Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dawn Morrell
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1217 2007–08 |
Clubhouse rehabilitationRequires mental health clubhouses to be certified by the Department of Social and Health Services. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 414, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 1304 2007–08 |
Comm motor vehicle carriersAuthorizes the Washington State Patrol (WSP) to use data-driven analysis to prioritize motor carriers for inspection and compliance reviews. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 419, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 1461 2007–08 |
Manufactured/mobile homeAuthorizes the Attorney General to administer and enforce a Manufactured/Mobile Home Dispute Resolution Program which includes making determinations, negotiating with opposing parties, and issuing notices of violation or non-violation. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 431, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 1805 2007–08 |
Homestead exemptionIncreases the value of the real property homestead exemption limit to $125,000. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 429, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 1898 2007–08 |
Apprenticeship utilizationExtends apprenticeship utilization requirements to public works contracts awarded by school districts. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 437, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 1910 2007–08 |
Multi-dwelling unitsLowers the population requirement for a city to be eligible to offer property tax exemptions for certain multi-unit housing projects to 15,000 people or 5,000 people for cities within "buildable lands" counties. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 430, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 2209 2007–08 |
Autopsy reports & recordsSpecifies that confidential autopsy records may be released to a decedent's attending advanced registered nurse practitioner. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 439, 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 1179 2007–08 |
State need grantReduces the minimum number of quarter credits for which a student must be enrolled to receive a State Need Grant from six to three (or the semester equivalent) through June 2011 if funds are appropriated specifically for this purpose. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 404, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
| HB 1573 2007–08 |
Dropout preventionDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to create, administer, and monitor a grant program, known as the "Building Bridges Program," for local partnerships of schools, families, and communities,... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 408, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
| HB 1906 2007–08 |
Math and science educationCreates an after school mathematics support program with community based organizations. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 396, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
| HB 2262 2007–08 |
Prof teaching standardsAuthorizes annual bonuses for certificated instructional staff with certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) in the amount of $5,000 for the 2007-08 school year, increasing annually by... | Don Barlow (D-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 398, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
| HB 2319 2007–08 |
Early learningDirects the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges to conduct a survey in order to create a coordinated system of course offerings and early learning education opportunities. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 395, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 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 1456 2007–08 |
Mental health professionalsMental health professionals will not be required to conduct home visits alone, and will be given resources to lessen the danger of home visits. | Tami Green (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 360, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| HB 1583 2007–08 |
Automatic service chargesRequires employers that provide food, beverage, entertainment, or porterage to disclose the percentage of automatic service charges that are paid directly to employees. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 390, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| HB 1303 2007–08 |
Cleaner energyRequires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to implement a school bus replacement incentive program. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 348, Laws of 2007 |
May 7, 2007 |
| HB 1050 2007–08 |
Students with disabilitiesAllows a student receiving special education services to participate in high school commencement exercises if the student has attended four years of high school and has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) that prescribes... | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 318, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 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 1131 2007–08 |
Passport to college programProvides for outreach and information to youth foster care regarding opportunities for higher education, including financial aid that may be available. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 314, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 2261 2007–08 |
Wood smoke reductionEstablishes a work group to study the impacts of wood smoke from solid fuel burning devices and make recommendations to the Legislature on strategies to reduce exposure to wood smoke. HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 339, 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 1073 2007–08 |
Emergency workersEnhances liability indemnity for paid and volunteer emergency management workers. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 292, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 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 |