Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Kathy Haigh
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3334 2007–08 |
Special electionModifies the dates on which a special election may be held. | Jaime Herrera (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2008 |
| HB 1200 2007–08 |
TRS service creditReduces the service credit from five years to two years that a member must earn in the Teachers' Retirement System Plans 2 or 3 before being eligible to purchase out-of-state service credit at full actuarial cost. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 31, 2008 |
| HB 3307 2007–08 |
Log haulersProvides exemptions from business taxes for hauling of logs. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| HB 3308 2007–08 |
Flood damageProvides farm and agricultural land subject to valuation under chapter 84.34 RCW, and personal property located on the land, are exempt from taxes levied for any state purpose for three years. The farm and agricultural land... | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| HB 1067 2007–08 |
TRS & PERSA member of the Teachers' Retirement System Plan 1 (TRS 1) employed by Public School Employees of Washington may transfer to the Public Employees' Retirement System Plan 1 (PERS 1) for future years of service. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 3284 2007–08 |
Small loan interestProvides a licensee that has obtained the required small loan endorsement may charge interest or fees for small loans not to exceed in the aggregate thirty-six percent per annum. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 3285 2007–08 |
Associate transfer degreesAllows public technical colleges under the authority of the state board for community and technical colleges to offer associate transfer degrees that prepare students for professional bachelor's degrees. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 1105 2007–08 |
Homeowner's insuranceProhibits an insurer writing homeowner's insurance from taking underwriting actions based on whether the applicant or insured owns or harbors a specific breed of dog. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 3079 2007–08 |
Learning opportunitiesCreates the extended learning opportunities program for eligible eleventh and twelfth grade students who are not on track to meet local or state graduation requirements. The program shall provide early notification of... | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 2948 2007–08 |
Full-time/emeritus facultyAdds a faculty member to the governing boards of the public four-year institutions of higher education. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| HB 2982 2007–08 |
TRS & PERSProvides that beginning July 1, 2008, and ending September 30, 2008, an eligible member of plan 1 of the teachers' retirement system may make a one-time irrevocable election, filed in writing with the department, to leave any... | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| HB 2983 2007–08 |
School director trainingIncludes leadership training for school directors in the scope of work for the Washington State Leadership Academy. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| HB 2723 2007–08 |
Reading intervention programProvides allocations for secondary reading intervention programs in schools where more than 10 students scored at a Level I in Reading on the previous high school Washington Assessment of Student Learning, if funds are provided. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2782 2007–08 |
College in the high schoolsEstablishes the college in the high school program as a statewide option for high school students. Requires the superintendent of public instruction, the state board for community and technical colleges, and the public... | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2793 2007–08 |
Farms in WIC programAuthorizes individual farms to participate in the Women, Infant, and Children Program. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2802 2007–08 |
Credit histories and scoresProhibits an insurer from using an insurance score or credit history as a factor in any underwriting, renewal cancellation, or premium decision in personal insurance. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2806 2007–08 |
Veterans/hiring preferencesExtends employment preference to children of veterans who were killed in service and to children of veterans who have a service connected permanent and total disability. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2814 2007–08 |
Institution of higher eduDirects the Legislature to give priority consideration to several factors when considering the location of an institution of higher education in the north Puget Sound region. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2831 2007–08 |
Teacher preparation studyDirects the Washington State Institute for Public Policy to review and analyze teacher preparation in Washington and identify possible strategies for improving the effectiveness of future teachers. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 1016 2007–08 |
B & O tax creditsCreates a business and operating tax credit for employment of persons with developmental disabilities. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1017 2007–08 |
Low-income housing tx creditAllows tax credits against the B&O tax and the public utility tax for contributions to low-income housing programs. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1018 2007–08 |
State official/contributionsReturns the post-session freeze for soliciting and accepting campaign contributions to 14 days after legislative session ends. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1020 2007–08 |
Small loansFinds that consumers should be able to access loans at reasonable rates; no one should have to pay usurious interest rates. Paying the interest rates associated with payday loans can cause a borrower to need a loan to pay off... | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1021 2007–08 |
Small loansFinds that consumers should be able to access loans at reasonable rates; no one should have to pay usurious interest rates. Paying the interest rates associated with payday loans can cause a borrower to need a loan to pay off... | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1087 2007–08 |
Signature gatherersProhibits payment of initiative or referendum signature gatherers on a per-signature basis. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |