Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Kathy Haigh
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2138 2005–06 |
Public recordsProhibits a person convicted of a felony or a gross misdemeanor from obtaining public records while he or she is incarcerated or under the supervision of the Department of Corrections in the community. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2148 2005–06 |
Tribal foster care licensingPermits Indian Tribes to license foster care homes that are located near the reservation rather than only those that are on the reservation land. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2152 2005–06 |
Financial literacyChanges the date for completion of certain tasks by the Washington Financial Literacy Public-Private Partnership (Partnership). | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2204 2005–06 |
State academic standardsRequires the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) to return the results of the high school Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) by June 1 in any year beginning no later than the 2006-07 school year. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2205 2005–06 |
Galley service/state ferriesRequires the department to seek to promptly reestablish galley food service on vessels. In reestablishing galley service, the department shall follow these principles: (1) First, make every effort to facilitate the completion... | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2206 2005–06 |
Development of rural areasModifies Growth Management Act provisions for public services and facilities in qualifying limited areas of more intensive rural development. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2245 2005–06 |
Middle school & high schoolCreates a task force to study the design of middle school and high school and to report back with recommendations for their redesign and improvement. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2249 2005–06 |
New four-year collegeDirects the Washington state institute for public policy to evaluate and recommend to the legislature whether a four-year baccalaureate degree-granting institution should be created in southwest Washington. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2305 2005–06 |
Voting ageChanges the minimum voting age from 18 to 16 years of age. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2313 2005–06 |
Restrctng tax preferencesRaises revenue by restricting or eliminating tax exemptions, deductions, and credits. Repeals RCW 82.04.062, 82.04.293, 82.04.315, 82.04.317, 82.04.4292, and 82.04.44525. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2336 2005–06 |
Pupil transportationRemoves the limitation that state pupil transportation funds for students who live within one mile of school are only provided for transportation services for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1290 2005–06 |
Community mental healthDirects the Department of Social and Health Services to use a request for qualification and request for proposal process to establish Regional Support Networks. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 503, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| HB 1636 2005–06 |
Wages for child care workersRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to establish a child care career and wage ladder, subject to available appropriations. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 507, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| HB 1066 2005–06 |
Learning assistance programThe funding formula for the Learning Assistance Program is revised from one based on 50 percent for assessment results and 50 percent for family need to one based solely on family need. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 489, Laws of 2005 |
May 16, 2005 |
| HB 1152 2005–06 |
Early learning councilEstablishes the Washington Early Learning Council (Council). | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 490, Laws of 2005 |
May 16, 2005 |
| HB 1252 2005–06 |
Family & consumer science edEncourages school districts to adopt a family preservation curriculum and offer a unit in family preservation education to high school students. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 491, Laws of 2005 |
May 16, 2005 |
| HB 1485 2005–06 |
School bus bid processRevises the state bidding and purchasing process for school buses. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 492, Laws of 2005 |
May 16, 2005 |
| HB 1758 2005–06 |
Public disclosureProhibits agencies from denying public records requests because they are overly broad; allows agencies to respond to requests on a partial or installment basis. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 483, Laws of 2005 |
May 16, 2005 |
| HB 2081 2005–06 |
Hood CanalSpecifies aquatic rehabilitation zones may be established for marine waters posing serious environmental or public health concerns. | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 478, Laws of 2005 |
May 16, 2005 |
| HB 1386 2005–06 |
Historical documentsIncreases the mandatory per instrument recording surcharge that county auditors charge for the preservation of historical documents from $2 to $5. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 442, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| HB 1469 2005–06 |
Commercial motor vehicle lawChanges the hearing procedures for violations of the commercial motor vehicle laws, rules, and orders. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 444, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| HB 1823 2005–06 |
Underground petroleum tankRecognizes that closing of local gas stations adversely affects local economies by reducing or eliminating access to fuel for recreational needs. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 428, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| HB 2212 2005–06 |
Educator certificationAdds a requirement that all courses earned toward a college or university degree must be obtained from an accredited educational institution if the credits are used to increase a teacher's earnings on the state salary schedule. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 461, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| HB 1064 2005–06 |
Government performanceCreates a Citizen Oversight Board (Board) to develop an assessment and performance grading program of state agencies. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 385, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| HB 1242 2005–06 |
State budgeting processRequires that the Governor communicate statewide priorities to agencies and seek public involvement and input on these priorities. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 386, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |