Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1350 2007–08 |
Civil marriage equalityDeclares that civil marriage is a legal institution recognized by the state in order to promote stable relationships and to protect individuals who are in those relationships. Civil marriage is based on a civil contract... | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1351 2007–08 |
Domestic partnershipsCreates a domestic partnership registry in the Office of the Secretary of State. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1352 2007–08 |
WASLProvides for staggered implementation of the requirement that students meet or exceed the proficient level on all four (reading, writing, mathematics, and science) content areas of the Washington assessment of student learning... | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1353 2007–08 |
Recycling beverage containerFinds that global climate change presents an immediate challenge to the state of Washington to move away from a carbon-based economy, and reduce its use of greenhouse gas-producing fossil fuels. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1354 2007–08 |
Student loan programDeclares an intent to offer a low-interest loan program with affordable and manageable repayment options to financially needy higher education students. Requires the board to begin developing the program no later than July 1,... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1355 2007–08 |
Human health analysisIncorporates an analysis of a proposed project's impact on human health into the environmental impact statement and detailed statement requirements of the State Environmental Policy Act. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1356 2007–08 |
Brand name drugsWhere the quality of care is not diminished, the State evidence-based prescription drug program will purchase the least expensive prescription drug, whether it be a brand drug or a generic equivalent. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1357 2007–08 |
Workers' comp for painProvides that, upon request of the treating provider, the department must authorize coverage for a trial on an individual worker entitled to benefits under Title 51 RCW of an implantable medical device intended to treat... | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1358 2007–08 |
Growth managementRequires county-wide planning policies (CPPs) adopted by counties that fully plan under the Growth Management Act (GMA) to include policies establishing performance measures that regularly review progress toward accommodating... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1360 2007–08 |
Financing of campaignsEstablishes a voluntary program to publicly finance campaigns for statewide executive office and for legislative office. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1361 2007–08 |
Infrastructure fundingEstablishes the Growth Management Infrastructure Account (Account) in the state treasury. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1362 2007–08 |
Campaign finance reformEstablishes contributions limits for businesses, political action committees, and individuals. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1363 2007–08 |
Voter registrationRequires the Employment Security Department and the Department of Social and Health Services to provide voter registration services when an individual applies in person for public assistance, disability services, or makes an... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1365 2007–08 |
Home visitationAuthorizes the Washington Council for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (WCPCAN) to fund evidence-based and promising home visitation programs for improving parenting skills and outcomes for children | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1367 2007–08 |
Fire stationsIncreases the exemption amount for qualified contracted work that does not required a formal sealed bidding procedure by fire protection districts from $2,500 to $10,000. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1369 2007–08 |
Property tax leviesAllows all taxing districts with regular levying authority to seek multiyear lid lifts, up to a maximum of six years. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1372 2007–08 |
Port districtsAuthorizes a port district to acquire and operate tourism-related facilities either individually or in conjunction with a municipality. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1373 2007–08 |
Traffic infractionsRequires toll violations detected through the use of photo enforcement systems to be treated as parking infractions, conforming them with the treatment of infractions detected with automated traffic safety cameras. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1374 2007–08 |
Puget Sound partnershipCreates the Puget Sound Partnership, a new state agency, to clean up and restore the environmental health of Puget Sound by the year 2020. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1375 2007–08 |
Aerospace manufacturingEstablishes a joint legislative task force to examine how underutilized property and facilities at airports of regional significance can be used to expand the aerospace manufacturing industry. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1376 2007–08 |
Propane used by farmersProvides a sales and use tax exemption for the nonhighway use of propane by farmers. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1378 2007–08 |
Specialty hospitalsEstablishes licensing requirements for specialty hospitals related to services for low-income patients, emergency services, and financial disclosure. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1380 2007–08 |
Printing & publishingImposes the 1.5 percent services business and occupation tax rate on publishers of advertising-based periodicals. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1382 2007–08 |
Tangible personal propertyCodifies the Department of Revenue's tax policies regarding the business and occupation and retail sales taxation of products in import and export commerce. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1384 2007–08 |
Comm & tech college salariesDirects the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) to recommend to the Legislature an allocation model for distribution of salary increments for experience, professional development and training to... | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |