All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2018 2005–06 |
Small loan limitsReduces the total amount a payday lender may loan to a borrower at any one time from $700 to $500. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2019 2005–06 |
Small loansRequires payday lenders to conspicuously disclose to the borrower that if the origination date of the loan is within 10 days of the borrower's next payday, the borrower has the option of skipping a payday and having the loan... | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2020 2005–06 |
Payday lending practicesRequires the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) to implement a common data base with real-time access through an internet connection for licensees who make small loans. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2021 2005–06 |
Advanced college paymentPermits any Washington resident to purchase tuition units under the Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) Program. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2022 2005–06 |
Fiscal notes for billsRequires that, for fiscal notes on bills making tax law changes, the department of revenue shall estimate the direct impact a tax law change will have on revenue, as well as expected changes in taxpayer behavior and overall... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2023 2005–06 |
Growth mgmt infrastructureCreates the growth management infrastructure account (infrastructure account) in the state treasury. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2024 2005–06 |
Public work contract biddingDefines "lowest responsible bidder" for public works contracts. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2025 2005–06 |
Death penaltyAbolishes the death penalty. Repeals provisions of chapter 10.95 RCW. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2026 2005–06 |
Rental assistanceEstablishes a tenant-based rental assistance voucher program. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2027 2005–06 |
Date of primary electionMoves the date of the primary to the third Tuesday in August. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2029 2005–06 |
Office of public defenseRequires the Office of Public Defense to oversee and monitor legal representation of parents in dependency and termination cases. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2030 2005–06 |
Guardianship of childrenEliminates dependency guardianships and defines a new category of guardianship. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2031 2005–06 |
Physicians serving uninsuredRequires the department of health to develop, in consultation with the department of revenue, a program to provide business and occupation tax credits for physicians who serve uninsured, medicare, and medicaid patients in a... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2032 2005–06 |
Employee training tax creditProvides economic development tax credits for employee training. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2034 2005–06 |
Statewide initiative impactProhibits an initiative from amending, repealing, or otherwise modifying a local tax, unless the voters living in the unit of local government that imposed the tax have approved of the initiative. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2035 2005–06 |
State fuel tax distributionsRequires the Department of Transportation to consult with the Association of Washington Cities on studies. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2036 2005–06 |
Reading readinessCreates the "Ready to Read" Community Assistance Program to encourage public-private partnerships that help children come to school prepared to learn to read. | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2037 2005–06 |
Immigrant studentsCreates a pilot program for recent immigrant students who are seniors and need additional English language and academic instruction to meet high school graduation requirements. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2038 2005–06 |
Smoking ban in public placesProhibits smoking in all public places by eliminating designated smoking areas. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2039 2005–06 |
Child mental health servicesAdds children at risk of becoming severely emotionally disturbed to the priority populations for mental health services. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2040 2005–06 |
Tax on motorcycle salesExempts motorcycles and off-road vehicles from sales tax if transported out-of- state in a vehicle or trailer owned by a nonresident. | Beverly Woods (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2041 2005–06 |
High school assessmentsDelays the time when Washington assessment of student learning scores will be displayed on high school transcripts to 2008. | Beverly Woods (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2042 2005–06 |
Seattle-Bremerton ferryRequires the department to assign two super-class ferry vessels or equivalent vessels in terms of auto and passenger capacity and speed to the Seattle-Bremerton ferry run. This action is aimed at improving service in the... | Beverly Woods (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2043 2005–06 |
Office of student servicesEstablishes a Student Services Office in the Employment Security Department (ESD) as a pilot program to coordinate job placement activities and resources for graduate and professional students of the University of Washington... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2044 2005–06 |
Traffic law enforcementDeclares an intent that law enforcement apply the traffic laws to all motorists equitably without preferential treatment as to a person's career, stature, or political affiliation. Declares an intent to not apply Article II,... | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |