Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1421 2005–06 |
Promotional faresDeclares that "promotional fares" means rates, fares, charges, and tickets at a free or reduced rate from existing or approved rates, fares, or charges that are reasonably calculated to increase ridership and revenues or... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1422 2005–06 |
Small scale prospectingDeclares that, for the purposes of chapter 77.55 RCW, "small scale prospecting and placer mining" means only the use of the following methods for the discovery and recovery of minerals: (1) Pans, either motorized or... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1423 2005–06 |
Invasive knotweedEstablishes a statewide program in the Department of Agriculture for the control or containment of invasive knotweed and appropriates $1 million for that purpose from the State General Fund for the 2005-07 biennium. | Richard Curtis (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1424 2005–06 |
Lien for utility servicesLimits collection and enforcement remedies available to utility lienholder against manufactured housing communities. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1425 2005–06 |
Unlawful detainerPermits an unlawful detainer action to be brought against a former employee who previously occupied the property as an employee and fails to vacate the premises after employment is terminated. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1427 2005–06 |
Postpartum depressionDirects the Council for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect to conduct a public information campaign regarding postpartum depression. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1428 2005–06 |
Economic dev fin authorityIncreases the outstanding debt limit of the Washington Economic Development Finance Authority (WEDFA) from $750 million to $1 billion. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1433 2005–06 |
AbortionProvides that, except in a medical emergency, or except as provided in this act, if a pregnant woman is less than eighteen years of age and not emancipated, or if she has been adjudged an incapacitated person, a physician... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1434 2005–06 |
Higher education strategyEstablishes the Legislature's statewide plan for higher education, which includes increasing capacity by 30,000 enrollments, awarding 3,000 additional baccalaureate degrees annually, adding 12,500 additional enrollments in... | Fred Jarrett (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1435 2005–06 |
Water-sewer district feesAllows a water-sewer district selecting a professional engineer or engineering firm to, in lieu of other selection requirements, request that person or firm submit a declaration of fees and fee rates. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1437 2005–06 |
Job order contractsExtends the number of job order contracts in effect at any one time from two to ten for the Department of General Administration. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1438 2005–06 |
Small works roster contractsAllows state agencies to waive bond and retainage requirements on small works roster contracts. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1440 2005–06 |
Weighing & measuring devicesAllows a city operating a weights and measures program to charge registration fees in excess of the statutory fee schedule as long as the fees do not exceed the costs of program administration and enforcement. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1442 2005–06 |
Small business excise taxExempts persons from registering with the Department of Revenue if the value of products, gross proceeds of sales, or the gross income of the business from all taxable activities under the business and occupation (B&O) tax or... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1443 2005–06 |
MedicareConforms state statutes related to Medicare supplemental insurance policies with the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1444 2005–06 |
Public works biddingFinds fair and open competition integral to public works procurement. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1445 2005–06 |
Small businessesChanges the process and requirements for small business economic impact statements. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1448 2005–06 |
Possession of ephedrineDeclares that it is unlawful for any person to possess more than one hundred grams of ephedrine or any of its salts or isomers or salts of isomers, pseudoephedrine or any of its salts or isomers or salts of isomers, or... | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1449 2005–06 |
National park fund lic plateCreates the "Washington's National Park Fund" special vehicle license plate. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1450 2005–06 |
School district transferClarifies the circumstances when a school district board of directors must request a hearing before a regional committee on school district organization. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1451 2005–06 |
DUI penaltiesMakes a third conviction of DUI within seven years a class C felony. | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1452 2005–06 |
Proof of vehicle insuranceDesignates failure to provide proof of vehicle insurance as a misdemeanor. | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1453 2005–06 |
Sex offense statute of limitRemoves all statutes of limitations for, if the victim is under the age of 18, rape in the first and second degree and for rape of a child in the first and second degree. | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1454 2005–06 |
Proof of ins/vhcl registratnRequires proof of insurance or other proof of financial responsibility in order to renew a vehicle license. | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1455 2005–06 |
Off-road vehicle noiseCreates a joint select committee composed of members of the House of Representatives and the Senate to study off-road vehicle noise management. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |