Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Chris Strow
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1611 2007–08 |
Compensation for teachersEstablishes a performance-based compensation system for educators. Repeals RCW 28A.405.200, 28A.415.020, 28A.415.023, 28A.415.024, and 28A.415.025. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1613 2007–08 |
Academic achievement bonusCreates a schoolwide academic achievement bonus of $200 per student for schools that demonstrate exemplary performance in combined mathematics and reading scores on the Washington Assessment of Student Learning. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1627 2007–08 |
Farmland preservation officeCreates the Office of Farmland Preservation in the State Conservation Commission and establishes a Farmland Preservation Task Force | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1629 2007–08 |
Property tax reliefIncreases the income thresholds in order to qualify for the senior citizen and disabled person property tax relief programs. | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1632 2007–08 |
Legislative districtsDeclares that the house of representatives shall consist of ninety-nine members, one of whom shall be elected from each house district. The senate shall consist of thirty-three members, one of whom shall be elected from each... | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1633 2007–08 |
Possession of firearmsProtects the constitutionally guaranteed right to the lawful possession of firearms during an emergency. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1634 2007–08 |
High school mathematicsFinds that students' knowledge of mathematics must improve to enable them to be successful in college and in an increasingly technological and complex workplace. The only way to improve students' knowledge is to improve the... | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1638 2007–08 |
Employer provided health insProvides tax incentives for employer provided health care. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1662 2007–08 |
Restriction on tax increasesPlaces restrictions on raising and spending state revenue. Provides that this act takes effect if the proposed amendment to Article VII, section . . . of the state Constitution (HJR . . . ., H-1156/07) is validly submitted to... | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1664 2007–08 |
Veterans/discriminationProtects persons with veteran or military status from discrimination. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1681 2007–08 |
TelecommunicationsFinds that the competitiveness of telecommunications services makes regulatory modernization necessary to ensure fair regulatory treatment of telecommunications service providers who provide similar services. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1683 2007–08 |
Driver's license feesDeclares that the fee does not apply to active duty members of the armed forces of the United States, including active duty members of the national guard and armed forces reserves. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1696 2007–08 |
Initiative & referendumAffirms the state's long-standing policy of promoting informed public discussion and understanding of statewide ballot measures and declares that it is in the best interests of the state to provide for an independent and... | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1726 2007–08 |
Growth management planningRequires that the "countywide planning policy" adopted by a county under the Growth Management Act address policies related to the provision of a regional housing supply sufficient to accommodate employment growth and market demand. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1728 2007–08 |
Shellfish aquacultureCreates the Shellfish Aquaculture Regulatory Efficiency Committee to provide advice as to how the current environmental standards and regulations for aquaculture issued by state and local government can be reformed into a more... | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1764 2007–08 |
Electronic weaponsProhibits students and minors from possessing electronic weapons on public or private elementary or secondary school property. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1769 2007–08 |
Allowance for retailersProvides retailers with an allowance for sales and use tax collection costs. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1817 2007–08 |
Small loansRequires a lender to allow a borrower to convert the unpaid principal and fee with a lender into a payment plan once every 12 months. A licensee may not assess any additional charge to convert a loan into a payment plan. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1819 2007–08 |
Furnishing liquor to minorsRequires the Department of Licensing to suspend the driver's license of any person who has a judgment entered against him or her for supplying liquor to a minor. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1829 2007–08 |
Nursing facility medicaidRevises provisions relating to the nursing facility medicaid payment system. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1844 2007–08 |
Nursing facility payment sysRevises the nursing facility payment system. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1890 2007–08 |
DNA evidence/death penaltyProvides that the state of Washington may not impose the death penalty upon any person convicted of aggravated first degree murder unless DNA evidence is introduced and assists in the person's conviction. | Chris Strow (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1962 2007–08 |
Auto theft victimsCreates a program within the Department of Licensing to provide compensation for the costs incurred for the towing and storage of a stolen vehicle. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1963 2007–08 |
Credit for time servedPermits the court to credit or convert jail confinement to an available county supervised community option. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1971 2007–08 |
Unpaid traffic finesProvides that the director or the director's agents shall not renew a vehicle license unless the applicant has paid all monetary penalties for traffic infractions. This act does not apply to an applicant who is in compliance... | Charles Ross (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |