Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dave Upthegrove
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2850 2007–08 |
Puget Sound researchLimits expenditures from the Puget Sound Scientific Research Account to research programs and projects selected by a process developed and overseen by the Puget Sound Science Panel. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| HB 2917 2007–08 |
Voter registration and infoRequires institutions of higher education to make voter registration forms available in prominent places around campus. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| HB 2920 2007–08 |
Eminent domain info pamphletRequires the Attorney General's Office to develop an eminent domain pamphlet. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| HB 2925 2007–08 |
Minority/women's enterprisesRequires the Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises to establish a plan to streamline certification, encourage participation of firms, and develop a database, in consultation with the Advisory Committee on... | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| HB 3047 2007–08 |
Higher edu course materialsRequires affiliated bookstores to disclose information on required course materials at least four weeks before the start of class. | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| HB 3141 2007–08 |
Residential weatherizationDirects the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development to promote the use of sustainable technologies that are environmentally friendly in its low-income housing programs, including the Weatherization Program. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| HB 3216 2007–08 |
Wave and tidal energy techRequires the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development and the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council to convene and co-chair a work group on hydrokinetic energy. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| HB 3259 2007–08 |
Port district financingProhibits a port district with a population of over one million from using banked levy capacity until July 1, 2010, to pay, secure, or guarantee bonds issued after the | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| HB 3104 2007–08 |
Domestic partnershipsGrants to state registered domestic partners rights and responsibilities given to spouses in areas of law dealing with: dissolutions; community property; estate planning; taxes; court process; services to indigent veterans and... | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 12, 2008 |
| HB 2437 2007–08 |
Public works board projectsApproves the local government infrastructure projects list adopted by the Public Works Board for the 2008 loan cycle. The list includes 52 projects totaling approximately $278 million in loan requests. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 7, 2008 |
| HB 1364 2007–08 |
Property tax reliefIncreases the income thresholds in order to qualify for the senior citizen and disabled person property tax relief programs. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2008 |
| HB 2426 2007–08 |
High-efficiency lightingRequires state agencies to purchase high-efficiency lighting if it is technically feasible and the cost is competitive. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2008 |
| HB 2536 2007–08 |
Health care work groupCreates a thirteen-member citizens' work group on health care. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2008 |
| HB 2664 2007–08 |
Prescription dataProhibits the sale or use of prescriber's identifiable prescription data for markets or promotional purposes. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2008 |
| HB 2946 2007–08 |
Leave sharing for victimsAllows victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking to participate in the state leave-sharing program. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2008 |
| HB 3001 2007–08 |
Community athletics programsProhibits any city, town, county, or district or third party contractor from discriminating on the basis of sex in the allocation of facilities and resources in administering youth or adult community athletic programs. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2008 |
| HB 3292 2007–08 |
Executive sessionsRequires the audio recording of all executive sessions conducted by a governing body under the Open Public Meetings Act. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2008 |
| HB 2563 2007–08 |
DV service of processRequires a court to allow service of process by publication or mail for certain domestic violence protection orders after a mandatory second attempt to serve respondent personally has failed. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 15, 2008 |
| HB 2617 2007–08 |
Apple commission membershipMakes changes regarding the composition of the Washington Apple Commission. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 15, 2008 |
| HB 3031 2007–08 |
Sewer/water utilitiesProhibits port districts in counties with populations exceeding 1.5 million from acquiring, constructing, installing, improving or operating water-sewer or pollution control facilities, under specified circumstances, absent... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 15, 2008 |
| HB 2265 2007–08 |
Supervised community optionsPermits the court to credit pre-sentence time served in a county supervised community option at the time of sentencing. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 12, 2008 |
| HB 2509 2007–08 |
Aquatic land purchasesAuthorizes the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to purchase aquatic lands. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 12, 2008 |
| HB 2458 2007–08 |
Basic education fundingProvides an enhanced staffing ratio in the statutory funding formula for Basic Education in grades K through three, to be phased in over a six-year period until the enhancement equals an additional 20.69 Certificated... | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2008 |
| HB 2547 2007–08 |
Canine crueltyMakes it a misdemeanor for a person to command or direct a dog in his or her control to injure or kill a coyote, fox, or wolf for exhibition or entertainment. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 2008 |
| HB 2914 2007–08 |
Sm manufacturer assistanceCreates the Washington Manufacturing Innovation and Modernization Extension Services Program (Program) to be administered by the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2008 |