All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2214 2007–08 |
Sentencing reform actRequires the Washington State Institute for Public Policy to study the Sentencing Reform Act. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2215 2007–08 |
Gang-related crimeFinds that the destruction and fear generated by gangs in many communities have greatly elevated the critical importance of enacting effective measures to combat gang-related crime. Communities overwhelmed by violent gang... | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2217 2007–08 |
Tax exempt propertyExtends a time limitation for the property tax exemption for artistic, scientific, and historical property. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2218 2007–08 |
Eminent domainProvides that when real property that has been acquired through condemnation or under the threat of condemnation is to be sold by the condemnor within ten years after the condemnation or sale under threat of condemnation, the... | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2221 2007–08 |
Disadvantaged contractorsEstablishes a Contractor Assistance Program and a Bond Guarantee Program in the Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises to assist certain construction industry and electrical contractors. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2222 2007–08 |
Education staff salaryProvides that, beginning in the 2007-08 school year, the calculation of years of service for occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, nurses, social workers, counselors, and... | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2223 2007–08 |
Review of new programsRequires that, on July 1st of each calendar year, the state auditor shall publish a draft list on its web site of all new programs funded by any appropriation or allotment of state funds during the previous fiscal year. The... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2224 2007–08 |
Gang-related offensesFinds that the people of Washington state face a crisis brought upon by increased gang crime and violence, which is threatening public safety in communities across the state. Declares that those who prosecute gang-related... | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2226 2007–08 |
Land use casesProvides that, under the Land Use Petition Act, a court is not required to apply the common law doctrine of balancing the equities if doing so would reward a land use applicant for proceeding under an unlawful land use decision. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2227 2007–08 |
Boundary review boardsProvides that a board may not modify a proposal for annexation of territory to a city by adding an amount of territory that constitutes ten percent or more of the total area within the proposal before the board. | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2228 2007–08 |
Motor vehicle liability insProvides that to renew a vehicle license an applicant must provide proof of being insured under a motor vehicle liability policy with liability limits of at least the amounts provided in RCW 46.29.090, a self-insurance... | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2229 2007–08 |
Energy independence actAllows hydropower to be included as a renewable energy resource for the purposes of the energy independence act. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2230 2007–08 |
Early intervention servicesRequires development of a policy to prevent children with disabilities from experiencing a gap in services when transitioning out of birth-to-three early intervention programs and into special education programs. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2231 2007–08 |
Consumers' fin awarenessPlaces a $0.10 fee on each small loan transaction on or after July 1, 2007. The funds raised must be deposited into a new account in the custody of the Treasurer. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2232 2007–08 |
Public works/higher eduAmends RCW 28B.10.350 regarding public works projects at institutions of higher education. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2233 2007–08 |
Workers' comp fundsRequires that expenditures from the Accident Fund, the Medical Aid Fund, and the Supplemental Pension Fund be made only for purposes related to industrial insurance. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2234 2007–08 |
Beer & wine warehousingAllows independent grocery stores to do central warehousing of beer and wine if vertically integrated stores are allowed to do central warehousing as a result of a court decision in the Costco case. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2235 2007–08 |
Boards and commissionsConsolidates and eliminates certain boards and commissions. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2237 2007–08 |
Trans contingency accountCreates the transportation project contingency account in the state treasury. All receipts from taxes imposed under RCW 82.08.020 and 82.12.020 on materials, labor, equipment, contracts, and components used for constructing... | Fred Jarrett (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2238 2007–08 |
Newborn hearing screeningAuthorizes the Department of Health to contact families of infants who fail a newborn hearing screening for the purpose of assisting the families in obtaining a comprehensive hearing assessment for the infants. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2239 2007–08 |
Grain elevatorsProvides a sales and use tax exemption for grain exporting equipment and facilities. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2241 2007–08 |
Technology and innovationSpecifies that the Governor shall issue an annual vision for technology development in Washington. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2242 2007–08 |
Alcoholic beverage controlRevises provisions regulating special occasion licenses for alcoholic beverage control purposes. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2243 2007–08 |
Motor vehicle keysRequires that a motor vehicle manufacturer of a new motor vehicle sold or leased in this state after December 31, 2008, shall provide the registered owner of the motor vehicle, through a registered locksmith, information... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2244 2007–08 |
Homeless tent encampmentsMandates that counties, cities, and towns may not restrict religious organizations from hosting homeless tent encampments and establishes specific rules local jurisdictions must follow in regard to prospective or existing encampments. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |