Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1608 2009–10 |
Interior designEstablishes registration requirements for any person engaging in the "practice of registered interior design." | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1609 2009–10 |
Family and medical leaveRevises family and medical leave provisions. Requires each employer, for each individual, to pay a premium of two cents per hour worked, up to a maximum of forty hours per week, to the employment security department to be... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1610 2009–10 |
Biomass energyCreates a business and occupation (B&O) tax credit for biomass energy powered generation facilities. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1611 2009–10 |
U of W health sci libraryRequires the University of Washington to provide to the department of health, by September 1st of each year, an accounting of: (1) The use of funds collected under RCW 43.70.110(3)(c) (health care provider license fees) during... | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1612 2009–10 |
Pregnancy prevention progsDeclares an intent to help people protect themselves from unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease through programs that are evidence-based, economical, and consistent with RCW 28A.300.475 (the state's healthy... | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1613 2009–10 |
Meat & poultry inspectionRequires the Director of the Washington Department of Agriculture to appoint inspectors to examine and inspect meat food products, facilities, and containers. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1614 2009–10 |
Petroleum in storm waterCreates the Water Pollution Account for mitigating and preventing storm water pollution from petroleum products. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1615 2009–10 |
Drug overdose preventionDeclares an intent to save lives by increasing timely medical attention to overdose victims through the establishment of limited immunity from prosecution for people who seek medical assistance in an overdose situation. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1617 2009–10 |
Regulatory reformRequires the authority the Legislature delegates to agencies for rulemaking to be construed narrowly. | Norma Smith (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1618 2009–10 |
Community & surplus schoolsDirects the Department of Commerce to establish a competitive grant process to assist eligible entities in acquiring, constructing, rehabilitating, or improving facilities, including surplus schools, to be used for... | Scott White (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1620 2009–10 |
Community health grant progAuthorizes the Washington state health care authority, within funds appropriated for community health care collaborative grants, to award grants for community-based health care collaborative programs that increase access to... | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1622 2009–10 |
Voter registrationUpdates and revises the state voter registration laws. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1623 2009–10 |
Absentee ballotsRequires absentee ballots to be returned to the county auditor by 8:00 p.m. on the day of the primary or election. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1624 2009–10 |
Internet votingAllows the Secretary of State to establish a method allowing service and overseas voters to cast a ballot over the Internet. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1625 2009–10 |
For hire vehiclesFinds that taxicab, limousine, and other for hire vehicle operators are at significant risk of injury due to work-related accidents or work-related crimes that may not be covered by standard vehicle insurance policies. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1626 2009–10 |
Wildlife interactionsRecodifies and alters provisions of law regarding crop damage by wildlife. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1627 2009–10 |
Water storage sitesProhibits the Department of Natural Resources, the Fish and Wildlife Commission, the Parks and Recreation Commission, and the Department of General Administration from using state funds to purchase property or easements on... | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1628 2009–10 |
Good cause for leaving workLimits the number of good cause reasons to leave work. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1629 2009–10 |
Growth mgmt act appealsRequires the director of the department of community, trade, and economic development to develop, by rule, a program for the loan of city costs associated with the appeal of a critical areas ordinance under chapter 36.70A RCW.... | Deb Eddy (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1630 2009–10 |
Public schools electricityRequires public educational facilities turn off electrical lights when the facility is unoccupied. | Deb Eddy (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1631 2009–10 |
Speech-language pathologyRegulates speech-language pathology assistants. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1632 2009–10 |
Annual school perf reportingEstablishes a reporting structure to disclose efforts to improve health and social-emotional learning in schools. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1633 2009–10 |
Hog fuel excise tax reliefProvides a sales and use tax exemption for hog fuel used to produce electricity, steam, heat, or biofuel. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1634 2009–10 |
ArchitectsModifies and makes various technical edits and clarifications to the seal and sign provisions, corporate practice and registration requirements, definitions, exemptions to registration as an architect, the application... | Scott White (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1635 2009–10 |
Lakes mgmt strategic planFinds that: (1) Freshwater lakes are vital to the state's economy and environment, and serve as a source of recreational and scenic enjoyment; (2) Currently more than two hundred lakes, or twenty-five percent of the publicly... | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |