Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Brian Hatfield
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5130 2009–10 |
Prisoner publ records accessLimits the access of incarcerated persons to public records under certain circumstances. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 2009 |
Mar 20, 2009 |
| SB 6809 2007–08 |
Earned income tax creditCreates a sales tax remittance equal to 5 percent of the federal Earned Income Tax Credit received by Washington residents on their federal earned income return. Increases tax remittance to 10 percent for 2011 and thereafter. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 325, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6855 2007–08 |
Economic developmentModifies the Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) project eligibility, CERB quorum standards, application requirements, prioritization factors, financial parameters, geographic targeting, and accountability requirements. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 327, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6295 2007–08 |
Workplace e-learningCreates a pilot program at up to eight institutions of higher education to evaluate workplace-based electronic learning. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 31, 2008 |
| SB 6375 2007–08 |
Trail grooming services taxProviding a sales tax exemption for certain trail grooming services. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 260, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 31, 2008 |
| SB 6421 2007–08 |
Smoking cessation programsProvides coverage for smoking cessation counseling services, including prescription and nonprescription drugs, for clients enrolled in the medical assistance and medical care services programs. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 245, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 28, 2008 |
| SB 6821 2007–08 |
Fish/wildlife harvestExpands the list of documents that the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife does not have to disclose under the state's public records laws to include information received or accessed that is included in the... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 28, 2008 |
| SB 6483 2007–08 |
Local food productionMakes changes to state procurement policy to encourage and facilitate the purchase of Washington grown food by state agencies and institutions of higher education. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 27, 2008 |
| SB 6717 2007–08 |
PUD commissioner salariesIncreases the salary of public utility commissioners in districts with annual total gross revenue of over $15 million by $400 to $1,400 per month. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 218, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 27, 2008 |
| SB 6950 2007–08 |
Emergencies/limited waiverExtends the Governor's authority under a declared state of emergency to waive or suspend statutory obligations. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 181, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 27, 2008 |
| SB 5254 2007–08 |
Industry skill panelsDirects the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board (WTECB) to allocate grants to support Industry Skill Panels. The WTECB must establish standards to evaluate the products and services created by skill panels. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 103, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 20, 2008 |
| SB 6678 2007–08 |
Special license platesThe Department of Licensing may issue armed forces special vehicle license plates to parents of a member of the United States armed forces who died in service to his or her country or as a result of such service. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 72, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 19, 2008 |
| SB 6271 2007–08 |
District commissionersSpecifies that commissioners from water-sewer and public hospital districts must receive $90 per diem compensation. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| SB 6309 2007–08 |
Gas vehicle emissionsRequires all new passenger cars, medium duty passenger vehicles, and light duty trucks beginning in model year 2010 to display a label that discloses comparative greenhouse gas emissions for that vehicle. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 32, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| SB 6465 2007–08 |
Temporary fishing licenseAllows all active duty military personnel to pay the same fee for a temporary combination fishing license as a Washington resident would pay. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 35, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| SB 6504 2007–08 |
SEPA waste discharge permitsExempts certain construction storm water projects from the State Environmental Policy Act. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 37, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| SB 5432 2007–08 |
Fire protection districtsAuthorizes the governing board of a fire protection district to be increased from three to either five or seven commissioners if a majority of the voters in the district approve a ballot proposition authorizing the increase in... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 5465 2007–08 |
Right to possess firearmsA petition to have the right to possess a firearm restored must be filed in the superior court of the county in which the conviction occurred and judgment, or finding of not guilty by reason of insanity, was entered. If there... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 5517 2007–08 |
Personal needs allowanceThe Legislature establishes the PNA in statute and intends to increase it annually to reflect federal Social Security cost of living adjustments. The change applies to Medicaid residents in institutional and community settings... | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 5723 2007–08 |
Agricultural worker safetyCreates the Community Agricultural Worker Safety Grant Program within the Department of Agriculture. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6184 2007–08 |
Most serious offensesAdds an out-of-state felony conviction to the list of "most serious offenses" if the offense has a minimum sentence of 10 years or more and was committed with sexual motivation. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6569 2007–08 |
Public transit vehicle stopsAllows public transit drivers outside of cities and towns to stop their vehicles at any location in order to receive or discharge passengers, so long as it is done in a safe location, with lights flashing, and the speed limit... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6620 2007–08 |
Biological remediation techAuthorizes use of biological remediation technology in failed drainfields of on-site sewage disposal systems. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 5390 2007–08 |
Public facilities districtsA PFD created prior to September 1, 2007, in a county or counties with no other PFD and in which the total population is greater than 70,000 may impose a sales and use tax, credited against the state portion of the sales and... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5493 2007–08 |
Forest products businessesBill as referred to committee not considered. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |