Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5435 2007–08 |
Public records exemptionsCreates the Public Records Exemptions Accountability Committee. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 198, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 27, 2007 |
| SB 5551 2007–08 |
Liquor & tobacco lawsExpands the authority of the Liquor Control Board to inspect books and records for enforcement of tobacco and cigarette tax laws and authorizes issuance of subpoenas for production of documents for enforcement of liquor laws... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 221, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 27, 2007 |
| SB 5639 2007–08 |
MicrobreweriesAllows microbreweries with restaurant licenses to hold the same privileges and endorsements as permitted for restaurants. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 222, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 27, 2007 |
| SB 5862 2007–08 |
Passenger-only ferry serviceExtends the deadline for submitting a business plan to operate a passenger-only ferry (POF) between Kingston and Seattle to November 1, 2007. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 223, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 27, 2007 |
| HB 1054 2007–08 |
Information services boardRequires that one member of the Information Services Board (Board) have direct experience using the software projects overseen by the Board, or reasonably expect to use new software developed by the Board. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 158, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| HB 1135 2007–08 |
Aquifer conservation zonesAllows any qualifying island city that meets specified criteria, including relying solely on groundwater aquifers for its potable water source, to designate one or more aquifer conservation zones (conservation zones) to... | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 159, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| HB 1247 2007–08 |
Long-term care servicesLimits the value of exempted home equity to $500,000 in determining a person's eligibility for Medicaid-funded long-term care services. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 161, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| HB 1249 2007–08 |
Hunter educationAuthorizes the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to issue a once in a lifetime, one year license deferral of hunter education. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 163, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| HB 1258 2007–08 |
Air pollution control agcyAllows monies collected for an air pollution control authority to be disbursed from warrants drawn by an authority or a designated county auditor. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 164, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| HB 1341 2007–08 |
Regulation of massageRepeals the statute authorizing local governments to license and regulate massage practitioners. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 165, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| HB 1344 2007–08 |
Window tint exemptionProvides an exemption to law enforcement vehicles to allow for darker side and rear window tinting. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 168, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| HB 1370 2007–08 |
Prevailing wagesExcludes public employees from prevailing wage requirements and surveys to determine prevailing wages. | Tami Green (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 169, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| HB 1412 2007–08 |
Shoreline master programAuthorizes the Department of Ecology (DOE) to grant a local government one additional year to complete its shoreline master program (SMP) or SMP amendment if the DOE determines that the local government is likely to adopt or... | Deb Eddy (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 170, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| HB 1431 2007–08 |
Certificates of dischargeEliminates requirements for the Department of Corrections and the Secretary of State to maintain records of certificates of discharge for persons who have finished their criminal sentences. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 171, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| HB 1447 2007–08 |
Boarding homesAuthorizes the Department of Social and Health Services (Department) to appoint a temporary manager of a boarding home when the Department suspends a boarding home license due to situations where the health, safety, or welfare... | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 162, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| HB 1500 2007–08 |
Workers' comp disabilityCreates options for deducting a prior permanent partial disability award from a subsequent pension award. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 172, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| HB 1528 2007–08 |
Voter registrationProvides for electronic voter registration through the Secretary of State's website for individuals who have a valid Washington driver's license or state identification card. | Senator (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 157, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| HB 1642 2007–08 |
No-contact ordersProvides that a violation of certain restraint provisions in a no-contact, restraining, or protection order is a gross misdemeanor, regardless of whether the violation is one for which an arrest is required. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| HB 1669 2007–08 |
District & municipal courtEstablishes a gross negligence standard of liability for a district or municipal court's provision of misdemeanor probation or supervision services, or monitoring of a misdemeanor defendant's compliance with a court order. | Chris Strow (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| HB 1670 2007–08 |
School counselorsDefines a school counselor as a professional educator with state certification whose purpose and role is to plan, organize, and deliver a comprehensive school guidance and counseling program based on national counseling standards. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 175, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| HB 1677 2007–08 |
Outdoor education/recreationEstablishes the Outdoor Education and Recreation Grant Program under the authority of the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 176, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| HB 1688 2007–08 |
Fruits and vegetablesProvides a public records exemption for certain information relating to the sale and marketing of fruits and vegetables obtained through the required inspection for state quality standards for fruits and vegetables. | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 177, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| HB 1693 2007–08 |
State ferry employeesChanges time frames for ferry collective bargaining. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 160, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| HB 1747 2007–08 |
Regional transit authoritiesAllows regional transit authorities to continue to obtain owner-controlled insurance for construction projects that cost over $100 million by repealing the expiration date on their authority to obtain such insurance. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| HB 1756 2007–08 |
Hound hunting cougarAuthorizes the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to add one additional season for pursuing or hunting cougars with the aid of dogs to the ongoing pilot project. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |