Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2205 2011–12 |
Voter registration at age 16Authorizes persons who are at least 16 years old, and who meet all other voter registration requirements, to register to vote with the Office of the Secretary of State. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2206 2011–12 |
Driver licenses, identicardsChanges the renewal period from five years to six years for driver's licenses, commercial driver's licenses, motorcycle endorsements, and identification cards. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2207 2011–12 |
Retro rating plan/schedulingGives retrospective rating employers and groups authority to schedule medical examinations and consultations and vocational assessments. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2208 2011–12 |
Honor and remember flagDesignates the "Honor and Remember Flag" as the official state emblem of the service and sacrifice of United States' service members who have given their lives in the line of duty. | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2209 2011–12 |
Alt. learning experiencesDefines a contract-based learning Alternative Learning Experience (ALE) program as one where high school students receive at least five hours per week of classroom-based instruction, and provides that these programs receive a... | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2211 2011–12 |
Adoptee information accessMakes disclosure of non identifying information of a birth parent, adoptee, or adoptive parent mandatory, upon request. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2214 2011–12 |
Mammalian apex predator mgmtAuthorizes the Fish and Wildlife Commission to consider petitions for changing the classification of certain endangered, threatened, or sensitive species on a regional basis. | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2215 2011–12 |
School year waiversRemoves certain limitations on economy and efficiency waivers from the 180-day school year requirement. | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2217 2011–12 |
Discover passProvides that the final cost for the Discover Pass permit is thirty dollars and the Day-use permit is ten dollars. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2218 2011–12 |
Service contractsModifies the definition of "service contract." | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2219 2011–12 |
Gambling commissionPermits the Washington State Gambling Commission to issue certain licenses for a period of up to 18 months, if it chooses to do so, in order to transition to the use of the Business Licensing Service. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2220 2011–12 |
Suicide assessment, treatmntRequires certain mental health professionals to complete training in suicide assessment, treatment, and management prior to initial licensure/certification. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2221 2011–12 |
Wrongful convictionCreates a civil cause of action whereby persons wrongly convicted of one or more felonies and incarcerated as a result may bring suit against the county where their conviction occurred and be awarded money damages and compensation. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2222 2011–12 |
State libraryTasks the State Librarian with charging an amount to recover the cost of fulfilling a research request made by a person who is not a resident of the state. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2225 2011–12 |
Patient safety dayRecognizes July 25 as Patient Safety Day. | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2226 2011–12 |
Dental practitionersCreates new credentials for dental practitioners and dental hygiene practitioners. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2227 2011–12 |
Medical assistantsCreates four new professions: medical assistant-certified; medical assistant-registered; medical assistant-hemodialysis technician; and medical assistant-phlebotomist. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2228 2011–12 |
Meds/access for uninsuredAllows pharmacies to accept donations of unused and unopened prescription drugs and supplies from practitioners, pharmacists, medical facilities, drug manufacturers, and drug wholesalers for redistribution to individuals that... | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2230 2011–12 |
Administrative law judgesEstablishes that all administrative adjudicative matters coming before the Department of Health (DOH) or its Secretary must be conducted by the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH). | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2231 2011–12 |
State assessment requiremntsRemoves requirements for the state assessment system to include an assessment of writing. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2232 2011–12 |
Indian tribes and state govtDirects the Governor and state agencies to establish government-to-government relationships with federally recognized Indian tribes in order to enhance and formalize working relationships with the tribes through collaboration... | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2234 2011–12 |
Commercial driver's licenseRequires the Department of Licensing (DOL) to notify the employers of a driver who is disqualified from operating a commercial motor vehicle. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2235 2011–12 |
Franchise investmentsModifies terminology and deadlines in the Franchise Investment Protection Act. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2236 2011–12 |
Electrical facilitiesCreates a statutory categorical exemption under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) for certain electrical facilities. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2237 2011–12 |
Port district employeesRequires the port commission, before providing an existing or prospective employee with a salary or other compensation that equals or exceeds that of the governor, to comply with certain conditions. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |