All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6476 2007–08 |
Public facility sale/use taxMaximum rates for the local option sales and use tax imposed to finance public facilities in rural counties are set by population levels, as follows: 25,000 or more–0.09 percent (currently applicable to Benton, Chelan,... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2008 |
| SB 6538 2007–08 |
Reading instruction(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Creates the Washigton state adolescent reading program. Requires that, statewide, a reading specialist shall be hired at each educational service district, with two specialists hired in the... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2008 |
| SB 6883 2007–08 |
Industrial ins benefitsA worker receiving a pension for total disability may perform volunteer work for a public agency up to 40 hours per week. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2008 |
| SB 6884 2007–08 |
Voice over internet protocolProvides that both a legislative authority of a county and the state may impose an enhanced 911 excise tax for each voice over internet protocol telephone subscriber. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2008 |
| SB 6886 2007–08 |
Alternative health careIntends to provide individuals a right to access every type of health care service provided by health care practitioners who are not licensed, certified, or registered by the state for any individual seeking such services. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2008 |
| SB 6887 2007–08 |
Volunteer firefightersProvides an agency must allow an employee who is a volunteer firefighter to respond to a fire, natural disaster, or medical emergency when called to duty. The agency shall continue to pay the employee's salary, without loss of... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2008 |
| SB 6888 2007–08 |
Associate faculty members"Associate faculty" status is established for certain part-time, nontenure track faculty of community and technical colleges. Nontenure track faculty will be eligible for associate faculty status after teaching for nine... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2008 |
| SB 6893 2007–08 |
Intellectual diversityRequires institutions of higher education to promote intellectual diversity on their campuses. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2008 |
| SB 6896 2007–08 |
Child dependency proceedingCreates a pilot program to address legal representation for children in dependency proceedings who are age twelve and over. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2008 |
| SB 6897 2007–08 |
Geothermal assessmentCreates the geothermal resource assessment committee to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the geothermal resources in the state and their potential for environmentally responsible development for power production purposes.... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2008 |
| HB 2433 2007–08 |
Assistance benefitsSuspends, instead of terminates, general assistance if a person, otherwise eligible for benefits, is incarcerated and automatically reinstates suspended benefits upon release. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| HB 3272 2007–08 |
Building code enforcementMakes counties and cities liable for damages caused by their negligent failure to enforce the provisions of the state building code and requires that such damage claims be subject to mandatory arbitration. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| HB 3293 2007–08 |
Licensing feesProvides for any profession that the secretary determines meets the criteria in this act, the secretary shall establish the amount of license fees and renewal fees at a rate not to exceed the lesser of ten percent of the cost... | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| HB 3307 2007–08 |
Log haulersProvides exemptions from business taxes for hauling of logs. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| HB 3308 2007–08 |
Flood damageProvides farm and agricultural land subject to valuation under chapter 84.34 RCW, and personal property located on the land, are exempt from taxes levied for any state purpose for three years. The farm and agricultural land... | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| HB 3310 2007–08 |
Music therapistsLicenses and regulates music therapists. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| HB 3311 2007–08 |
Regional transportationDeclares that it is the policy of the state to provide regional transit authorities and the voters in the state's most populous region with funding sources required to address urgently needed and underfunded regional... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| HB 3313 2007–08 |
CoffeeDesignates coffee as the official beverage of the state of Washington. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| HB 3314 2007–08 |
Econ revitalization boardAllows the Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) program to provide financial assistance to infrastructure projects that support affordable housing. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| HB 3315 2007–08 |
Aging populationRequires land use elements adopted by jurisdictions planning under the Growth Management Act (GMA) to, whenever possible, consider utilizing urban planning approaches that promote the needs of the aging population. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| HB 3316 2007–08 |
Soil and wetland scientistsRegulates the practice of soil science and wetland science as a profession by establishing minimum standards of ethical conduct and professional responsibility and by establishing professional education and experience... | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| HB 3318 2007–08 |
Child care facilitiesRequires the department of early learning, in consultation with the department of community, trade, and economic development to establish a competitive process to solicit proposals for and prioritize projects that assist... | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| HB 3320 2007–08 |
Health related expensesAllows employers to elect to pay employees the adjusted minimum wage rate published in Washington State Register (WSR) 07-24-022 instead of the adjusted minimum wage rate calculated under RCW 49.46.020(4)(b). | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 5040 2007–08 |
Survivors' endowed schlrCreates the Survivors Endowed Scholarship for children and spouses of military veterans killed in a combat zone. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 5142 2007–08 |
Air pollution control agcyAllows disbursement of monies collected for an air pollution control authority through warrants drawn by the authority or the designated county auditor. HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 30, 2008 |