Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6269 2007–08 |
Airline passenger rights(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Finds that the number of passenger complaints about the airline industry has increased significantly. Provides the rights of airline passengers and the duties of airline carriers.... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| SB 6719 2007–08 |
PUD bid limitsThe maximum estimated cost of work done by PUDs without contracting is raised from $10,000 to $25,000, and the maximum cost of material used in work by PUDs without contracting is raised from $50,000 to $200,000. PUD Materials... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| SB 6733 2007–08 |
Electricity productionThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| SB 6838 2007–08 |
Forest practices boardA new member is added to the Board selected from candidates recommended by labor organizations that primarily represent members involved in forestry, forest products' production, or both. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| SB 6841 2007–08 |
Possession of weaponsIt is unlawful for a person to carry onto, or to possess in or on, lands, buildings, or facilities owned or controlled by an institution of higher education that enrolls common or private school students participating in a... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| SB 6845 2007–08 |
Exchange facilitatorsExchange facilitators wishing to operate in this state are required to be licensed by the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). A licensing process is established, which delineates the specific information an applicant... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| SB 6853 2007–08 |
Public works projectsThe requirement for legislative approval of PWB recommended projects is eliminated; and replaces that end-of-the-process legislative oversight with legislative direction at the beginning of the process when funds are... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| SB 6854 2007–08 |
Nonprofit organizationsThe Community Services Facilities Program is expanded to include multipurpose community and cultural centers. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| HB 2876 2007–08 |
Energy efficient appliancesExempts certain energy efficient appliances and equipment from retail sales taxes. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2008 |
| HB 3226 2007–08 |
Forest practices boardAlters the required composition of the forest practices board so that the prerequisites for the forest practices board member appointed to represent the interests of individuals with nonindustrial timber holdings matches other... | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2008 |
| HB 3228 2007–08 |
Golf cart/snowmobile zonesProvides a golf cart or snowmobile is not considered a motor vehicle, except for the purposes of chapter 46.61 RCW. Allows the legislative authority of a city or county to by ordinance or resolution create a golf cart zone... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2008 |
| HB 3229 2007–08 |
Possession of deadly weaponsDefines "weapon" as used in RCW 9.41.300 to means any firearm, explosive as defined in RCW 70.74.010, or instrument or weapon listed in RCW 9.41.250 or 9.94A.602. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2008 |
| HB 3231 2007–08 |
Controversy-agency a partyProhibits records relating to an on-going controversy to which the agency is a party from being disclosed under the Public Records Act. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2008 |
| HB 3233 2007–08 |
ID theft analysis ctrOrders the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs to establish the Washington identity theft analysis center, to be colocated with the Washington joint analytical center. Directs the center to create and maintain... | Liz Loomis (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2008 |
| HB 3235 2007–08 |
Restitution for victimsProvides that a purpose of the Sentencing Reform Act is to consider a victim's needs and provide restitution and support as needed to ensure that he or she will not be further victimized. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2008 |
| HB 3236 2007–08 |
Motor vehicle insuranceIncreases the penalty for failing to provide proof of motor vehicle insurance to five hundred dollars. | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2008 |
| HB 3237 2007–08 |
Woman's right to know actProvides no abortion shall be performed except with the voluntary and informed consent of the woman upon whom the abortion is to be performed. | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2008 |
| HB 3238 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 25, 2008 |
| HB 3239 2007–08 |
Weatherization assistanceProvides the tax imposed by RCW 82.08.020 does not apply to sales of tangible personal property or labor and services used in the weatherization of a residence under the weatherization assistance program under chapter 70.164... | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2008 |
| HB 3240 2007–08 |
Prescription drugs/devicesEstablishes the duty of pharmacies to facilitate the delivery of lawfully prescribed drugs and devices to patients. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2008 |
| HB 3241 2007–08 |
Antiviral medicationRequires the state military department to acquire and maintain a ready supply of antiviral medication to ensure the availability of a full course of therapy to twenty-five percent of the population of the state during an... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2008 |
| HB 3242 2007–08 |
Corrections officersProvides that the department of corrections and any community corrections officer employed by the department of corrections are not civilly liable for damages arising from acts or omissions in the supervision of offenders in... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2008 |
| HB 3244 2007–08 |
Customer location definitionAmends allocation and apportion requirements for municipal business taxes. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2008 |
| HB 3247 2007–08 |
Recess time for studentsRequires public schools to provide at least 15 minutes of recess per day for students in grades kindergarten through six. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2008 |
| HB 3248 2007–08 |
Health insurance premium taxProvides a business and occupation tax credit for fifty percent of the amount paid for health insurance premiums. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2008 |