Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mary Helen Roberts
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2222 2007–08 |
Education staff salaryProvides that, beginning in the 2007-08 school year, the calculation of years of service for occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, nurses, social workers, counselors, and... | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2252 2007–08 |
Adoption servicesDirects the Department of Social and Health Services to establish a pilot program for community-based post-adoption services. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2259 2007–08 |
Immunity/corrections officerEstablishes a gross negligence standard of liability for a community corrections officer who provides assistance to a law enforcement officer at the law enforcement officer's request and during the course of a patrol with the... | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2306 2007–08 |
Students missing schoolRequires each school district to file an annual report, by August 1st of each year, with the superintendent of public instruction regarding disciplinary and placement actions taken during the prior school year. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2314 2007–08 |
Short-term loansEstablishes the short-term cash advance loan program. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2397 2007–08 |
Tax exemption restrictionsRaises revenue by restricting or eliminating tax exemptions, deductions, and credits. Repeals RCW 82.04.062, 82.04.315, 82.04.317, 82.04.4292, and 82.04.44525. Declares that the legislature intends to supersede the holding of... | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2401 2007–08 |
Fee on professional athletesProvides that, for the privilege of performing before paying audiences in publicly financed facilities, a fee is imposed on each member of a professional athletic team and each member of a sports entertainment business, for... | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2414 2007–08 |
management of mammalsProvides that the director shall authorize operators of airports, as the term "airport" is defined in RCW 47.68.020, to remove or kill wild animals that are posing a threat to human health or safety either on the grounds of an... | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2451 2007–08 |
State ferries commissionCreates a Washington state ferries commission. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2481 2007–08 |
Child asthma careProvides that the department of social and health services shall establish a project to improve managing symptoms and reducing complications related to asthma among medicaid-eligible children. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2488 2007–08 |
Domestic partners exemptionProvides eligibility for state registered domestic partners under the senior citizen property tax exemption program. Declares that this act applies to taxes levied for collection in 2009 and thereafter. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2490 2007–08 |
Peace officer personal infoDeclares that personal information about a commissioned peace officer, the officer's family, or both; or information that could easily lead to the discovery of the personal information; and that is not necessary for the... | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2570 2007–08 |
Juvenile motor vehicle theftRepeals the mandatory minimum sentences for juvenile offenders convicted of taking a motor vehicle without permission in the first or second degree, theft of a motor vehicle and possession of a stolen vehicle, and applies... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2600 2007–08 |
Unwanted residential drugsCreates a producer managed and funded product stewardship program to collect and dispose of unwanted residential drugs. Requires every producer of covered products sold in or into the state to participate in the program by... | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2632 2007–08 |
Anaphylactic policyRequires the office of the superintendent of public instruction, in consultation with the department of health, to develop anaphylactic policy guidelines for schools to prevent anaphylaxis and deal with medical emergencies... | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1512 2007–08 |
Linked deposit programIncreases the amount of funds available for the Linked Deposit Program from $100 million to $150 million. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 500, Laws of 2007 |
May 15, 2007 |
| HB 2358 2007–08 |
State ferriesMakes various changes to the statutes regarding Washington State Ferries, including level of service standards, fare setting, and the department's capital program. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 512, Laws of 2007 |
May 15, 2007 |
| HB 1224 2007–08 |
Student course materialsRequires bookstores affiliated with community and technical colleges to: (l) provide students the option of purchasing unbundled materials; (2) disclose student costs to faculty and staff; (3) disclose the difference between... | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 457, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| HB 1472 2007–08 |
Child welfareDirects the Secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services to convene an advisory committee to analyze and make recommendations regarding the disproportionate representation of children of color in the state's child... | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 465, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| HB 1883 2007–08 |
Higher edu coordinating brdIncreases the time period covered in the strategic master plan for higher education to 10 years. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 458, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| HB 2378 2007–08 |
State ferriesAuthorizes the current qualified proposers to meet, confer, and submit a single joint proposal for the construction of ferry vessels. | Dennis Flannigan (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 481, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| HB 1304 2007–08 |
Comm motor vehicle carriersAuthorizes the Washington State Patrol (WSP) to use data-driven analysis to prioritize motor carriers for inspection and compliance reviews. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 419, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 1359 2007–08 |
Affordable housingEstablishes an $8 document recording fee surcharge to fund state and county programs under the Homeless Housing and Assistance Act. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 427, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 1377 2007–08 |
Placement of childrenExpands the definition of relative for the purpose of court-ordered placement of a child in the custody of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 412, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 1624 2007–08 |
Child welfareAllows a dependent child to petition to have the previously terminated parental rights of his or her parent reinstated. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 413, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |