Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2803 2007–08 |
TB test documentationRequires an applicant for a food and beverage service worker's permit to provide documentation of a negative tuberculosis test. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2806 2007–08 |
Veterans/hiring preferencesExtends employment preference to children of veterans who were killed in service and to children of veterans who have a service connected permanent and total disability. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2812 2007–08 |
Executive state officer defnExpands the definition of "executive state officer" for purposes of reporting financial affairs. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2814 2007–08 |
Institution of higher eduDirects the Legislature to give priority consideration to several factors when considering the location of an institution of higher education in the north Puget Sound region. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2819 2007–08 |
Off-road vehicle moneysIncreases distributions of off-road vehicle moneys. Takes effect July 1, 2008. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2828 2007–08 |
Crime victim services/costsRequires the department of community, trade, and economic development to establish a grant program to enhance the funding, treatment, and services for victims of felony crimes and for enhanced local prosecutorial costs. Makes... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2830 2007–08 |
Housing affordabilityPromotes the achievement of statewide growth management act housing affordability goals through grants and loans, transportation-oriented development, infrastructure projects, zoning ordinances, local improvement district or... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2831 2007–08 |
Teacher preparation studyDirects the Washington State Institute for Public Policy to review and analyze teacher preparation in Washington and identify possible strategies for improving the effectiveness of future teachers. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2837 2007–08 |
Real propertyRequires that any person or entity involved in the construction of improvements upon real property intended for residential use has a duty, which may not be waived, to exercise reasonable care in the construction of the improvement. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2839 2007–08 |
Specific public recordProhibits agencies and their representatives from seeking a judicial determination in superior court as to whether an exemption to the Public Records Act applies to a records request. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2840 2007–08 |
Maury Island aquatic reserveProtects Puget Sound water quality by creating an aquatic reserve near Maury Island. Requires the department of natural resources to develop a management plan for the aquatic reserve. The department may incorporate an existing... | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2841 2007–08 |
Adult family home programEstablishes a certification program for adult family homes. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2845 2007–08 |
Revenue sources for highwaysCreates the one Washington road account in the motor vehicle fund. Expenditures from the account shall be used only for highway purposes identified in the omnibus transportation budget and to pay the principal and interest on... | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2849 2007–08 |
Affordable housing financingAuthorizes certain local governments to impose a "Housing Everyone Financing Tool" local sales and use tax the proceeds of which will be used for the financing of affordable housing within a designated area. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2851 2007–08 |
Campaign contribution limitsModifies campaign contribution limits. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2853 2007–08 |
Public contract living wagesRequires contractors with state agencies to pay employees a particular hourly wage, called a minimum living wage, established by the bill. Protects employees seeking to enforce their rights under the bill. Prescribes penalties... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2855 2007–08 |
Housing element requirementsRequires reports on county and city compliance with housing element requirements of the growth management act. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2856 2007–08 |
Income to meet basic needsRequires yearly adjustment of the minimum wage rate to maintain employee purchasing power by increasing the current year's minimum wage rate by the rate of inflation. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2857 2007–08 |
Regional center financingExtends by one year the date to finance public facilities district regional centers in cities with a population between eighty thousand and one hundred fifteen thousand. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 5353 2007–08 |
Municipal courtsThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6030 2007–08 |
Health ins for young adults(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides health insurance options for young adults. Provides that carriers may treat young adults, between twenty-one and thirty-four years of age, and products developed specifically for... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6365 2007–08 |
Association health plansThe Office of Insurance Commissioner (OIC) must routinely collect data from insurance carriers on their enrollment in health plans purchased through an association or member-governed group, known as association health plans. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6368 2007–08 |
Regional center financingThe criteria for a City PFD, in a county with a population of greater than one million persons that has a total population of less than 115,000 and greater than 80,000 which it must commence construction of a regional center... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6370 2007–08 |
Alarm system licensingAlarm system employees and alarm system companies are added to the private security guard, armed private security guard, and private security company licensing requirements and provisions. Alarm system employees and alarm... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6378 2007–08 |
Operating budgetThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. EFFECT OF CHANGES MADE BY WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE (Proposed Substitute): The 2007-09 biennial appropriations for various agencies and programs are modified. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |