Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mary Lou Dickerson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1124 2007–08 |
Natural resources' officersAdds the Washington State Department of Natural Resources to the definition of employer in the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS). | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 294, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1256 2007–08 |
Window blind cordsProhibits the use of window blinds or other window coverings with certain types of pull cords that may pose a risk of strangulation to young children in child care settings. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 299, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1569 2007–08 |
Reforming health care systemCreates a Health Insurance Partnership (Partnership) to provide low-income employees of small business a premium subsidy. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 260, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1802 2007–08 |
Human papillomavirusRequires, at the beginning of the school year and starting with sixth grade entry, public schools to give information prepared by the Department of Health (DOH) about human papillomavirus (HPV) disease and its vaccine. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 276, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1789 2007–08 |
Home heating oil tanksRequires the Pollution Liability Insurance Agency (PLIA) to identify design criteria for heating oil tanks that provide superior protection against future leaks than standard steel tank designs. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 240, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 30, 2007 |
| HB 1319 2007–08 |
Correctional agency employeeExpands the class of people covered under the stalking statute, at the felony level, to include employees and volunteers of a state or locally operated correctional facility, the Indeterminate Sentence Review Board, and... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 201, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 27, 2007 |
| HB 1366 2007–08 |
News mediaEstablishes a privilege from compelled testimony and disclosure of information for members of the news media. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 196, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 27, 2007 |
| HB 1565 2007–08 |
Child in need of servicesRequires child in need of services and at-risk youth hearings to be open to the public unless the hearings are closed by the court. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 27, 2007 |
| HB 2111 2007–08 |
Adult family home providersProvides for collective bargaining between the Governor and a statewide unit of adult family home providers under the Public Employees' Collective Bargaining Act. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 184, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| HB 1279 2007–08 |
Poet laureate programEstablishes a Washington State Poet Laureate Program. | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 19, 2007 |
| HB 1311 2007–08 |
Small farm assistance progRemoves the expiration date from the statute that creates and prescribes the duties of the Small Farm Direct Marketing Program. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 122, 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 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 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 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 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 1460 2007–08 |
Mental health parityRequires mental health parity in health plans offered in the individual and small group insurance markets. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 2007 |
Mar 30, 2007 |
| HB 1289 2007–08 |
Canadian borderAuthorizes the Department of Licensing to issue enhanced drivers' licenses and identicards to facilitate crossing the Canadian border. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 2007 |
Mar 23, 2007 |
| HB 1226 2005–06 |
Campaign contribution limitsExtends campaign contribution limits to certain candidates for county office and port district office, and to all judicial offices. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 348, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 30, 2006 |
| HB 2384 2005–06 |
State geological surveyInstructs the Geological Survey to conduct and maintain an assessment of the volcanic, seismic, landslide, and tsunami hazards in Washington. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 340, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 30, 2006 |
| HB 1483 2005–06 |
Investing in youth programPermanently establishes a Reinvesting in Youth grant program in the Department of Social and Health Services' Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration (JRA) and expands eligibility to all counties. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 304, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| HB 2583 2005–06 |
Comm & tech college employeeMaintains uninterrupted health care benefits for part-time academic employees at community and technical colleges provided the employee establishes and maintains a pattern of working at least three of the four quarters of the... | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 308, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| HB 2778 2005–06 |
Convention/tourism promotionExempts from the Business and Occupation tax amounts received by nonprofit entities from governments for the purpose of promoting conventions and tourism. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 310, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| HB 2871 2005–06 |
Regional trans governanceCreating a new Regional Transportation Commission to evaluate transportation governance and planning in the Puget Sound region and develop a proposal for regional transportation governance options to be submitted to the 2007... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 311, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| HB 2987 2005–06 |
Vehicle gross weightRequires a 30 day suspension of the certificate of license registration of a vehicle on the third and succeeding overweight or out of service violation during a 12 month period. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 297, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |