All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1030 2007–08 |
Eluding a police vehicleCreates a one year sentencing enhancement if a person convicted of attempting to elude a police vehicle endangers other persons while committing that crime. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 219, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| HB 1141 2007–08 |
Diversion recordsRequires the records of a diversion agreement or counsel and release to be automatically destroyed when the person who is the subject of the charge turns eighteen years of age, so long as the diversion contract or counsel and... | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 221, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| HB 1273 2007–08 |
Financial fraudCreates a program to investigate and prosecute financial fraud and identity theft crimes. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 290, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| HB 1283 2007–08 |
High school diplomasExpands high school diploma eligibility for honorably discharged Vietnam era veterans who left high school before graduation to serve in the armed forces. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 185, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| HB 1741 2007–08 |
Oral history programTransfers the responsibility for conducting oral histories of current and former members and staff of the Legislature to the Secretary of the Senate and the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives. | Senator (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 222, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| HB 2053 2007–08 |
Motor vehicle fuelEstablishes a B&O tax credit for gasoline service stations for the cost of installing alternative power generation devices. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 223, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| HB 2137 2007–08 |
School employees' childrenAllows school employees' preschool children with disabilities to enroll in special services programs in the district where the employee is assigned. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 192, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| HB 2176 2007–08 |
Interpreter servicesRequires each trial court to develop a language assistance plan to provide a framework for the provision of interpreter services in both civil and criminal legal matters. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 291, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| HB 2263 2007–08 |
Dishwashing detergentFocuses the location of where a person may sell or distribute for sale dishwashing detergent with 0.5 percent or more phosphorus by weight to counties east of the crest of the Cascade Mountains where the population is less... | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 193, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| HB 2460 2007–08 |
Amphitheater propertyChanges county population requirements for the Clark County amphitheater for leasehold tax exemption. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| HB 2467 2007–08 |
Fertilizer regulationsMakes changes regarding regulation of fertilizers by the Washington State Department of Agriculture. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 292, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| HB 2472 2007–08 |
Recreational opportunitiesCreates a work group to make recommendations to the Legislature regarding recreation on lands managed by the Department of Natural Resources. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 195, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| HB 2476 2007–08 |
Tribal police officersAuthorizes tribal police officers to act as general authority Washington State Peace Officers within the exterior boundaries of the reservation. | John McCoy (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 224, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| HB 2479 2007–08 |
Wireless number disclosureRequires directory providers to undertake an investigation to determine whether a phone number is a wireless phone number before including the phone number in a directory. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 271, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| HB 2482 2007–08 |
Annexation petitionsModifies petition requirements for cities by allowing a corporate officer to sign an annexation petition under oath. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 196, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| HB 2507 2007–08 |
Higher edu institutionsDirects the Washington State Patrol and the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs, in consultation with State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, the Council of Presidents, the Independent Colleges of... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 293, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| HB 2514 2007–08 |
Orca whale protectionProhibits people and their vessels from being within 300 feet of any southern Orca whale, or feeding any southern Orca whale without an express exemption. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 225, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| HB 2525 2007–08 |
Flood damageAllows gubernatorial declarations of states of emergency to trigger the authority of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to issue emergency, oral hydraulic projects approvals. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 272, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| HB 2533 2007–08 |
Utility pole attachmentsSpecifies how pole attachment rates must be calculated for utility poles owned or controlled by a public utility district (PUD). | John McCoy (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 197, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| HB 2540 2007–08 |
Hunters and fishersMakes permanent the advisory committee to the Fish and Wildlife Commission that represents the interests of hunters and fishers with disabilities. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 294, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| HB 2542 2007–08 |
Cigarette taxesCreates an alternative enforcement mechanism related to receiving unstamped cigarettes. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| HB 2549 2007–08 |
Patient-centered careDirects the Department of Health allow primary care providers to participate in a medical home collaborative program. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 295, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| HB 2557 2007–08 |
Trial court operationIncreases the jurisdictional dollar limit on district court and small claims court. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 227, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| HB 2580 2007–08 |
Military employees' paydatesChanges the pay date for state active duty National or State Guard members. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 186, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| HB 2585 2007–08 |
Newspaper supplement taxAllows reduced taxation of electronic versions of newspapers. | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 273, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |