Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2621 2011–12 |
Third-party reimbursementProhibits a licensee, subject to the uniform disciplinary act, from being required to participate in any public or private third-party reimbursement program as a condition of licensure. | Joe Schmick (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2622 2011–12 |
Workers' primary languageRequires certain industrial insurance communications to be in the worker's primary language when designated by the worker. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2623 2011–12 |
Assault/legal process serverMakes assault of a legal process server an Assault in the third degree offense. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2624 2011–12 |
Med expense plans/retireesMoves the authority to implement the state employee Medical Expense Plan from the Human Resources Director to the Director of the Health Care Authority. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2625 2011–12 |
Fire service mobilizationExpands the definition of "mobilization" for purposes of fire service mobilizations to include all "risk resources" regularly provided by fire departments, fire districts, and regional fire authorities. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2626 2011–12 |
Liquor sales/manufacturersAllows licensed distillers, manufacturers, domestic breweries, microbreweries, and domestic wineries to: (1) Create joint tasting locations where participating licensees may market and sell their products; and (2) Serve... | Mike Hope (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2627 2011–12 |
Employee illegal drug useRequires law enforcement agencies and fire departments, that have probable cause to believe an individual with the agency is involved in the use of illegal drugs, to suspend that individual from his or her duties. | Mike Hope (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2628 2011–12 |
Employee drug testingRequires cities, counties, towns, port districts, and other taxing districts to perform mandatory drug testing for employees and officers of law enforcement agencies and fire departments within their jurisdiction. | Mike Hope (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2629 2011–12 |
Law enforcement/use of forceProhibits state and local law enforcement agencies from adopting federal recommendations or mandates regarding use of force other than those clearly and expressly required or authorized by an act of congress. | Mike Hope (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2630 2011–12 |
US justice dept/task forceCreates a task force to review and analyze the methodologies, statistics, and other procedures and data used by the United States department of justice in its investigation of the Seattle police department's use of force policies. | Mike Hope (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2631 2011–12 |
Newspapers, websites/B&O taxChanges the amount of business and occupation taxes for newspapers and local interest web sites. | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2632 2011–12 |
Rental proprty/criminal actsProvides landlords and law enforcement with the tools to identify and expeditiously remove, from rental property, squatters, gang influences, and those engaged in criminal activities. | Charles Ross (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2633 2011–12 |
Schools/required assessmentsRequires school districts to notify parents or guardians of enrolled students each year with certain information about each assessment that is required by state or federal government. Requires the office of the superintendent... | Mike Hope (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2634 2011–12 |
Online instructional progrmsEncourages K-12 students to spend at least two hours per week during summer breaks between school years and other breaks within the school year using online learning to improve their mathematics, science, and financial literacy skills. | Marcie Maxwell (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2635 2011–12 |
Port distr small public wrksClarifies and waives certain requirements for port district small public works projects. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2636 2011–12 |
Emergency messaging/stateAllows static digital outdoor advertising signs to enhance the state's emergency messaging capabilities and to expand the state's missing person computerized network without any cost to the state. Requires owners of digital... | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2637 2011–12 |
Genetically engineered foodsCreates a requirement that all genetically engineered raw agricultural products and packaged food derived from any genetically engineered ingredients must include clear and conspicuous notification of the fact that genetic... | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2638 2011–12 |
County assessors' officesAuthorizes county assessors to send notices and other information electronically in certain circumstances. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2639 2011–12 |
Treasurer's officeChanges the document recording date specified in provisions governing anticipated tax and assessment payments for platted property from May 31 to July 31. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2641 2011–12 |
County and city operationsMakes numerous changes to provisions governing or applicable to counties and cities in the following categories: (1) audits; (2) employment issues; (3) storm water and low-impact development; (4) civil actions; (5) public... | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2642 2011–12 |
Fair tenant screening actAddresses the costs of and notification requirements for tenant screening under the residential landlord-tenant act. | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2643 2011–12 |
Mental disease institutionsSpecifies that the Department of Social and Health Services' authority to purchase care in mental health institutions includes the purchase of inpatient mental health services and inpatient hospital detoxification of acute... | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2644 2011–12 |
Back-to-school suppliesCreates a "back-to-school" sales tax holiday for clothing and school supplies. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2645 2011–12 |
DSHS and early learning deptRequires the department of social and health services to provide access to records and information retained or produced by the department's children's administration to the department of early learning. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2646 2011–12 |
Children in child careExempts from public inspection and copying under the public records act, information contained in files or records, relating to a child, that are maintained by a child care provider licensed by the department of early learning. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |