All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2229 2005–06 |
Physician assistantsEstablishes provisions concerning the liability of a physician assistant responding to an emergency. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2230 2005–06 |
Electronic benefit transferCreates a joint select committee for the purpose of reviewing the Electronic Benefit Transfer system and possible alternatives to the current system. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2231 2005–06 |
Protecting the unbornProhibits partial birth abortions. Prohibits the cloning of human embryos. Prohibits the sale, donation, or use of aborted fetal body parts. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2232 2005–06 |
Growth management/scienceProvides that to demonstrate that the best available science has been included in the development of critical areas policies and regulations, counties and cities must address each of the following on the record: (1) The... | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2234 2005–06 |
Port districtsRevises port district provisions. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2235 2005–06 |
Streamlined sales & use taxProvisions are adopted that allow Washington State to conform to the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement (SSTA), including language that authorizes: - the on-line registration of remote sellers; - monetary allowances or... | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2236 2005–06 |
Water and sewer servicesProvides that a city or town in which a water-sewer district operates works, plants, or facilities for the distribution and sale of water or sewer services has the power to levy and collect from the district a tax on the gross... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2237 2005–06 |
State agricultural landsProvides that, if the department acquires agricultural lands, the department must maintain a five percent rate of return on the land in perpetuity. If the department fails to maintain a five percent rate of return on the land... | Don Cox (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2238 2005–06 |
Tourism promotionRevises funding provisions for tourism promotion. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2239 2005–06 |
Community revitalizationRecognizes that the state as a whole benefits from investment in public infrastructure because it promotes community and economic development. Public investment stimulates business activity and helps create jobs; stimulates... | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2240 2005–06 |
Revenue enhancementFinds that the state's current tax structure does not meet the needs perceived by some citizens of the state to contribute a sufficient amount of their personal resources to the support of state programs and services. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2242 2005–06 |
Parking & bus imprvmnt areasMakes transportation services an authorized purpose for parking and business improvement areas. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2244 2005–06 |
State centennial songDesignates the song, music, and lyrics to "Washington My Homeland," composed by Cary J. Sand, as the official state centennial song. | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2245 2005–06 |
Middle school & high schoolCreates a task force to study the design of middle school and high school and to report back with recommendations for their redesign and improvement. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2246 2005–06 |
Employer contribution ratesAdds new definitions and clarifies language in the unemployment insurance law concerning temporary services agencies, staffing companies, professional employer organizations, employee leasing agencies, and other similar entities. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2247 2005–06 |
Sexual misconduct with minorDeclares that a person is guilty of sexual misconduct with a minor in the first degree when the person has, or knowingly causes another person under the age of eighteen to have, sexual intercourse with another person who is at... | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2248 2005–06 |
Monorail motor vehicle taxProvides for collection of the monorail motor vehicle excise tax upon initial registration. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2249 2005–06 |
New four-year collegeDirects the Washington state institute for public policy to evaluate and recommend to the legislature whether a four-year baccalaureate degree-granting institution should be created in southwest Washington. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2250 2005–06 |
Unemployment for apprenticesAmends RCW 50.20.010, 50.20.230, and 50.20.240 relating to unemployment benefit eligibility for apprentices. | Skip Priest (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2251 2005–06 |
State emply/military leaveProvides that if, on or after November 1, 2004, an officer or employee of the state is called into the federal service of the United States for a period exceeding thirty days, the officer or employee shall receive from the... | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2252 2005–06 |
New or banked bedsProvides that, when a facility returns beds banked under chapter 70.38 RCW to service, or adds new beds through the certificate of need process, the facility's per patient day reimbursement rate for the direct care, support... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2253 2005–06 |
Primary election dateRequires nominating primaries for general elections to be held in November, and the election of precinct committee officers, must be held on the second Tuesday of the preceding June. Repeals RCW 29A.04.158, 29A.04.311, and 29A.52.011. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2256 2005–06 |
Public emplys bill of rightsFinds that it is a substantial governmental interest to: (1) Extend to public employees protections similar to those afforded to private sector employees regarding reporting and accountability for their bargaining... | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2257 2005–06 |
State contractsRequires the Office of Financial Management to develop and implement procurement policies and procedures necessary to determine whether certain contracts and subcontracts are in the state's best interests. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2258 2005–06 |
Communte reduction tx creditRevises provisions relating to commute trip reduction tax credit. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |