Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2403 2007–08 |
Initiative 747Limits property tax increases to one percent by reenacting the provisions of Initiative Measure No. 747. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2404 2007–08 |
Port districtsProvides that a port district is prohibited from exercising the power of eminent domain for the acquisition of property or for any other purpose authorized under the laws of this state. This act shall apply to all port... | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2405 2007–08 |
Port districtsRevises property tax limitations for port districts. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2406 2007–08 |
Prevailing wage/port distApplies certain prevailing wage rate requirements to port districts and related associations. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2407 2007–08 |
Port districts/levy capacityAmends RCW 84.55.092 relating to the levy capacity of port districts. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2408 2007–08 |
Port districts/property taxProvides that no increase in property tax revenue may be authorized by a port district except: (1) By adoption of a separate ordinance or resolution, pursuant to notice, specifically requesting the increase in terms of dollars... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2409 2007–08 |
Higher edu institutionsFinds that school mapping would: (1) Protect all students in Washington; (2) Help schools and emergency response teams in emergencies like the recent Virginia polytechnic institute and state university shootings; (3) Help... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2410 2007–08 |
Tax for parks & recreationAuthorizes a local sales and use tax for parks and recreation, trails, and open space allocation. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2411 2007–08 |
Small manufacturersFinds that a viable manufacturing industry is critical to providing the state economy with family-wage jobs and improving the quality of life for workers and communities. To perform in the emerging global marketplace,... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2412 2007–08 |
Operations of port districtsRevises provisions regarding administration programs and operations of port districts. Repeals provisions of chapter 53.06 RCW. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2413 2007–08 |
Full light of day actDirects the department of general administration to replace the materials covering the original skylight openings that are located above the house of representatives and senate chambers in the legislative building with safety... | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2414 2007–08 |
management of mammalsProvides that the director shall authorize operators of airports, as the term "airport" is defined in RCW 47.68.020, to remove or kill wild animals that are posing a threat to human health or safety either on the grounds of an... | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2415 2007–08 |
Law enforcement resourcesRecognizes the need to ensure the safety of the public while offenders are released into communities. To further the goal of ensuring public safety, the legislature intends to improve the monitoring of offenders on supervision... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2417 2007–08 |
Property tax deferralProvides a 50 percent property tax deferral for households with income of $57,000 or less. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2418 2007–08 |
Banked property tax levyDeclares that a taxing district shall submit an authorizing proposition to the voters for approval by a majority of the voters of the taxing district voting on the proposition. Provides that the proposition shall be voted on... | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2419 2007–08 |
Property tax rebateProvides that the department of revenue shall issue a refund check to all eligible real property owners who paid state property taxes in 2007. Declares that the refund is equal to four hundred dollars for each eligible real... | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2420 2007–08 |
Carbon taxEstablishes a carbon tax. Creates the climate action fund authority. Declares that the authority has all the general powers necessary to carry out its purposes and duties and to exercise its specific powers. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2422 2007–08 |
Petroleum-based bottlesBans the sell of petroleum-based plastic water bottles. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2423 2007–08 |
Food service packagingProhibits take-out food providers from distributing single-use food service packaging unless it is compostable or recyclable. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2424 2007–08 |
Grocery checkout bagsProhibits grocery stores after January 1, 2009 from providing checkout bags unless they are made of recyclable paper, compostable plastic, textile materials, or reusable plastic. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2425 2007–08 |
Powered equipmentProvides definitions relating to small-scale powered equipment. Requires that any retailer that offers for sale an item that satisfies the definition of small-scale powered equipment provide equal or greater shelf space to... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2428 2007–08 |
Staphylococcus aureusFinds that methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus poses a serious threat to the health of the residents of Washington state. Intends to establish a system for monitoring invasive methicillin resistant staphylococcus... | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2429 2007–08 |
Pesticide applicationRequires the Department of Health to form a work group to evaluate alternatives to the use of roadside pesticides. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2430 2007–08 |
Controlled substancesImposes a three-year sentencing enhancement for drug offenses that are marketed to children. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2432 2007–08 |
Food animal veterinariansEstablishes a food animal (including poultry, cattle, swine, and sheep) veterinarian conditional scholarship for eligible Washington State University (WSU) veterinary students who declare an intention to practice in Washington... | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |