Mike Sells
Representative
· Democrat
· District 38
· most recent term 2021–22
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149
Bills as prime sponsor
26
of those became law
1,408
Bills co-sponsored
12,624
Recorded votes
0.0%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2701 2011–12 |
Language access providersProvides for collective bargaining under the Public Employees' Collective Bargaining Act between the Governor and a statewide unit of language access providers who provide services for the Department of Labor and Industries. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2703 2011–12 |
WWU, CWU, and EWUDesignates Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, and Western Washington University as state universities. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2762 2011–12 |
Tax expenditure reformRepeals most sales and use tax preferences and business and occupation tax preferences in five stages, beginning in 2017. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2766 2011–12 |
2% tax on millionairesImposes an excise tax on the receipt of adjusted gross income above one million dollars. Adjusted gross income in excess of one million dollars is taxed at two percent. Establishes a new state trust fund dedicated to meeting... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2772 2011–12 |
Property tax exemptionEncourages new manufacturing and industrial uses on undeveloped or underutilized lands zoned for industrial and manufacturing uses in targeted urban areas. Creates a property tax exemption for the value of new construction of... | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2781 2011–12 |
Healthcare facilities accessAddresses civil remedies with regard to intentionally damaging the property of a health care facility. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2787 2011–12 |
SR-520 Evergreen Pt bridgeEstablishes construction authorization and conditioning provisions for the replacement of the floating bridge and landings of the State Route (SR) 520 Evergreen Point Bridge. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2802 2011–12 |
Washington works corpsCreates the Washington works corps program within the employment security department to provide unemployed individuals with the opportunity to perform needed services in communities throughout the state. Authorizes the state... | Connie Ladenburg (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2831 2011–12 |
Student learning assessmentsRequires school districts to: (1) Notify parents or guardians of enrolled students about each assessment required by the state or the federal government before the assessment is administered; and (2) Provide an opportunity for... | Mike Hope (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2210 2011–12 |
School board candidatesAdds school board offices to the list of public offices subject to campaign contribution limits. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 202, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 30, 2012 |
| HB 2346 2011–12 |
Correctional officer uniformProhibits incarcerated offenders from making or assembling uniforms to be worn by correctional officers. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 220, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 30, 2012 |
| HB 2499 2011–12 |
Political ad disclosureRequires political advertising supporting or opposing ballot measures sponsored by a political committee to name the "top five" contributors in the advertisement. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 30, 2012 |
| HB 2048 2011–12 |
Housing assistance surchrgesIncreases the Homeless Housing and Assistance Act document recording surcharge through June 30, 2017. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 90, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| HB 2216 2011–12 |
Vehicular homicide & assaultRaises the seriousness level for the crime of Vehicular Homicide by driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 162, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| HB 2352 2011–12 |
Higher ed institutions/feesRequires services and activities fees committees at institutions of higher education to post services and activities fees expenditure information on the institution's website. | Chris Reykdal (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 104, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| HB 2156 2011–12 |
Workforce training/aerospaceRequires the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, with certain training providers, to facilitate coordination and alignment of aerospace training programs. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 50, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 19, 2012 |
| HB 2233 2011–12 |
Indian country and tribesCreates a procedure by which the state may retrocede to the federal government criminal and/or civil jurisdiction over Indian tribes located in the State of Washington. | John McCoy (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 48, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 19, 2012 |
| HB 2302 2011–12 |
Being under the influenceAmends existing enhancements and adds new enhancements for individuals arrested or convicted of Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol (DUI) with a child under age 16 present in the vehicle. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 42, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 16, 2012 |
| HB 1820 2011–12 |
Blue alert systemRequires the Washington State Patrol to develop a Blue Alert system to quickly notify the public about an offender suspected of injuring or killing a law enforcement officer. | Mike Hope (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 37, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 15, 2012 |
| HB 1516 2011–12 |
State ferry system managemntRequires the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Ferries Division to meet or exceed performance levels for a variety of performance criteria. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2012 |
| HB 1701 2011–12 |
Contractor misclassificationProvides that it is a contractor registration violation for a contractor to engage more than two independent contractors with no covered workers to work on or in a single building on the same task involving a similar material. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2012 |
| HB 2159 2011–12 |
STEM career course grantsEstablishes three competitive grant programs to be administered by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, each subject to funds appropriated for their purpose. | Marcie Maxwell (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 2011, 2nd Special Session |
Dec 20, 2011 |
| HB 2160 2011–12 |
Teacher certification/STEMRequires the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) to revise certification and certificate renewal standards for elementary teachers and secondary science and mathematics teachers to include integration of knowledge and... | Marcie Maxwell (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 2011, 2nd Special Session |
Dec 20, 2011 |
| HB 1795 2011–12 |
Higher ed opportunity actGrants tuition-setting authority to public baccalaureate institutions for all students for four years, through the 2014-15 academic year. | Senator (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 10, Laws of 2011, 1st Special Session |
Jun 6, 2011 |
| HB 1726 2011–12 |
Voc rehab subcommitteeAllows workers suffering the loss of two major limbs or total eyesight to receive vocational services under some circumstances. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 291, Laws of 2011 |
May 12, 2011 |
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