Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2521 2005–06 |
Identification documentsRestricts the use of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) by state or local agencies, except under certain, limited circumstances. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2522 2005–06 |
Investigation/school emplyProvides that all documented information maintained by a public school district relating to complaints against or investigations of any school district employee for alleged or actual sexual abuse, harassment, physical abuse,... | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2523 2005–06 |
Signature verificationDuring the signature verification process, the county auditor must conduct random audits of verified signatures on batches of ballots. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2524 2005–06 |
Performance & outcome reviewRevises provisions regarding performance and outcome measure reviews. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2525 2005–06 |
Special election datesRevises special election dates. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2526 2005–06 |
Voter challengesProvides that challenges may be based on duplicate registrations; | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2528 2005–06 |
Provisional ballotsClarifies the circumstances under which provisional ballots may be counted. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2529 2005–06 |
Nontraditional address/voterProvides that, at least annually, the secretary of state shall search the residential addresses of all voter registration records in the voter registration data base for major public building addresses throughout the state.... | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2530 2005–06 |
Accident reportsRequires that accident reports or portions thereof currently subject to disclosure be disclosed only to "interested parties." If such reports or portions thereof are requested by non-interested parties, all personal... | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2531 2005–06 |
Signature verificationEnhances guidelines for the signature verification process in elections. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2533 2005–06 |
Sexual misconduct with minorRaises the "age of consent" to 18. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2541 2005–06 |
Release of student infoDeclares an intent that a school district, in adopting a policy pursuant to this act, not purposefully exclude any military recruiter from access to information. It is further the intent of the legislature, in the interest of... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2542 2005–06 |
Emergency preparednessRequires the Secretary of Health to develop performance measures for local health jurisdictions in the areas of emergency preparedness and communicable disease. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2547 2005–06 |
Open public meetings actMakes certain violations of the open public meetings act gross misdemeanors. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2548 2005–06 |
Violation/public records actEnhances penalties for violations of the public records act. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2549 2005–06 |
Voter secrecyRevises provisions on reporting of election returns by precinct. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2552 2005–06 |
Operating budget 2006Makes appropriations from the General Fund to the Pension Funding Stabilization Account, the Student Achievement Fund, and the Health Services Account. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2554 2005–06 |
Health info technologiesImproves the quality of health care through the use of health information technologies. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2555 2005–06 |
Offering of health insuranceHealth carriers may offer health savings accounts combined with a qualified high deductible plan to small employers. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2556 2005–06 |
Consumer-directed medicalThe Department of Social and Health Services will submit a waiver request to the federal government to permit a consumer-driven Medicaid coverage plan. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2557 2005–06 |
Health savings accountRequires the board to develop a health savings account option for employees that conform to section 223, Part VII of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the internal revenue code of 1986. The board shall comply with all applicable... | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2558 2005–06 |
Dead animal disposalProvides the Department of Agriculture with rule-making authority to prescribe the time frame and approved methods for disposing of livestock that die because of disease. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2559 2005–06 |
Weighing & measuring devicesIncreases the annual registration fee for all categories of commercial weighing, measuring and counting devices by a factor of 2.5 effective July 1, 2006. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2566 2005–06 |
Job skills programAllows the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges to provide state-funded job skills grants to private nonprofit corporations known as "Washington manufacturing competitiveness corporations." | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2577 2005–06 |
Motor vehicle salesRevises vehicle dealer unlawful act provisions. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |