Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6536 2007–08 |
Best practices for studentsBy September 1, 2010, every ESD must implement best practices for students at risk to identify, intervene, and seek support for students showing emotional, social, or academic risk. ESDs 105 and 112 must develop a model... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6537 2007–08 |
Admissions surchargeThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6539 2007–08 |
Polytechnic collegeWashington institutions of higher education may examine their instructional programs, costs, research initiatives, student enrollment characteristics, and regional context and make recommendations to the Higher Education... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6540 2007–08 |
WASL reading/writing contentThe requirement to meet the standard on the WASL as a requirement for graduation does not go into effect until 2013, with the graduating class of 2012. Students who do not meet the mathematics standards on the WASL still need... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6541 2007–08 |
Military personnel leaveRequires employers to allow the family member of a veteran to take unpaid leave to care for a veteran in their family. Prohibits an employer from retaliating against an employee for requesting or taking the leave provided for... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6542 2007–08 |
Heating oil sales/use taxA sales and use tax exemption is provided for heating oil used to heat a home, which includes stove oil, diesel fuel, and kerosene. The exemption does not apply to any fuel that is used as fuels for vehicles, vessels,... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6543 2007–08 |
Regional tolling authorityThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6545 2007–08 |
Traffic condition reportsRequires the reporting of traffic conditions during legislative session meetings of the house and senate transportation committees. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| HB 2645 2007–08 |
Prosecuting atty salariesChanges the method for determining prosecuting attorney salaries. Provides the state shall contribute an amount equal to one-half the salary of a superior court judge towards the salary of the prosecuting attorney. Upon... | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2696 2007–08 |
Levels of lead in childrenProvides that by September 1, 2008, the department of health shall begin operation of a mobile lead testing unit to test children under six years old for elevated levels of lead in their bloodstream and to educate parents and... | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2697 2007–08 |
Marine transfer rulesDirects the Department of Ecology to revise current rules for oil and fuel transfers on marine waters. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2702 2007–08 |
Personal wireless numbersDeclares that any person in the business of compiling, marketing, or selling a phone number associated with radio communications service of any subscriber for commercial purposes, shall not include the phone number associated... | Jay Rodne (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2706 2007–08 |
Sellers of land noticeAllows the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to develop public outreach methods to provide education regarding the location and tradition of certain lands for public hunting. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2708 2007–08 |
Frequent flier programsFinds that regulation of the secondary market for points, miles, or other similar credits earned through participation in frequent flier programs is necessary to ensure that consumers in the state of Washington can freely... | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2716 2007–08 |
Criminal case appeal reviewAllows the State to appeal, as a matter of right, the suppression or exclusion of evidence if (1) the evidence is a substantial proof of a fact material in the proceeding, and (2) the prosecution certifies to the trial court... | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2717 2007–08 |
Overtime compensationAdds several exemptions to overtime compensation under the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act to the state's Minimum Wage Act. | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2720 2007–08 |
Education record releaseProvides that education records of juveniles shall be transmitted to the department of social and health services within two school days after receiving the request. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2721 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. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2723 2007–08 |
Reading intervention programProvides allocations for secondary reading intervention programs in schools where more than 10 students scored at a Level I in Reading on the previous high school Washington Assessment of Student Learning, if funds are provided. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2724 2007–08 |
Health care contractsProvides that effective January 1, 2009, a person or entity that contracts with a health care provider shall comply with this act and shall include the provisions required by this act in the contract. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2725 2007–08 |
Privacy of personal infoProvides that personal information in connection with drivers' licenses and identicards is exempt from disclosure under the Public Records Act. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2731 2007–08 |
Current agricultural usesRevises the definition of "farm and agricultural land" with regard to activities qualifying as current agricultural uses. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2732 2007–08 |
Vehicle passing distanceProvides that a safe passing distance must be no less than three feet when vehicles approach pedestrians or bicyclists. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2733 2007–08 |
Livestock nutrient taxExpands a sales/use tax exemption for livestock nutrient management equipment. | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2735 2007–08 |
Language translatorsFor the purposes of unemployment compensation and industrial insurance, the term "employment" shall not include services performed by a language translator or interpreter that are provided for others through an agent or broker. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |