Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney
Representative
· Democrat
· District 46
· most recent term 2011–12
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220
Bills as prime sponsor
55
of those became law
2,709
Bills co-sponsored
12,310
Recorded votes
2.4%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2448 2011–12 |
High-quality early learningPhases in a new comprehensive early learning program for all 3- and 4- year-old children called the Washington Preschool Program. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2450 2011–12 |
Rechargeable batteriesRequires small rechargeable battery manufacturers, portable rechargeable product manufacturers, and marketers of either small rechargeable batteries or portable rechargeable products to participate in a program for recycling... | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2460 2011–12 |
Institute for public policyExempts the officers and employees of the Washington State Institute for Public Policy from coverage under state civil service law. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2468 2011–12 |
Death penalty eliminationEliminates the death penalty to reduce criminal justice expenses. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2486 2011–12 |
Tax reformEstablishes the higher opportunity promise for education act by reforming tax laws. Provides for submission of the act to a vote of the people. | Chris Reykdal (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2508 2011–12 |
Sick and safe leaveRequires employers with more than four full-time equivalent employees to provide paid leave to employees for: 1) specified medical reasons relating to the employee's or a family member's health; 2) reasons permitted under... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2516 2011–12 |
Marriage & dom. partnershipsAllows couples of the same sex to marry. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2519 2011–12 |
Nursing staffing/hospitalsRequires the Department of Health (Department) to adopt patient assignment limits. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2524 2011–12 |
Military spouses & partnersAllows the spouse or registered domestic partner of a service member to place a license regulated by the Department of Health or the Department of Licensing on inactive status when the service member is deployed or stationed... | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2532 2011–12 |
Opportunity expansion progNarrows and extends the research and development business and occupation tax credit (R&D Credit). | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2534 2011–12 |
All-day kindergartenRepeals the nonresident retail sales tax exemption on tangible personal property, digital goods, and digital codes for use outside the state. Requires the department of revenue to annually estimate the increase in state... | Kristine Lytton (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2550 2011–12 |
Tanning facilitiesRegulates tanning facilities. Prescribes penalties. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2563 2011–12 |
State tax on capital gainsImposes a 5 percent state tax on the voluntary exchange or transfer of capital assets. | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2564 2011–12 |
Sealing records/housing oppsProtects housing opportunities by sealing certain unlawful detainer and protection order records. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2568 2011–12 |
Employment verification systProhibits the state and municipalities from requiring that a private employer use the Employment Eligibility Verification program, unless required by the federal government. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2572 2011–12 |
Public records and meetingsRequires the attorney general to develop and implement a training program regarding the legal requirements and purposes of: (1) Chapter 40.14 RCW relating to the preservation and destruction of public records; (2) The open... | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2576 2011–12 |
State route number 522Funds improvements to significantly increase the flow of people and goods on the state route number 522 corridor. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2580 2011–12 |
Lifelong learning programEstablishes a lifelong learning program for employees, with the support of their employers, to create educational savings accounts. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2587 2011–12 |
Art & cultural facils/grantsAdds zoos, aquariums, and technology and science centers to the list of nonprofit arts and cultural organizations whose facilities projects may be assisted under the Building for the Arts competitive grant program. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2596 2011–12 |
Higher ed govrnance/studentsRequires that students be active participants in the immediate governance and policy development of institutions of higher education. | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2604 2011–12 |
Devel disabilities endowmentTransfers the Developmental Disabilities Endowment program from the Department of Health to the Department of Commerce. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2608 2011–12 |
Early learning guidelinesRequires the Department of Early Learning to develop and periodically review early learning guidelines in partnership with other entities. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2612 2011–12 |
WA voting rights act of 2012Enacts the Washington Voting Rights Act of 2012. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2613 2011–12 |
Innovative industriesCreates the Washington Innovative Industries Enabling Act. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2622 2011–12 |
Workers' primary languageRequires certain industrial insurance communications to be in the worker's primary language when designated by the worker. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
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