Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2692 2007–08 |
Nursing facility paymentRepeals the nursing facility payment statutes that are related to non capital payments effective July 1, 2009, and the nursing facility payment statutes that are related to capital payments effective July 1, 2010. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2008 |
| SB 6303 2007–08 |
Dependent care assistanceCoordinates benefit plans that allow state and public employees to pay on a pretax basis to participate in benefits offered under sections 125 and 129 of the internal revenue code, including transfer of the dependent care... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2008 |
| SB 6304 2007–08 |
Firearms on campusInstitutions of higher education are specifically authorized to adopt rules restricting or prohibiting the possession or discharge of firearms in any institutionally owned or controlled lands, buildings, or facilities. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2008 |
| SB 6311 2007–08 |
Competency evaluationsA time limit is established for completion of competency evaluations when the defendant is in custody. The limit is 21 days for evaluations that take place in the jail, and 30 days for evaluations that take place at the state hospital. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2008 |
| SB 6320 2007–08 |
Sr property tax exemptionIn calculating the disposable income for purposes of the senior property tax exemption and deferral programs, amounts used to repair a residence damaged as a result of acts of nature may be deducted. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2008 |
| SB 6326 2007–08 |
Timber industry taxAmends the definition of activities that qualify for the reduced B&O rate to include: "Biocomposite surface products" means surface material products containing, by weight or volume, more than fifty percent recycled paper and... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2008 |
| SB 6327 2007–08 |
Unemployment compensationDeletes the provision that disqualifies employees in a multi-employer bargaining unit from unemployment compensation benefits when the employees have been locked out following a strike against one of the employers in the... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2008 |
| SB 6329 2007–08 |
Jury selection processModifies the jury selection process. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2008 |
| SB 6330 2007–08 |
Juror compensationIn Superior Court or a court of limited jurisdiction, jurors may receive up to $65 but in no case less than $50 for each day's attendance at jury service, besides mileage at a rate prescribed and regulated by the Director of... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2008 |
| SB 6336 2007–08 |
Radioactive wastePersons providing certain support services which are either within the scope of work under a clean-up contract with the United States Department of Energy or which assist in the requirement of a clean-up subcontract are... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2008 |
| SB 6338 2007–08 |
Country of origin labelingRequires all producers, growers, and shippers of beef, pork, poultry, or lamb in this state to label each individual portion, piece, or package of beef, pork, poultry, or lamb in a conspicuous place as legibly, indelibly, and... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2008 |
| SB 6344 2007–08 |
Driver's license examsRequires driver's license examinations to be conducted in English. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2008 |
| SB 6346 2007–08 |
Utility managementThe maximum cost of material used in work by PUDs without contracting is raised from $50,000 to $200,000. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2008 |
| SB 6349 2007–08 |
Correctional institutionsAuthorizes mitigation of the impact of state correctional institutions on less populated counties. Declares the legislative authority of a qualifying county may impose a sales and use tax to be used for impact mitigation... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2008 |
| SB 6350 2007–08 |
Adult family home caregiversVarious provisions relating to adult family home caregivers are enacted and amended. They establish a referral registry, grant collective bargaining rights, and provide for training opportunities. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2008 |
| SB 6351 2007–08 |
Food for sales and use taxProvides that certain popcorn mixtures are not prepared food for sales and use tax purposes. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2008 |
| SB 6356 2007–08 |
Arts festival tax exemptionThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2008 |
| SB 6361 2007–08 |
Pharmacy practiceRegulates the exercise of religious beliefs and conscience in the practice of pharmacy. Declares no individual licensed pharmacist or pharmacy may be required by law or contract in any circumstances to participate in the... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2008 |
| HB 1003 2007–08 |
Sex infections/correctionsDeclares an intent to study and implement a uniform system of sexually transmitted infections testing, reporting, and treatment. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1004 2007–08 |
Legal financial obligationsProhibits the accrual of interest on a criminal offender's legal financial obligations while the offender is incarcerated in total confinement. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1006 2007–08 |
Filing of disclosure reportsRequires the Public Disclosure Commission to contract for a feasibility study to determine the cost of: (1) designing, developing, and implementing software to accommodate electronic filing, and (2) a database and query system. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1007 2007–08 |
At-risk youthExpands the definition of an "at-risk youth" to include a youth with a possible substance abuse or mental health problem. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1011 2007–08 |
Alien firearm licensesDeclares that it is a class C felony for a nonimmigrant alien residing in Washington to carry or possess any firearm, without having first obtained an alien firearm license. Repeals RCW 9.41.170. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1012 2007–08 |
Sales & use tax holidayProvides an annual two day sales and use tax exemption for certain school, clothing, and computer items. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1013 2007–08 |
Construction contractorsRequires persons doing electrical, plumbing, and conveyance work to wear and visibly display their license or certificate, which must include photo identification. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |