–18 |
Crimes by corporationsIncreases the maximum fines for crimes committed by corporations. | Mike Pellicciotti (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1807 2017–18 |
Campaign finance disclosureRequires organizations incidentally participating in Washington political campaigns to file organizational statements and periodic disclosure statements with the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) if participation meets... | Mike Pellicciotti (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1812 2017–18 |
Pine mushroom, state fungiDesignates the pine mushroom as the official Washington state fungi. | Laurie Dolan (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1857 2017–18 |
Marijuana provisionsEliminates the Liquor and Cannabis Board's (LCB's) merit-based application process to obtain a retail marijuana license. | Shelley Kloba (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1858 2017–18 |
Marijuana license feesImposes an additional temporary fee on all applications and renewals of marijuana-related licenses issued under chapter 69.50 RCW. The fee expires on June 30, 2018. | David Sawyer (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1869 2017–18 |
Interpreter servicesAuthorizes the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) to purchase spoken language interpreter services for medical and vocational providers. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1895 2017–18 |
Marijuana/federal assistanceProhibits a public employee from assisting or expending state resources to aid or assist the federal government with respect to an activity or inquiry related to a federal action or effort that might have the effect of... | David Sawyer (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1920 2017–18 |
Marijuana processor inspect.Establishes that the Director of Fire Protection or designee may perform certain inspections or approvals of licensed marijuana processors' equipment and facilities required under Liquor and Cannabis Board rule when the local... | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1936 2017–18 |
Responsible bidder criteriaAmends low responsive bidder criteria to include requirements that: (1) the bidder cannot have been determined by the Department of Labor and Industries to have violated a wage payment has been violated within the past three... | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1941 2017–18 |
Labor relations violationsProhibits a person from claiming a tax credit or benefit from a tax incentive if, within the previous five years from the date the person is claiming the tax credit or benefiting from the tax incentive, the national labor... | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1942 2017–18 |
Unemployment overpaymentsRequires the employment security department to notify the employer and assess and collect the amount of overpayment from the employer if a recipient of a back pay award or settlement due to loss of wages received the award or... | Jake Fey (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1962 2017–18 |
Priv. higher ed./disciplineRequires private institutions of higher education that participate in state student financial aid programs to have policies establishing disciplinary procedures for violations of their student code of conduct. | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2014 2017–18 |
Data on hungerRequires the Department of Health (DOH) to collect information on food insecurity beginning in 2018 as part of the annual Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Survey (BRFSS) to produce county- and state-level data every... | Nicole Macri (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2039 2017–18 |
Info. network 211 systemCreates the Washington Information and Referral Access Account. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2045 2017–18 |
Dependency/tribal juris.Provides a procedure for state courts to take jurisdiction over an Indian child when a tribal court has transferred jurisdiction. | David Sawyer (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2072 2017–18 |
Child rescue fundRequires 5 percent of unclaimed state lottery prize money to be deposited in the Child Rescue Fund. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2103 2017–18 |
Gambling commissionProhibits money in the gambling revolving fund from being expended to exercise any power, duty, or authority of the gambling commission with respect to the commission's law enforcement powers, duties, or authority as provided... | David Sawyer (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2124 2017–18 |
Marijuana/impeding revenueProhibits public employees from expending state resources to assist the federal government in any activity that results in the loss of revenue through interference with the state marijuana market. | David Sawyer (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2145 2017–18 |
Aerospace job incentivesRequires certain employment levels at a significant aerospace firm in this state in order to take advantage of preferential business and occupation (B&O) rates and B&O credits. | Noel Frame (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2148 2017–18 |
RTA low-income rebatesAllows certain regional transit authorities to establish a rebate program for property taxes and motor vehicle excise taxes for individuals and families making less than 80 percent of the median income in their county. | Kristine Reeves (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2149 2017–18 |
RTA MVET statementsRequires a regional transit authority that includes a county with a population of more than 1.5 million to, if it contracts for the collection of a tax authorized by RCW 81.104.160 (motor vehicle excise tax for regional... | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
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