Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Kathy Haigh
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1824 2005–06 |
Ferry faresIn setting ferry fares, the Department of Transportation may consider additional factors: the prepurchase of multiple fares, whether for a single rider or multiple riders; and the effect of proposed fares on frequent users who... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1839 2005–06 |
Women's history consortiumCreates a women's history consortium under the management of the Washington State Historical Society. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1877 2005–06 |
State civil service lawChanges the definition of "manager" for purposes of the Washington Management System. | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1880 2005–06 |
Driver's ed/low-income stdntProvides funding for traffic safety education for low-income students through the assessment of a $1 fee on all initial vehicle registrations and license plate replacements. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1894 2005–06 |
Credit card marketingRequires state institutions of higher education to develop policies regarding the marketing or merchandising of credit cards to students. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1901 2005–06 |
Unsolicited credit card mailProhibits state-chartered financial institutions from mailing an unsolicited credit card that may be activated by a phone call to a prospective borrower. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1904 2005–06 |
AsthmaProvides for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of asthma. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1909 2005–06 |
Office of inspector generalCreates the Office of Inspector General to conduct and coordinate fraud investigations and to inform the Governor and the Legislature about program vulnerabilities and deficiencies relating to the detection and prevention of fraud. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1919 2005–06 |
KindergartensAuthorizes school districts to offer full-day kindergarten as part of basic education. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1971 2005–06 |
Farm equipment tax exemptionExempts from the state and local retail sales and use tax services and parts for machinery and equipment used by a farmer for growing, raising or producing agricultural products. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1975 2005–06 |
Trail maintenance/nonprofitsExempts trail maintenance by nonprofit organizations from the business and occupational tax, retail sales, and use taxes. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1990 2005–06 |
Voting by mailRequires, beginning in 2008, all elections to be conducted by mail ballot. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2024 2005–06 |
Public work contract biddingDefines "lowest responsible bidder" for public works contracts. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2027 2005–06 |
Date of primary electionMoves the date of the primary to the third Tuesday in August. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2036 2005–06 |
Reading readinessCreates the "Ready to Read" Community Assistance Program to encourage public-private partnerships that help children come to school prepared to learn to read. | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2042 2005–06 |
Seattle-Bremerton ferryRequires the department to assign two super-class ferry vessels or equivalent vessels in terms of auto and passenger capacity and speed to the Seattle-Bremerton ferry run. This action is aimed at improving service in the... | Beverly Woods (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2045 2005–06 |
Salary bonus for teachersProviding a $3,500 annual bonus to teachers and school counselors who attain certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2046 2005–06 |
Tuition waiversAuthorizes public institutions of higher education to waive tuition for students who are dependents of members of the Washington National Guard ordered into federal active military service for more than 30 days to serve in a... | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2048 2005–06 |
K-12 finance task forceCreates the joint task force on K-12 finance to study the common school finance system and to develop alternative funding models for that finance system. The alternatives shall include one or more models that can be fully... | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2051 2005–06 |
Comm college faculty salaryProvides that: (1) Each community and technical college shall have only one salary schedule for all faculty. (2) Each community and technical college shall have only one increment or step increase schedule for all faculty. (3)... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2057 2005–06 |
Higher edu waiver authorityMakes the maximum percentage of tuition revenue waived by Central and Eastern Washington Universities for state-supported tuition waivers equal to the percentage waived at Western Washington University: 10 percent. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2080 2005–06 |
Associate faculty positionsEstablishes associate faculty positions for part-time faculty at community and technical colleges. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2089 2005–06 |
State employee gift limitRaises the gift limit for state officers and employees. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2090 2005–06 |
Body piercing & body artRequires that the Secretary of Health establish sterilization requirements for and age restrictions on body art and body piercing procedures. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2121 2005–06 |
Health benefit plansProvides that, notwithstanding any other provision of RCW 48.21.045, an insurer offering any health benefit plan to a small employer may offer small group health benefit plans that provide coverage for fifteen mandated... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |