Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mark Ericks
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2010 2007–08 |
Bidder responsibilityDefines "responsible bidder" for purposes of public works contracts. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 133, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 19, 2007 |
| HB 2158 2007–08 |
Vehicle sale to nonresidentModifies the sales and use taxation of motor vehicles, trailers, and campers. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 135, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 19, 2007 |
| HB 1024 2007–08 |
Polybrominated diphenylProhibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of products containing polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) after January 1, 2008, with certain exceptions. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 65, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |
| HB 1261 2007–08 |
Service credit/disabilityPermits members of the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS), the School Employees' Retirement System (SERS), the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS), and the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement... | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 49, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |
| HB 1262 2007–08 |
Public employment/retireesDefines separation from service in the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) as excluding circumstances where an employee and his or her employer have an oral or written agreement to return to work following termination; in both... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 50, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |
| HB 1437 2007–08 |
Sexual assault protectionProhibits a public agency from charging a petitioner filing fees or service of process fees in sexual assault protection order proceedings. | Deb Eddy (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 55, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |
| HB 1458 2007–08 |
Eminent domainRequires a condemnor of property to provide the property owner with mail or published notice at least 15 days before final action is to be taken to authorize condemnation or to select property for condemnation. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 68, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |
| HB 1513 2007–08 |
Forest products businessesExempts sales of standing timber from real estate excise tax if timber is cut within 30 months and applies 0.2904 percent business and occupation (B&O) tax rate. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 48, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |
| HB 1793 2007–08 |
Indigent defense grantsRemoves the limit on the number of eligible cities that can receive indigent defense money through grants administered by the Office of Public Defense. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |
| HB 2008 2007–08 |
Quinault Indian ReservationAllows the Governor to enter into a Timber Harvest Excise Tax Contract with the Quinault Nation. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 69, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |
| HB 2147 2007–08 |
Volunteer firefightersProvides vocational rehabilitation benefits for members of the Volunteer Fire Fighters' and Reserve Officers' Relief and Pension System (VFFRORPS) at the sole discretion of the State Board of the VFFRORPS. | Dan Kristiansen (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |
| HB 1337 2007–08 |
Colorectal cancerBeginning July 1, 2008, requires disability insurance contracts and health benefit plans to cover colorectal cancer examinations and laboratory tests consistent with the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations or... | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 10, 2007 |
| HB 1507 2007–08 |
Shared leaveEstablishes the uniformed service shared leave pool. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 10, 2007 |
| HB 2171 2007–08 |
Crane safetyRequires the Department of Labor and Industries (Department) to establish a crane certification program. | Deb Eddy (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 27, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 10, 2007 |
| HB 1025 2007–08 |
Public works board projectsApproves the local government infrastructure projects list adopted by the Public Works Board for the 2007 loan cycle. The list includes 19 projects totaling approximately $71 million in loan requests. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 2007 |
Mar 12, 2007 |
| HB 2688 2005–06 |
LEOFFRS plan 1Removes the 60 percent of final average salary cap on retirement allowances paid by the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System, Plan 1 (LEOFF 1). | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 350, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 30, 2006 |
| HB 2754 2005–06 |
Veterans innovations programCreates the Veterans Innovations Program (VIP) for the purpose of providing veterans who served in recent military action with crisis and emergency relief, as well as education, training, and employment assistance. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 343, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 30, 2006 |
| HB 2933 2005–06 |
LEOFFRS death benefitExtends the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Plan 2 (LEOFF 2) line-of-duty $150,000 death benefit to survivors of members and retirees who die as a result of occupational disease arising from employment. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 351, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 30, 2006 |
| HB 3261 2005–06 |
Sentence review boardAdds more members to the Indeterminate Sentence Review Board. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 313, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| HB 1966 2005–06 |
Identity theftAdds identity theft in the first and second degree to the list of designated "crimes against persons" within the prosecuting standards and guidelines section of the Sentencing Reform Act. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 271, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 28, 2006 |
| HB 2381 2005–06 |
Beaver relocation permitCreates a permit that allows landowners to trap beavers in areas of the state where they are considered a nuisance and relocate the beavers to properties in eastern Washington where the animals may improve the local ecosystem. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 28, 2006 |
| HB 2544 2005–06 |
Public works board projectsApproves the two local government infrastructure project lists adopted by the Public Works Board for the 2006 loan cycle. The list includes 51 projects totaling $181.7 million. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 273, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 28, 2006 |
| HB 2678 2005–06 |
Pollutn liability ins agencyExtends the expiration dates associated with the Pollution Liability Insurance Agency from 2007 until 2013. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 276, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 28, 2006 |
| HB 3164 2005–06 |
Personal prop tax exemptionIncreases the personal property tax exemption for a head of family to $15,000. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 281, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 28, 2006 |
| HB 3205 2005–06 |
Conditional releaseAllows a law enforcement officer, under certain circumstances, to arrest a conditionally released sexually violent predator. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 282, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 28, 2006 |