John McCoy
Senator
· Democrat
· District 38
· most recent term 2019–20
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208
Bills as prime sponsor
40
of those became law
1,214
Bills co-sponsored
13,283
Recorded votes
2.9%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3084 2007–08 |
Child support obligationsRequires the Department of Licensing and other licensing entities to issue restricted licenses to a person before it can suspend the person's license for failing to pay child support. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 1601 2007–08 |
Children's healthCreates the Children's Environmental Health and Protection Advisory Council. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| HB 3004 2007–08 |
Civil confinementProvides that those portions of records containing specific and unique vulnerability assessments or specific and unique emergency and escape response plans at a secure facility for persons civilly confined are exempt from... | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| HB 2960 2007–08 |
Sex offenses against minorsExtends the statute of limitations for certain sex offenses against minors. | Don Barlow (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| HB 2888 2007–08 |
Energy savingsProvides the tax levied by RCW 82.08.020 does not apply to performance-based contracted energy equipment and services and energy management systems. Provides the tax levied by chapter 82.12 RCW does not apply to... | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| HB 2785 2007–08 |
Environmental permitsPermits the Fish and Wildlife Commission to block certain hydraulic project violations from criminal prosecution and limit penalties to civil natural resources infractions. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2787 2007–08 |
Radio communicationsCreates the Washington Interoperability Office within the Office of the Governor. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2814 2007–08 |
Institution of higher eduDirects the Legislature to give priority consideration to several factors when considering the location of an institution of higher education in the north Puget Sound region. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2828 2007–08 |
Crime victim services/costsRequires the department of community, trade, and economic development to establish a grant program to enhance the funding, treatment, and services for victims of felony crimes and for enhanced local prosecutorial costs. Makes... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2669 2007–08 |
Prescription drug programDeclares the purpose of this act is to assure that persons or entities authorized to prescribe, dispense, or purchase prescription drugs in Washington use an evidence-based approach. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 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 1045 2007–08 |
Board of natural resourcesExtends for 10 years the ability of the Board of Natural Resources to retain up to 30 percent of the proceeds earned from transactions on state lands. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1071 2007–08 |
Health services for childrenRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (Department) to provide health insurance coverage for children in families with household incomes of up to 250 percent of the Federal Poverty Level, increasing to 300... | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1072 2007–08 |
Streamlined sales & use taxConforms Washington law to the streamlined sales and use tax agreement (SSUTA). | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1107 2007–08 |
Property tax reliefIncreases the income thresholds in order to qualify for the senior citizen and disabled person property tax relief programs. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1108 2007–08 |
Grandparent visitation rightAllows a grandparent to petition for court-ordered visitation with a child if: (a) the grandparent has a significant relationship with the child; (b) the parent substantially interfered with that relationship and the... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1109 2007–08 |
Transfer studentsFinds that students who have been relocated across the country and perhaps across the world as a result of their families' service in the military face academic challenges with each relocation. Requiring students from military... | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1118 2007–08 |
Public contract wagesRequires state contractors and subcontractors to pay employees performing work under contracts a living wage rate. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1119 2007–08 |
Income to meet needsSeeks to establish a minimum wage that enables employees to provide for the basic needs of their families and, therefore, not rely on social services provided by the state and paid for by state taxpayers. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1122 2007–08 |
Forest healthRemoves the expiration date for contract harvesting on state trust lands with identified forest health deficiencies. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1123 2007–08 |
Natural resources departmentAuthorizes the Department of Natural Resources to issue aquatic land use authorizations for less than a full lease, such as easements, licenses, permits, and rights-of-entry. | Chris Strow (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1125 2007–08 |
Forest fire protectionIncreases the Forest Fire Protection Assessments paid by forest landowners. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1202 2007–08 |
Ombudsman/dev disabilitiesCreates the Office of the Ombudsman for Persons with Developmental Disabilities. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1221 2007–08 |
Release of offendersDeclares that the board retains the jurisdiction to issue a certificate of discharge after the expiration of the offender's or parolee's maximum statutory sentence. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
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