Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6811 2007–08 |
Recycled materialProvides business and occupation tax incentives for businesses that use recycled material. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6812 2007–08 |
Autism diagnostic clinicsProvides that public hospital districts shall, within existing revenue, develop a team of qualified diagnosticians prepared to assess and diagnose autism spectrum disorders for free for people living within the taxing borders... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6814 2007–08 |
Military employees' paydatesNational Guard and Washington State Guard members who are called to participate in state active duty must be paid: no later than 7 days after the duty has ended; or no later than 7 days after the end of the pay period. The... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6815 2007–08 |
Military leaves of absenceProvides that the spouse of a member of the armed forces of the United States, national guard, or reserves who has been deployed during a period of military conflict shall be allowed up to fifteen days of benefits under RCW... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6816 2007–08 |
PEBB benefitsRequires the administrator of the state health care authority to adopt rules setting forth criteria for determining employee eligibility for benefits and the appeal process by which employees may appeal benefits and... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6817 2007–08 |
Unemployment insurancePenalizes late reports and late unemployment insurance contributions. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| HB 3132 2007–08 |
Home inspectorsLicenses and regulates home inspectors. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3135 2007–08 |
PUD bid limitsIncreases public utility district bid limits to address inflation and increased material costs. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3136 2007–08 |
Hydraulic projectsProvides the department of fish and wildlife shall not require mitigation for emergency oral permits issued under RCW 77.55.021(8) issued in response to a flood event. | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3140 2007–08 |
Property tax statementsRequires county treasurer to send a copy of the property tax bill to the property owner when a bank or other party pays the tax on behalf of the property owner. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3146 2007–08 |
Freshwater lakes managementRequires the department to prepare a comprehensive lakes management strategic plan. The plan shall serve primarily to guide state programs that provide technical and financial assistance to other state agencies, local... | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3147 2007–08 |
Lawn fertilizersDeclares except as provided in this act, after January 1, 2010, a person may not apply to turf a fertilizer containing the plant nutrient phosphorus. Declares a person may not apply a fertilizer to an impervious surface.... | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3150 2007–08 |
Initiative and referendumRequires every prime sponsor or sponsors of a ballot proposition to, within two weeks of filing the affidavit for a proposed initiative or referendum, file with the public disclosure commission a statement of financial affairs... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3152 2007–08 |
Students with autismProvides that the professional educator standards board shall develop autism awareness and training policy guidelines for schools to ensure that teachers responsible for autistic children are well-prepared and up-to-date on... | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3153 2007–08 |
Vehicular homicideProvides vehicular homicide is a class A felony punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW, except that, for a conviction under RCW 46.61.520(1)(a), the mandatory minimum specified in RCW 9.94A.540 shall apply, and an additional two... | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3154 2007–08 |
Vehicle miles traveledProvides to support the implementation of RCW 47.04.280 and 47.01.078(4), the department of transportation shall adopt broad statewide goals to reduce annual per capita vehicle miles traveled by 2050 consistent with the stated... | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3155 2007–08 |
Port district leviesProvides the following provisions apply only to a county bordering Puget Sound with a population of greater than one million five hundred thousand citizens: (1) All general purpose taxes levied for collection in 2009 and... | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3156 2007–08 |
DUI liquor/drugsRequires an officer to warn the driver that if the driver's license, permit, or privilege to drive is suspended, revoked, or denied the driver may be eligible to immediately apply for an ignition interlock driver's license. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3157 2007–08 |
Water-sewer dist contractsRequires all work ordered, the estimated cost of which is in excess of twenty-five thousand dollars, to be let by contract and competitive bidding. Requires any purchase of materials, supplies, or equipment, with an estimated... | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3162 2007–08 |
Assessed value/property taxProvides residential property is exempt from the state portion of the property tax on fifty thousand dollars of assessed value. Provides a commercial property owner may apply to the county assessor to exempt fifty thousand... | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3164 2007–08 |
Homeownership security acctCreates the Homeownership Security Account (Account) for the purposes of preventing predatory lending and providing homeownership education, information, and counseling. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3165 2007–08 |
New small businessesProvides a business and occupation tax exemption for new small businesses during the first twelve months of operation. Provides that the exemption authorized only applies to the first two hundred thousand dollars reported on... | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3169 2007–08 |
Essential academic learningRevises the essential academic learning requirements and statewide academic assessment system. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3170 2007–08 |
Landscape architectureModifies licensing requirements for landscape architects. Modifies provisions concerning the licensure board for landscape architects. Establishes new minimum evidence satisfactory to the licensure board that the applicant is... | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3172 2007–08 |
Worker's compensationDeclares that for a worker to receive benefits for an injury under Title 51, there must be a specific medical diagnosis directly related to the injury that must contribute by a factor of at least fifty percent to the worker's... | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |