Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5014 2007–08 |
Contribution ratesRequires the Pension Funding Council (PFC) to adopt contribution rates by July 31 of even numbered years. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 280, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| SB 5053 2007–08 |
Industrial insuranceCreates the Office of the Ombudsman for workers of industrial insurance self-insured employers. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 281, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| SB 5290 2007–08 |
Workers' comp advisory commRequires the Department of Labor and Industries to establish an industrial insurance Medical Advisory Committee and an industrial insurance Chiropractic Advisory Committee. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 282, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| SB 5297 2007–08 |
Sexual health educationRequires public schools that offer sexual health education to ensure that it is consistent with the 2005 Guidelines for Sexual Health Information and Disease Prevention , including being medically and scientifically accurate,... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| SB 5467 2007–08 |
Developmental disabilitiesCreates the Individual and Family Services Program for individuals with developmental disabilities. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 283, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| SB 5512 2007–08 |
Hospital benefit zonesExpands the use of revenues and matching funds authorized under the Hospital Benefit Zone program to pay for other means of financing of public improvements, in addition to paying for principal and interest on revenue bonds. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 266, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| SB 5675 2007–08 |
Workers' comp benefitsIncreases the minimum industrial insurance benefit to 15 percent of the state average monthly wage plus an additional $10 per month if a worker is married and an additional $10 per month for each child of the worker up to a... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 284, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| SB 5836 2007–08 |
Accrual of property taxEstablishes new collection provisions for taxes levied on property within a fire or library district that has been annexed to a city or town. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 285, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| SB 5881 2007–08 |
Water power license feesIncreases the annual fees for water power licenses based on the theoretical horsepower capacity of the project. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 286, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| SB 5915 2007–08 |
Unemployment/workers' compRequires the Employment Security Department and the Department of Labor and Industries to send employers printed material that the agencies recommend or require employers to post. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 287, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| SB 5926 2007–08 |
Construction industryCreates a Joint Legislative Task Force on the Underground Economy in the construction industry. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 288, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| SB 5930 2007–08 |
Blue ribbon comm/health careImplements recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Commission on Health Care Costs and Access. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 259, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| SB 5958 2007–08 |
Primary health care deliveryRegulates retainer health care through the Office of the Insurance Commissioner. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| SB 6016 2007–08 |
WorkFirst programRevises participation requirements under WorkFirst for a parent with a child under the age of one year. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 289, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| SB 6119 2007–08 |
Fire service training acctProvides that General Fund-State funds appropriated into the Fire Service Training Account are allocated solely for the Firefighter Joint Apprenticeship Training Program. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 290, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1079 2007–08 |
Hunting/fishing lic feesRequires the Fish and Wildlife Commission to develop a a new definition for the term "person with a disability" in the Fish and Wildlife Code. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 254, Laws of 2007 |
May 1, 2007 |
| HB 1501 2007–08 |
Workers' comp total disableEliminates the expiration date on the authority of the Department of Labor and Industries (Department) to recalculate an injured worker's time-loss benefits and pay additional benefits to the worker in situations when a... | Alex Wood (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 2007 |
May 1, 2007 |
| HB 1543 2007–08 |
Economic development officerAuthorizes the revenues from the optional 0.08 percent local sales and use tax for rural counties to be used for the employment of personnel in an economic development office. | David Buri (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 250, Laws of 2007 |
May 1, 2007 |
| HB 1574 2007–08 |
Business and professionsMakes a number of changes to the business and profession programs administered by the Department of Licensing (DOL), and to the uniform disciplinary procedures for businesses and professions regulated by the DOL. | Alex Wood (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 256, Laws of 2007 |
May 1, 2007 |
| HB 1598 2007–08 |
Salmon recoveryRequires certain entities receiving funding from the Salmon Recovery Funding Board to contractually agree to disclose information relating to that funding. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 257, Laws of 2007 |
May 1, 2007 |
| HB 1705 2007–08 |
Health sciences and servicesAllows a city, town, or county to establish a Health Sciences and Services Authority to promote bioscience-based economic development and advance new therapies and procedures to combat disease and promote public health. | Don Barlow (D-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 251, Laws of 2007 |
May 1, 2007 |
| HB 1953 2007–08 |
Insurance premium reductionsAllows for alternative delivery methods for senior driver accident prevention courses, including internet, video, or other technology-based delivery methods. | Alex Wood (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 2007 |
May 1, 2007 |
| SB 5092 2007–08 |
Associate development orgUpdates the duties of Associate Development Organizations (ADOs). | Chris Marr (D-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 249, Laws of 2007 |
May 1, 2007 |
| SB 5315 2007–08 |
Forest fires/property accessCreates a model policy work group to develop procedures that allow landowners and residents in lawful possession and control of land access to their residences and land during a forest fire or wildfire. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 2007 |
May 1, 2007 |
| SB 5503 2007–08 |
Athletic trainersEstablishes athletic trainers as a new health profession to be licensed by the Secretary of Health. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 253, Laws of 2007 |
May 1, 2007 |