Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1924 2005–06 |
SEPA & critical area appealsAwards prevailing or substantially prevailing state and local agencies attorneys' fees in appeals involving the state environmental policy act and critical areas. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1925 2005–06 |
Federal clean water actProvides assistance to small counties and cities facing legal liability and costs associated with an action filed under the federal clean water act's citizen suit provision. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1926 2005–06 |
Hunting & fishingDeclares that the purpose of this act is to reaffirm that state law related to the lawful taking of fish, shellfish, and wildlife under Title 77 RCW and rules adopted under Title 77 RCW preempt local ordinances purportedly... | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1927 2005–06 |
Personal credit historiesProhibits an insurer from using a credit scores or credit history as a factor in any underwriting, renewal cancellation, or premium decision in personal insurance. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1928 2005–06 |
Consumer credit historiesProhibits insurers from raising premiums based on credit history or an insurance score at the time of renewal of personal insurance. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1929 2005–06 |
Medical malpractice ratesRequires public hearings on medical malpractice rate increases that are 15 percent or greater. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1930 2005–06 |
Sea-Tac airport noiseCreates the citizen's committee on aircraft noise abatement to advise the Port of Seattle, as well as appropriate state, local, and federal agencies, regarding the operation of aircraft noise abatement programs authorized... | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1931 2005–06 |
Airport noise mitigationProvides that the port district shall not require that a property owner either convey an easement for the operation of aircraft, or waive potential damage claims for noise and noise-associated conditions, as a condition... | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1932 2005–06 |
Annexation within citiesEstablishes new methods of annexation allowing code cities and certain non-code cities and towns to annex qualifying territory by ordinance. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1935 2005–06 |
Orders to provide health insRequires the Division of Child Support (DCS) to collect uninsured medical expenses through a wage assignment order. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1937 2005–06 |
Medical malpractice claimsCreates a medical malpractice excess liability fund ("fund"). | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1939 2005–06 |
Well constructionIncludes ground source heat pump borings and grounding wells in the Water Well Construction Act provisions. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1940 2005–06 |
Aerospace business tx reliefExtends tax incentives relating to the preproduction development of commercial airplanes to businesses other than manufacturers. | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1941 2005–06 |
Board of edu voting rightsGives the Superintendent of Public Instruction a vote on all matters before the State Board of Education. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1942 2005–06 |
Board of edu class 4 groupPermits the members of the State Board of Education to receive up to $100 per day, rather than $50, for every day that the board meets or works on statutory duties. The money is in addition to food, lodging, and travel allowances. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1943 2005–06 |
Missing personsProvides that, when a person reported missing has not been found and criminal activity is suspected to be the basis of the victim being missing, the sheriff, chief of police, county coroner, or county medical examiner, or... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1946 2005–06 |
Injuries from health careProvides that no action for damages for injury occurring as a result of health care may be commenced against any health care provider unless the claimant: (1) Has given the health care provider at least ninety days' written... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1947 2005–06 |
Studying toll discountsRequires the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to conduct a study on the feasibility of offering toll discounts on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1948 2005–06 |
Ferry fuelExempts fuel used by the Washington State Ferry system from sales and use taxes. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1949 2005–06 |
Zero-based budget reviewsProvides that, in the omnibus operating budget bill or in other legislation, the legislature shall identify agencies on which a zero-base budget review or a modified zero-base budget review shall be conducted during each... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1950 2005–06 |
Housing impact statementsRequires state agencies to prepare housing impact statements. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1952 2005–06 |
Interoperable communicationsCreates a local government interoperability communications system pilot program that is intended to demonstrate to local governments the value of implementing the pending interoperability standards. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1953 2005–06 |
Cougar control pilot projectProvides a mechanism for counties other than Ferry, Stevens, Pend Oreille, Chelan, and Okanogan to participate in the cougar hunting pilot project created by the 2004 Legislature. | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1954 2005–06 |
Highway sign panelsDeclares that the "RV" logo for businesses or destinations that accommodate recreational vehicles shall be placed in the lower right corner of the gas, food, lodging, camping, or tourist activity sign and shall be in the form... | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1955 2005–06 |
Emergency service vehiclesExempts the purchase of emergency service vehicles by local government from sales and use tax. | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |