Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5627 2007–08 |
Basic education fundingCreates a Joint Task Force on Basic Education Finance (Task Force) composed of eight legislators, a chair and three public members appointed by the Governor, a representative of the Governor's Office or the Office of Financial... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 399, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
| SB 5731 2007–08 |
Student in high demand fieldEstablishes a committee focused on the education of students in high demand fields. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 397, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
| SB 5828 2007–08 |
Early child developmentEstablishes an Early Learning Advisory Council. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 394, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
| SB 5841 2007–08 |
Student learningExpands the goals of the Basic Education Act, including focusing on the educational achievement of students, high expectations for students, and preparation for the responsibilities of civic participation in a pluralistic society. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 400, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
| SB 5843 2007–08 |
Educational dataRequires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to conduct a feasibility study on expanding the statewide longitudinal student data system. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 401, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
| SB 5955 2007–08 |
Educator preparationEstablishes a public-private partnership to implement the Washington State Leadership Academy. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 402, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
| HB 1051 2007–08 |
High school completion progCreates a pilot program in two community and technical colleges for students under 21 who have completed all state and local graduation requirements except the Certificate of Academic Achievement (CAA) and meet other... | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 355, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| HB 1084 2007–08 |
Lady WashingtonDesignates the Lady Washington as the official ship of the State of Washington. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 351, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| HB 1088 2007–08 |
Children's mental healthRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to recommend revisions to access-to-care standards and the children's mental health benefits package. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 359, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| HB 1220 2007–08 |
Sentence review boardAdds two members to the Indeterminate Sentence Review Board and clarifies the duties of the chair. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 362, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| HB 1422 2007–08 |
Incarcerated parentsRequires several state agencies to adopt policies and programs to assist children and families with incarcerated parents. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 384, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| HB 1456 2007–08 |
Mental health professionalsMental health professionals will not be required to conduct home visits alone, and will be given resources to lessen the danger of home visits. | Tami Green (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 360, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| HB 1526 2007–08 |
Presidential primary ballotEliminates the unaffiliated ballot option for the presidential primary. | Senator (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 385, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| HB 1583 2007–08 |
Automatic service chargesRequires employers that provide food, beverage, entertainment, or porterage to disclose the percentage of automatic service charges that are paid directly to employees. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 390, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| HB 1592 2007–08 |
Sentence review boardRevises authority of the Indeterminate Sentencing Review Board to set new minimum terms, impose local confinement for violations, and modifies language pertaining to the hearings. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 363, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| HB 1654 2007–08 |
Canvassing of ballotsRequires that if the county auditor is in possession of more than 500 ballots, counties with a population of 75,000 or more count on a daily basis and counties with a population of less than 75,000 count every third day. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 373, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| HB 1897 2007–08 |
Attorney invoicesDeclares that it is the intent of the Legislature to clarify that attorney invoices from private legal counsel are not exempt from disclosure under the Public Records Act. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 391, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| HB 1909 2007–08 |
Specialized forest productsCreates an affirmative defense to the law on specialized forest products. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 392, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| HB 2034 2007–08 |
Victims of vehicle theftCreates a civil cause of action for car theft. | Fred Jarrett (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 393, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| HB 2055 2007–08 |
Traumatic brain injuryAdds several provisions to assist individuals with traumatic brain injuries including: creating an advisory council, developing a public awareness campaign, facilitating support groups, and creating an account to fund the... | Dennis Flannigan (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 356, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| HB 2152 2007–08 |
Election certificationClarifies that official certification of an election occurs when the county canvassing board certifies the election. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 374, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| HB 2284 2007–08 |
Training of care providersEstablishes a 15-member workgroup to evaluate current training requirements for long-term care workers, and requires the workgroup to report its findings and recommendations by December 1, 2007. | Tami Green (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 361, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| SB 5108 2007–08 |
Farmland preservation officeCreates the Office of Farmland Preservation in the State Conservation Commission and establishes a Farmland Preservation Task Force. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 352, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| SB 5112 2007–08 |
Auctioning vesselsAllows auction companies also licensed as motor vehicle dealers to sell vessels up to 25 feet long without registering as vessel dealers. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 378, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| SB 5202 2007–08 |
Law enforcement officersPolice officers are exempted from the prohibition against possessing a spring blade knife if the possession is while the officer is on official duty or is transporting the knife to and from storage or while the knife is in storage. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 379, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |