Washington Votes Forum

2012 House Bill 2824 (Creating a joint task force on education funding, and repealing Initiative 728)

admin — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:07:59 GMT

Introduced in the House on April 3, 2012

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2013 House Bill 1723 (Concerning early learning opportunities)

admin — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 22:23:28 GMT

Introduced in the House on February 6, 2013, creates a legislative task force and technical working group to examine options for creating an accessible, integrated, high quality, and communitybased early learning program for children and their families. Directs an expansion of the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program in fiscal year 2014. Directs a 10 percent increase in Working Connections Child Care subsidies effective September 1, 2013, as well as a 5 percent increase for providers achieving level 2 of Early Achievers. Declares that specified increases and expansions are null and void unless funded in the budget

The vote was 59 in favor, 38 opposed and 1 not voting

(House Roll Call 0 at House Journal 0)

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2012 Senate Bill 6237 (Creating a career pathway for medical assistants)

admin — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 01:22:07 GMT

Introduced in the Senate on January 16, 2012, changes he designation of health care assistant to medical assistant. As of July 1, 2014, medical assistants must be certified. The DOH must adopt minimum requirements for entry into the medical assistant profession and establish a career ladder. Once certified, medical assistants may only practice in the category of medical assistant for which they are certified, but they may receive training under the supervision of a health care professional in another category of medical assistant. Medical assistants must be at least 18 years of age or older, have completed a program approved by the secretary, and complete the education and training requirements for the category for which they are seeking certification. One category must relate to hemodialysis technicians who may be trained by the facility in which they are employed and are otherwise exempt from the DOH requirements. The secretary of DOH may adopt rules providing for the transition of health care assistants to medical assistants. The secretary must adopt rules to administer the program. Medical assistants are subject to the Uniform Disciplinary Act. The certificates of medical assistants follow them wherever they work. The secretary must submit a plan to the Legislature on the proposed categories of medical assistants, their scope of practice, and the plan to transition health care assistants to medical assistants

The vote was 42 in favor, 6 opposed and 1 not voting

(Senate Roll Call 0 at Senate Journal 0)

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2009 Senate Bill 5798 (Concerning medical marijuana)

admin — Mon, 01 Jan 2001 05:00:00 GMT

Introduced in the Senate on February 2, 2009, to provide that health care professionals with valid documentation are authorized to presecribe the medical use of marijuana for qualified patients who may benefit from its use. Health care professionals who advise patients regarding the medical use of marijuana cannot be penalized for doing so

The vote was 37 in favor, 11 opposed and 1 not voting

(Senate Roll Call 49 at Senate Journal 0)

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2011 Senate Bill 5130 (Prohibiting commercial motor vehicles in express lanes during peak hours)

admin — Mon, 01 Jan 2001 05:00:00 GMT

Introduced in the Senate on January 14, 2011

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2011 House Bill 2127 (making supplemental appropriations for the 2011-13 operating budget)

admin — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:37:59 GMT

Introduced in the House on November 28, 2011

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2013 Senate Bill 5737 (Banning the sale of assault weapons)

admin — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 19:00:05 GMT

Introduced in the Senate on February 13, 2013

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2013 House Bill 1336 (Increasing the capacity of school districts to recognize and respond to troubled youth)

admin — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:34:23 GMT

Introduced in the House on January 23, 2013, requires school counselors, psychologists, social workers, and nurses to complete a training program in youth suicide screening and referral as a condition of certification. Directs that recognition, initial screening, and response to emotional or behavioral distress in students be included in an Issues of Abuse course required of all educators. Requires each school district to adopt a plan for recognition, initial screening, and response to emotional or behavioral distress in students, beginning in the 2014-15 school year. Establishes a temporary task force to identify best practices for school districts to develop partnerships with community agencies to support youth in need

The vote was 90 in favor, 8 opposed and 0 not voting

(House Roll Call 0 at House Journal 0)

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2013 Senate Bill 5456 (Concerning detentions under the involuntary treatment act)

admin — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:46:04 GMT

Introduced in the Senate on January 31, 2013, provides that a designated mental health professional (DMHP) must take serious consideration of the observations and opinions of examining physicians. An examining physician who disagrees with a decision not to initiate detention may submit a declaration describing why the physician believes detention is appropriate and stating whether the physician is willing to testify to the physician's observations in court. A DMHP who receives such a declaration and does not initiate detention must respond in writing to the physician. A DMHP who conducts an evaluation for imminent likelihood of serious harm or imminent danger due to grave disability must also evaluate the person for likelihood of serious harm or grave disability that does not meet the imminent standard for emergency detention. The fact that a mental disorder is caused by an underlying medical condition does not provide a reason to withhold detention under the Involuntary Treatment Act. The fact that a person has been involuntarily detained does not give the right to perform medical treatment against the person's will, except as expressly authorized by law

The vote was 49 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 not voting

(Senate Roll Call 0 at Senate Journal 0)

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2012 House Bill 2803 (Concerning health care services for incarcerated offenders)

admin — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:43:55 GMT

Introduced in the House on February 27, 2012

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2011 House Bill 1650 (Changing state need grant eligibility provisions)

admin — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:30:15 GMT

Introduced in the House on January 28, 2011, to remove the pilot status of the program that allows part-time students who are accepted for enrollment for at least three credits to be eligible for the State Need Grant program

The vote was 77 in favor, 20 opposed and 1 not voting

(House Roll Call 0 at House Journal 0)

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2013 Senate Bill 5034 (Making 2013-2015 operating appropriations)

admin — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:32:09 GMT

Introduced in the Senate on January 15, 2013, enacts the Senate proposal for 2013-15 biennial appropriations for the various agencies and programs of the state, including appropriations for general government agencies, human services programs, natural resources agencies, and education institutions. For additional information, see the budget summary materials published by the Senate Ways & Means Committee which are available on the Internet at http://www.leg.wa.gov/Senate/Committees/WM

The vote was 30 in favor, 18 opposed and 1 not voting

(Senate Roll Call 0 at Senate Journal 0)

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2011 Senate Bill 5585 (Concerning street rod and custom vehicles)

admin — Mon, 01 Jan 2001 05:00:00 GMT

Introduced in the Senate on January 31, 2011

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2013 Senate Bill 5456 (Concerning detentions under the involuntary treatment act)

admin — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:45:01 GMT

2009 House Bill 2339

admin — Mon, 01 Jan 2001 05:00:00 GMT

Introduced in the House on April 10, 2009

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2013 Senate Bill 5052 (Increasing the number of superior court judges in Whatcom county)

admin — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 08:27:28 GMT

Introduced in the Senate on January 16, 2013, creates an additional judicial position in Whatcom County, changing the number of superior court judges from three to four. The addition of this judicial position is contingent on Whatcom County documenting its approval of the position by county legislative authority, and agreeing that Whatcom County pay for the expenses of the position without compensation from the state

The vote was 48 in favor, 1 opposed and 0 not voting

(Senate Roll Call 0 at Senate Journal 0)

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2007 Senate Bill 5846 (Authorizing the use of hotel and motel tax proceeds for public safety activities directed towards certain tourism areas.)

admin — Mon, 01 Jan 2001 05:00:00 GMT

Introduced in the Senate on February 2, 2007

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2013 Senate Bill 5895 (Funding education)

admin — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 14:20:57 GMT

Introduced in the Senate on April 3, 2013

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2013 House Bill 1371 (Adopting the Washington state firearms freedom act of 2013)

admin — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 18:43:47 GMT

Introduced in the House on January 24, 2013

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2013 House Bill 1168 (Adopting the Washington state health care freedom act of 2013)

admin — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 22:12:39 GMT

Introduced in the House on January 17, 2013

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2013 Senate Bill 5775 (Allowing for a veteran designation on drivers' licenses and identicards)

admin — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:06:52 GMT

Introduced in the Senate on February 14, 2013, provides that a person may apply to the Department of Licensing (DOL) to obtain a veteran designation on a driver's license or identification card. The person must provide the Department of Defense discharge document, DD Form 214, that shows a discharge status of honorable or general under honorable conditions and establishes the person's service in the armed forces. The Department may charge an additional fee for driver's licenses with a veteran designation that is sufficient to cover the start-up and administrative costs associated with the inclusion of the designation. The fee may not, however, exceed $2 per designation

The vote was 48 in favor, 1 opposed and 0 not voting

(Senate Roll Call 0 at Senate Journal 0)

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2009 House Bill 1393 (regarding consumer protection in home construction)

admin — Mon, 01 Jan 2001 05:00:00 GMT

Introduced in the House on January 20, 2009

The vote was 52 in favor, 45 opposed and 0 not voting

(House Roll Call 0 at House Journal 0)

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2013 House Bill 1095 (Concerning nursing staffing practices at hospitals)

admin — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:15:34 GMT

Introduced in the House on January 16, 2013

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2013 Senate Bill 5890 (Concerning the titling and registration of vehicles)

admin — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 01:17:53 GMT

Introduced in the Senate on April 1, 2013

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2013 House Bill 1588 (Requiring universal background checks for firearms transfers)

admin — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 11:13:24 GMT

Introduced in the House on January 31, 2013

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2011 House Bill 2088 (Creating the opportunity scholarship board to assist middle-income students and invest in high employer demand programs)

admin — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 22:27:44 GMT

Introduced in the House on April 14, 2011, creates the Opportunity Scholarship Program and the Opportunity Expansion Program to mitigate the impact of tuition increases, increase the number of baccalaureate degrees in high employer demand and other programs, and invest in programs and students to meet market demand fields of study while filling middle-income jobs with a sufficient supply of skilled workers

The vote was 84 in favor, 8 opposed and 6 not voting

(House Roll Call 0 at House Journal 0)

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2011 House Bill 2088 (Creating the opportunity scholarship board to assist middle-income students and invest in high employer demand programs)

admin — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 22:27:18 GMT

2012 House Bill 2483 (Creating the office of the student achievement council)

admin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:56:20 GMT

Introduced in the House on January 16, 2012

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2009 House Bill 1138 (concerning access to employee restrooms in retail stores)

admin — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:31:37 GMT

Introduced in the House on January 14, 2009

The vote was 90 in favor, 7 opposed and 0 not voting

(House Roll Call 0 at House Journal 0)

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2013 Senate Bill 5802 (Developing recommendations to achieve the state's greenhouse gas emissions limits)

admin — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:17:09 GMT

Introduced in the Senate on February 15, 2013, directs the Office of Financial Management (OFM) too contract with an independent and objective consultant to prepare a credible evaluation of approaches to reducing greenhouse gasses (GHG). The evaluation must be provided to the Governor by October 15, 2013, for use by the Climate Legislative and Executive Workgroup (Workgroup). There must be an analysis of existing studies of the potential costs to Washington consumers and businesses of GHG emissions reduction programs or strategies being implemented in other jurisdictions. The evaluation must examine and summarize state and federal policies that will contribute to meeting the GHG targets. Additionally, the evaluation must analyze the overall effect of global GHG levels if Washington State achieves its targets. The Workgroup must recommend a state program to reduce GHG, that if implemented would achieve the state's GHG emission limits. The recommendations must be prioritized to ensure the greatest amount of environmental benefit for each dollar spent and based on measures of environmental effectiveness; include consideration of current best science, effectiveness, and administration of the program and polices; include a timeline for actions; and include funding necessary to implement the recommendations

The vote was 37 in favor, 12 opposed and 0 not voting

(Senate Roll Call 0 at Senate Journal 0)

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2013 Senate Bill 5884 (Concerning dispensing contraceptive drugs for medicaid enrollees)

admin — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 03:05:18 GMT

Introduced in the Senate on March 22, 2013

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2013 Senate Bill 5051 (Authorizing online driver's education for the classroom portion of traffic safety education courses)

admin — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 21:39:14 GMT

Introduced in the Senate on January 16, 2013

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2005 Senate Bill 5049 (Regarding mold in residential housing)

admin — Mon, 01 Jan 2001 05:00:00 GMT

Introduced in the Senate on January 12, 2005, to require landlords of residential dwellings to disclose to tenants information about mold

The vote was 30 in favor, 14 opposed and 5 not voting

(Senate Roll Call 0 at Senate Journal 0)

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2013 House Bill 1840 (Concerning firearms laws for persons subject to no-contact orders, protection orders, and restraining orders)

admin — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:21:32 GMT

Introduced in the House on February 12, 2013

The vote was 61 in favor, 37 opposed and 0 not voting

(House Roll Call 0 at House Journal 0)

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2009 Senate Bill 5460 (Reducing state government administrative costs )

admin — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 18:17:29 GMT

Introduced in the Senate on January 22, 2009

The vote was 49 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 not voting

(Senate Roll Call 0 at Senate Journal 0)

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2009 Senate Bill 5260 (Eliminating statewide assessments as a high school graduation requirement)

admin — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:02:31 GMT

Introduced in the Senate on January 19, 2009

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2013 House Bill 1285 (Modifying provisions regarding the representation of children in dependency matters)

admin — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:06:37 GMT

Introduced in the House on January 22, 2013, requires the appointment of counsel for a child in a dependency within 72 hours of granting a petition to terminate the parent and child relationship. Lowers, from 12 years to 7 years, the age at which a child in a dependency must be notified of the right to request an attorney. Tasks the Washington State Center for Court Research, in consultation with the Office of Civil Legal Aid, with evaluating the effects of the new mandate to provide attorney representation for children in terminations and reporting back to the Legislature and the Governor

The vote was 74 in favor, 23 opposed and 1 not voting

(House Roll Call 0 at House Journal 0)

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2013 Senate Bill 5870 (Relating to fiscal matters)

admin — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:24:55 GMT

Introduced in the Senate on March 19, 2013

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2011 Senate Bill 5620 (Requiring the certification of dental anesthesia assistants)

admin — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 07:26:31 GMT

Introduced in the Senate on February 1, 2011, prohibits any person from practicing or representing himself or herself as a certified dental anesthesia assistant (CDAA) without being certified by DQAC. A CDAA may work only under the supervision of an oral and maxillofacial surgeon or a dental anesthesiologist. CDAAs may not represent themselves as dental assistants unless they meet the standards for registration. This act lists the acceptable duties of CDAAs under appropriate supervision. The responsibility for monitoring a patient and determining the selection of the drug, dosage, and timing of all anesthetic medications rests solely with the oral and maxillofacial surgeon or dental anesthesiologist. In order to qualify for certification, a CDAA must complete a DQAC-approved dental anesthesia assistant training course; be trained on starting and maintaining intravenous lines; complete a DQAC-approved basic life support/cardiac pulmonary resuscitation course; and provide proof that the office where the dentist will work possesses a valid general anesthesia permit. CDAAs are subject to the Uniform Disciplinary Act and are under the authority of DQAC

The vote was 46 in favor, 2 opposed and 1 not voting

(Senate Roll Call 0 at Senate Journal 0)

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2013 Senate Bill 5147 (Reporting of juveniles and runaway children)

admin — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 17:38:40 GMT

Introduced in the Senate on January 21, 2013, provides that licensed overnight youth shelters or licensed organizations whose stated purpose is to provide services to homeless or runaway youth and their families must comply with notice requirements when providing services to a youth known to be away from home without permission. Within 72 hours, and preferably within 24 hours, shelter or organization staff mustnotify the youth's parents of the whereabouts of the youth, a description of the youth's physical and emotional condition, and the circumstances surrounding the youth's contact with the shelter or organization

The vote was 49 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 not voting

(Senate Roll Call 0 at Senate Journal 0)

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