Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1550 2011–12 |
CannabisPromotes business for Washington by licensing, taxing, and selling cannabis under the regulation of the Liquor Control Board (LCB). | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1551 2011–12 |
Technology transfer fundingAdds regional universities and community and technical college Centers of Excellence to the membership of the Washington Technology Center. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1553 2011–12 |
Marina annual rent ratesChanges the lease rate calculation for marinas located on state-owned aquatic lands that are located adjacent to upland parcels valued more than 45 percent above or below a geographic average. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1554 2011–12 |
Motion picturesChanges the expiration date for earning business and occupation tax credits for the Washington Motion Picture Competitiveness Program (Program) from July 1, 2011, to July 1, 2017. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1555 2011–12 |
Vehicular homicide sentencesIncreases the seriousness level for the crime of vehicular homicide. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1556 2011–12 |
First-time DUI offendersIncreases the mandatory minimum jail terms for first-time driving under the influence (DUI) offenders and requires the offender to pay for the cost of incarceration. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1557 2011–12 |
Felony DUIDecreases the number of prior offenses allowed before a conviction becomes a felony for driving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1558 2011–12 |
Mortgage financingRequires a beneficiary to inform the borrower of the option for a shared appreciation loan modification in certain circumstances. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1561 2011–12 |
Critical services paymentRequires hospitals, insurance carriers, and providers to provide patients with information about balance billing. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1562 2011–12 |
Maternal and child healthCreates a legislative task force on maternal and child health to: (1) Review the current status of the maternity and child health system; and (2) Develop strategies to lower the number of preterm births in the state. Provides... | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1563 2011–12 |
Health-related informationDefines mental health, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and sexually transmitted disease information as health care information for purposes of patient confidentiality and applies the same standards for the disclosure of... | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1564 2011–12 |
Human remains dispositionMakes changes to the list of persons who have the right to control the disposition of a decedent's remains when the decedent has not provided directions regarding disposition. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1566 2011–12 |
Manu/mobile home communitiesRevises the manufactured/mobile home landlord-tenant act relating to: (1) Changing the duties of a landlord relating to adoption of park rules, upkeep and maintenance of the park including vacant lots, and ensuring compliance... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1568 2011–12 |
Boards/community collegesAllows, but does not require, every community and technical college district board of trustees (board) to add a sixth position to the board, such position to be filled by a student. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1569 2011–12 |
Food freezing standardsProhibits a local health jurisdiction, under certain circumstances, from establishing standards for freezing food that requires a business to purchase a specified type of freezing equipment. | Jim McCune (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1573 2011–12 |
Local mineral severance taxAuthorizes the legislative body of a county to impose an excise tax upon the privilege of severing minerals from the land or waters within the county. Creates the county severance taxation account. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1574 2011–12 |
Public facility district taxExtends the maximum period for which the public facility district sales and use tax credit can be imposed from 20 to 35 years. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1576 2011–12 |
Dental anesthesia assistantsCreates a certification program for Dental Anesthesia Assistants. | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1577 2011–12 |
Drivers' license applicantsProhibits the Department of Licensing (DOL) from issuing a driver’s license or an identicard that is valid for identification purposes unless the applicant can document that he or she is a United States citizen or is lawfully... | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1578 2011–12 |
Off-road vehicles on streetsIncreases the number of political subdivisions that may regulate the operation of off-road vehicles on streets or highways within its boundaries. | Susan Fagan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1579 2011–12 |
Vehicles/insurance proofRequires an applicant to provide proof of insurance to renew a vehicle registration. Requires the registered owner of a vehicle to immediately notify the department of licensing if his or her insurance is not renewed or is canceled. | Mike Hope (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1580 2011–12 |
Governmental liabilityProvides immunity from liability to law enforcement agencies, the department of corrections, and the department of social and health services for certain injuries to persons or property. | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1581 2011–12 |
Shared parenting/disabilityCreates a provision for a voluntary agreement between a parent or legal guardian and the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) authorizing the placement of a child in a licensed or certified facility or program... | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1583 2011–12 |
Food & beverage workersAllows an individual or entity approved in food safety training by the Board of Health to issue food and beverage service worker's permits to persons who have successfully passed an examination regarding food safety. | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1584 2011–12 |
Initiative and referendumProhibits signature gatherers for initiative or referendum petitions from being within fifteen feet of entrances and exits of certain stand alone or retail stores, unless authorized by the property owner. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |