Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6568 2007–08 |
Nuclear energy task forceThe Joint Legislative Task Force (Task Force) on Nuclear Energy is created. The purpose of the Task Force is to study the feasibility of pursuing additional nuclear capacity in Washington. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6571 2007–08 |
Judicial serviceAuthorizes the purchase of an increased benefit multiplier for past judicial service for judges in the public employees' retirement system and the teachers' retirement system. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6574 2007–08 |
Health care systemThe Washington State Health Insurance Exchange (Exchange) is created as a not-for-profit corporation to facilitate the availability and enrollment in private health insurance plans. The program is governed by the Washington... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6575 2007–08 |
Health care work groupCreates a health care work group to develop an accessible, secure, internet-based system to allow citizens to view their health care records and information about providers. Requires the work group to develop strategies to... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6577 2007–08 |
Truth in music advertisingPromoting or conducting a live musical performance through advertising that claims or implies an affiliation between the performing musical group and a recording group is prohibited unless any of the following apply: the... | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6578 2007–08 |
Hospital district annexationProvides an election to annex territory may only be called pursuant to a resolution calling for such an election adopted by the district commissioners following two public hearings on such a resolution. Both hearings on a... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6579 2007–08 |
Restricted driver's licenseCreates a restricted driver's license for alcohol violators. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6581 2007–08 |
Principals/vice principalsThe requirement that public school principals and vice principals hold either valid teacher certificates or valid educational staff associate certificates is eliminated. A school district may require additional training for... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6582 2007–08 |
Inactive votersEliminates the requirement that auditors send a ballot or an application to receive a ballot to inactive voters. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6585 2007–08 |
Utility pole attachmentsRequires that rates charged by municipal utilities, mutual corporations, electric cooperatives, and public utility districts for pole attachments be just, fair, reasonable, nondiscriminatory, and sufficient. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6586 2007–08 |
Property taxationBeginning with a base value of property in 2008, all owner-occupied residential property must be valued by the lesser of the fair market value of the property, or an increase of 1 percent, compounded annually, plus the portion... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6587 2007–08 |
Property tax collectionModifies property tax collection and assessment provisions. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6590 2007–08 |
Confidential informationThe following information is added to the existing list of information that need not be disclosed by DSHS: the identity of a vulnerable adult or a witness, without that person's written permission. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6592 2007–08 |
Livestock damageIn addition to crop damage compensation, DFW may distribute money to reimburse the owner of commercial livestock for livestock killed or injured by predatory wildlife, which includes bears, wolves, and cougars. The term... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6594 2007–08 |
Eminent domain info pamphletRequires the attorney general's office, by December 1, 2009, to publish, and update when appropriate, a pamphlet explaining eminent domain and its purposes and scope, the authority of agencies and entities exercising eminent... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6595 2007–08 |
Community renewal lawModifies community renewal law provisions. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6597 2007–08 |
Minimum age for gamblingThe minimum age for engaging in a wagering activity regulated by the Gambling Commission, wagering on horse races, and purchasing lottery tickets is increased to 21 years of age. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6599 2007–08 |
Sewage disposal systemsLocal health officers may issue civil penalties to every person who violates local on-site sewage disposal system laws or rules. Every violation is a separate and distinct offense. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6603 2007–08 |
Guaranteed health benefitsThe Guaranteed Health Benefit Program is created to provide preventive and catastrophic coverage for all eligible state residents beginning January 1, 2011. The program is governed by the Guaranteed Health Benefits Board... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| HB 2860 2007–08 |
Near general fundDefines the near general fund. Requires revenue forecasts of the near general fund. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| HB 2861 2007–08 |
Dangerous dogsAuthorizes Fish and Wildlife Officers to use lethal force to remove a feral dog or wolf-dog hybrid that poses a threat to the safety of humans, domestic animals, or livestock. | Steve Hailey (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| HB 2862 2007–08 |
Gambling commission revenueProvides increased and new fees for gambling activities regulated by the Washington state gambling commission. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| HB 2865 2007–08 |
Motor carrier hoursIncreases the penalties for incomplete, inaccurate, or falsifying commercial motor vehicle hours of service log books. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| HB 2866 2007–08 |
Unattended motor vehiclesAllows vehicles to be unattended with the engine running under certain circumstances for the purposes of defrosting. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| HB 2867 2007–08 |
Thermal electric generatingModifies provisions related to the distribution of tax proceeds from thermal electric generating facilities. | Steve Hailey (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |