John Lovick
Senator
· Democrat
· District 44
· most recent term 2025–26
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257
Bills as prime sponsor
67
of those became law
1,767
Bills co-sponsored
13,277
Recorded votes
0.6%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2409 2007–08 |
Higher edu institutionsFinds that school mapping would: (1) Protect all students in Washington; (2) Help schools and emergency response teams in emergencies like the recent Virginia polytechnic institute and state university shootings; (3) Help... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2417 2007–08 |
Property tax deferralProvides a 50 percent property tax deferral for households with income of $57,000 or less. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2416 2007–08 |
Initiative 747Reinstates the 1 percent regular property tax growth limit adopted by voters in Initiative 747. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 2007, 1st Special Session |
Nov 29, 2007 |
| HB 1417 2007–08 |
State patrol benefitsAdds surviving spouses and dependent children of members of the Washington State Patrol retirement system (WSPRS) killed in the line of duty to the definition of emergency service personnel whose survivors may enroll in Public... | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 488, Laws of 2007 |
May 15, 2007 |
| HB 1820 2007–08 |
Electric vehiclesIncludes medium-speed electric vehicles in the definition of a motor vehicle and legalizes their use on local roads at speeds up to 35 miles per hour. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 510, Laws of 2007 |
May 15, 2007 |
| HB 1833 2007–08 |
FirefightersModifies the industrial insurance presumption of occupational disease for firefighters to include certain heart injuries and certain cancers. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 490, Laws of 2007 |
May 15, 2007 |
| HB 1457 2007–08 |
Youth soccer refereesExcludes employment of certified youth soccer referees under the age of 14 from child labor criminal provisions. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 464, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| HB 1472 2007–08 |
Child welfareDirects the Secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services to convene an advisory committee to analyze and make recommendations regarding the disproportionate representation of children of color in the state's child... | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 465, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| HB 1267 2007–08 |
Commercial driver's licenseIncreases the fee charged by the Department of Licensing for a skills examination for a commercial motor vehicle license from $50 to $100. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 418, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 1304 2007–08 |
Comm motor vehicle carriersAuthorizes the Washington State Patrol (WSP) to use data-driven analysis to prioritize motor carriers for inspection and compliance reviews. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 419, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 1573 2007–08 |
Dropout preventionDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to create, administer, and monitor a grant program, known as the "Building Bridges Program," for local partnerships of schools, families, and communities,... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 408, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
| HB 1088 2007–08 |
Children's mental healthRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to recommend revisions to access-to-care standards and the children's mental health benefits package. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 359, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| HB 1220 2007–08 |
Sentence review boardAdds two members to the Indeterminate Sentence Review Board and clarifies the duties of the chair. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 362, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| HB 1422 2007–08 |
Incarcerated parentsRequires several state agencies to adopt policies and programs to assist children and families with incarcerated parents. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 384, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| HB 1456 2007–08 |
Mental health professionalsMental health professionals will not be required to conduct home visits alone, and will be given resources to lessen the danger of home visits. | Tami Green (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 360, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| HB 1303 2007–08 |
Cleaner energyRequires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to implement a school bus replacement incentive program. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 348, Laws of 2007 |
May 7, 2007 |
| HB 1008 2007–08 |
Vulnerable adultsAllows certain "interested persons" to petition for an order for protection of a vulnerable adult. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 312, Laws of 2007 |
May 3, 2007 |
| HB 1124 2007–08 |
Natural resources' officersAdds the Washington State Department of Natural Resources to the definition of employer in the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS). | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 294, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1450 2007–08 |
Low-income householdsAdds two funding sources to the list of funding sources which, if utilized by a very low-income rental housing development, will qualify the development for a property tax exemption. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 301, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1988 2007–08 |
Security guardsModifies requirements for post-assignment training for security guards. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 306, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1418 2007–08 |
Dangerous wild animalsProhibits possession of potentially dangerous wild animals such as large cats, wolves, bears, monkeys, primates, certain snakes, and crocodiles. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 238, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 30, 2007 |
| HB 1892 2007–08 |
Impoundment of vehiclesAllows a police officer to impound a vehicle parked on a public street with registration that has been expired for more than 45 days. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 242, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 30, 2007 |
| HB 1001 2007–08 |
Auto theftIncreases auto theft-related penalties and triple scores prior offenses for adult offenders. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 199, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 27, 2007 |
| HB 1181 2007–08 |
Forensic investigationsAuthorizes the Washington State Forensic Investigations Council to spend funds from the Death Investigations Account to assist local jurisdictions in securing forensic anthropology services or other testing to determine the... | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 27, 2007 |
| HB 1344 2007–08 |
Window tint exemptionProvides an exemption to law enforcement vehicles to allow for darker side and rear window tinting. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 168, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
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