Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mark Ericks
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2346 2007–08 |
Clinical trialsExtends the business and occupation tax credit provided for qualified research and development to persons performing both phase I and II clinical trials. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2350 2007–08 |
Ignition interlock devicesDeclares that proof of an ignition interlock device shall not be necessary if the applicant provides a declaration that he or she does not own a vehicle, and is employed in a position that requires that he or she drive an... | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2359 2007–08 |
U of W propertyTransfers the control and management of the Wellington Hills property owned by the University of Washington in Woodinville, WA, to the Department of General Administration. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2362 2007–08 |
Body armorDeclares that a person commits the crime of felon in possession of body armor if the person: (1) Has been convicted of a felony involving violence under the law of any state or the United States; and (2) Knowingly is in... | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2367 2007–08 |
Security of driver licensesRequires the Department of Licensing (DOL) to mail driver's licenses issued to first-time applicants to a valid Washington address, unless the applicant is active duty military or otherwise qualifies for an exception under the... | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2376 2007–08 |
Mental health servicesProvides a business and occupation tax credit for certain mental health services. | Chris Strow (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2381 2007–08 |
Voluntary compliance revenueFunds the law enforcement officers' and firefighters' retirement system through streamlined sales and use tax voluntary compliance revenue. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2383 2007–08 |
Employer prohibitionsDeclares that it is unlawful for an employer to require its employees to attend an employer-sponsored meeting or to participate in any communications with the employer if the primary purpose is to communicate the employer's... | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2393 2007–08 |
Felony offender supervisionChanges provisions relating to offenders including sanctions for violations of community custody, searches of offenders on community custody, and the amount of earned release time an offender may receive. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2409 2007–08 |
Higher edu institutionsFinds that school mapping would: (1) Protect all students in Washington; (2) Help schools and emergency response teams in emergencies like the recent Virginia polytechnic institute and state university shootings; (3) Help... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | 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 2414 2007–08 |
management of mammalsProvides that the director shall authorize operators of airports, as the term "airport" is defined in RCW 47.68.020, to remove or kill wild animals that are posing a threat to human health or safety either on the grounds of an... | Roger Goodman (D-45) | 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 2464 2007–08 |
Bullion excise taxExempts from business and occupation (B&O) manufacturing tax, activities relating to melting and reforming of precious metal bullion. Exempts from business and occupation (B&O) manufacturing tax, activities relating to melting... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2490 2007–08 |
Peace officer personal infoDeclares that personal information about a commissioned peace officer, the officer's family, or both; or information that could easily lead to the discovery of the personal information; and that is not necessary for the... | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2545 2007–08 |
Property tax levy limitsRequires multi-year lid lift ballot propositions to expressly indicate a permanent increase to the levy base. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2614 2007–08 |
Safety corridor projectsPrioritizes existing funding for special safety corridor projects with thirty percent of the receipts from retail sales taxes collected on retail car rentals. | Dan Kristiansen (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2615 2007–08 |
Safety corridor projectsPrioritizes existing funding for special safety corridor projects with all receipts from a portion of replacement vehicle license plate fees. | Dan Kristiansen (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2616 2007–08 |
Safety corridor projectsPrioritizes existing funding for special safety corridor projects with ten percent of the receipts from driver's license fees. | Dan Kristiansen (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2632 2007–08 |
Anaphylactic policyRequires the office of the superintendent of public instruction, in consultation with the department of health, to develop anaphylactic policy guidelines for schools to prevent anaphylaxis and deal with medical emergencies... | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | 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 1266 2007–08 |
Death benefitsProvides a $150,000 death benefit to survivors of state, school district and higher education employees who die as a result of an occupational illness that arises in the course of employment. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 487, Laws of 2007 |
May 15, 2007 |
| HB 1417 2007–08 |
State patrol benefitsAdds surviving spouses and dependent children of members of the Washington State Patrol retirement system (WSPRS) killed in the line of duty to the definition of emergency service personnel whose survivors may enroll in Public... | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 488, Laws of 2007 |
May 15, 2007 |
| HB 1512 2007–08 |
Linked deposit programIncreases the amount of funds available for the Linked Deposit Program from $100 million to $150 million. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 500, Laws of 2007 |
May 15, 2007 |
| HB 1566 2007–08 |
Rural county tax creditExpands business and occupation tax credit for creating jobs in rural counties and empowerment zones. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 485, Laws of 2007 |
May 15, 2007 |