Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ruth Kagi
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1201 2007–08 |
Foster care youth medicalThe Department of Social and Health Services will continue health coverage for foster children from their 18th birthday through their 21st birthday. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 315, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 1922 2007–08 |
Youth housing programCreates the Independent Youth Housing Program within the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development to provide housing stipends and case management services to young adults ages 18-23 who were once dependents of the state. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 316, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 1008 2007–08 |
Vulnerable adultsAllows certain "interested persons" to petition for an order for protection of a vulnerable adult. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 312, Laws of 2007 |
May 3, 2007 |
| HB 1096 2007–08 |
Postsecondary opportunitiesDirects the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) to develop and implement the Opportunity Grant Program. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 277, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1256 2007–08 |
Window blind cordsProhibits the use of window blinds or other window coverings with certain types of pull cords that may pose a risk of strangulation to young children in child care settings. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 299, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1569 2007–08 |
Reforming health care systemCreates a Health Insurance Partnership (Partnership) to provide low-income employees of small business a premium subsidy. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 260, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1802 2007–08 |
Human papillomavirusRequires, at the beginning of the school year and starting with sixth grade entry, public schools to give information prepared by the Department of Health (DOH) about human papillomavirus (HPV) disease and its vaccine. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 276, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1789 2007–08 |
Home heating oil tanksRequires the Pollution Liability Insurance Agency (PLIA) to identify design criteria for heating oil tanks that provide superior protection against future leaks than standard steel tank designs. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 240, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 30, 2007 |
| HB 1328 2007–08 |
Small works rosterAllows a state agency or authorized local government to use the limited public works process to solicit and award small works roster contracts to certain small businesses, and to adopt procedures to encourage small businesses... | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 210, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 27, 2007 |
| HB 1565 2007–08 |
Child in need of servicesRequires child in need of services and at-risk youth hearings to be open to the public unless the hearings are closed by the court. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 27, 2007 |
| HB 1779 2007–08 |
GET ready for math & scienceCreates the Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) Ready for Math and Science Scholarship program, which will provide conditional scholarships to eligible undergraduate students who major in math, science, or a related field and... | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 27, 2007 |
| HB 1000 2007–08 |
Special parking privilegesAdds porphyria, which involves extreme sensitivity to light, to the list of disabilities for which the director of the Department of Licensing shall grant special parking privileges. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 44, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |
| HB 1024 2007–08 |
Polybrominated diphenylProhibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of products containing polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) after January 1, 2008, with certain exceptions. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 65, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |
| HB 1458 2007–08 |
Eminent domainRequires a condemnor of property to provide the property owner with mail or published notice at least 15 days before final action is to be taken to authorize condemnation or to select property for condemnation. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 68, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |
| HB 2171 2007–08 |
Crane safetyRequires the Department of Labor and Industries (Department) to establish a crane certification program. | Deb Eddy (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 27, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 10, 2007 |
| HB 1460 2007–08 |
Mental health parityRequires mental health parity in health plans offered in the individual and small group insurance markets. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 2007 |
Mar 30, 2007 |
| HB 1226 2005–06 |
Campaign contribution limitsExtends campaign contribution limits to certain candidates for county office and port district office, and to all judicial offices. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 348, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 30, 2006 |
| HB 2418 2005–06 |
Affordable housingAuthorizes the Legislature to transfer up to $25 million for the Fiscal Year 2006 to the Washington Housing Trust Fund from the General Fund. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 349, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 30, 2006 |
| HB 1483 2005–06 |
Investing in youth programPermanently establishes a Reinvesting in Youth grant program in the Department of Social and Health Services' Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration (JRA) and expands eligibility to all counties. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 304, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| HB 2987 2005–06 |
Vehicle gross weightRequires a 30 day suspension of the certificate of license registration of a vehicle on the third and succeeding overweight or out of service violation during a 12 month period. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 297, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| HB 1107 2005–06 |
Children with disabilitiesRequires school districts to provide or contract for early intervention services to eligible children with disabilities from birth to three years of age beginning in the 2009-10 school year. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 269, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 28, 2006 |
| HB 2002 2005–06 |
Foster care support servicesExtends foster care or group care until the youth turns 21 years of age, for up to 50 youth per year for three years so long as the youth participate in a postsecondary academic or vocational program. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 266, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 28, 2006 |
| HB 2544 2005–06 |
Public works board projectsApproves the two local government infrastructure project lists adopted by the Public Works Board for the 2006 loan cycle. The list includes 51 projects totaling $181.7 million. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 273, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 28, 2006 |
| HB 2612 2005–06 |
Failure to secure a loadExpands the eligibility for Crime Victims Compensation funds to include persons who are victims of the crime of failure to secure a load. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 268, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 28, 2006 |
| HB 2678 2005–06 |
Pollutn liability ins agencyExtends the expiration dates associated with the Pollution Liability Insurance Agency from 2007 until 2013. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 276, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 28, 2006 |