Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Brendan Williams
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2107 2005–06 |
Statewide student assocDirects the Higher Education Coordinating Board to conduct a study of statewide student associations representing students at public four-year institutions of higher education and report to the Legislature on alternative... | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2132 2005–06 |
Agricultural zoningFinds that for many counties the adoption of zoning maps and development regulations that identify and protect agricultural resource lands of commercial significance is problematic. Complexities arise from the growth... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2133 2005–06 |
Individual hlth ins coverageRevises provisions relating to access to individual health insurance coverage. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2144 2005–06 |
State contractsRequires that state personal services, purchased services, and civil service contracts be in the state's best interests, based on economic, privacy, and risk management considerations. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2149 2005–06 |
State employee/military dutyRequires the state to pay employees called to federal service for more than 30 days 50 percent of the difference between the employee's state pay and federal pay if the federal pay is less than the state pay. | Richard Curtis (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2167 2005–06 |
Manufactured homesRequires the seller, whether a distributor, dealer, or other seller, of a new or used, but not installed, manufactured home to a consumer to deliver to the purchaser, before completion of the sales transaction, a written... | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2181 2005–06 |
Autism task forceCreates the Caring for Washington Children with Autism Task Force to study and make recommendations to the Legislature regarding the growing incidence of autism and ways to improve the delivery and coordination of autism... | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2187 2005–06 |
Studded tire damageDeclares that it is unlawful to use metal studs imbedded within the tire at any time without a permit. Upon the payment of an additional fee of twenty-five dollars at the time the vehicle is licensed, the department of... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2251 2005–06 |
State emply/military leaveProvides that if, on or after November 1, 2004, an officer or employee of the state is called into the federal service of the United States for a period exceeding thirty days, the officer or employee shall receive from the... | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2257 2005–06 |
State contractsRequires the Office of Financial Management to develop and implement procurement policies and procedures necessary to determine whether certain contracts and subcontracts are in the state's best interests. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2260 2005–06 |
Boarding/adult family homesFinds that some areas of the state have a significantly higher capacity of licensed boarding home, adult family home, and nursing home beds than they have occupancy. | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2273 2005–06 |
Streamlined sales & use taxProvisions are adopted that allow Washington State to conform to the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement (SSTA), including language that authorizes: - the on-line registration of remote sellers; - monetary allowances or... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2293 2005–06 |
WASLAmends RCW 28A.305.220 and 28A.655.061 relating to providing information regarding results of the Washington assessment of student learning on high school transcripts. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2305 2005–06 |
Voting ageChanges the minimum voting age from 18 to 16 years of age. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2346 2005–06 |
Fire-safe cigarettesRequires the state director of fire protection to determine for each variety of cigarette sold or proposed for sale in this state whether that variety of cigarette is fire safe. Requires the state director of fire protection... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2354 2005–06 |
Land surveyingAmends the definition of the practice of land surveying to include activities and professional services not listed in the current definition. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2355 2005–06 |
Combined fund driveDeclares that it is in the public interest to create a nonprofit foundation to provide a method for individuals and groups to contribute to the support of the beneficiaries of the Washington state combined fund drive. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2356 2005–06 |
Recreational landAllows landowners to charge access fees and still retain immunity for all but intentional harm done to recreational users so long as the fees are used for land management. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2357 2005–06 |
Correctional industriesProhibits local governments from contracting with the Department of Corrections for Correctional Industries services if such contracts will have the effect of terminating classified public employees. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2359 2005–06 |
Makers of small loansRequires a minimum 10 year ban from the check cashing and selling industry for any person involved with the making payday loans by an unlicensed entity. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2391 2005–06 |
Alcohol blood/breath testsRequires breath or blood alcohol testing of all drivers involved in fatal car accidents. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2411 2005–06 |
Sex offender punishmentIncreases the minimum term for Rape of a Child in the first degree and Child Molestation in the first degree when the perpetrator was unknown to the victim. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2413 2005–06 |
Electronic monitoringRequires the Department of Corrections (DOC) to conduct a pilot project to evaluate the cost and effectiveness of using global positioning system technology to monitor transient or level three sex offenders on community... | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2421 2005–06 |
Force-feeding birdsDeclares that a person may not force-feed a bird, or hire another person to force-feed a bird, for the purposes of enlarging the bird's liver beyond normal size. Does not apply if the person force-feeds a bird for the purpose... | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2480 2005–06 |
CPR in high schoolRequires high schools to include cardiopulminary resuscitation (CPR) in their health and fitness curriculum. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |