Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5561 2007–08 |
Voter registrationAllows voter registration up to and on Election Day. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 5917 2007–08 |
Prescription drug marketingPharmaceutical manufacturing companies must disclose to the Department of Health (DOH), information about any gifts made to health care professionals who prescribe or dispense prescription drugs. This includes hospitals,... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6177 2007–08 |
Initiative 747The bill reinstates the 1 percent property tax revenue limit adopted by voters under Initiative 747. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6226 2007–08 |
WA park arboretumThe Arboretum must strive to meet several goals set by the Legislature, including enhancing public appreciation for the aesthetic diversity of plants, providing education to students and the public regarding plants, and... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6263 2007–08 |
Property tax value changesThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6493 2007–08 |
Small city loans(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides for a program for the loan of city costs associated with the appeal of a critical areas ordinance. The one-time per appeal loan is for cities with a population under thirty thousand... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6516 2007–08 |
Greenhouse gas emissions(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Commences a process to ensure the emission reductions established in this act are achieved. Directs the state to continue its participation in the development of a regional process to design... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6709 2007–08 |
Predator controlMakes an appropriation from the general fund to the department of fish and wildlife for federal match funding for the control of predators that damage livestock, crops, and property. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6725 2007–08 |
Predatory animal controlProvides that the director of fish and wildlife may control predatory animals that the director determines to be injurious to livestock, crops, and property. Makes an appropriation from the general fund to the department of... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6873 2007–08 |
Revote/ballotsProvides the procedures for counties to follow when there is a variance between the number of ballots counted and the number of voters credited with voting. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6876 2007–08 |
Safety corridor projectsPrioritizes existing funding for special safety corridor projects with ten percent of the receipts from driver's license fees. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6877 2007–08 |
Safety corridor projectsPrioritizes existing funding for special safety corridor projects with thirty percent of the receipts from retail sales taxes collected on retail car rentals. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6878 2007–08 |
Safety corridor projectsPrioritizes existing funding for special safety corridor projects with all receipts from a portion of replacement vehicle license plate fees. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6880 2007–08 |
Property tax exemptionAdditional deductions from the calculation of "disposable income" are allowed, including: health care insurance premiums for health care coverage, including dental coverage, vision coverage, and copayments; durable medical... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6881 2007–08 |
Nonhighway vehiclesModifies provisions related to noise violations by nonhighway vehicles. Increases the penalty for violations related to off-road and nonhighway vehicles. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| HB 1036 2007–08 |
Renewable energyEstablishes renewable energy targets for state agencies. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 1055 2007–08 |
Alternative motor fuelsProvides a definition of alcohol fuel, alternative fuel, E85 motor fuel, and nonhazardous motor fuel. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 1067 2007–08 |
TRS & PERSA member of the Teachers' Retirement System Plan 1 (TRS 1) employed by Public School Employees of Washington may transfer to the Public Employees' Retirement System Plan 1 (PERS 1) for future years of service. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 2348 2007–08 |
Labor relations materialsMakes mediation communications and evidence of a showing of interest under public employee collective bargaining exempt from public disclosure. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 2434 2007–08 |
Canvassing board membershipFor home rule charter counties, an employee who reports directly to the chair of the legislative body may be designated to sit on the county canvassing board when the chair is unavailable. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 2435 2007–08 |
Postelection auditsStandardizes procedures for all counties for random checks of ballot counting equipment. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 2506 2007–08 |
WA joint analytical centerCreates a Washington Joint Analytical Center (WAJAC). | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 2520 2007–08 |
DV pilot programEstablishes a pilot program to co-locate a domestic violence advocate in one office of the Children's Administration of the Department of Social and Health Services. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 2539 2007–08 |
Methamphetamine task forcesRequires the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (DCTED) to accept applications and distribute grants for the operation of local methamphetamine task forces and methamphetamine prevention programs. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 2695 2007–08 |
Screening for lead poisoningRequires the Department of Health (Department) to facilitate the screening and identification of children under 6 years old that have elevated levels of lead in their bloodstream. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |