All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2996 2007–08 |
Antifreeze productsRequires all antifreeze products sold in the state to contain an aversive agent that makes them unpalatable. | Liz Loomis (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 68, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 18, 2008 |
| HB 2999 2007–08 |
Chief for a day programEstablishes the "Chief for a Day" program dedicated to paying special attention to chronically ill children. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 69, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 18, 2008 |
| SB 5179 2007–08 |
Snowmobile registrationA person who owns or transports a snowmobile in Washington, but does not operate it, is not required to register the snowmobile. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 18, 2008 |
| SB 6224 2007–08 |
Vendor overpaymentsLimits the accrual period for which interest may be collected on vendor overpayments by the Department of Social and Health Services. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 53, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 18, 2008 |
| SB 6246 2007–08 |
Industrial insurance claimsRequires injured workers be reimbursed for reasonable travel expenses when travel is required in order to repair, replace, or alter a permanent mechanical appliance after closure of the claim. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 18, 2008 |
| HB 1391 2007–08 |
Office of mayorAllows incumbent council members of cities or towns to fill, by appointment, a vacancy in the office of mayor. | Deb Eddy (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 50, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| HB 1493 2007–08 |
Development activityEstablishes that the construction of buildings or structures by a regional transit authority is exempt from local impact fees by modifying the definition of "development activity" to expressly exclude such construction. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 42, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| HB 1865 2007–08 |
LandlordsRequires a landlord to store an evicted tenant's property if the tenant requests it in writing within three days of service of the writ of restitution. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 43, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| HB 2700 2007–08 |
Military dept accountCreating the Military Department Active State Service Account. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 44, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| HB 2730 2007–08 |
Port district ferry serviceExpands the areas in which port districts may offer ferry service to include the Puget Sound. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 45, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| HB 2893 2007–08 |
Forest practices boardAuthorizes a representative of a timber products union to sit as a member on the Forest Practices Board of Washington. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 46, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| HB 3029 2007–08 |
Secure internet-based systemRequires the Department of Licensing to provide vehicle dealers a secure system for issuing temporary vehicle permits. | Deb Eddy (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 51, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| HB 3123 2007–08 |
Nurse staffingRequires hospitals, including the state hospitals, to establish nurse staffing committees that will produce an annual nurse staffing plan. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 47, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| HB 3151 2007–08 |
National disaster countiesExtends the date by two years that the Lewis County Public Facilities District must commence construction of a regional center to qualify for the credit against the state sales and use tax. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 48, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| HB 3275 2007–08 |
Grocery distribution co-opsExtends the state business and occupation tax deduction to grocery cooperatives that are sold. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 49, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| SB 5278 2007–08 |
Public funds for politicsRemoves the prohibition of using public funds to finance political campaigns for local office. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| SB 6244 2007–08 |
Housing of offendersRequires the Department of Corrections (DOC) to conduct an analysis of statewide capacity to appropriately confine those offenders who violate conditions of community custody; to make recommendations for future capacity; and... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| SB 6271 2007–08 |
District commissionersSpecifies that commissioners from water-sewer and public hospital districts must receive $90 per diem compensation. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| SB 6309 2007–08 |
Gas vehicle emissionsRequires all new passenger cars, medium duty passenger vehicles, and light duty trucks beginning in model year 2010 to display a label that discloses comparative greenhouse gas emissions for that vehicle. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 32, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| SB 6322 2007–08 |
Definition of weaponBroadens and clarifies the definition of weapons that may not be brought into court facilities. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 33, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| SB 6324 2007–08 |
Aerial search and rescueProvides liability immunity for all persons registered with the Aviation Division of the Department of Transportation who are engaged in aerial search and rescue activities. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 34, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| SB 6465 2007–08 |
Temporary fishing licenseAllows all active duty military personnel to pay the same fee for a temporary combination fishing license as a Washington resident would pay. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 35, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| SB 6500 2007–08 |
Leave sharing for victimsThe leave sharing program is extended to employees who are the victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 36, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| SB 6504 2007–08 |
SEPA waste discharge permitsExempts certain construction storm water projects from the State Environmental Policy Act. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 37, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| SB 6544 2007–08 |
Criminal mistreatmentIncreases the seriousness level of criminal mistreatment in the first degree from a seriousness level IX to a level X. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 38, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |