Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6857 2007–08 |
Heavy haul corridorDesignates a portion of State Route 97 as a heavy haul industrial corridor. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 89, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 20, 2008 |
| SB 6874 2007–08 |
Columbia river waterCreates the Columbia River Water Delivery Account in fulfillment of agreements between Washington State and the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Nation and between Washington State and the Spokane Tribe of Indians for the... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 82, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 20, 2008 |
| SB 6933 2007–08 |
Evidence admissibilityAllows, in a criminal prosecution for a sex offense, admission of evidence of the defendant's commission of any other sex offenses, whether charged or uncharged, unless the probative value of the evidence is outweighed by the... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 90, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 20, 2008 |
| HB 2448 2007–08 |
Campaign finance reportChanges the time frame covered by the campaign finance report filed with the Public Disclosure Commission 21 days prior to the election to reflect contributions received and expenditures made as of one business day prior to... | Senator (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 73, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 19, 2008 |
| HB 2955 2007–08 |
Criminal justice info accessAuthorizes specific state agencies to continue to have access to criminal history record information. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 74, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 19, 2008 |
| SB 6060 2007–08 |
Nonpayment of rentChanges procedures applicable to an unlawful detainer action in which the tenant is required to pay rent into the court registry or submit a statement why rent is not owed, including procedures regarding the notice that must... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 75, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 19, 2008 |
| SB 6273 2007–08 |
Farm implements on highwaysIncreases the weight restriction on farm implements from 45,000 pounds to 65,000 pounds. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 76, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 19, 2008 |
| SB 6275 2007–08 |
Drainage dist commissionersAuthorizes drainage districts to implement the provisions of drainage maintenance plans that have been adopted by the drainage districts. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 77, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 19, 2008 |
| SB 6447 2007–08 |
Military personnel leaveProvides that, during periods of military conflict, employees are entitled to up to 15 days of unpaid leave before their spouse is deployed or while their spouse is on leave from deployment. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 71, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 19, 2008 |
| SB 6471 2007–08 |
Loan regulationsRequires certain mortgage lenders to be licensed under the Consumer Loan Act (CLA). | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 78, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 19, 2008 |
| SB 6677 2007–08 |
WA materials mgmt/financingRemoves the State Treasurer as an ex officio member of the Board of Directors of the Washington Materials Management and Financing Authority. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 79, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 19, 2008 |
| SB 6678 2007–08 |
Special license platesThe Department of Licensing may issue armed forces special vehicle license plates to parents of a member of the United States armed forces who died in service to his or her country or as a result of such service. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 72, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 19, 2008 |
| SB 6761 2007–08 |
Wetlands mitigation banksRequires the Department of Ecology (DOE) to coordinate with the local government where a wetland mitigation bank would be located before approving a bank. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 80, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 19, 2008 |
| HB 1623 2007–08 |
Aquatic landsRevises the methods used by the Department of Natural Resources (Department) in calculating administrative costs associated with granting public utility line easements on state-owned aquatic lands. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 55, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 18, 2008 |
| HB 2431 2007–08 |
Cord blood bankingRequires objective and standardized information to be given to pregnant patients about the potential benefits and risks of public and private cord blood banking. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 18, 2008 |
| HB 2459 2007–08 |
Electronic recordingAdopts the Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act, establishing the definitions, standards, procedures, and authority needed by county auditors related to the implementation of a system for the recording, storage, and... | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 18, 2008 |
| HB 2499 2007–08 |
Business corporation noticeAddressing the materials required to accompany notice under the Washington Business Corporation Act. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 18, 2008 |
| HB 2575 2007–08 |
Fire sprinkler systemsRequires the State Building Code Council to convene a technical advisory board group to examine issues, barriers, and incentives pertaining to private residential fire sprinkler systems. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 60, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 18, 2008 |
| HB 2661 2007–08 |
Self-service storageLimits late fees charged to a renter of a self-service storage facility to $20 or 20 percent of the total rent due, whichever is greater. | Tami Green (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 61, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 18, 2008 |
| HB 2762 2007–08 |
Cowlitz county judgesIncreases the number of district court judges in Cowlitz County from two to three. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 63, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 18, 2008 |
| HB 2825 2007–08 |
Alcohol in nonbeverage formAllows persons engaged in medical or dental pursuits, in charge of a hospital or sanitarium, or engaged in mechanical or manufacturing or scientific pursuits, and with a class I or II liquor permit, to obtain liquor directly... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 64, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 18, 2008 |
| HB 2870 2007–08 |
Instructional assistantsDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to create a training strand through the Summer Accountability Institutes and January Conference for classified instructional assistants. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 65, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 18, 2008 |
| HB 2879 2007–08 |
Spyware regulationAdds computer-related spyware provisions to the existing state spyware law. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 66, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 18, 2008 |
| HB 2885 2007–08 |
Geoduck harvestersRemoves workers tending to geoduck divers from industrial insurance provisions. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 70, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 18, 2008 |
| HB 2949 2007–08 |
Liquor revolving fundChanges certain administrative expenses of the Liquor Control Board related to state liquor stores and warehouses from appropriated to nonappropriated. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 67, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 18, 2008 |