Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1713 2011–12 |
SEPA categorical exemptionsCreates new statutory categorical exemptions under the State Environmental Policy Act for certain types of development. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1714 2011–12 |
Biometric matching systemRequires the Department of Licensing to share the biometric matching system with official governmental enforcement agencies under certain circumstances. | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1715 2011–12 |
Coffee as state beverageEstablishes the official Washington state beverage act. Designates coffee as the official beverage of the state. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1717 2011–12 |
Derelict fishing gearRequires a person who loses or abandons commercial net fishing gear in the waters of the state to report certain information to the department of fish and wildlife. Encourages a person who loses or abandons shellfish pots in... | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1720 2011–12 |
State governmentCreates the Department of Enterprise Services. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1722 2011–12 |
Nursing home safety netMakes various revisions to nursing home payments. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1723 2011–12 |
Volunteer firefightingRevises the definition of "firefighter" for purposes of volunteer firefighters' and reserve officers' relief and pensions. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1724 2011–12 |
Prepaid wireless telecom/taxImposes a prepaid wireless enhanced 911 excise tax. Prohibits any other tax, fee, surcharge, or charge from being imposed for enhanced 911 funding purposes. | Jim Jacks (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1727 2011–12 |
Service animalEliminates the definition of "dog guide" and adopts the federal definition of "service animal." | Jay Rodne (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1729 2011–12 |
Firearm safety devices/safesEstablishes the Eddie Ryan public safety act of 2011. Requires a governmental agency that purchases, receives, possesses, uses, or issues a firearm to ensure that the firearm includes or is accompanied with a firearms safety... | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1732 2011–12 |
Campaign finance disclosureRequires identification of committee sponsors for sponsored political committees. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1733 2011–12 |
Consumer reporting agenciesRequires notice to an applicant or employee if information in a consumer report for employment purposes will be transferred to a third party outside of the United States. | Joe Schmick (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1734 2011–12 |
Sharp-bladed instrumentsPrevents possession of any knife, shank, stiletto, or other similar sharp-edged bladed object, implement, or instrument on school facilities. | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1735 2011–12 |
Clean water jobsAuthorizes the Department of Ecology to collect a 1 percent fee on the wholesale value of petroleum products, pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers and will be assessed on the first possession of the these substances in the state. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1736 2011–12 |
Uniformed personnelProvides binding interest arbitration for uniformed personnel under the Personnel System Reform Act. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1739 2011–12 |
Primary care health homesPromotes the adoption of primary care health homes and, within them, advances the practice of chronic care management to improve health outcomes and reduce unnecessary costs. | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1740 2011–12 |
Health benefit exchangeRequires the state to establish a health benefit exchange by statute. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1741 2011–12 |
Temp assist/needy familiesAuthorizes the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to permanently disqualify parents who have been terminated due to WorkFirst non-compliance sanction three or more times, to reduce the earned income disregard for... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1742 2011–12 |
Alternate early retirementEliminates subsidized early retirement benefits for members of the Public Employees' Retirement System, the Teachers' Retirement System, and the School Employees' Retirement System Plans 2 and 3. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1743 2011–12 |
DUI seven-year provisionEliminates the seven-year provision for prior offenses in statutes relating to driving or being in physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug. | Mike Hope (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1744 2011–12 |
Voluntary intoxicationProvides, unequivocally and solely, a legislative redefinition of the mens rea element for specific and general intent crimes where voluntary intoxication is alleged as part of a defense, that a voluntary intoxicated condition... | Mike Hope (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1745 2011–12 |
Collection agenciesMakes a number of changes related to the prohibited practices of collection agencies. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1746 2011–12 |
Unoccupied mobile home lotsProhibits certain local government utility providers from charging utility rates or other utility costs to an unoccupied mobile home lot in a manufactured housing community unless certain conditions are met. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1747 2011–12 |
Statewide trans. planningRequires the convening, at least every seven years, of a three-person planning committee made up of members from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), the Washington State Transportation Commission... | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1748 2011–12 |
Manuf. housing communitiesProhibits local jurisdictions, based on a nonconforming use status, from prohibiting the entry or requiring the removal of a manufactured or mobile home, park model, or recreational vehicle allowed in a manufactured housing... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |