Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2647 2011–12 |
Human remains identificationAllows the Washington State Forensic Investigations Council to authorize up to $210,000 from the Death Investigations Account for the purpose of assisting local jurisdictions in the identification of human remains. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2648 2011–12 |
Nurses/additional surchargeRemoves the expiration of the nursing resource center surcharge applied to nursing license fees. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2649 2011–12 |
County property tax leviesAllows the county legislative authority to increase or reduce the Veteran's Assistance and County Mental Health property tax levy in the same proportion as the regular county property tax levy. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2650 2011–12 |
Salmonid hatchery managementRemoves the limitation on agreements between the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and private sector partners to resume or continue a salmon hatchery operation that makes the agreements applicable to only hatcheries... | Jim McCune (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2652 2011–12 |
Destruction of documentsAuthorizes the superior court, in a county in which a public record has been destroyed without authority, to require the responsible agency to show cause why the record was destroyed. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2654 2011–12 |
Energy independence actAllows additional sources to qualify as an eligible renewable resource under Initiative 937. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2655 2011–12 |
State ferry systemEstablishes the marine highways safety reform act. Requires the department of transportation to develop a comprehensive incident, accident, and machinery casualty investigation policy and procedures proposal. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2656 2011–12 |
Ferry fares & operating costEstablishes the ferry accountability reform act. Creates the Washington state ferry communities advisory committee to advise the transportation commission in the annual process of setting ferry fares. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2658 2011–12 |
Child care providers/schoolsExempts Department of Early Learning background check clearance card holders from certain school-related records checks. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2659 2011–12 |
Transportation benefit distsRequires a transportation benefit district (TBD), when imposing a vehicle fee without a vote of the people, to exclude any territory in which a vehicle fee is currently being collected. | Chris Reykdal (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2661 2011–12 |
Election of judgesEstablishes a more appropriate and necessary means of electing judges in the state. Takes effect January 1, 2013, if the proposed amendment to Article IV, section 29 of the state Constitution is approved by the voters at the... | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2662 2011–12 |
Comm econ revitalization brdAdds enhancing job and business growth through facility development and other improvements in Innovation Partnership Zones (IPZs) as a general objective of the Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB). | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2663 2011–12 |
Facilities/sales and use taxExpands the allowable uses of rural county sales and use tax proceeds for public facilities serving economic development purposes to include certain facilities in Innovation Partnership Zones. | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2665 2011–12 |
Vacation of roads by countyDeletes requirements obligating county legislative authorities and hearing officers to consider reports of county road engineers during road vacation and abandonment proceedings. | Kevin Parker (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2666 2011–12 |
Pooled benefits/school distsModifies requirements for school district employer pooled benefits. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2667 2011–12 |
Leasehold interestRevises the definition of "leasehold interest" for purposes of chapter 82.29A RCW (leasehold excise taxes). | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2668 2011–12 |
Bail practicesAmends the licensing and professional conduct requirements of bail bond agents. | Mike Hope (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2669 2011–12 |
Payment of prevailing wagesProvides that when a contractor or subcontractor quits business, a successor entity is liable for any prevailing wage violations if the successor had notice of the violations at the time of the sale or conveyance. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2670 2011–12 |
Special agent salariesPermits salary increases to be granted to Washington State Gambling Commission Special Agents without demonstration of difficulty in retaining qualified employees, and without approval of the Director of Financial Management. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2672 2011–12 |
Carbon monoxide alarmsRevises real estate seller disclosure forms to include carbon monoxide alarms. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2674 2011–12 |
Animal care standardsCreates the livestock care standards board and authorizes the board to adopt minimal standards governing the care of livestock and poultry. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2675 2011–12 |
Eligible toll facilitiesAuthorizes the imposition of tolls on the central waterfront tunnel section of State Route 99. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2676 2011–12 |
I-5 Columbia river crossingAuthorizes the tolling of the existing and replacement Interstate 5 Columbia River bridges. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2677 2011–12 |
Records copying & inspectionModifies provisions relating to inspection and copying of public records by persons serving criminal sentences. Authorizes agencies, under certain conditions, to adopt a policy limiting the number of hours that are devoted to... | Deb Eddy (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2678 2011–12 |
Child welfare outcomesFinds that outcomes can be improved for children and families who engage with state child welfare agencies. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |