Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1196 2013–14 |
Yakima R. basin water mgmtDirects the Department of Ecology to implement the Yakima River Basin Integrated Water Resource Management Plan and develop water supply solutions that provide concurrent benefits to both in and out-of-stream uses. | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1197 2013–14 |
Open public meetingsRequires the governing body of a public agency to allow for public comment on any proposed action prior to its adoption. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1198 2013–14 |
Pub. records & open meetingsRequires the Attorney General to develop and implement training programs for the legal requirements contained in the Open Public Meetings Act and the Public Records Act. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1199 2013–14 |
Hunter safetyProvides the Department of Fish and Wildlife with the authority to issue two new fees related to hunter education training programs. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1201 2013–14 |
Animal cruelty preventionProhibits the sale of animals on public property or private property that is open to the public. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1202 2013–14 |
Animal cruelty preventionAllows law enforcement and animal control officers, and fire and rescue workers, to remove an animal from a confined space when the officer or worker has probable cause to believe the animal is in a life-threatening situation. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1204 2013–14 |
Sibling visitationOutlines specific procedures and requirements for sibling visitation for children involved in the child welfare system. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1205 2013–14 |
Governors' inaugural ballsCreates the governor's official inaugural ball committee to plan and organize governors' official inaugural balls. Creates the governor's official inaugural ball account. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1206 2013–14 |
Ecology dept. administrationAmends certain programs administered by the Department of Ecology to remove prescriptive program administration and reporting requirements. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1208 2013–14 |
Digital college/high schoolEstablishes the Digital College in the High School as a two-year pilot project beginning in 2013-14. | Chris Reykdal (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1211 2013–14 |
Voters' pamphlets, primariesRequires the Secretary of State to print and distribute a voters' pamphlet for the primary in even-numbered years and for the general election each year. | Gary Alexander (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1212 2013–14 |
Credit historyProhibits an insurer from using a consumer's credit history to determine personal insurance rates or premiums, or to deny, cancel, or non-renew coverage for homeowners insurance, dwelling property coverage, or earthquake... | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1214 2013–14 |
Property tax relief/militaryExempts certain active duty members of the armed forces, national guard, or reserves from certain property tax obligations. | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1215 2013–14 |
Nonprofit religious orgsAllows a nonprofit religious organization to loan or rent its property for non-qualifying uses up to 15 days each year without nullifying its property tax exemption. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1217 2013–14 |
Property assessment systemRequires an appellant that has filed with the county board of equalization a petition challenging the assessed value of commercial property to provide the county assessor with income and expense statements for the past two years. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1219 2013–14 |
Carnivore conflict managemntAdds the gray wolf to the list of big game species. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1220 2013–14 |
Milk and milk productsClarifies sampling requirements by differentiating sampling from producer and processors. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1221 2013–14 |
Coal transition powerAllows a qualifying utility, when calculating load under the Energy Independence Act, to subtract any coal transition power that is delivered to its retail customers in Washington. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1222 2013–14 |
Coal transition powerModifies an alternative compliance mechanism for no load growth utilities under the Energy Independence Act to include purchases of coal transition power. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1223 2013–14 |
Forest practice applicationsProhibits the department of natural resources from denying certain forest practices applications due to the presence of an archaeological object. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1226 2013–14 |
PERS/returning retireesRestores provisions allowing retirees of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) who return to work in positions covered by other Department of Retirement Systems-administered plans to receive benefits for the first 867... | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1227 2013–14 |
Child support orders/noticesAuthorizes the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to serve a notice of intent to certify a responsible parent as not in compliance with a child support obligation by first-class mail, rather than certified mail,... | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1228 2013–14 |
Family day care providersExempts certain family day care providers from the requirement that licensed providers must have a high school diploma or equivalent education. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1229 2013–14 |
Companion animalsCreates a spay/neuter assistance program within the Department of Social and Health Services to pay for spaying and neutering of dogs and cats owned by low-income individuals, as well as feral and free-roaming cats. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1230 2013–14 |
Physical therapy degreesAllows a person in a physical therapy assistant education program to be supervised by a licensed physical therapist assistant. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 2014 |