Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dave Upthegrove
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2855 2005–06 |
Eminent domain compensationRequires a government entity that condemns property to notify the prior owner if there is a plan to transfer the property to a private entity within five years of the condemnation; | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2873 2005–06 |
Voting restrictions/felonsDeclares an intent to establish a clear standard for restricting and restoring the voting rights of felons that will provide clear information about the status of former felon voting rights to all state and local election officials. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2888 2005–06 |
Johns Hopkins UniversityAuthorizes the Department of Health to issue waivers to hospitals without open heart surgery programs to provide nonemergent interventional cardiology procedures as part of the Johns Hopkins Cardiovascular Patient Outcome... | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2796 2005–06 |
Plug-in hybrid electric vhclRequires the department to solicit the purchase of one hundred plug-in hybrid electric vehicles for use in the state motor pool by November 30, 2010. Declares that, for purposes of this act and RCW 43.19.1905 and 43.19.570,... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2797 2005–06 |
Energy efficiency prgm mapAuthorizes the Washington State University Energy Program to conduct a study to create a State Energy Efficiency Program Road Map. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2798 2005–06 |
Telecommunications billingProvides that a telecommunications company may not charge a customer a fee to receive a paper copy of a bill when the bill includes charges for intrastate service. For purposes of this section, "intrastate service" means a... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2800 2005–06 |
Green power programsRequires utilities to offer Washington State alternative energy resources in their voluntary green power options offered to retail customers. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2828 2005–06 |
National guard/rehireAllows small businesses that reemploy National Guard members returning from active duty to earn a credit against Business and Occupation tax liability of $1,000 per member reemployed for at least one year. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2370 2005–06 |
Low-income home energy asstAppropriates $7.6 million from the Public Service Revolving Account to the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission for use in the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program during the 2005-07 biennium. | Tami Green (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 2006 |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 2674 2005–06 |
Pension stabalization acctCreates the Pension Stabilization Account in the state treasury. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 2708 2005–06 |
Growth mgmt hearings boardEliminates the three Growth Management Hearings Boards (Boards) and repeals all statutes pertaining to the Boards' creation, authority, procedures, and duties. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 2585 2005–06 |
Design pilot projectRequires the Office of Regulatory Assistance (ORA) to conduct a collaborative design pilot program that expires December 31, 2009. | Fred Jarrett (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2626 2005–06 |
Eminent domainDeclares that the intent of this act is to make clear that Article I, section 16 of the Washington State Constitution prohibits the use of eminent domain to take private property for private use, except under narrow exceptions. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2641 2005–06 |
Trapping of wildlifeRepeals, reorganizes, and recodifies into one central chapter in the Fish and Wildlife Code the state law relating to wildlife trapping. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2652 2005–06 |
Smoking exemption/religiousDeclares that a building or part of a building where religious ceremonies are conducted when smoking is part of the ritual is not a place of employment. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2503 2005–06 |
Pension fundingCreates the Pension Funding Stabilization Account in the state treasury. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2566 2005–06 |
Job skills programAllows the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges to provide state-funded job skills grants to private nonprofit corporations known as "Washington manufacturing competitiveness corporations." | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2577 2005–06 |
Motor vehicle salesRevises vehicle dealer unlawful act provisions. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2578 2005–06 |
Outfalls in Puget SoundDirects the Department of Ecology, in cooperation with the Department of Health, the Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Department of Natural Resources, and affected stakeholders, to conduct a systematic evaluation of point... | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2581 2005–06 |
Diverse communitiesDeclares an intent to dedicate new funding to support and replicate successful parent and community involvement models within diverse student populations. Requires the superintendent of public instruction to administer a... | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 1009 2005–06 |
Utility bill payment methodRequires utility providers to offer an electronic payment option that customers may use for payment of bills for service provided. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1025 2005–06 |
Voting systemsRequires testing of all voting devices or vote tallying systems by an independent testing authority approved by the Federal Election Assistance Commission for certification. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1047 2005–06 |
Renewable energyRequires investor-owned utilities and consumer-owned utilities to develop integrated resource plans. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1059 2005–06 |
Renewable energyRequires electric utilities to develop integrated resource plans that describe the mix of generating resources and improvements in efficient use of electricity to meet current and future needs at the lowest reasonable cost to... | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1105 2005–06 |
Petition signature gatheringRequires a person who solicits or collects signatures on a statewide initiative or referendum petition to be a Washington resident and be at least eighteen years of age. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |