Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2933 2007–08 |
Prior learning work groupRequires the Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) to convene a workgroup to: (1) assess current institutional practices in accepting prior learning credits; and (2) make recommendations on implementation of the... | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 11, 2008 |
| HB 3263 2007–08 |
Dual credit strategic planRequires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to convene a workgroup to develop a strategic plan for statewide coordination of dual credit programs. The plan must analyze the goals, benefits, barriers to... | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 11, 2008 |
| HB 2142 2007–08 |
Workplace bullyingMakes it an unlawful employment practice to subject a state employee to an abusive work environment. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2008 |
| HB 2458 2007–08 |
Basic education fundingProvides an enhanced staffing ratio in the statutory funding formula for Basic Education in grades K through three, to be phased in over a six-year period until the enhancement equals an additional 20.69 Certificated... | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2008 |
| HB 2519 2007–08 |
Smoking in vehiclesProhibits the smoking of a pipe, cigar, or cigarette in a motor vehicle in which there are any passengers under the age of 18. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 2008 |
| HB 2886 2007–08 |
School nursesRequires that the formula for distribution of basic education funds reflect, by the 2013-14 school year, a ratio of one school nurse for every 750 full-time equivalent students, to be phased in over five years beginning with... | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2008 |
| HB 2900 2007–08 |
Children w/disabilitiesRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to contract with each county through the Employment and Day Program to provide funding for early intervention services to all eligible children with disabilities from birth... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2008 |
| HB 2914 2007–08 |
Sm manufacturer assistanceCreates the Washington Manufacturing Innovation and Modernization Extension Services Program (Program) to be administered by the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2008 |
| HB 3048 2007–08 |
Child dependency proceedingEstablishes a Dependent Youth Representation Pilot Program (Pilot Program) to ensure that in the selected counties, all children ages 12 and over who are in dependency proceedings have legal representation. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2008 |
| HB 3175 2007–08 |
Community developmentCreates the Washington State New Markets Development (NMD) Program, which allows, until December 31, 2013, a tax credit against the business and occupation tax for qualified investments benefitting low-income community... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2008 |
| HB 3265 2007–08 |
Nonprofit organizationsExpands the Community Services Facilities Program to include facilities used for the delivery of nonresidential community services, specifically social service centers and multipurpose community and cultural centers. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2008 |
| HB 3326 2007–08 |
Telephone directoriesProvides commercial directory recipients with the ability to opt-out of receiving future commercial directories. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 2008 |
| HB 3332 2007–08 |
Civil service unionsProvides a process for the Legislature to act on initial collective bargaining agreements involving bargaining units for which representatives were certified during or after the legislative session. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2008 |
| HB 2088 2007–08 |
Foster carePermits certain foster youth to return to foster care after age 18 for the purpose of earning a high school diploma or pursuing post-secondary education. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2008 |
| HB 2552 2007–08 |
Children's mental healthRevises provisions for parental consent for mental health treatment for minors age 13 years and older. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2008 |
| HB 2698 2007–08 |
Teen pregnancy preventionAllows, instead of requires, the Department of Health to apply for certain federal funding for abstinence education for adolescents. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 5, 2008 |
| HB 2760 2007–08 |
Children's rights/dependencyEstablishes rights for children ages 12 years and older who are the subject of dependency proceedings to receive notice, be present, and be heard in proceedings. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2008 |
| HB 2773 2007–08 |
Support services in schoolsRequires allocation of funds to school districts for an additional .48 Certificated Instructional Staff per 1,000 full-time equivalent students in grades six through 12, to be used for increased instructional support services... | Don Barlow (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2008 |
| HB 2821 2007–08 |
Parental rights hearingsEstablishes a standard of proof for the threshold hearing in a petition to reinstate parental rights. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 5, 2008 |
| HB 2846 2007–08 |
Adoptive children placementEstablishes a program for voluntary placement agreements between parents of children adopted out of foster care and the Department of Social and Health Services to provide residential treatment to adoptive children in crisis. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2008 |
| HB 2897 2007–08 |
Public assistanceRevises exemptions relating to personal assets and the receipt of public assistance. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2008 |
| HB 2898 2007–08 |
Asset bldg strategiesEstablishes the Washington Asset Building Coalition (Coalition). | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2008 |
| HB 3013 2007–08 |
Nursing facility payment sysClarifies that retrospective final orders or final judgments will be paid according to the nursing facility rates that were in effect for the same period of time for which the order or judgment covers. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 5, 2008 |
| HB 3064 2007–08 |
Unwanted residential drugsEstablishes a product stewardship program for the collection, transportation, and disposal of unwanted drugs from residential sources. HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2008 |
| HB 3065 2007–08 |
Life transitions programsChanges the name of the Act from "Displaced Homemaker" to "Life Transitions" and references of "Displaced Homemaker" to "Transitioning Homemaker." | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2008 |