Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2158 2007–08 |
Vehicle sale to nonresidentModifies the sales and use taxation of motor vehicles, trailers, and campers. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 135, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 19, 2007 |
| HB 2361 2007–08 |
Collective bargainingMakes the Public Employees' Collective Bargaining Act applicable to certain employees of institutions of higher education who are exempted from civil service under the Personnel System Reform Act. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 136, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 19, 2007 |
| SB 5039 2007–08 |
Scholarship endowment fundsMoves the management of the investments of the American Indian Scholarship Endowment Fund and the Foster Care Scholarship Endowment Fund from the State Treasurer to the State Investment Board. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 73, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5042 2007–08 |
InsuranceModifies a number of provisions related to assets and investments of insurers. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 80, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5052 2007–08 |
Insurance claimsStates that a person has a right to choose any glass repair facility for the repair of a loss relating to motor vehicle glass. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 74, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5078 2007–08 |
Approaching emrg vehiclesExpands the list of authorized emergency vehicles for which a driver must proceed with caution and potentially yield the right-of-way to include tow trucks and other vehicles providing roadside assistance while using warning lights. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 83, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5086 2007–08 |
State highway maintenanceIncreases the population threshold for local streets designated as part of the state highway system, from 22,500 to 25,000, at which certain responsibilities for such streets shift from the Department of Transportation to... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 84, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5087 2007–08 |
Federal REAL ID ActCreates a series of requirements that must be met before a state agency or program may expend funds to implement or comply with the REAL ID Act. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 85, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5118 2007–08 |
Sexual harassment policiesCodifies existing policy on sexual harassment contained in Executive Order 89-01. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 76, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5122 2007–08 |
Regulatory assistanceExtends the Office of Regulatory Assistance sunset date to 2011. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5134 2007–08 |
Vehicle impoundAllows a police officer to impound a vehicle if the person operating the motor vehicle does not possess the appropriate special endorsement. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 86, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5175 2007–08 |
Retirement annual increasesA Public Employees Retirement System, Plan 1 (PERS 1) or Teachers Retirement System, Plan 1 (TRS 1) retiree who has been receiving an allowance for at least one year receives a Uniform cost of living adjustment (COLA) increase... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 89, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5190 2007–08 |
Legal financial obligationsExpands the mandatory deductions from funds received by an inmate sentenced to death or life imprisonment without the possibility of release to include deductions for legal financial obligations and child support obligations. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 91, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5199 2007–08 |
Check cashers & sellersRequires a small loan endorsement for any person making small loans to any person physically located in Washington, including loans made through the use of the Internet, facsimile, telephone, kiosk, or other means. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 81, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5204 2007–08 |
Animal health lawsAuthorizes specific actions by the Department of Agriculture and modifies certain timelines related to the monitoring, investigation, and enforcement of animal health laws and rules. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 71, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5242 2007–08 |
Wounded combat veteransEstablishes an internship program at the Washington State Department of Transportation for returning wounded combat veterans. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 92, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5247 2007–08 |
Superior court judgesSeparates the joint superior court shared by Island County and San Juan County into two superior courts. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 95, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5250 2007–08 |
Motor vehicle ownershipAllows a financial institution's interest and a registered owner's interest in a vehicle to be released at the same time. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 96, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5251 2007–08 |
Collective bargainingIncreases from three to six years the maximum allowable term for certain collective bargaining agreements between cities, counties, municipal corporations, and school districts and their respective employees. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 75, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5273 2007–08 |
Motorcycle driver's licenseIncreases the maximum fee for motorcycle skills education program from $100 to $125 and directs the motorcycle endorsement application fee to the Motorcycle Safety Education Account. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 97, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5292 2007–08 |
Physical therapist assistantEstablishes physical therapist assistants as a health profession licensed by the Secretary of Health. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 98, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5313 2007–08 |
State patrol retirement sysIncreases the mandatory retirement age for members of the Washington State Patrol Retirement System from age 60 to age 65. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 87, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5389 2007–08 |
Horse racesAllows nonprofit horse racing associations to be approved to import one simulcast race of regional or national interest on each live race day. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 100, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5391 2007–08 |
Traffic infractionsRequires toll violations detected through the use of photo enforcement systems to be treated as parking infractions, conforming them with the treatment of infractions detected with automated traffic safety cameras. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 101, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5398 2007–08 |
Specialty hospitalsEstablishes licensing requirements for specialty hospitals related to services for low income patients, emergency services, and financial disclosure. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 102, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |