Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1610 2007–08 |
School accountabilityRequires the state board of education to adopt: (1) A comprehensive set of objective improvement standards that schools and school districts must meet annually that are in addition to the standards established by the federal... | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1611 2007–08 |
Compensation for teachersEstablishes a performance-based compensation system for educators. Repeals RCW 28A.405.200, 28A.415.020, 28A.415.023, 28A.415.024, and 28A.415.025. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1612 2007–08 |
School fundingRevises school funding from school district levies and local effort assistance. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1613 2007–08 |
Academic achievement bonusCreates a schoolwide academic achievement bonus of $200 per student for schools that demonstrate exemplary performance in combined mathematics and reading scores on the Washington Assessment of Student Learning. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1614 2007–08 |
Student guidanceDeclares that timely access to information about educational and social service resources is essential for children and parents to evaluate and make choices about educational opportunities. Finds that well-developed school... | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1615 2007–08 |
Funding formula/nonemployeeDirects that the Legislative Evaluation & Accountability Program Committee (LEAP) make recommendations for revising the state allocation for non-employee related costs (NERCs) in the K-12 general apportionment funding formula. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1616 2007–08 |
Funding formula for studentsProvides that the superintendent of public instruction, in cooperation with the legislative evaluation and accountability program, shall develop and propose a new distribution formula for allocating state funds for... | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1617 2007–08 |
Student achievement fundFinds that the people of Washington state intended through their approval of Initiative Measure No. 728 to provide a stable funding source for the student achievement fund through an allocation of the state property tax. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1618 2007–08 |
College admission standardsFinds that too many students graduate from high school unprepared for college or entrance into the workforce. There is no clear relation between the coursework required for a high school diploma and the skills and knowledge... | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1619 2007–08 |
First parent mentor programFinds that families have a major influence on their children's achievement in school. Families of all income and education levels, and from all ethnic and cultural backgrounds, should be supported and encouraged to be involved... | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1620 2007–08 |
Police and fire equipmentEstablishes a sales and use tax exemption for emergency services and law enforcement motor vehicles. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1626 2007–08 |
State trans facilitiesProvides that the commission may name or rename state transportation facilities including, but not limited to: State highways; state highway bridges, structures, and facilities; state rest areas; and state roadside facilities,... | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1627 2007–08 |
Farmland preservation officeCreates the Office of Farmland Preservation in the State Conservation Commission and establishes a Farmland Preservation Task Force | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1628 2007–08 |
Housing developmentsRequires resident notification of proposed housing developments. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1629 2007–08 |
Property tax reliefIncreases the income thresholds in order to qualify for the senior citizen and disabled person property tax relief programs. | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1630 2007–08 |
Contracts with chiropractorsProvides that contractors may not directly or indirectly through contract or otherwise refuse to reimburse for the health care services legally provided by employees of a contracted chiropractor if the service would be a... | Richard Curtis (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1631 2007–08 |
Discrimination/chiropractorsProvides that contractors may not develop and employ provider payment methodologies that discriminate against chiropractors by setting differing payment formulas for a chiropractor's services than for a different profession's... | Richard Curtis (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1632 2007–08 |
Legislative districtsDeclares that the house of representatives shall consist of ninety-nine members, one of whom shall be elected from each house district. The senate shall consist of thirty-three members, one of whom shall be elected from each... | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1633 2007–08 |
Possession of firearmsProtects the constitutionally guaranteed right to the lawful possession of firearms during an emergency. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1634 2007–08 |
High school mathematicsFinds that students' knowledge of mathematics must improve to enable them to be successful in college and in an increasingly technological and complex workplace. The only way to improve students' knowledge is to improve the... | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1635 2007–08 |
Water conservationDirects the department of ecology to study and review innovative strategies and processes for supporting conservation development strategies in the rural area, particularly related to provision of water. The objectives of this... | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1638 2007–08 |
Employer provided health insProvides tax incentives for employer provided health care. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1639 2007–08 |
Motorcycle helmet useDeclares that it is unlawful for any person twenty-one years old or older to operate or ride upon a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, or moped on a state highway, county road, or city street unless wearing upon his or her head a... | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1640 2007–08 |
Siting new mobile home parksAllows counties fully planning under the Growth Management Act to site new mobile home parks and manufactured housing communities outside of urban growth areas if certain criteria are met. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1641 2007–08 |
Washington learnsEstablishes an Early Learning Advisory Council; directs the Department of Early Learning (DEL) to implement a five-star voluntary rating system for child care centers and early education programs; and outlines the... | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |