Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2872 2007–08 |
Motion picture programModifies certain Motion Picture Competitiveness Program provisions including funding assistance eligibility, business and occupation tax credit limits, investment caps, and governing board terms. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 3284 2007–08 |
Small loan interestProvides a licensee that has obtained the required small loan endorsement may charge interest or fees for small loans not to exceed in the aggregate thirty-six percent per annum. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 3285 2007–08 |
Associate transfer degreesAllows public technical colleges under the authority of the state board for community and technical colleges to offer associate transfer degrees that prepare students for professional bachelor's degrees. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 3286 2007–08 |
Civil disorderDefines "civil disorder" as any public disturbance involving acts of violence that is intended to cause an immediate danger of, or to result in, significant injury to property or the person of any other individual. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 3287 2007–08 |
Transportation districtsEliminates regional transportation investment districts. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 3288 2007–08 |
Resident studentsConcerns resident student classification at institutions of higher education. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 3290 2007–08 |
Transportation congestionProvides public investments in transportation should support reducing congestion and thereby improve the predictable movement of goods and people throughout Washington state. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 3294 2007–08 |
Definition of "employ"Provides "employ" and "work" do not mean or include the use of an employer's vehicle for travel by an employee and activities performed by an employee that are incidental to the use of such a vehicle for commuting, when the... | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 3295 2007–08 |
Wine label requirementsDeclares that if the appellation of origin claimed or implied anywhere on a wine label is: (1) "Washington"; (2) The name of one or more counties in Washington; or (3) The name of an American viticultural area wholly within... | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 3296 2007–08 |
Tax controversiesDeclares that the legislature must study whether the existing tax appeals system is fair and efficient in resolving tax controversies and whether a new tax court should be established in Washington state to hear tax... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 3298 2007–08 |
Professional athleticsRequires the director of the department of licensing to direct, supervise, and control all boxing, mixed martial arts, kickboxing, and wrestling events conducted within this state and an event may not be held in this state... | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 3299 2007–08 |
Mathematics graduationRemoves the direction to the State Board of Education (SBE) to require three mathematics credits for high school graduation and prescribe the course content. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 3300 2007–08 |
School accountabilityRequires the state board of education to contract with an independent third party to examine the feasibility of using nationally available assessments in lieu of the Washington assessment of student learning for purposes of... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 3301 2007–08 |
Public works assistanceAllows the Public Works Board to reimburse projects for allowable expenses incurred during the preceding fiscal year upon legislative approval of the list of construction projects. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 3302 2007–08 |
Public works assistanceAllows the Public Works Board (PWB) to obligate funds from the Public Works Assistance Account (PWAA) for construction projects after February 1 of each year if the Legislature has not passed legislation approving the list of... | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 3304 2007–08 |
Enrollment targetsDeclares that each full-time equivalent college student enrolled under RCW 28A.600.310 must be counted by the institution of higher education as four-tenths of one full-time equivalent for the purpose of determining enrollment targets. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| SB 6296 2007–08 |
Self-employmentA credit is allowed against the business and occupation tax for contributions made to the SBDC. The credit is limited to one hundred thousand dollars per calendar year per person. The total amount of tax credits available from... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| SB 6392 2007–08 |
Employer-demand programs(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires the higher education coordinating board, in consultation with the state board for community and technical colleges, the office of the superintendent of public instruction, the... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| SB 6417 2007–08 |
Emergency care/servicesA taxing district, imposing a permanent levy under an emergency medical care and service levy, may raise their annual levies by up to 6 percent per year, instead of the current 1 percent. The Secretary of State must submit... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| SB 6482 2007–08 |
Grain transportationAmounts received from transporting grain (defined as all cereal crops except corn) by a motor-propelled vehicle are exempted from the PUT. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| SB 6627 2007–08 |
International servicesThe credit is earned for increasing the amount of QEP's from the prior calender year at $3,000 per new QEP. The credit is earned for the calender year immediately following the one in which the credit is earned. The credit... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| SB 6856 2007–08 |
Economic development fundingModifies public utility and solid waste collection taxes. Establishes the growth management infrastructure account in the state treasury. Provides criteria for high growth area grants for local governments. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| SB 6858 2007–08 |
Sports officialsThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| SB 6859 2007–08 |
Firearm fish/wildlife landDeclares that it is unlawful to use a firearm on department of fish and wildlife lands under certain circumstances. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| SB 6860 2007–08 |
Possession of firearmsPublic institutions of higher education are prohibited from adopting rules that restrict or prohibit the possession of firearms, by persons licensed to carry a concealed pistol, on any institutionally owned or controlled... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |