BILL · 2005–06 SESSION
HB 1306: Gubernatorial appointees
Authorizing background checks on gubernatorial appointees.
Summary
- Requires the Washington State Patrol to conduct records checks on applicants for agency head positions when requested by the Governor or the Department of Personnel.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 20, 2005
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Kathy Haigh (D-35)
- Introduced
- January 20, 2005 in the House
- Last action
- January 9, 2006
- Companion bill
- SB 5439
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to background checks on gubernatorial appointees;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Kathy Haigh (D-35)
7 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to State Government Operations & Accountability.
HB 1306 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 1306 (2025–26) International med. pathways
- HB 1306 (2023–24) Public works procurement
- HB 1306 (2021–22) School boards/bond training
- HB 1306 (2019–20) Common interest ownership
- HB 1306 (2017–18) DNA testing/paternity
- HB 1306 (2015–16) Aquatic land mgmt for marina
- HB 1306 (2013–14) Local infrastr. financing
- HB 1306 (2011–12) Agribusiness drivers/license