Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Steve Hobbs
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6538 2007–08 |
Reading instruction(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Creates the Washigton state adolescent reading program. Requires that, statewide, a reading specialist shall be hired at each educational service district, with two specialists hired in the... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2008 |
| SB 5040 2007–08 |
Survivors' endowed schlrCreates the Survivors Endowed Scholarship for children and spouses of military veterans killed in a combat zone. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 5561 2007–08 |
Voter registrationAllows voter registration up to and on Election Day. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6177 2007–08 |
Initiative 747The bill reinstates the 1 percent property tax revenue limit adopted by voters under Initiative 747. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6493 2007–08 |
Small city loans(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides for a program for the loan of city costs associated with the appeal of a critical areas ordinance. The one-time per appeal loan is for cities with a population under thirty thousand... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6516 2007–08 |
Greenhouse gas emissions(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Commences a process to ensure the emission reductions established in this act are achieved. Directs the state to continue its participation in the development of a regional process to design... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6296 2007–08 |
Self-employmentA credit is allowed against the business and occupation tax for contributions made to the SBDC. The credit is limited to one hundred thousand dollars per calendar year per person. The total amount of tax credits available from... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| SB 6869 2007–08 |
Licensing feesThe Secretary must establish the amount of license and renewal fees at a rate not to exceed the lesser of 10 percent of the costs of administering the program, or $100 per year, for professions meeting the following criteria:... | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| SB 6719 2007–08 |
PUD bid limitsThe maximum estimated cost of work done by PUDs without contracting is raised from $10,000 to $25,000, and the maximum cost of material used in work by PUDs without contracting is raised from $50,000 to $200,000. PUD Materials... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| SB 6838 2007–08 |
Forest practices boardA new member is added to the Board selected from candidates recommended by labor organizations that primarily represent members involved in forestry, forest products' production, or both. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| SB 6845 2007–08 |
Exchange facilitatorsExchange facilitators wishing to operate in this state are required to be licensed by the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). A licensing process is established, which delineates the specific information an applicant... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| SB 6833 2007–08 |
Health & environmental lawsProvides a civil remedy through citizen causes of action to enforce environmental quality, land use, and environmental health standards. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2008 |
| SB 6810 2007–08 |
Water efficiencyProvides that the department of community, trade, and economic development shall work with purveyors to establish an educational outreach program on the use of water-efficient products. Adopts a policy goal that by July 1,... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6811 2007–08 |
Recycled materialProvides business and occupation tax incentives for businesses that use recycled material. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6687 2007–08 |
Postretirement employmentModifies alternate early retirement provisions related to public employees. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6621 2007–08 |
State propertyProvides for the accountability of state property under the control of state employees. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 6635 2007–08 |
Definition of basic salaryThe definition of salary in LEOFF 2 is expanded to include all employer payments to an IRS-designated "457" deferred compensation plan. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 6662 2007–08 |
School nursesBeginning with the 2008-09 school year, the basic education allocation must phase-in over five years a ratio of one certificated nurse per 750 students and school districts must provide professional registered nurses as... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 6666 2007–08 |
Computer server equipmentAn exemption from the state portion of the sales and use tax is provided for replacement server equipment and for labor and service rendered in respect to installing such replacement server equipment in an eligible computer... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 5080 2007–08 |
Waste tire removal feesRemoves the $1 tire fee sunset of June 30, 2010. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 5967 2007–08 |
Vehicle sale to nonresidentPrescribes seller documentation requirements for sales of vehicles to nonresidents. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6557 2007–08 |
Property valuation freezesEligible seniors and persons retired due to disability with a combined disposable income of $50,000 or less are eligible for the residential valuation freeze. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6565 2007–08 |
Residential prop valuationThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6568 2007–08 |
Nuclear energy task forceThe Joint Legislative Task Force (Task Force) on Nuclear Energy is created. The purpose of the Task Force is to study the feasibility of pursuing additional nuclear capacity in Washington. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6477 2007–08 |
Low-income homeownersPersons with a combined disposable income of less than the state wide median income in 2007 ($60,215) are eligible for property tax assistance in the form of a remittance. The Department of Revenue (DOR) must remit to a... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |