Joe McDermott
Senator
· Democrat
· District 34
· most recent term 2009–10
2009–10 · Senate · D · LD 342007–08 · Senate · D · LD 342005–06 · House · D · LD 342003–04 · House · D · LD 342001–02 · House · D · LD 34
130
Bills as prime sponsor
21
of those became law
785
Bills co-sponsored
7,795
Recorded votes
0.4%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6516 2007–08 |
Greenhouse gas emissions(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Commences a process to ensure the emission reductions established in this act are achieved. Directs the state to continue its participation in the development of a regional process to design... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6830 2007–08 |
Car sharingIntends to provide tax incentives to car sharing organizations for the purpose of encouraging the availability and use of car sharing as an element of transportation demand management. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2008 |
| SB 6810 2007–08 |
Water efficiencyProvides that the department of community, trade, and economic development shall work with purveyors to establish an educational outreach program on the use of water-efficient products. Adopts a policy goal that by July 1,... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6779 2007–08 |
Juror compensationRequires employers with more than ten employees to pay regular wages to their full-time employees who serve on a grand, petit, coroner's, or district court jury, during the period of their jury service. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| SB 6688 2007–08 |
Frequent ferry user faresRequires that the department of transportation shall develop fare and pricing policy proposals and the transportation commission shall adopt fares and pricing policies that must consider the desirability of reasonable fares... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6707 2007–08 |
Interior design practiceA person must be registered to render interior design services. A firm, partnership, association, or corporation may not practice interior design or hold itself out to the public as being in the practice of interior design or... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6738 2007–08 |
Public works material bidsIncreases bid limits on purchases of public works materials by cities, counties, and special districts. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6610 2007–08 |
Certificated principalsExtends the national board for professional teaching standards bonus to certificated principals. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 6662 2007–08 |
School nursesBeginning with the 2008-09 school year, the basic education allocation must phase-in over five years a ratio of one certificated nurse per 750 students and school districts must provide professional registered nurses as... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 6449 2007–08 |
Freedom of student pressEnsures free speech and free press protections for both high school and college students in the state. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6473 2007–08 |
Sr citizens/veterans taxRevises the property tax exemption income eligibility requirements for senior citizens and veterans with service-connected disabilities. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6495 2007–08 |
Nonvoting labor membersAny public transportation system governing body must include one nonvoting member recommended by the labor organization representing a majority of the public transportation employees within the respective area. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6520 2007–08 |
Property tax informationRequires additional information on property tax statements and notices of assessed value. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6533 2007–08 |
Lawful source of incomeIt is an unfair practice for any person to discriminate in the rental of a dwelling to, or refuse to negotiate or enter into a rental agreement with, a person because of the person's lawful source of income. "Lawful source of... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6379 2007–08 |
Energy efficient appliancesBeginning July 1, 2008, an exemption from retail sales tax is provided for energy-efficient appliances and equipment. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6411 2007–08 |
Conversion condominiumsThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. Notice. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6451 2007–08 |
Performance audit costsProvides revenues from the performance audits of government account, created in RCW 43.09.475, shall be used for the cost of the performance audits, including reimbursing school districts for the costs incurred by school... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6304 2007–08 |
Firearms on campusInstitutions of higher education are specifically authorized to adopt rules restricting or prohibiting the possession or discharge of firearms in any institutionally owned or controlled lands, buildings, or facilities. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2008 |
| SB 6356 2007–08 |
Arts festival tax exemptionThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2008 |
| HB 1004 2007–08 |
Legal financial obligationsProhibits the accrual of interest on a criminal offender's legal financial obligations while the offender is incarcerated in total confinement. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1020 2007–08 |
Small loansFinds that consumers should be able to access loans at reasonable rates; no one should have to pay usurious interest rates. Paying the interest rates associated with payday loans can cause a borrower to need a loan to pay off... | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1021 2007–08 |
Small loansFinds that consumers should be able to access loans at reasonable rates; no one should have to pay usurious interest rates. Paying the interest rates associated with payday loans can cause a borrower to need a loan to pay off... | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1026 2007–08 |
Sale of firearmsEstablishes regulations for the sale of firearms at gun shows and events. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1087 2007–08 |
Signature gatherersProhibits payment of initiative or referendum signature gatherers on a per-signature basis. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1134 2007–08 |
Reduction of ferry chargesIncreases gas tax distribution to ferries operating account by approximately one-half cent. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
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