Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1656 2007–08 |
Puget Sound research acctCreates an account to fund scientific research programs and projects that address scientific research gaps regarding protection and restoration of Puget Sound and the Aquatic Rehabilitation Zone One. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 345, Laws of 2007 |
May 7, 2007 |
| HB 1929 2007–08 |
Environmental mitigationAuthorizes cities or towns, public utility districts, and counties authorized to conduct certain functions to develop plans to reduce their greenhouse gases emissions. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 349, Laws of 2007 |
May 7, 2007 |
| HB 2049 2007–08 |
Marine resource committeesCreates a mechanism for certain counties to establish a Marine Resource Committee to address the needs of the marine ecosystem local to that county. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 344, Laws of 2007 |
May 7, 2007 |
| SB 5372 2007–08 |
Puget Sound partnershipCreates the Puget Sound Partnership, a new state agency, to clean up and restore the environmental health of Puget Sound by the year 2020. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 341, Laws of 2007 |
May 7, 2007 |
| SB 5552 2007–08 |
Discharges of oilIncreases the maximum amount of certain penalties and fees charged to individuals who unlawfully discharge oil into the waters of the state. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 347, Laws of 2007 |
May 7, 2007 |
| SB 5894 2007–08 |
Large on-site sewage systemsProvides regulatory authority to the Department of Health for all large on-site sewage systems with design flows between 3,500 and 100,000 gallons per day of waste. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 343, Laws of 2007 |
May 7, 2007 |
| SB 5923 2007–08 |
Aquatic invasive speciesIncludes commercial watercraft, watercraft transportation equipment, and watercraft auxiliary equipment in the Aquatic Invasive Species Enforcement and Prevention Programs. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 350, Laws of 2007 |
May 7, 2007 |
| SB 6044 2007–08 |
Derelict vesselsAmends the definition of "vessel" as used in the derelict vessel laws. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 342, Laws of 2007 |
May 7, 2007 |
| HB 1037 2007–08 |
Electrical transmissionAllows a person developing electric transmission facilities of at least 115,000 volts to seek site certification through the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC). | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 325, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 1038 2007–08 |
Electric transmission linesEstablishes a task force to negotiate the terms of a regional compact to site electric transmission corridors of national interest. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 326, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 1050 2007–08 |
Students with disabilitiesAllows a student receiving special education services to participate in high school commencement exercises if the student has attended four years of high school and has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) that prescribes... | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 318, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 1082 2007–08 |
Shellfish/seaweed licenseRemoves the requirement that shellfish and seaweed licenses must be visible on the person harvesting the shellfish or seaweed. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 336, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 1131 2007–08 |
Passport to college programProvides for outreach and information to youth foster care regarding opportunities for higher education, including financial aid that may be available. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 314, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 1140 2007–08 |
Net meter aggregationRequires electric utilities to provide meter aggregation for net metering customer-generators. | John McCoy (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 323, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 1201 2007–08 |
Foster care youth medicalThe Department of Social and Health Services will continue health coverage for foster children from their 18th birthday through their 21st birthday. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 315, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 1407 2007–08 |
Unemployment administrationMakes existing moneys generally available for administering the unemployment compensation system and other programs under the Employment Security Act. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 327, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 1413 2007–08 |
Definition of floodwayAmends the Shoreline Management Act definition of "floodway." | Deb Eddy (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 328, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 1443 2007–08 |
Agricultural commoditiesAuthorizes a deduction under the public utility tax under certain conditions for amounts received from transporting agricultural commodities to interim storage facilities, if the commodities are ultimately shipped by vessel... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 330, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 1646 2007–08 |
Sampling of fishIncreasing the ability of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to collect samples of fish, wildlife, and shellfish. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 337, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 1648 2007–08 |
AgricultureBroadens the definition of "agricultural activity" to include beekeeping for production of agricultural or apicultural products, and the use of new practices and equipment consistent with technological development. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 331, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 1674 2007–08 |
Cigarette tax contractsAuthorizes the Governor to enter into a cigarette tax contract with the Spokane Tribe and the Hoh Tribe. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 320, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 1706 2007–08 |
Indian gaming reg actRemoves the expiration date for the state's limited waiver of sovereign immunity in actions brought by the tribes under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 321, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 1858 2007–08 |
Transportation benefit distPermits transportation benefit districts (TBDs) that fully encompass a city or county to impose impact fees or up to $20.00 in vehicle fees without voter approval, if the fees or charges are approved by a majority of the TBD Board. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 329, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 1902 2007–08 |
Repairs to farm machineryExempts replacement parts for farm vehicles from sales and use tax. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 332, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 1922 2007–08 |
Youth housing programCreates the Independent Youth Housing Program within the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development to provide housing stipends and case management services to young adults ages 18-23 who were once dependents of the state. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 316, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |