Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dawn Morrell
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2204 2007–08 |
Nursing homesEstablishes a nursing home bed to population ratio of 40 beds per 1,000 persons age 70 and over. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2224 2007–08 |
Gang-related offensesFinds that the people of Washington state face a crisis brought upon by increased gang crime and violence, which is threatening public safety in communities across the state. Declares that those who prosecute gang-related... | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2230 2007–08 |
Early intervention servicesRequires development of a policy to prevent children with disabilities from experiencing a gap in services when transitioning out of birth-to-three early intervention programs and into special education programs. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2235 2007–08 |
Boards and commissionsConsolidates and eliminates certain boards and commissions. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2238 2007–08 |
Newborn hearing screeningAuthorizes the Department of Health to contact families of infants who fail a newborn hearing screening for the purpose of assisting the families in obtaining a comprehensive hearing assessment for the infants. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | 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 2246 2007–08 |
Deaf and hearing impairedExpands the mission of and renames the Washington School for the Deaf. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2253 2007–08 |
Autism awareness lic plateCreates an "Autism Awareness" special license plate. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2254 2007–08 |
DUI gross misdemeanorRemoves the distinction in the misdemeanor DUI laws between BACs under .15 and BACs of .15 or over, for the purposes of imposing mandatory minimum sentences. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2256 2007–08 |
Family prosperity actDirects the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development to work with local and statewide public and private partners to expand programs that help low-income working families build and manage their assets. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2290 2007–08 |
Students with autismDeclares an intent to encourage the creation of autism education centers to provide a specialized learning environment tailored to students with autistic spectrum disorders. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2298 2007–08 |
Tuition waivers for teachersProvides tuition waivers for public school teachers seeking professional teacher certification. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2305 2007–08 |
Retired local gov employeesAuthorizes retired local government employees to receive benefits from the public employees' benefits board. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2312 2007–08 |
WorkFirst and TANFCreates the WorkFirst Oversight Committee . | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2313 2007–08 |
DUIProvides procedures for preventing alcohol and drug use by persons involved in fatal or near fatal motor vehicle accidents. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2314 2007–08 |
Short-term loansEstablishes the short-term cash advance loan program. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2383 2007–08 |
Employer prohibitionsDeclares that it is unlawful for an employer to require its employees to attend an employer-sponsored meeting or to participate in any communications with the employer if the primary purpose is to communicate the employer's... | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2402 2007–08 |
Crimes against victimsAdds a 12-month sentencing enhancement onto an offender's sentence if he or she is convicted of certain specified crimes and the victim has had an immediate relative die within six months of the commission of the offense. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2413 2007–08 |
Full light of day actDirects the department of general administration to replace the materials covering the original skylight openings that are located above the house of representatives and senate chambers in the legislative building with safety... | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2414 2007–08 |
management of mammalsProvides that the director shall authorize operators of airports, as the term "airport" is defined in RCW 47.68.020, to remove or kill wild animals that are posing a threat to human health or safety either on the grounds of an... | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2417 2007–08 |
Property tax deferralProvides a 50 percent property tax deferral for households with income of $57,000 or less. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2422 2007–08 |
Petroleum-based bottlesBans the sell of petroleum-based plastic water bottles. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2428 2007–08 |
Staphylococcus aureusFinds that methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus poses a serious threat to the health of the residents of Washington state. Intends to establish a system for monitoring invasive methicillin resistant staphylococcus... | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2429 2007–08 |
Pesticide applicationRequires the Department of Health to form a work group to evaluate alternatives to the use of roadside pesticides. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2430 2007–08 |
Controlled substancesImposes a three-year sentencing enhancement for drug offenses that are marketed to children. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |