Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1014 2007–08 |
Storage of firearmsDeclares that, except as otherwise provided in this act, a person is guilty of reckless endangerment if the person stores or leaves a loaded firearm in a location where the person knows, or reasonably should know, that a child... | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1015 2007–08 |
Commercial motor vehiclesIncreases the penalty for falsifying hours of service from $64 to $725. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1016 2007–08 |
B & O tax creditsCreates a business and operating tax credit for employment of persons with developmental disabilities. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1017 2007–08 |
Low-income housing tx creditAllows tax credits against the B&O tax and the public utility tax for contributions to low-income housing programs. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1018 2007–08 |
State official/contributionsReturns the post-session freeze for soliciting and accepting campaign contributions to 14 days after legislative session ends. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1019 2007–08 |
Basic education expendituresDeclares an intent to require that all appropriations for K-12 basic education, together with appropriations for other K-12 education programs, be enacted into law before the legislature takes executive action on other omnibus... | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1020 2007–08 |
Small loansFinds that consumers should be able to access loans at reasonable rates; no one should have to pay usurious interest rates. Paying the interest rates associated with payday loans can cause a borrower to need a loan to pay off... | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1021 2007–08 |
Small loansFinds that consumers should be able to access loans at reasonable rates; no one should have to pay usurious interest rates. Paying the interest rates associated with payday loans can cause a borrower to need a loan to pay off... | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1022 2007–08 |
Mental health systemProvides that the regional support networks, or its designee, shall provide consumer or advocate-run services. Declares that the department shall not require a consumer or advocate-run service to maintain licensure under... | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1023 2007–08 |
DNA identificationExpands the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) identification system to include information from persons convicted of certain gross misdemeanors and misdemeanors. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1026 2007–08 |
Sale of firearmsEstablishes regulations for the sale of firearms at gun shows and events. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1027 2007–08 |
Check cashers & sellersRequires a small loan endorsement for any person making small loans to any person physically located in Washington, including loans made through the use of the internet, facsimile, telephone, kiosk, or other means. | Chris Strow (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1028 2007–08 |
Report card for educationFinds that accountability for meeting high standards of student achievement should be expected from individual students, schools, school districts, and educators, as well as state officials and the legislature. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1033 2007–08 |
Science & technologyCreates the Graduate Fellowship Trust Fund (GFTF) program for the sciences. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1034 2007–08 |
Utility bill paymentsRequires a city, town, county, public utility district, district, or company providing or operating electric, natural gas, water, sewer or telecommunication services when upgrading or replacing their billing system, to provide... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1035 2007–08 |
Anaerobic digestion powerEstablishes a Clean Streams Grant Program within the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (DCTED). | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1040 2007–08 |
Specialized forest productsRequires a person to obtain a specialized forest product permit prior to harvesting, possessing, or transporting more than three gallons of huckleberries. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1043 2007–08 |
Delinquent property taxDeclares that the county treasurer shall cancel all delinquent taxes, owed on a mobile home or manufactured home, that are delinquent by more than one year if: (1) The county treasurer determines that the distraint and sale of... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1044 2007–08 |
Contribution ratesRequires the Pension Funding Council (PFC) to adopt contribution rates by July 31 of even numbered years. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1045 2007–08 |
Board of natural resourcesExtends for 10 years the ability of the Board of Natural Resources to retain up to 30 percent of the proceeds earned from transactions on state lands. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1048 2007–08 |
Mobile home park fundAppropriates the sum of four million dollars for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007, from the general fund to the mobile home park relocation fund, to be used for payment of mobile home relocation expenses under the mobile... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1049 2007–08 |
Vancouver historic reserveAffirms that the Washington State Historical Society is the state's designated partner representative for the Vancouver National Historic Reserve. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1053 2007–08 |
Alternative fuelsDeclares that any provision of a franchise that prohibits a motor fuel retailer from purchasing or selling an alternative motor fuel from a person or firm other than the refiner-supplier, or limits the quantity of motor fuel... | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1056 2007–08 |
Nonhazardous motor fuelsProvides a definition of "nonhazardous motor fuel" in the Motor Fuel Quality Act. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1058 2007–08 |
Nonhazardous alt fuelsDeclares that, for the purposes of chapter 19.120 RCW and without limiting its general application, it shall be an unfair or deceptive act or practice or an unfair method of competition and therefore unlawful and a violation... | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |