Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mike Sells
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1715 2007–08 |
Assisting manufacturersDirects Washington Manufacturing Services to create additional programs to assist small manufacturers and to educate students regarding careers in manufacturing. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1726 2007–08 |
Growth management planningRequires that the "countywide planning policy" adopted by a county under the Growth Management Act address policies related to the provision of a regional housing supply sufficient to accommodate employment growth and market demand. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1745 2007–08 |
Practice of hairdressingCreates a hairdresser license under the authority of the Department of Licensing. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1804 2007–08 |
Personal propertyAmends RCW 59.18.310 relating to an authorization directing the disposition of personal property. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1815 2007–08 |
Rail preservationCreates a pilot project and grant program within the Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to award or fund rail and crossing materials to in-state rail operators or public or privately-owned short line or main line rail facilities. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1817 2007–08 |
Small loansRequires a lender to allow a borrower to convert the unpaid principal and fee with a lender into a payment plan once every 12 months. A licensee may not assess any additional charge to convert a loan into a payment plan. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1828 2007–08 |
UnionizationBars a person claiming certain aerospace tax incentives from encouraging or discouraging unionization by that person's employees. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1855 2007–08 |
Sexual health educationRequires public schools that offer sexual health education to ensure that it is consistent with the 2005 Guidelines for Sexual Health Information and Disease Prevention , including being medically and scientifically accurate,... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1869 2007–08 |
Hearing aidsRequires certain health insurance carriers and state-purchased health care programs to cover hearing aids at defined levels. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1874 2007–08 |
Reentry of offendersChanges several areas of law to assist offenders who are released from the Department of Corrections facilities to successfully transition into the community while maintaining public safety. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1875 2007–08 |
Higher education employmentSets a goal that 75 percent of full-time equivalent faculty positions will be held by full-time tenured and tenure-track faculty. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1914 2007–08 |
Higher edu public worksRaises the bid limits from $35,000 to $50,000 and, in the case of a single trade, from $15,000 to $20,000 for building, construction, renovation, remodeling, or demolition projects at a regional or state university, at the... | David Buri (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1926 2007–08 |
Dept of social & health svcsDirects the Department of Social and Health Services to consult with licensed foster parents. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1927 2007–08 |
Foster care benefitsRequires written notice be provided prior to the denial, reduction, or termination of foster care benefits. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1962 2007–08 |
Auto theft victimsCreates a program within the Department of Licensing to provide compensation for the costs incurred for the towing and storage of a stolen vehicle. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2011 2007–08 |
Commute trip reduction progFinds that it is in the interests of our state to extend the commute trip reduction program to include not only employees, but also students from public institutions of higher education. Traffic congestion is a serious problem... | Dennis Flannigan (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2012 2007–08 |
On-site sewage disposal sysExempts manufacturers of proprietary treatment products that use soil-based denitrification processes in the drain fields of on-site sewage disposal systems from registering their products with the Department of Health if... | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2023 2007–08 |
Newborn screening feesSets newborn screening fees used to fund specialty clinics that provide treatment services for children with certain heritable or metabolic disorders at $3.50 per infant. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2062 2007–08 |
Public speedway authorityAuthorizes the creation of a public speedway authority to develop a professional motorsports entertainment and family recreation facility. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2065 2007–08 |
Tuition waivers for veteransRemoves provisions requiring institutions of higher education to ask about, and encourage the use of, funds available under the Montgomery GI Bill prior to providing state supported tuition waivers to eligible veterans. | Dan Kristiansen (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2072 2007–08 |
Access to higher educationCaps resident student tuition increases at 7 percent per year. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2083 2007–08 |
Early intervention servicesProvides that a child receiving services under RCW 28A.155.065 who attains the age of four before the start of the school year in which the child will be eligible for services under RCW 28A.155.020 shall continue to be... | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2086 2007–08 |
Construction industryCreates a Joint Legislative Task Force on the underground economy in the construction industry. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2089 2007–08 |
Funds for long-term careProhibits employers, providers, and entities receiving state funds to provide long-term care services from using these funds to assist, promote, or deter union organization. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2094 2007–08 |
Health care fairness actRequires certain employers who have employees enrolled in the Medicaid program or the Basic Health Plan to either: (1) pay assessments to cover the state's costs of providing health benefits to these employees; or (2) enter... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |