Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2164 2005–06 |
DSHS liabilitySpecifies that neither the state nor its employees are liable for a poor outcome in the delivery of social and health services if the outcome is the result of choosing a course of action from among alternative courses and... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2165 2005–06 |
Criminal justice legislationRequires the Office of Financial Management to prepare a fiscal note for any bill introduced before the Legislature that would result in new increased periods of incarceration in correctional facilities that house offenders. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2167 2005–06 |
Manufactured homesRequires the seller, whether a distributor, dealer, or other seller, of a new or used, but not installed, manufactured home to a consumer to deliver to the purchaser, before completion of the sales transaction, a written... | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2168 2005–06 |
Relinquishment/water rightsSpecifies a person has not voluntarily failed to use a water right if the person has continued to use a portion of the right for the established purpose of use. | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2172 2005–06 |
Water discharge permit feesLimits the permit fees the Department of Ecology and a municipality that is delegated wastewater discharge permit authority may charge to an indirect discharger. | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2174 2005–06 |
Leg session start dateDelays the beginning of regular legislative sessions until March. | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2175 2005–06 |
Charities & gamblingProhibits participation in the management, operation or ownership of any commercial gambling activity by a charitable or nonprofit organization or its employees. | Alex Wood (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2176 2005–06 |
Tenant/water service billingDeclares that a landlord shall not bill a tenant separately for water or wastewater services, or engage or authorize a third party billing agent to bill a tenant separately for water or wastewater services, unless the water or... | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2177 2005–06 |
Toxic mold in schoolsRequires toxic mold testing in schools. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2178 2005–06 |
Violent video gamesPermits a person to bring a personal injury or wrongful death claim against a manufacturer or retailer of violent video or computer games if the manufacturer or retailer has distributed, sold, or rented a violent video or... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2179 2005–06 |
Electric service disputesProvides procedures for resolving disputes between electric utilities regarding electrical service to customers. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2180 2005–06 |
Bonds for outdoor recreationAuthorizes the State Finance Committee to issue up to $500 million in bonds to finance acquisition, preservation, and development of recreation areas and facilities. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2181 2005–06 |
Autism task forceCreates the Caring for Washington Children with Autism Task Force to study and make recommendations to the Legislature regarding the growing incidence of autism and ways to improve the delivery and coordination of autism... | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2182 2005–06 |
Public assistance debit cardProhibits the use of public assistance benefits through the Electronic Benefits Transfer system for any items other than the listed necessities. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2183 2005–06 |
Traffic violation/legislatorDeclares that the issuance of a traffic citation to a legislator is not civil process under Article II, section 16 of the Washington state Constitution, however, court appearances, or any other hearings related to the... | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2184 2005–06 |
Credit for time servedProvides that, for offenders convicted of non-violent and non-sex offenses, the court may authorize county jails to credit jail confinement to an available county supervised community option. The court may also authorize... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2186 2005–06 |
Court servicesFinds that, in an effort to create beneficial arrangements for the provision of municipal court services, and to provide such court services as economically as possible, some cities are contracting with each other for... | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2187 2005–06 |
Studded tire damageDeclares that it is unlawful to use metal studs imbedded within the tire at any time without a permit. Upon the payment of an additional fee of twenty-five dollars at the time the vehicle is licensed, the department of... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2190 2005–06 |
Develpomental disabilitiesCreates a commission to review the need for, and existing capacity of, residential services for individuals with developmental disabilities. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2191 2005–06 |
Homeowners' associationsProvides that the governing documents of an association may not prohibit the owner of residential real property located within the association's jurisdiction from using fire resistant roofing materials that are: (1) Compatible... | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2192 2005–06 |
Medicaid nursing home rateMakes a number of clarifying and technical changes to the Medicaid nursing facility payment system. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2193 2005–06 |
Assaulting trans workerProvides that any person who drives a vehicle in a willful or wanton disregard for the safety of, and injures, a person employed by the department of transportation who is engaged in highway construction or maintenance along a... | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2195 2005–06 |
Local real estate excise taxIntroduced by title and introductory section only. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2196 2005–06 |
Local real estate excise taxAuthorizes a real estate excise tax (REET) of 0.4 percent for cities and counties to use for certain capital purposes in lieu of imposing and using certain impact fees. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2197 2005–06 |
Infrastructure fundingRecognizes the need to provide local governments with a new, stable, and broad source of funding for capital infrastructure. Recognizes also the need to adequately fund growth in school districts and the need to provide relief... | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |