Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1698 2009–10 |
Broadband adoptionDesignates the Department of Information Services (DIS) as the single eligible entity for the purposes of the Broadband Data Improvement Act. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1699 2009–10 |
High-speed internet adoptionAuthorizes the Department of Information Services (DIS) to implement a high-speed internet strategy for the state, subject to available funding. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1700 2009–10 |
High-speed internet infrastrRequires, subject to the availability of funds, the Department of Information Services to survey high-speed internet infrastructure owned or leased by state agencies and create a map. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1702 2009–10 |
New state programsRequires the state auditor to 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 state auditor shall provide written notice of... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1703 2009–10 |
Child immunization exemptnsRequires a parent or guardian to provide specified information, including an explanation of the reason for the request, on certifications to exempt a child from school immunization requirements when the exemption is based on a... | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1704 2009–10 |
Motor vehicle franchisesRequires a motor vehicle manufacturer to pay specified sums to a motor vehicle dealer upon the termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of a franchise. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1705 2009–10 |
Special category C projectsPrioritizes projects eligible for funding from the special category C account. | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1706 2009–10 |
State need grant programExpands eligibility for the state need grant. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1707 2009–10 |
Insurance companiesCreates a cause of action for an insurance company to recover compensatory damages, plus all reasonable investigation and litigation expenses and reasonable attorneys' fees, when an insurance company is a victim of a crime. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1708 2009–10 |
Lands adjacent to Maury Is.Declares that the Legislature finds that the Maury Island Aquatic Reserve is an important native ecosystem in Washington that benefits both the aquatic habitat and species in the state. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1710 2009–10 |
Tax & municipl service costsAllows the City of Seattle to impose the annexation sales and use tax up to a maximum of $5 million per year. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1711 2009–10 |
Computing the median wageModifies provisions regarding the computation of median wages for unemployment compensation contribution purposes. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1712 2009–10 |
Association health plansRegulates association health plans through the large group market. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1713 2009–10 |
State health insurance poolDirects the Board of the Washington State Health Insurance Pool (WSHIP) to conduct a study of sustainable funding sources for WSHIP operations. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1715 2009–10 |
Growth mgmt act/reportingRequires the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (DCTED) to prepare reports to the Legislature every five years that evaluate county and city compliance with housing element requirements of the Growth... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1716 2009–10 |
Public contract living wagesRequires state contractors and subcontractors to pay employees performing work under contracts a living wage rate. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1718 2009–10 |
Greenhouse gasesAuthorizes strategies to reduce energy consumption. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1719 2009–10 |
Electricity generation taxesProvides a partial sales and use tax refund on sales of certain renewable energy machinery and equipment. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1720 2009–10 |
Sentencing grid adjustmentAdjusts sentences on the sentencing grid by twenty-five percent for certain crimes. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1721 2009–10 |
2- and 3-wheeled vehiclesRevises provisions regarding two-wheeled and three-wheeled vehicles. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1722 2009–10 |
PERS default provisionsChanges the default plan for new members who are eligible to enter the Public Employees' Retirement System Plan 2 or Plan 3, but do not choose a plan, from Plan 3 to Plan 2. | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1723 2009–10 |
Genetic counselorsEstablishes genetic counselors as a new health profession to be licensed by the department of health. Creates the advisory committee on genetic counseling. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1724 2009–10 |
1st degree child assaultEstablishes the Eryk Woodruff public safety act of 2009. Increases the punishment for assault of a child in the first degree. Provides that the act is null and void if appropriations are not approved. | Mike Hope (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1725 2009–10 |
Small acreage timber harvestRequires the Forest Practices Board to develop a single-tier riparian buffer rule that can be used as a site-specific alternative to the default provisions of the forest practices rules. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1726 2009–10 |
Creating Bellevue CollegeCreates Bellevue College, an institution of higher education that is a combination of a community college and a four-year institution. | Marcie Maxwell (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |