Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Deb Wallace
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2340 2007–08 |
Nondiscrimination in eduDeclares that the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall be required to monitor the compliance by local school districts with chapter 28A.640 RCW, including district's compliance with state and federal laws,... | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2341 2007–08 |
Intermediate base light bulbDeclares an intent to encourage citizens to participate in cost-effective energy conservation by establishing efficiency standards for incandescent bulbs sold in the state. Provides that no new intermediate base lamps... | Dennis Flannigan (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2345 2007–08 |
Parenting plansProvides that, for any child, residential provisions may contain any reasonable terms or conditions that facilitate the orderly and meaningful exercise of residential time by a parent, including one or more of the following:... | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2375 2007–08 |
Performance agreementsDeclares an intent to explore a new relationship between the state and public institutions of higher education that includes dialogue and negotiation over goals, priorities, performance, and resources, and also includes... | Fred Jarrett (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2413 2007–08 |
Full light of day actDirects the department of general administration to replace the materials covering the original skylight openings that are located above the house of representatives and senate chambers in the legislative building with safety... | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2417 2007–08 |
Property tax deferralProvides a 50 percent property tax deferral for households with income of $57,000 or less. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2596 2007–08 |
Workforce training and eduRequires the workforce training and education board to develop a five-year state comprehensive plan. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2416 2007–08 |
Initiative 747Reinstates the 1 percent regular property tax growth limit adopted by voters in Initiative 747. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 2007, 1st Special Session |
Nov 29, 2007 |
| HB 1092 2007–08 |
Capital budgetThe 2007-09 Capital Budget authorizes $4.3 billion in new capital projects, of which $2.2 billion are financed with new state general obligation bonds. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 520, Laws of 2007 |
May 15, 2007 |
| HB 1064 2007–08 |
Veterans' benefitsRepeals RCW 73.08.060 (restrictions on sending veterans or their families to almshouses) from the statute. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 448, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| HB 1224 2007–08 |
Student course materialsRequires bookstores affiliated with community and technical colleges to: (l) provide students the option of purchasing unbundled materials; (2) disclose student costs to faculty and staff; (3) disclose the difference between... | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 457, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| HB 1883 2007–08 |
Higher edu coordinating brdIncreases the time period covered in the strategic master plan for higher education to 10 years. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 458, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| HB 1267 2007–08 |
Commercial driver's licenseIncreases the fee charged by the Department of Licensing for a skills examination for a commercial motor vehicle license from $50 to $100. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 418, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 1805 2007–08 |
Homestead exemptionIncreases the value of the real property homestead exemption limit to $125,000. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 429, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 1179 2007–08 |
State need grantReduces the minimum number of quarter credits for which a student must be enrolled to receive a State Need Grant from six to three (or the semester equivalent) through June 2011 if funds are appropriated specifically for this purpose. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 404, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
| HB 1573 2007–08 |
Dropout preventionDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to create, administer, and monitor a grant program, known as the "Building Bridges Program," for local partnerships of schools, families, and communities,... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 408, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
| HB 1906 2007–08 |
Math and science educationCreates an after school mathematics support program with community based organizations. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 396, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
| HB 2319 2007–08 |
Early learningDirects the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges to conduct a survey in order to create a coordinated system of course offerings and early learning education opportunities. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 395, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
| HB 1084 2007–08 |
Lady WashingtonDesignates the Lady Washington as the official ship of the State of Washington. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 351, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| HB 1088 2007–08 |
Children's mental healthRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to recommend revisions to access-to-care standards and the children's mental health benefits package. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 359, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| HB 2284 2007–08 |
Training of care providersEstablishes a 15-member workgroup to evaluate current training requirements for long-term care workers, and requires the workgroup to report its findings and recommendations by December 1, 2007. | Tami Green (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 361, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| HB 1050 2007–08 |
Students with disabilitiesAllows a student receiving special education services to participate in high school commencement exercises if the student has attended four years of high school and has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) that prescribes... | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 318, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 1131 2007–08 |
Passport to college programProvides for outreach and information to youth foster care regarding opportunities for higher education, including financial aid that may be available. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 314, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 1009 2007–08 |
Child support scheduleRequires the Division of Child Support (DCS) to: (a) convene a work group to continue the work of the 2005 work group; and (b) convene a work group every four years, starting in 2011, to review the child support guidelines. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 313, Laws of 2007 |
May 3, 2007 |
| HB 1052 2007–08 |
Legislative youth advisoryChanges appointment procedure to the Legislative Youth Advisory Council (Council) to an application process with final selection made by the Lieutenant Governor. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 291, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |