Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Richard Curtis
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1848 2007–08 |
ID for health servicesRequires the Department of Social and Health Services and the Health Care Authority to enter into data-sharing agreements with Oregon and Idaho to assure the valid residency of applicants for health care services in Washington. | Richard Curtis (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 60, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |
| HB 2147 2007–08 |
Volunteer firefightersProvides vocational rehabilitation benefits for members of the Volunteer Fire Fighters' and Reserve Officers' Relief and Pension System (VFFRORPS) at the sole discretion of the State Board of the VFFRORPS. | Dan Kristiansen (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |
| HB 2161 2007–08 |
Code cities & noncode citiesAllows income derived from a code city's common investment portfolio to be apportioned among the general or current expense fund as determined by ordinance or resolution. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 64, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |
| HB 1168 2007–08 |
Disorderly conductMakes engaging in certain disruptive behavior within 500 feet of a funeral or burial, funeral procession, or memorial service subject to prosecution for disorderly conduct. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 2007 |
Feb 2, 2007 |
| HB 2754 2005–06 |
Veterans innovations programCreates the Veterans Innovations Program (VIP) for the purpose of providing veterans who served in recent military action with crisis and emergency relief, as well as education, training, and employment assistance. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 343, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 30, 2006 |
| HB 2933 2005–06 |
LEOFFRS death benefitExtends the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Plan 2 (LEOFF 2) line-of-duty $150,000 death benefit to survivors of members and retirees who die as a result of occupational disease arising from employment. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 351, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 30, 2006 |
| HB 1383 2005–06 |
Health savings accountThe Public Employees Benefit Board will develop a health savings account with a high-deductible health plan as an option for employees. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 299, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| HB 2716 2005–06 |
Nursing facility paymentThe nursing facility Medicaid payment system is modified by rebasing direct care and operations component rate allocations based upon calendar year 2003 cost reports. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 27, 2006 |
| HB 2606 2005–06 |
Volunteer fire personnelAuthorizes a volunteer fire fighter working for a city, town, or fire protection district to serve as an elected public official or hold an appointed public office, provided there is no legal prohibition preventing him or her... | Richard Curtis (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 211, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 24, 2006 |
| HB 2829 2005–06 |
Driver training schoolsMakes driver training schools subject to the Uniform Regulation of Business and Professions Act. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 219, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 24, 2006 |
| HB 2342 2005–06 |
Health care declarationsEstablishes a statewide registry for specified health care declarations that is accessible electronically by individuals, their personal representatives, and health care facilities and providers. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 108, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 17, 2006 |
| HB 2972 2005–06 |
Community rates/health plansHealth carriers may offer health benefit plans for groups of 500 or more people in the same industry which allow contributions from more than one employer. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 100, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 17, 2006 |
| HB 3137 2005–06 |
State patrol officersDefines average final salary for disabled members of the Washington State Patrol Retirement System (WSPRS) commissioned before January 1, 2003, who have been retired on disability, as the two year average monthly salary of... | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 17, 2006 |
| HB 3190 2005–06 |
Semiconductor clusterLowers the Business and Occupation tax rate to 0.275 percent for manufacturers of semiconductor materials. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 84, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 16, 2006 |
| HB 2353 2005–06 |
Family child care providersProvides for collective bargaining between the Governor and a statewide unit of family child care providers under the Public Employees' Collective Bargaining Act. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 15, 2006 |
| HB 2932 2005–06 |
LEOFFRS disability allowanceMembers of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System, Plan 2 (LEOFF 2) totally disabled in the line of duty are entitled to a disability allowance equal to 70 percent of final average salary. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 39, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 14, 2006 |
| HB 2344 2005–06 |
Superior court judgesIncreases the number of superior court judicial positions in Clallam County from two to three and in Cowlitz County from four to five. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 9, 2006 |
| HB 2608 2005–06 |
VFF&RO's relief & pensionAdds performance of other officially assigned secondary duties, including maintenance, public education, inspections and being on call or standby under the orders of the chief or other designated officer to the definition of... | Richard Curtis (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 9, 2006 |
| HB 1145 2005–06 |
Unclaimed personal propertyAllows state and local law enforcement agencies to donate any unclaimed personal property to nonprofit charitable organizations provided such property is used for the benefit of needy persons. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2733 2005–06 |
High school transcriptsRemoves the requirement that a student's highest scale score and level achieved on the high school Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) be included on the students standardized high school transcript. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2833 2005–06 |
Volunteer fire fighter boardAdds two members to the State Board for Volunteer Fire Fighters and Reserve Officers and authorizes the Governor to consider recommendations from appropriate state associations when making appointments. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2895 2005–06 |
Methamphetamine manufactureExpands the definition of neglect under the state's vulnerable adults statute to include exposure to methamphetamine or the manufacture of it. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2942 2005–06 |
Health care providersHealth carriers who control 40 percent or more of a local market for health plans must not terminate a provider contract except for reasonable cause, and must offer a provider contract to any provider within the local area who... | Richard Curtis (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2943 2005–06 |
Health care providersProhibits discrimination against various classes of health care providers through the use of network selection and credentialing standards. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 3093 2005–06 |
Special parking privilegesAdds physician assistants to physicians and advanced registered nurse practitioners as the medical professionals eligible to determine if a person meets the criteria for the granting of special parking privileges. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |