Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Maureen Walsh
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2288 2005–06 |
Community stadiumsFinds that community stadiums provide a venue for wholesome, affordable, family-oriented activities, including minor league baseball. Declares an intent to provide local governments with assistance to ensure that these... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2295 2005–06 |
Health care liability lawsFinds that the advances in medical technology, diagnosis, and treatment have resulted in great strides in maintaining and improving the health of Washingtonians. Yet those advances substantially increase the complexity of our... | Skip Priest (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2417 2005–06 |
Tax relief/farm machineryExempts farmers from state sales and tax on the purchase of used farm machinery and equipment. | David Buri (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2425 2005–06 |
Offender releaseRequires offenders to be released and reside in the county in which they were convicted. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2458 2005–06 |
Advisory sentencingMakes the upper limit of the standard range advisory only for violent offenses. | Jay Rodne (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2476 2005–06 |
Sex offenders & kidnappersCreates four new crimes: Sexual Victimization in the first degree, sexual victimization in the second degree, Failure to Report an Unregistered Sex Offender, and Tampering with an Electronic Monitoring Device. | Jan Shabro (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2169 2005–06 |
Family day careAllows certain counties to regulate family daycare providers as a 12-month pilot project. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 509, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 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 1280 2005–06 |
Kinship care committeeExtends the Kinship Care Oversight Committee and updates the duties and responsibilities of the Committee. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 439, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| HB 1281 2005–06 |
Medical care for minorsAdds to the list of persons who have authority to consent to medical care for a minor child. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 440, 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 1108 2005–06 |
Vehicles passing pedestriansModifies statutes governing vehicles passing bicyclists or pedestrians. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 396, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| HB 1854 2005–06 |
Driving privilegeEstablishes an administrative review procedure by the Department of Licensing when the agency is required by statute to suspend or revoke a person's driving privilege. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 288, Laws of 2005 |
May 4, 2005 |
| HB 1116 2005–06 |
Ski & ride Wa license plateCreates the "Ski and Ride Washington" special vehicle license plate. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 220, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 28, 2005 |
| HB 1366 2005–06 |
Video game rating systemsRequires video game retailers to post signs notifying consumers of the video game rating system, and provide information explaining the rating system to consumers who request the information. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 230, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 28, 2005 |
| HB 1379 2005–06 |
Liquor retail business planDirects the Liquor Control Board to implement Sunday sales in selected liquor stores. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 231, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 28, 2005 |
| HB 1722 2005–06 |
Fruits and vegetablesExtends the expiration date for the exception from mandatory grading standards for asparagus shipped out of state for fresh packing to December 31, 2007. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 28, 2005 |
| HB 1262 2005–06 |
Judicial compensationProhibits part-time judges who serve as superior court judges pro tempore from receiving pro tempore pay for time for which they also receive their part-time salaries. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 142, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 22, 2005 |
| HB 1407 2005–06 |
Ban on American beefEnds business and occupation tax deduction for the slaughtering, breaking, processing, and wholesaling of perishable beef products for firms that slaughter cattle on December 31, 2007. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 150, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 22, 2005 |
| HB 1607 2005–06 |
American Indian tuition rateFor purposes of qualifying for resident tuition rates, includes members of any federally recognized Indian tribe whose traditional tribal boundaries are in Washington. | Chris Strow (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 163, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 22, 2005 |
| HB 1515 2005–06 |
Human rights commissionProhibits discrimination based on sexual orientation. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 21, 2005 |
| HB 1832 2005–06 |
CougarsRequires the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to post the known details of all reported interactions between cougars and humans, pets, and livestock onto their internet website. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 107, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 21, 2005 |
| HB 1161 2005–06 |
Notification about offendersAuthorizes law enforcement agencies to share information regarding sex and kidnapping offenders with public libraries. | David Buri (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 99, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 20, 2005 |