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 2178 2005–06 |
Violent video gamesPermits a person to bring a personal injury or wrongful death claim against a manufacturer or retailer of violent video or computer games if the manufacturer or retailer has distributed, sold, or rented a violent video or... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2205 2005–06 |
Galley service/state ferriesRequires the department to seek to promptly reestablish galley food service on vessels. In reestablishing galley service, the department shall follow these principles: (1) First, make every effort to facilitate the completion... | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2245 2005–06 |
Middle school & high schoolCreates a task force to study the design of middle school and high school and to report back with recommendations for their redesign and improvement. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2248 2005–06 |
Monorail motor vehicle taxProvides for collection of the monorail motor vehicle excise tax upon initial registration. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2253 2005–06 |
Primary election dateRequires nominating primaries for general elections to be held in November, and the election of precinct committee officers, must be held on the second Tuesday of the preceding June. Repeals RCW 29A.04.158, 29A.04.311, and 29A.52.011. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2284 2005–06 |
Tobacco product shipmentEstablishes regulations for the shipment of tobacco products. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2294 2005–06 |
Practice of massageRepeals RCW 18.108.100. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2313 2005–06 |
Restrctng tax preferencesRaises revenue by restricting or eliminating tax exemptions, deductions, and credits. Repeals RCW 82.04.062, 82.04.293, 82.04.315, 82.04.317, 82.04.4292, and 82.04.44525. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2321 2005–06 |
Tax on janitorial servicesIntroduced by title and introductory section only. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2438 2005–06 |
Social security numbersProvides that an employer may not compel or coerce a person into providing a social security number on an employment application or through any other means until the employer gives the person an offer of employment. Any... | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1636 2005–06 |
Wages for child care workersRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to establish a child care career and wage ladder, subject to available appropriations. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 507, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| HB 1066 2005–06 |
Learning assistance programThe funding formula for the Learning Assistance Program is revised from one based on 50 percent for assessment results and 50 percent for family need to one based solely on family need. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 489, Laws of 2005 |
May 16, 2005 |
| HB 1152 2005–06 |
Early learning councilEstablishes the Washington Early Learning Council (Council). | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 490, Laws of 2005 |
May 16, 2005 |
| HB 1485 2005–06 |
School bus bid processRevises the state bidding and purchasing process for school buses. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 492, Laws of 2005 |
May 16, 2005 |
| HB 1893 2005–06 |
Teachers of the deafDirects the agency responsible for teacher certification to develop a teaching endorsement for teachers of students who are deaf or hard of hearing. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 493, Laws of 2005 |
May 16, 2005 |
| HB 1064 2005–06 |
Government performanceCreates a Citizen Oversight Board (Board) to develop an assessment and performance grading program of state agencies. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 385, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| HB 1847 2005–06 |
Statute law committeeChanges the membership of the Statute Law Committee. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 409, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| HB 1314 2005–06 |
Domestic violence preventionRequires superior court clerks to collect an additional $30.00 fee for the initial petition for dissolution, legal separation, or declaration concerning the validity of marriage, $82400 of which shall be deposited in a... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 374, Laws of 2005 |
May 10, 2005 |
| HB 1791 2005–06 |
Dev disabilities trust fundCreates the Dan Thompson Memorial Developmental Disabilities Community Trust Account in the state treasury. All income from the lease of land, conservation easements, sale of timber, or other activities short of the sale of... | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 353, Laws of 2005 |
May 10, 2005 |
| HB 1951 2005–06 |
Vision exams for childrenRequires an eye examination be completed for a student diagnosed with a learning disability beginning in September 2006. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 379, Laws of 2005 |
May 10, 2005 |
| HB 1397 2005–06 |
Motor vehicle emissionsAdopts the California vehicle emissions standards, without the zero emission vehicle regulations.. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 295, Laws of 2005 |
May 6, 2005 |
| HB 1605 2005–06 |
Soil contaminationDirects the Department of Ecology (DOE), in cooperation with the Department of Health and the Department of Social and Health Services, to assist schools and child care facilities in Western Washington to reduce the potential... | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 306, Laws of 2005 |
May 6, 2005 |
| HB 1168 2005–06 |
Prescription reimportationRequires the Department of Health to license Canadian pharmacies that provide services to Washington residents. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 275, Laws of 2005 |
May 4, 2005 |
| HB 1771 2005–06 |
School breakfast programsRequires school districts, by the 2005-06 school year, to begin school breakfast programs in schools in which more than 40 percent of the students qualify for free or reduced price lunches, to the extent that funds are... | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 287, Laws of 2005 |
May 4, 2005 |
| HB 1794 2005–06 |
Baccalaureate degree prgrmsAuthorizes the University of Washington (UW) Bothell and Tacoma, and Washington State University (WSU) Vancouver to begin admitting freshmen and sophomores while also expanding upper-division and graduate capacity and programs. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 2005 |
May 4, 2005 |
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