Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dean Takko
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1046 2007–08 |
Motor vehicle insuranceEstablishes a sampling program which requires a randomly selected 3 percent of registered vehicle owners to provide proof of financial responsibility. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 11, 2008 |
| HB 2994 2007–08 |
Renewable energyEstablishes the Renewable Energy Production Incentive Act. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2008 |
| HB 3354 2007–08 |
Organic biomassProvides the tax levied by RCW 82.08.020 does not apply to sales of organic biomass to a qualified business. Provides the provisions of chapter 82.12 RCW do not apply in respect to the use of organic biomass, if used by a... | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2008 |
| HB 2618 2007–08 |
Water-sewer districtsRepeals all of RCW Chapter 35.13A, which regulates the assumption of jurisdiction over all or part of a water-sewer district by a city or town. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 5, 2008 |
| HB 2704 2007–08 |
Vehicular assault/homicideIncreases drunk driving to a class C felony if the defendant has a prior out-of-state conviction for an offense that is comparable to Vehicular Homicide by Intoxicating Liquor or Drug or Vehicular Assault by Intoxicating... | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2008 |
| HB 2950 2007–08 |
Concurrency and impact feesEstablishes a new impact fee mechanism that allows local governments to avoid development prohibitions required by concurrency provisions of the Growth Management Act (GMA). | Deb Eddy (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 5, 2008 |
| HB 1238 2007–08 |
Water-sewer districtsCreates a procedure for a water-sewer district to annex territory within a city following the district's acquisition of water and/or sewer facilities located within that city. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 1, 2008 |
| HB 2433 2007–08 |
Assistance benefitsSuspends, instead of terminates, general assistance if a person, otherwise eligible for benefits, is incarcerated and automatically reinstates suspended benefits upon release. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| HB 3313 2007–08 |
CoffeeDesignates coffee as the official beverage of the state of Washington. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| HB 2569 2007–08 |
Funding for offender infoAppropriates $5 million to help local law enforcement agencies perform address verification and community notification. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| HB 3214 2007–08 |
Affordable housingAllows a city or county planning under RCW 36.70A.040 to use incentive zoning for commercial or industrial development to increase the availability of affordable housing, or to preserve affordable housing, or both, within the... | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| HB 3225 2007–08 |
Firearm fish/wildlife landDeclares that it is unlawful to use a firearm on department of fish and wildlife lands under certain circumstances. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| HB 3135 2007–08 |
PUD bid limitsIncreases public utility district bid limits to address inflation and increased material costs. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3146 2007–08 |
Freshwater lakes managementRequires the department to prepare a comprehensive lakes management strategic plan. The plan shall serve primarily to guide state programs that provide technical and financial assistance to other state agencies, local... | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3147 2007–08 |
Lawn fertilizersDeclares except as provided in this act, after January 1, 2010, a person may not apply to turf a fertilizer containing the plant nutrient phosphorus. Declares a person may not apply a fertilizer to an impervious surface.... | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3157 2007–08 |
Water-sewer dist contractsRequires all work ordered, the estimated cost of which is in excess of twenty-five thousand dollars, to be let by contract and competitive bidding. Requires any purchase of materials, supplies, or equipment, with an estimated... | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3162 2007–08 |
Assessed value/property taxProvides residential property is exempt from the state portion of the property tax on fifty thousand dollars of assessed value. Provides a commercial property owner may apply to the county assessor to exempt fifty thousand... | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3091 2007–08 |
Animal identificationProvides neither the state, the agency, nor the director may restrict, limit, or infringe upon the personal or private property rights of individuals, corporations, or other entities whether they choose to participate or not... | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 3108 2007–08 |
St. Edward seminary bldgCreates the Saint Edward seminary building future uses assessment committee to conduct an assessment of and make recommendations regarding the future uses of the seminary building at Saint Edward state park. Provides that the... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 3030 2007–08 |
Public works contract bidsIncreases certain bid limits on public works contracts. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| HB 3032 2007–08 |
Public works material bidsIncreases bid limits on purchases of public works materials by cities, counties, and special districts. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| HB 3063 2007–08 |
Driver's license securityProvides for the enhancement of driver's license security by creating additional proof of residency requirements upon application, requiring the scanning and electronic storage of all documents presented upon application, and... | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| HB 2953 2007–08 |
Public facility sale/use taxProvides the maximum sales and use tax rates for public facilities in rural counties. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| HB 2905 2007–08 |
Safety agency restitutionRequires restitution to public safety agencies for costs incurred responding to criminal activity. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| HB 2706 2007–08 |
Sellers of land noticeAllows the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to develop public outreach methods to provide education regarding the location and tradition of certain lands for public hunting. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |