Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3207 2007–08 |
Educational advertisingRequires the higher education coordinating board to contract with a private vendor to create a three-to five-year marketing plan to increase student interest in high-demand fields of study and to increase public awareness of... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| HB 3208 2007–08 |
PFD tax creditsProvides a public facilities district created before September 1, 2008, and in which the boundary of the public facilities district is included within two counties, that commences construction of a new regional center before... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| HB 3209 2007–08 |
TANF drug testingRequires periodic urinalysis drug testing being included in individual responsibility plans for certain recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| HB 3211 2007–08 |
State patrol retirementEstablishes a board of trustees responsible for the adoption of actuarial standards to be applied to the Washington state patrol retirement system plan. Directs the board to zealously manage the trust funds for the benefit of... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| HB 3213 2007–08 |
Affordable housing programsAllows the city or town to collect a reasonable fee from affordable housing incentive program applicants to cover administrative costs associated with the program. Requires low-income housing units to be provided in a range of... | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| HB 3214 2007–08 |
Affordable housingAllows a city or county planning under RCW 36.70A.040 to use incentive zoning for commercial or industrial development to increase the availability of affordable housing, or to preserve affordable housing, or both, within the... | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| HB 3215 2007–08 |
Plastic check-out bagsRequires the department of ecology to convene and chair a work group to study approaches and techniques that are effective at minimizing the potential for adverse environmental impacts caused by the manufacture, use,... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| HB 3217 2007–08 |
Geoduck aquacultureConcerns leases of state-owned land for geoduck aquaculture. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| HB 3219 2007–08 |
Agency public recordsModifies how compensation for improper denials of public records by agencies is paid to persons who are incarcerated, detained, or committed. | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| HB 3222 2007–08 |
Safety belts on school busesRequires safety belts on school buses purchased on or after September 1, 2008. | Jim McCune (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| HB 3223 2007–08 |
Interior designDeclares that the purpose of the act is to safeguard public health and life safety, to promote the public welfare by improving the quality of human environmental design, and to limit the practice of interior design to persons... | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| HB 3225 2007–08 |
Firearm fish/wildlife landDeclares that it is unlawful to use a firearm on department of fish and wildlife lands under certain circumstances. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 5500 2007–08 |
Indian tribes property taxEssential government services as a condition to exempt property owned by federally-recognized Indian tribes is removed. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6397 2007–08 |
Park vendorsRequires fifty percent of sales taxes collected by sellers in public parks during new events to be distributed to the governmental entity that owns the park. Defines the term, "new event". Provides that money distributed under... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6511 2007–08 |
Quality programs for schoolsThe SBE must implement the Washington State Quality Award Program and/or the Baldrige National Quality Program as the state accountability system for public schools and school districts. The SBE must also take appropriate... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6598 2007–08 |
Tax for parks and recreationThe county must submit a proposition to the voters authorizing a sales and use tax upon a joint request of a metropolitan park district; a city with a population of more than 150,000; and a county legislative authority in a... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6676 2007–08 |
Forage and mulchesAuthority is provided to the State Noxious Weed Control Board (Board), in conjunction with county noxious weed control boards, to enter into an memorandum of agreement to implement a program that meets minimum requirements of... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6788 2007–08 |
Prisoner medical expensesThe intent of the Legislature is expressed to provide some assistance to local jurisdictions experiencing extreme medical expenses exceeding $10,000 per individual offender per calendar year. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6793 2007–08 |
Medicaid beneficiariesFinds that the state must do more to control health care costs to ensure a sustainable public health care system. Requires that the department of social and health services shall submit a medicaid state plan amendment. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6795 2007–08 |
PFD tax creditsA City PFD whose boundary is included within two counties, that commences construction of a new regional center prior to July 1, 2010 may impose a sales and use tax not to exceed .033 percent. The tax is credited against the... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6798 2007–08 |
City/county assistanceIncreases city-county assistance account funding and distributions. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6801 2007–08 |
Mobile home parksThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6802 2007–08 |
Military improvement zoneCreates the military improvement zone program in the department of community, trade, and economic development. The principal purpose of the program is to authorize and promote financing tools that encourage high quality... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6803 2007–08 |
Child support obligationsIf DSHS sends notice to the licensing entity that a responsible parent is not in compliance with his or her child support order, the licensing entity must issue a restricted license to the parent for a period of not less than 90 days. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6810 2007–08 |
Water efficiencyProvides that the department of community, trade, and economic development shall work with purveyors to establish an educational outreach program on the use of water-efficient products. Adopts a policy goal that by July 1,... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |