Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Gigi Talcott
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2729 2005–06 |
Salary bonus for teachersFinds that the professional certification process required of new teachers and experienced teachers from out-of-state is intended to advance their teaching skills and demonstrate their ability to improve student learning.... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 2755 2005–06 |
Sex offendersIncreases sentences for specified sex offenses. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 2634 2005–06 |
Full-day kindergartenRequires full-day kindergarten. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2637 2005–06 |
Basic education expendituresDeclares that, under Article IX, section 1 of the state Constitution, it is the paramount duty of the state to make ample provision for the education of all of Washington's children. According to the state supreme court, this... | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2512 2005–06 |
Special absentee standardsProvides that a special absentee ballot of an overseas voter or a service voter may not be counted: (1) In the case of a ballot submitted by an overseas voter who is not a service voter, if the ballot is submitted from any... | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2514 2005–06 |
Costs of electionsProvides that cities, towns, and districts do not have to pay revote costs due to county error. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2518 2005–06 |
Special electionsProvides that, if an election is rendered void under RCW 29A.68.120, a special election must be held between the candidates who were on the ballot for that election. The special election must be held on a date provided for in... | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2519 2005–06 |
Continuity of government actEstablishes a legislative task force to study and prepare recommendations related to the legislature's ability to convene by teleconference or other means in the event of an attack or extraordinary disaster. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2523 2005–06 |
Signature verificationDuring the signature verification process, the county auditor must conduct random audits of verified signatures on batches of ballots. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2524 2005–06 |
Performance & outcome reviewRevises provisions regarding performance and outcome measure reviews. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2525 2005–06 |
Special election datesRevises special election dates. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2526 2005–06 |
Voter challengesProvides that challenges may be based on duplicate registrations; | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2528 2005–06 |
Provisional ballotsClarifies the circumstances under which provisional ballots may be counted. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2531 2005–06 |
Signature verificationEnhances guidelines for the signature verification process in elections. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2549 2005–06 |
Voter secrecyRevises provisions on reporting of election returns by precinct. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2554 2005–06 |
Health info technologiesImproves the quality of health care through the use of health information technologies. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2555 2005–06 |
Offering of health insuranceHealth carriers may offer health savings accounts combined with a qualified high deductible plan to small employers. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2556 2005–06 |
Consumer-directed medicalThe Department of Social and Health Services will submit a waiver request to the federal government to permit a consumer-driven Medicaid coverage plan. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2557 2005–06 |
Health savings accountRequires the board to develop a health savings account option for employees that conform to section 223, Part VII of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the internal revenue code of 1986. The board shall comply with all applicable... | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 1104 2005–06 |
Surplus funds of candidatesAllows surplus campaign funds to be transferred to the Oral History, State Library and Archives Account or the Legislative International Trade Account. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1115 2005–06 |
Schl directors' associationsMaking membership in the Washington State School Directors Association optional and requiring at least five months prior written notice from school boards that intend to withdraw from the association. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1169 2005–06 |
Public school facilitiesAdds "public school facilities" to the list of facilities categorized as essential public facilities under the Growth Management Act. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1233 2005–06 |
Luring offender registrationProvides that luring offenders who on or after August 1, 2005, are in custody of the state department of corrections, the state department of social and health services, a local division of youth services, or a local jail or... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1332 2005–06 |
Monthly business tax creditAmends RCW 82.04.4451 to increase the monthly business excise tax credit. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1411 2005–06 |
Tax on estatesEliminates Washington estate tax on estates below the federal estate tax liability filing threshold. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |