Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dean Takko
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2081 2007–08 |
Cogeneration facilitiesProvides a Business and Occupation tax credit to promote the growth of cogeneration facilities in Washington. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2117 2007–08 |
Initiative 747Reenacts the limitations on regular property tax growth adopted under Initiative 747. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2231 2007–08 |
Consumers' fin awarenessPlaces a $0.10 fee on each small loan transaction on or after July 1, 2007. The funds raised must be deposited into a new account in the custody of the Treasurer. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2239 2007–08 |
Grain elevatorsProvides a sales and use tax exemption for grain exporting equipment and facilities. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2247 2007–08 |
Forestry resources/rural devEstablishes a process by which the Department of Labor and Industries sets intrastate compensation rates for log haulers. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2257 2007–08 |
Fiscal audits of DSHSProvides that, in order for the legislature to deliberate the fiscal performance processes of the department of social and health services, and allow the public the opportunity to comment, there is created in the legislature a... | Richard Curtis (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2285 2007–08 |
SEPADeclares that, within urban growth areas designated under RCW 36.70A.110, decisions pertaining to the following activities are exempt from chapter 43.21C RCW: (1) Construction of or location of any residential structures of... | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2309 2007–08 |
Property tax limitsReenacts the limitations on regular property tax growth adopted under Initiative 747, retroactive to December 2001. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2367 2007–08 |
Security of driver licensesRequires the Department of Licensing (DOL) to mail driver's licenses issued to first-time applicants to a valid Washington address, unless the applicant is active duty military or otherwise qualifies for an exception under the... | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2416 2007–08 |
Initiative 747Reinstates the 1 percent regular property tax growth limit adopted by voters in Initiative 747. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 2007, 1st Special Session |
Nov 29, 2007 |
| HB 1343 2007–08 |
Certificate of ownershipRemoves the requirement for rebuilt vehicle inspections for owner-retained vehicles after destruction or being declared as a total loss. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 420, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 2304 2007–08 |
Cardiac care servicesRequires the Department of Health to adopt certificate of need criteria relating to the performance of percutaneous coronary interventions at hospitals that do not provide on-site cardiac surgery. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 440, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 1084 2007–08 |
Lady WashingtonDesignates the Lady Washington as the official ship of the State of Washington. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 351, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| HB 1088 2007–08 |
Children's mental healthRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to recommend revisions to access-to-care standards and the children's mental health benefits package. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 359, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| HB 1909 2007–08 |
Specialized forest productsCreates an affirmative defense to the law on specialized forest products. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 392, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| HB 1082 2007–08 |
Shellfish/seaweed licenseRemoves the requirement that shellfish and seaweed licenses must be visible on the person harvesting the shellfish or seaweed. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 336, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 2129 2007–08 |
Geothermal resourcesAdds core holes to the scope of the Geothermal Resources Act. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 338, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 1166 2007–08 |
County treasurersRequires that payments made from a county treasurer's "Metropolitan Park District Fund" be made through electronic funds transfer or through warrants issued in accordance with specified requirements. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 295, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1409 2007–08 |
Forest practicesRemoves the current December 31, 2005 deadline for the adoption of ordinances by local governments for approvals of Class IV forest practices. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 236, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 30, 2007 |
| HB 2032 2007–08 |
Fruit & vegetable processingAllows a business to apply for the fruit and vegetable tax deferral program before July 1, 2007. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 243, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 30, 2007 |
| HB 1001 2007–08 |
Auto theftIncreases auto theft-related penalties and triple scores prior offenses for adult offenders. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 199, 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 1249 2007–08 |
Hunter educationAuthorizes the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to issue a once in a lifetime, one year license deferral of hunter education. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 163, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| HB 1756 2007–08 |
Hound hunting cougarAuthorizes the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to add one additional season for pursuing or hunting cougars with the aid of dogs to the ongoing pilot project. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| HB 1556 2007–08 |
Walla Walla sweet onionDesignates the Walla Walla Sweet onion as the state vegetable. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 137, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 20, 2007 |