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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1535 2005–06 |
Hepatitis C state planAmends RCW 70.54.360 relating to removing state funding restrictions from the hepatitis C state plan. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1544 2005–06 |
Financial institution infoProvides that an employer who discloses information about a former or current employee's job performance to a prospective financial institution employer, at the specific request of that individual employer, is presumed to be... | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1550 2005–06 |
Low-income studentsAppropriates $2 million from the State General Fund to support community volunteer mentors of high school students selected as achiever scholars. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1583 2005–06 |
Relocation assistanceRequires landlords to pay relocation assistance, as well as to return any deposits and prepaid rent, to tenants who are displaced because their residence is condemned or declared unlawful to occupy except in cases in which the... | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1586 2005–06 |
Higher ed student populationAuthorizes public institutions of higher education to consider race, color, ethnicity, or national origin in admissions and transfer policies for the purpose of promoting diversity on their campuses. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1589 2005–06 |
WorkFirstExtends to 24 months the period of time that a WorkFirst program participant may engage in vocational educational training as a work activity. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1592 2005–06 |
Women's contribution in WWIIDedicates any 2005-07 funding for the World War II Oral History Project to recording the memories of women who contributed to the state and nation during the war. | Chris Strow (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1593 2005–06 |
Farmers market nutrition prgRecognizes the benefits of farmers market nutrition programs and appropriates $1.15 million from the State General Fund to the Departments of Health and Social and Health Services for 2005-07. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1597 2005–06 |
County law librariesAuthorizes counties to impose a surcharge on filing fees of up to $15 in superior court and $6 in district court for the purpose of funding county law libraries. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1603 2005–06 |
Freight mobility fundingRecognizes the importance of placing a greater emphasis on the movement of freight in Washington state. A strong programmatic commitment is needed to focus current resources and direct new, ongoing funding toward freight... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1608 2005–06 |
Potato commissionCreates a separate statute governing the Washington State Potato Commission. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1611 2005–06 |
Invasive species councilCreates a council of state, federal, tribal, and non-governmental entities to coordinate the management of harmful invasive species. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1627 2005–06 |
Assualt weaponsDeclares that no person in this state shall manufacture, possess, purchase, sell, or otherwise transfer any assault weapon, or any assault weapon conversion kit, except as authorized by this act. Any assault weapon or assault... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1680 2005–06 |
Safe neighborhoodsRequires the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development to administer two pilot projects whose purpose is to encourage and facilitate the study and implementation of safe neighborhood planning by local governments. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1714 2005–06 |
Smoking in public placesRecognizes the increasing evidence that tobacco secondhand smoke creates a danger to the health of the citizens of this state. In order to protect the health and welfare of those citizens, it is necessary to prohibit smoking... | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1718 2005–06 |
Monorail trans authorityClarifies city monorail transportation authority. Provides that an authority may establish, by resolution, a schedule of fines and penalties for civil infractions established in this act. Fines established by a city... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1748 2005–06 |
Elections costsRemoves the requirement that the state pay only a prorated share of state election costs in odd-numbered years and instead requires prorated share payment for state election costs in all years. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1753 2005–06 |
Voter registrationPermits the use of a state identification card for voter registration. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1755 2005–06 |
Voters' pamphletsRequires the Secretary of State to publish a primary voters' pamphlet. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1803 2005–06 |
Second degree robberyDeletes second degree robbery from the definition of most serious offense. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1808 2005–06 |
Sick leaveAuthorizes eligible employees to receive remuneration for sick leave at time of separation or dismissal. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1810 2005–06 |
HomelessnessAssigns the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (DCTED) and each county government (or city government in some cases) with ending homelessness within 10 years. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1812 2005–06 |
Computer crimesDeclares that no person may solicit, request, or take any action to induce another person to provide personally identifying information by means of a web page, electronic mail message, or otherwise using the internet by... | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1817 2005–06 |
RecyclingRequires the transporters of recyclable materials to register with the state or face a civil violation. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1824 2005–06 |
Ferry faresIn setting ferry fares, the Department of Transportation may consider additional factors: the prepurchase of multiple fares, whether for a single rider or multiple riders; and the effect of proposed fares on frequent users who... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
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