Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Brendan Williams
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3150 2007–08 |
Initiative and referendumRequires every prime sponsor or sponsors of a ballot proposition to, within two weeks of filing the affidavit for a proposed initiative or referendum, file with the public disclosure commission a statement of financial affairs... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3152 2007–08 |
Students with autismProvides that the professional educator standards board shall develop autism awareness and training policy guidelines for schools to ensure that teachers responsible for autistic children are well-prepared and up-to-date on... | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3153 2007–08 |
Vehicular homicideProvides vehicular homicide is a class A felony punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW, except that, for a conviction under RCW 46.61.520(1)(a), the mandatory minimum specified in RCW 9.94A.540 shall apply, and an additional two... | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3154 2007–08 |
Vehicle miles traveledProvides to support the implementation of RCW 47.04.280 and 47.01.078(4), the department of transportation shall adopt broad statewide goals to reduce annual per capita vehicle miles traveled by 2050 consistent with the stated... | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3156 2007–08 |
DUI liquor/drugsRequires an officer to warn the driver that if the driver's license, permit, or privilege to drive is suspended, revoked, or denied the driver may be eligible to immediately apply for an ignition interlock driver's license. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3162 2007–08 |
Assessed value/property taxProvides residential property is exempt from the state portion of the property tax on fifty thousand dollars of assessed value. Provides a commercial property owner may apply to the county assessor to exempt fifty thousand... | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3170 2007–08 |
Landscape architectureModifies licensing requirements for landscape architects. Modifies provisions concerning the licensure board for landscape architects. Establishes new minimum evidence satisfactory to the licensure board that the applicant is... | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 1153 2007–08 |
Cell phone use while drivingThe holder of either an Intermediate Driver's License or an instruction permit may not operate a motor vehicle while using a wireless communication device except in the case of an emergency. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 1503 2007–08 |
Injured worker medical rightEstablishes requirements related to contact with industrial insurance medical providers after an appeal is filed with the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 2842 2007–08 |
Officer compensationEstablishes a formula for reimbursement of salary and benefits received by a law enforcement officer while he or she was enrolled in basic law enforcement training. Establishes in the criminal justice training commission a... | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 3080 2007–08 |
WA materials mgmt/financingChanges the composition of the board of directors of the Washington materials management and financing authority. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 3083 2007–08 |
Victim impact panelsEstablishes a set of standards and policies victim impact panels must abide by in order to register with superior, district or municipal courts. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 3085 2007–08 |
Money launderingExpands the types of property subject to seizure and forfeiture in money laundering provisions. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 3086 2007–08 |
Offender treatment programsProvides for nonviolent and nonsex offenders the option to complete a state-certified inpatient or intensive outpatient treatment program. Upon completion, each day of participation in such program may be substituted for one... | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 3087 2007–08 |
Certificate of dischargeProvides issuance of a certificate of discharge under RCW 9.94A.637 shall not affect, nor be prevented by, an order that excludes or prohibits the offender from having contact with a specified person or business, or coming... | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 3094 2007–08 |
International peace archDesignates the international peace arch as the official peace monument of the state of Washington. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 3110 2007–08 |
Nonprofit nursing homesRestricts the availability of the business and occupation and property tax exemptions for nursing homes by adding additional qualification requirements. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 3112 2007–08 |
Children w/disabilitiesCreates a business and occupation tax credit for enhancing educational opportunities for children with disabilities. Provides that each person claiming a tax preference that requires a survey under this act must report... | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 3000 2007–08 |
Physical fitness servicesProvides that for purposes of the business and occupation tax, there may be deducted from the measure of tax, amounts paid to or on behalf of employees as financial incentives for physical fitness services. Employers must... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| HB 3015 2007–08 |
BCC student positionCreates a two-year pilot program establishing a student position on the governing board of Bellevue Community College. | Fred Jarrett (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| HB 3041 2007–08 |
Learning disabilitiesCreates a pilot program to implement a statewide system of screening, identification, and diagnosis of learning disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD). | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| HB 3049 2007–08 |
Definition of basic salaryDefines "basic salary" for the purpose of employer contributions to an account formed under section 457 of the United States internal revenue code for the benefit of members of the law enforcement officers' and firefighters'... | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| HB 3055 2007–08 |
Independent living providersRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to establish a new option within the existing the Supported Living Services program that allows clients to hire and fire the providers of Supported Living Services. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| HB 2944 2007–08 |
Commercial salmon fisheryInstructs, consistent with RCW 77.50.120, 15.65.028, and this act, the fish and wildlife commission and department managers to facilitate the commercial harvest of Puget Sound salmon with the Puget Sound salmon commission and... | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| HB 2945 2007–08 |
Companion animalsCreates a civil cause of action for the wrongful injury or death of a companion animal. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |