Javier Valdez
Senator
· Democrat
· District 46
· most recent term 2025–26
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75
Bills as prime sponsor
26
of those became law
1,245
Bills co-sponsored
5,846
Recorded votes
0.0%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2422 2017–18 |
High capacity magazinesMakes it unlawful for a person to manufacture, possess, distribute, import, transfer, sell, offer for sale, purchase, or otherwise transfer a large capacity magazine, except as specifically authorized. | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2018 |
| HB 2432 2017–18 |
Ballots/prepaid postageRequires the secretary of state to: (1) Conduct a study to assess the costs and benefits of the state paying the postage costs for all ballots returned by mail; and (2) Consult with county auditors, the United States postal... | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2018 |
| HB 2433 2017–18 |
Automatic voter registrationAuthorizes 16 and 17 year olds to "sign up" to register to vote at the Department of Licensing (DOL), designated agencies, electronically, and by mail. | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2018 |
| HB 2452 2017–18 |
Public retiree benefitsRequires beneficiaries who are receiving a monthly benefit from the teachers' retirement system plan 1 or the public employees' retirement system plan 1, to receive an increase to their monthly benefit of three percent... | Laurie Dolan (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2018 |
| HB 2455 2017–18 |
Campaign finance disclosuresRequires certain nonprofit organizations to report to the Public Disclosure Commission on its top contributors and its expenditures to political campaigns or groups. | Mike Pellicciotti (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2018 |
| HB 2225 2017–18 |
Paris climate agreementRequires the state, by 2025, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to twenty-six percent below 2005 levels, and make best efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to twenty-eight percent below 2005 levels, consistent with the... | Vandana Slatter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2252 2017–18 |
IB exam credit policiesRequires the institutions of higher education to establish coordinated, evidence-based policies for granting general education requirements to students with minimum scores of four on International Baccalaureate (IB) examinations. | Laurie Dolan (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2272 2017–18 |
Opiate prescriptionsProvides that practitioners prescribing an opiate to a patient for the first time for outpatient use may only issue a prescription for no more than a seven-day supply for patients twenty-one years and older and a three-day... | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2293 2017–18 |
Early learning/firearmsWith some exceptions, makes it unlawful for a person to possess a firearm and other weapons on child care center premises, center-provided transportation, or in areas of facilities being used exclusively by a child care center. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2294 2017–18 |
Paris climate agreementModifies state greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets to 26 percent below 2005 levels by 2025. | Vandana Slatter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2304 2017–18 |
Diversity in clinical trialsDirects the Washington State Review Board to establish a program to encourage diversity in clinical trials for drugs and medical devices for underrepresented demographic groups. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2310 2017–18 |
Continuity of care/Rx insur.Requires health insurers to continue to cover prescription drugs for enrollees under certain circumstances. | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2323 2017–18 |
TRS 1 & PERS 1 COLAsProvides a three percent permanent increase, on July 1, 2018, to the monthly benefit of beneficiaries who are receiving a monthly benefit from the teachers' retirement system plan 1 or the public employees' retirement system... | Laurie Dolan (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2325 2017–18 |
Rx drug monitoring programRequires practitioners prescribing an opiate or benzodiazepine to review the patient's controlled substance history in the prescription monitoring program. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2354 2017–18 |
Credit security freeze feesAdds security freeze fee exemptions for consumers that certify they have received notice their personal or financial data has been breeched and they believe they are at risk of fraudulent activity. | Mike Pellicciotti (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2357 2017–18 |
RTA MVET payment plansAllows for semiannual or quarterly payment plans for certain motor vehicle excise tax assessments that are equal to or greater than $200 and due on or after January 1, 2019. | Kristine Reeves (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2378 2017–18 |
Ballots, prepaid postageRequires the state to reimburse counties for the cost of return postage on mail and absentee ballots for all elections. Requires return envelopes for all election ballots to include prepaid postage. | Drew Hansen (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2379 2017–18 |
School substitutes/2008 ERFPermits educators that retired under the 2008 Early Retirement Factors (ERF) to work in any nonadministrative position for up to 867 hours without suspension of pension benefits prior to attaining age 65. | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2388 2017–18 |
Voting system securityRequires a manufacturer or distributor of a voting system or component that is certified by the secretary of state to disclose to the secretary of state and attorney general a breach of the security of its system. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2409 2017–18 |
Reproductive health coverageRequires a health plan, issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2019, to: (1) Provide coverage for contraceptive drugs, devices, and other products approved by the federal food and drug administration; voluntary sterilization... | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
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