Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1905 2011–12 |
Cemetery district formationModifies cemetery district formation provisions relating to: (1) Petition designating boundaries for proposed cemetery district; (2) County auditor's duties; (3) Time limit for canvassing returns; and (4) Simple majority vote needed. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1906 2011–12 |
Salmon and steelheadRequires the department of fish and wildlife to prohibit activities that harm or disturb spawning beds of salmon and steelhead and other fish on rivers and streams where spawning activities occur. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1907 2011–12 |
GET ready for college prog.Establishes the GET Ready for College Program (Program) for the purpose of encouraging and furthering student aspirations and participation in apprenticeship programs, colleges, and universities. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1908 2011–12 |
Peer mentoring programDirects the six four-year institutions of higher education to create and implement peer mentoring programs modeled after Western Washington University's Compass 2 Campus program by September 1, 2012. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1910 2011–12 |
Injured workers/disabilityModifies industrial insurance long-term disability provisions relating to: (1) Permanent partial disability awards; (2) Limiting pension awards following a permanent partial disability award; (3) Terminating pensions when the... | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1911 2011–12 |
Interstate compact/presidentDeclares an intent to withdraw from the interstate compact which purportedly would establish a system to elect the president by a national popular vote. Requires the governor of Washington to notify the governors of other... | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1912 2011–12 |
Admin sobriety checkpointAuthorizes targeted administrative sobriety checkpoint programs to deter and detect persons driving under the influence with a minimal intrusion on the privacy rights of all vehicle occupants. Prescribes penalties. | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1913 2011–12 |
Criminal gang intimidationEstablishes the crime of Criminal Gang Intimidation of a Law Enforcement Officer as a class B felony offense. | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1914 2011–12 |
Provider hospital privilegesProhibits a contract between a health care service contractor and a participating provider from requiring a participating provider to maintain active staff privileges at a hospital when that participating provider's... | Paul Harris (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1915 2011–12 |
Local govt public worksAuthorizes the State Treasurer to enter into contingent loan agreements with local governments to provide credit support for financing public works projects and authorizes the Public Works Board to make loans related to such... | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1917 2011–12 |
State route number 523Directs the department of transportation to undertake a corridor study to address the needs on the state route number 523 corridor. Finds that, given that tolling on state route number 520 is scheduled to begin in spring 2011,... | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1918 2011–12 |
Small loan interest rateAllows a check casher or check seller that has obtained the required small loan endorsement to charge interest or fees for small loans not to exceed in the aggregate thirty-six percent per annum. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1919 2011–12 |
Aerospace tax incentivesAddresses tax incentives for certain segments of the aerospace industry. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1920 2011–12 |
County utility tax optionAuthorizes certain counties to impose an excise tax on the privilege of engaging in business as a utility. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1921 2011–12 |
Death penalty eliminationReduces criminal justice expenses by eliminating the death penalty in favor of life incarceration. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1924 2011–12 |
Projects of statewide signifModifies projects of statewide significance provisions relating to: (1) Performance of a coordinated and comprehensive review by local governments and state and federal agencies; (2) Projected full-time employment positions... | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1925 2011–12 |
Newspapers B&O taxationAdjusts the business and occupation taxation of newspapers. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1926 2011–12 |
Web business services systemRequires the Department of Commerce and associate development organizations to use a web-based information system for business recruitment, retention, expansion, and trade by January 1, 2013. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1927 2011–12 |
Electronic benefit cardsRequires that electronic benefit cards issued to or on behalf of a person receiving public assistance must contain a photo identification of the person authorized to use the card. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1928 2011–12 |
Workplace bullyingMakes it an unfair practice under the Washington Law Against Discrimination to subject an employee to an abusive work environment. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1929 2011–12 |
Urban street preservationAuthorizes certain cities and towns to establish, after voter approval, a jurisdiction-wide street maintenance utility. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1930 2011–12 |
Foster parent rightsRequires the department of social and health services to: (1) Notify a person accused of abuse or neglect within seventy-two hours of receiving the report of alleged abuse or neglect; and (2) Develop training to be provided to... | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1931 2011–12 |
Failing to supervise minorHolds parents and guardians accountable for the costs their unemancipated minor children impose on others as a result of wrongful behavior. Creates the offense of failure to supervise an unemancipated minor child. | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1932 2011–12 |
University course materialsAddresses university employees who make financial gains from the sale of course materials they have authored and assigned to their classes. | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1934 2011–12 |
Educational employeesAuthorizes certain educational entities to require background investigations and screenings in addition to record checks through the Washington state patrol. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |