Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Derek Kilmer
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1069 2005–06 |
Audits of tax preferencesCreates a citizen commission to develop a schedule for periodic review of tax preferences such as exemptions, exclusions, deductions, credits, deferrals, and preferential rates. | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 197, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 24, 2006 |
| HB 2543 2005–06 |
911 advisory committeeExtends the expiration date for the Enhanced 911 Advisory Committee to 2011. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 210, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 24, 2006 |
| HB 2567 2005–06 |
Methamphetamine precursorsMakes it a gross misdemeanor offense to knowingly purchase or possess illegal quantities of iodine or methylsulfonylmethane. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 188, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 24, 2006 |
| HB 2644 2005–06 |
Public utility tax creditIncreases by $3 million the statewide cap on the public utility tax credit for qualifying contributions and billing discounts made by a utility for the purpose of providing home energy assistance to low-income households, for... | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 24, 2006 |
| HB 2799 2005–06 |
Solar hot waterExempts solar water heating systems and related components from retail sales and use taxes. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 218, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 24, 2006 |
| HB 2673 2005–06 |
Local infrastructureCreates the local infrastructure financing tool (LIFT) demonstration program to finance local public infrastructure projects designed to promote economic development. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 181, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 23, 2006 |
| HB 2817 2005–06 |
Higher edu/technologyPlaces a state emphasis on enrollments and degrees in the fields of engineering, technology, biotechnology, science, computer science and mathematics. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 180, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 23, 2006 |
| HB 2939 2005–06 |
Energy freedom programEstablishes an Energy Freedom Program to be administered by the Department of Agriculture. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 171, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 22, 2006 |
| HB 1523 2005–06 |
Vegetable seedsExempts from retail sales and use tax the construction or renovation of a building or acquisition of new machinery or equipment that is used for conditioning of vegetable seeds in a rural county or distressed area. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 142, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 20, 2006 |
| HB 2407 2005–06 |
Monitoring sex offendersAuthorizes the Department of Corrections to electronically monitor certain sex offenders as a condition of community custody using the most appropriate monitoring technology given the individual circumstances of the offender. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 130, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 20, 2006 |
| HB 2409 2005–06 |
Sex/kidnapping offendersRequires sex and kidnapping offenders to provide their "complete residential" addresses when registering. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 126, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 20, 2006 |
| HB 2836 2005–06 |
Reading achievement accountCreates a Reading Achievement Account in the custody of the State Treasurer to establish a depository for state and other funds made available for reading achievement, and to ensure that unspent amounts are available in future biennia. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 120, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 20, 2006 |
| HB 3252 2005–06 |
Sex offendersProhibits an offender entering a plea of guilty from receiving a Special Sex Offender Sentencing Alternative unless the offender admits to the underlying offense. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 133, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 20, 2006 |
| HB 3277 2005–06 |
Sex offense/special verdictIncreases the minimum sentence for child molestation in the first degree, rape of a child in the first degree, and rape of a child in the second degree, when a special allegation has been made and proven that the offense was predatory. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 122, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 20, 2006 |
| HB 2498 2005–06 |
Cluster-based economic devDirects the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development to identify industry clusters, working with various entities and to develop strategies to foster the development of the state and regional industry clusters. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 105, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 17, 2006 |
| HB 2573 2005–06 |
Health info technologyRequires the Health Care Authority (Authority) to promote and increase the adoption of health information technology systems by hospitals, integrated delivery systems, and providers. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 103, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 17, 2006 |
| HB 2670 2005–06 |
Hospital benefit zonesCreates a new public infrastructure financing tool for local governments to support the development of a new hospital. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 111, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 17, 2006 |
| HB 2972 2005–06 |
Community rates/health plansHealth carriers may offer health benefit plans for groups of 500 or more people in the same industry which allow contributions from more than one employer. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 100, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 17, 2006 |
| HB 2353 2005–06 |
Family child care providersProvides for collective bargaining between the Governor and a statewide unit of family child care providers under the Public Employees' Collective Bargaining Act. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 15, 2006 |
| HB 2715 2005–06 |
Interoperability exec commRequires the State Interoperability Executive Committee to coordinate purchasing of all state wireless radio communications systems to ensure new equipment is Project-25 compliant. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 76, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 15, 2006 |
| HB 3317 2005–06 |
DUI penaltiesMakes drunk driving a felony, ranked as a seriousness level V under the Sentencing Reform Act, if the offender: (a) has four or more prior offenses within 10 years; or (b) has ever been convicted of vehicular assault while... | John Ahern (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 73, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 15, 2006 |
| HB 2726 2005–06 |
Small manufacturersCodifies the Washington Manufacturing Services (WMS). | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 34, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 14, 2006 |
| HB 2932 2005–06 |
LEOFFRS disability allowanceMembers of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System, Plan 2 (LEOFF 2) totally disabled in the line of duty are entitled to a disability allowance equal to 70 percent of final average salary. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 39, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 14, 2006 |
| HB 1815 2005–06 |
Small business incubatorCreates a competitive grant program for small business incubators and entrepreneurial support programs. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 1834 2005–06 |
Performance measuresDirects the Office of Financial Management (OFM) to identify key performance measurements and provide them to the Legislature by October 1 of each odd-numbered year. | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |