Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jim McCune
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1986 2007–08 |
Punishment of theftCreates a 12-month and one day sentencing enhancement in thefts where the damages to the victim greatly exceed the value of the property stolen. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1987 2007–08 |
Metal theftProvides that a public or private landowner is not liable for a person's injuries caused: (a) by the theft of metal material from the property by the person or a third party; or (b) by a dangerous condition created by the... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2059 2007–08 |
Multifamily rental housingOutlines factors that should be taken into account when assessing the value of rental properties subject to government restrictions. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2065 2007–08 |
Tuition waivers for veteransRemoves provisions requiring institutions of higher education to ask about, and encourage the use of, funds available under the Montgomery GI Bill prior to providing state supported tuition waivers to eligible veterans. | Dan Kristiansen (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2068 2007–08 |
Eminent domainDeclares that private property shall be taken only for public use and no greater interest shall be taken than is necessary to accomplish the public use. Defines "public use." Provides that the condemnor serve a written... | Jay Rodne (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2084 2007–08 |
Felony offendersProvides that an offender may be required to submit to a search and seizure of the offender's person, residence, automobile, or other personal property. Provides that the department shall perform random, unannounced... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2097 2007–08 |
Fire service training acctIncreases the amount of funding deposited into the Fire Service Training Account to 35 percent of all the moneys received by the state from fire insurance premiums. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2117 2007–08 |
Initiative 747Reenacts the limitations on regular property tax growth adopted under Initiative 747. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2166 2007–08 |
Safe cosmetics act of 2007Enacts the Washington Safe Cosmetics Act of 2007. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2168 2007–08 |
Firearms safety educationProvides that the superintendent of public instruction, within existing resources, shall develop a program of instruction for firearms accident prevention for students in kindergarten through grade twelve. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2172 2007–08 |
Mathematics educationDeclares that by July 1, 2007, the state board of education shall establish an independent mathematics review committee. Mathematics competency must be a prerequisite for inclusion on the committee. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2215 2007–08 |
Gang-related crimeFinds that the destruction and fear generated by gangs in many communities have greatly elevated the critical importance of enacting effective measures to combat gang-related crime. Communities overwhelmed by violent gang... | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2224 2007–08 |
Gang-related offensesFinds that the people of Washington state face a crisis brought upon by increased gang crime and violence, which is threatening public safety in communities across the state. Declares that those who prosecute gang-related... | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2229 2007–08 |
Energy independence actAllows hydropower to be included as a renewable energy resource for the purposes of the energy independence act. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2267 2007–08 |
Luring of a childIncludes luring of a child or person with a developmental disability in the crime seriousness level table. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2270 2007–08 |
Open space programEliminates tax, interest, and penalty provisions for land valued under the open space program. | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2272 2007–08 |
Limiting property taxesLimits property taxes by reducing the state levy, limiting property tax increases to one percent by reenacting the provisions of Initiative Measure No. 747, and allowing valuation increases to be spread over time. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2297 2007–08 |
Insurance surchargeChanges the word "fee" to "regulatory surcharge" when referring to the amount that the Insurance Commissioner charges insurers to pay the operating costs of the Office of the Insurance Commissioner. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2308 2007–08 |
Residential burglaryMakes residential burglary a crime against persons. | Charles Ross (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2329 2007–08 |
HuntingFinds that the fish and wildlife commission should try, whenever possible, to make hunting opportunities available on holiday weekends. Timing hunting seasons with holidays would, in many cases, take minimal effort, yet would... | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2345 2007–08 |
Parenting plansProvides that, for any child, residential provisions may contain any reasonable terms or conditions that facilitate the orderly and meaningful exercise of residential time by a parent, including one or more of the following:... | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2347 2007–08 |
ParentageDeclares an intent to address the issue of de facto parentage. The legislature did not intend to create a de facto parent. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2367 2007–08 |
Security of driver licensesRequires the Department of Licensing (DOL) to mail driver's licenses issued to first-time applicants to a valid Washington address, unless the applicant is active duty military or otherwise qualifies for an exception under the... | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2369 2007–08 |
Rape by the parentProvides that, at the time of sentencing, the court shall enter an order terminating all parental rights to a child if: (1) The defendant is convicted under RCW 9A.44.040 of rape in the first degree, the victim was the... | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2377 2007–08 |
Felony offendersProvides that an offender may be required to submit to a search and seizure of the offender's person, residence, automobile, or other personal property. Provides that the department shall perform random, unannounced... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |