Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6687 2007–08 |
Postretirement employmentModifies alternate early retirement provisions related to public employees. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6688 2007–08 |
Frequent ferry user faresRequires that the department of transportation shall develop fare and pricing policy proposals and the transportation commission shall adopt fares and pricing policies that must consider the desirability of reasonable fares... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6689 2007–08 |
State ferries' fare mediaProvides the use of fare media allowing for multiple discounted trips aboard Washington state ferries vessels may not be restricted to a particular driver or drivers. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6697 2007–08 |
Refund anticipation loansCreates the category of "retailer," which is defined as a distributor and collector of information or materials for a facilitator. The facilitator must establish policies and procedures to ensure such a retailer is... | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6700 2007–08 |
Artistic organizationsProvides a limited property tax exemption for the use of facilities by artistic, scientific, and historical organizations. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6705 2007–08 |
Public agency model rulesRequires that the attorney general shall adopt by rule an advisory model rule for public agencies addressing open public meetings. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6706 2007–08 |
Annual property revaluationsBy January 1, 2012 all counties must revalue real property annually. The Department of Revenue will provide guidance and financial assistance to counties converting to annual revaluations. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6707 2007–08 |
Interior design practiceA person must be registered to render interior design services. A firm, partnership, association, or corporation may not practice interior design or hold itself out to the public as being in the practice of interior design or... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6708 2007–08 |
Water rightsEliminates the partial relinquishment of water rights. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6720 2007–08 |
School safety committeeA new chapter under Title 28A is created for the School Safety Advisory Committee, which is established to evaluate school safety proposals and advise the Legislature and the SPI on the implementation of best practices for... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6735 2007–08 |
Dog purchasersRequires that every seller shall post in a conspicuous location a notice stating that purchasers of animals have specific rights under law and that a written statement of the rights is available upon request by any interested... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6738 2007–08 |
Public works material bidsIncreases bid limits on purchases of public works materials by cities, counties, and special districts. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6741 2007–08 |
Controlled substancesProvides that in a criminal case where: (1) The defendant has been convicted of manufacturing, selling, delivering, or possessing with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver a controlled substance listed in RCW 69.50.401; and... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6746 2007–08 |
Weatherization assistanceBill as referred to committee was not considered. EFFECT OF CHANGES MADE BY WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE (Proposed Substitute): Tangible personal property and services used in the weatherization of residence under the Washington... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 1601 2007–08 |
Children's healthCreates the Children's Environmental Health and Protection Advisory Council. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| HB 2989 2007–08 |
Drywall businesses/insuranceFinds that there is continued evidence of underreporting and nonpayment of workers' compensation premiums by employers in the drywall installation and finishing industry. Declares that all owners of drywall installation and... | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| HB 2990 2007–08 |
Sibling visitationProvides that a minor child may petition the court for visitation with his or her minor sibling residing in a separate household. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| HB 2991 2007–08 |
Speech-language pathologistsExtends the salary bonus for instructional staff certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards to school speech-language pathologists and audiologists who are nationally certified by the American... | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| HB 2995 2007–08 |
Electric researchPermits all or portions of an unfinished nuclear reactor site to be transferred to a political subdivision of the state for the purposes of creating an electrical generating research and energy park. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| HB 2997 2007–08 |
Higher edu accountabilityEstablishes a common student identifier used across K-12 and higher education to assist in tracking educational outcomes. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| HB 2998 2007–08 |
Radio frequency ID tagsProvides that a person or entity shall not intentionally read or attempt to read an identification document electronically for any purpose, unless otherwise authorized by law. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| HB 3000 2007–08 |
Physical fitness servicesProvides that for purposes of the business and occupation tax, there may be deducted from the measure of tax, amounts paid to or on behalf of employees as financial incentives for physical fitness services. Employers must... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| HB 3004 2007–08 |
Civil confinementProvides that those portions of records containing specific and unique vulnerability assessments or specific and unique emergency and escape response plans at a secure facility for persons civilly confined are exempt from... | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| HB 3008 2007–08 |
Military service creditProvides interruptive military service credit for members of plans 2 and 3 of the public employees' retirement system, plans 2 and 3 of the teachers' retirement system, plan 2 of the law enforcement officers' and firefighters'... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| HB 3009 2007–08 |
Home schoolExempts the annual declaration of intent filed by parents for a child to receive home-based instruction from the public disclosure act. | Jim McCune (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |