Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1963 2011–12 |
Civil marriage equalityEnds discrimination in marriage based on gender and sexual orientation in Washington. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1964 2011–12 |
Workers' comp benefitsSimplifies and adds certainty to the calculation of workers' compensation benefits. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1968 2011–12 |
Preparer lien filingModifies the timeline for filing a preparer lien for agricultural products. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1970 2011–12 |
Public works projectsAuthorizes state agencies or municipalities to waive certain payment and performance bond requirements and retainage requirements for public works projects with a total contract amount of five thousand dollars or less. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1971 2011–12 |
Subcontractor selectionModifies provisions relating to the alternative subcontractor selection process. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1972 2011–12 |
TV reception impr. districtsIncludes public safety emergency radio communications systems in the services provided by television reception improvement districts. | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1973 2011–12 |
Education governance systemCreates the department of education as an executive branch agency. Creates the P-20 education council to advise the secretary of the department of education on broad policy issues affecting the state's education system. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1974 2011–12 |
State education governanceModifies duties of the quality education council with regard to recommendations and an implementation timeline for further streamlining of education governance, including restructuring state agencies, boards, and offices.... | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1975 2011–12 |
Veteran lottery raffleAuthorizes the state lottery to offer a statewide raffle to benefit veterans and their families. | Fred Finn (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1976 2011–12 |
Health care enrollmentLimits enrollment in taxpayer-funded health care and human service programs to individuals who are citizens of the United States or meet the definition of a qualified alien. Prohibits state resources from being used: (1) For... | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1977 2011–12 |
Sex offender school accessCreates the crime of criminal trespass on school property by a sex offender. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1978 2011–12 |
Railroad safetyRequires the utilities and transportation commission to develop rules to improve railroad safety and operations. Creates an advisory committee on railroad safety within the utilities and transportation commission to advise the... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1979 2011–12 |
Coordinated transportationExtends the termination date for the Agency Council on Coordinated Transportation until June 30, 2013. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1980 2011–12 |
Strategic investments in eduEstablishes a deliberative process for identifying incremental, strategic investments to enhance and improve public education, as well as providing the funding necessary to support the investments through the modification and... | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1982 2011–12 |
Quality nursing home careAuthorizes nursing facilities to assign qualified staff to perform duties concurrently in units that have beds serving clients with acuity needs that meet nursing facility level of care and in units where beds have been... | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1984 2011–12 |
Motorcycle helmet useRemoves certain requirements for motorcycle helmet use. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1985 2011–12 |
Public transp. facilitiesPermits certain private transportation provider vehicles to use the left-hand lane of certain limited access roads. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1986 2011–12 |
Public transp. facilitiesAuthorizes the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and local jurisdictions to allow certain private transportation provider vehicles to use high occupancy vehicle lanes and lanes reserved for public transportation. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1987 2011–12 |
Signature misspellingsProvides sufficient flexibility to county auditors to accept ballots where misspellings are present, yet the registered voter is clearly the same person. | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1988 2011–12 |
County auditor namesProhibits the county auditor's name from appearing in the local voters' pamphlet in his or her official capacity or on the security envelope, return envelope, or any voting instructions or materials included with the ballot if... | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1989 2011–12 |
Signatures/public disclosureProhibits disclosure of signatures of nonemployees by government entities. | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1990 2011–12 |
Firearms freedom actEstablishes the Washington state firearms freedom act of 2011. Exempts from federal laws and federal regulations, personal firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition manufactured commercially or privately in Washington that... | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1991 2011–12 |
Vehicle & vessel renewalsRequires mail-in vehicle and vessel registration renewals to be processed by the vehicle licensing office that is closest to the address of the registered owner and located in the county in which the registered owner resides. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1992 2011–12 |
Community college fundingAuthorizes community college districts to: (1) Impose a regular property tax levy in an amount not to exceed twenty-five cents per thousand dollars of assessed value; and (2) Adopt a resolution for the levy and collection of... | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1993 2011–12 |
Industrial insuranceModifies temporary total disability provisions relating to employers providing light duty or transitional work. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |