Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1613 2005–06 |
Contractors' claim rightsLimiting the effect of construction contract provisions affecting the claim rights of contractors. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1615 2005–06 |
Livestock nutrientsEstablishes authority for full administration of the dairy nutrient management program by the Department of Agriculture (WSDA). | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1616 2005–06 |
Edu staff associate positionProvides that, beginning in the 2005-06 school year, the determination of years of service for occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, nurses, social workers, counselors, and... | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1617 2005–06 |
Nursing facility bed taxRepeals RCW 74.46.091, 74.46.535, 82.71.010, 82.71.020, and 82.71.030. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1618 2005–06 |
Boarding home B & O taxExempts certain nonprofit boarding homes from B&O taxes. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1619 2005–06 |
Syrup taxesProvides a tax credit for syrup sales. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1620 2005–06 |
Automotive repair facilitiesInsurers may not have an ownership interest in an automotive repair facility. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1623 2005–06 |
Life sciences researchCreates a Life Sciences Discovery Authority (Authority) as an agency of the state. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1624 2005–06 |
Children's health servicesCreates a new profession of "school health aide" to perform health tasks applicable to school districts. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1626 2005–06 |
Family care lawRevises family care law. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1627 2005–06 |
Assualt weaponsDeclares that no person in this state shall manufacture, possess, purchase, sell, or otherwise transfer any assault weapon, or any assault weapon conversion kit, except as authorized by this act. Any assault weapon or assault... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1628 2005–06 |
SnowmobilesAmends RCW 46.10.020 pertaining to transporting unregistered snowmobiles. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1629 2005–06 |
Very low-income housingChanges language regarding allocation of funds. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1630 2005–06 |
Withdrawals of waterClarifies that withdrawals for stock-watering are not limited to five thousand gallons a day. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1632 2005–06 |
Beer and wine samplingAllows grocery stores to provide samples of beer or wine to promote sales. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1633 2005–06 |
Digital learning programsDescribes programmatic and funding requirements for courses offered through digital technology to students who are taking the courses outside the schoolroom walls. | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1634 2005–06 |
Terminally ill/retirementAllows a member of Plans 2 or 3 in the Public Employees' Retirement System, the Teachers' Retirement System, or the School Employees' Retirement System to be voluntarily removed from membership in the pension plan if the... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1637 2005–06 |
Open space plansRequires county legislative authorities to give priority consideration to lands used for qualifying, voluntarily created buffers when adopting open space plans, public benefit rating systems, and assessed valuation systems. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1638 2005–06 |
Forest landsEnunciates a purpose for designating forest lands of long-term commercial significance (forest lands) as required by the Growth Management Act. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1639 2005–06 |
Water qualitySpecifies new water-related planning requirements for qualifying counties and cities. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1642 2005–06 |
Transportation agenciesGovernor appoints Secretary of Transportation, with consent of Senate. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1644 2005–06 |
Juvenile waiver of rightsRequires law enforcement to make reasonable attempts to notify a child's parent, guardian, or custodian when the child is taken into custody and is being held. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1645 2005–06 |
Student transportation/fuelsProvides tax incentives to encourage the use of alternative fuel vehicles as part of a student transportation program. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1646 2005–06 |
Alternative fuelProvides tax incentives to encourage the manufacture of alternative fuels. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1647 2005–06 |
Hydrogen & alternative fuelsProvides tax incentives for alternative fuel vehicles, alternative fuel vehicle fueling or refueling equipment, and alternative fuel. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |