All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2785 2011–12 |
Local infrastructureRevises local infrastructure financing tool program provisions relating to: (1) Changes to the definitions of "annual state contribution limit" and "public improvements"; (2) Application requirements for sponsoring and... | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2786 2011–12 |
Scratch ticket machinesEstablishes the electronic gaming revenue act. Authorizes electronic scratch ticket devices to house-banked card room licensees. Grants specific authority to the state lottery commission to regulate electronic scratch ticket... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2787 2011–12 |
SR-520 Evergreen Pt bridgeEstablishes construction authorization and conditioning provisions for the replacement of the floating bridge and landings of the State Route (SR) 520 Evergreen Point Bridge. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2788 2011–12 |
Opportunity to dance chargesExcludes from sales and use taxes, charges made for the opportunity to dance. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2789 2011–12 |
Local business licensingCreates a cooperative process between cities and the department of revenue for local business licensing simplification. | Chris Reykdal (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2790 2011–12 |
Licensing & trade name lawsMakes technical changes to licensing and trade name laws and conforming amendments. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2792 2011–12 |
Education constructionAuthorizes bonds backed by lottery revenues. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2793 2011–12 |
Public capital projectsAuthorizes bonds backed by four separate capital budget revenue sources, including the Hazardous Substance Tax, the Solid Waste Tax, the Public Utility Tax, and the Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2794 2011–12 |
Financial businesses B&O taxEliminates the business and occupation tax deduction for interest on first mortgages and deeds of trust on residential properties for financial institutions that operate in more than 10 states. | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2795 2011–12 |
School district auditsSubjects school districts to an examination of their financial affairs at least once every three years, however, more frequent periodic audits may occur. Allows the state auditor, with regard to school districts, to conduct... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2796 2011–12 |
Government performanceExpands the duties of the legislative ethics board and the executive ethics board with regard to ethics and integrity. Requires state officers and employees to attend annual ethics and integrity training. Requires each head of... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2797 2011–12 |
Science assessment/high sch.Sets aside the biology end-of-course exam as a graduation requirement until: (1) The state has the funding and resources to develop and implement a second science end-of-course or integrated science exam; or (2) The decision... | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2798 2011–12 |
Judicial stabil. trust acct.Increases the temporary surcharges on filing fees in superior and district courts by $10. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2800 2011–12 |
Business and occupation taxReduces business and occupation tax classifications. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2801 2011–12 |
Local govt fiscal mattersLimits state audits of county and city financial affairs to once every three years. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2802 2011–12 |
Washington works corpsCreates the Washington works corps program within the employment security department to provide unemployed individuals with the opportunity to perform needed services in communities throughout the state. Authorizes the state... | Connie Ladenburg (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2804 2011–12 |
Certif'd instructional staffThe National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) bonus for certification is reduced to $4,000 from $5,090. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2805 2011–12 |
Fiscal mattersDeclares an intent to adopt legislation regarding fiscal matters in order to implement the 2011-2013 operating budget. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2806 2011–12 |
Crime victims' compensationDeclares an intent to enact legislation concerning crime victims' compensation. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2807 2011–12 |
Crime victims' compensationReduces the time period under the Crime Victims' Compensation Program for reporting crimes to law enforcement and submitting applications for crime victims' benefits. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2808 2011–12 |
State excise tax increasesDeclares an intent to enact legislation concerning increasing state excise taxes to fund vital state programs. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2809 2011–12 |
State revenuesDeclares an intent to enact legislation concerning creating state revenues. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2810 2011–12 |
Restoring vital state progsDeclares an intent to enact legislation concerning restoring vital state programs. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2811 2011–12 |
B&O taxes/local governmentProhibits cities from implementing throwback business and occupation taxing provisions. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2812 2011–12 |
B&O taxes/state and localDevelops a collaborative process between the department of revenue and cities to increase uniformity between state and local business and occupation taxes. Creates a uniformity work group to review and make recommendations to... | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |