Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mary Skinner
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1593 2005–06 |
Farmers market nutrition prgRecognizes the benefits of farmers market nutrition programs and appropriates $1.15 million from the State General Fund to the Departments of Health and Social and Health Services for 2005-07. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1594 2005–06 |
Investment boardCreates the Washington Growing Business Fund to invest in Washington based companies using at least $500 million of the Washington State Investment Board (WSIB) portfolio and to be managed in accordance with WSIB's investment... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1603 2005–06 |
Freight mobility fundingRecognizes the importance of placing a greater emphasis on the movement of freight in Washington state. A strong programmatic commitment is needed to focus current resources and direct new, ongoing funding toward freight... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1608 2005–06 |
Potato commissionCreates a separate statute governing the Washington State Potato Commission. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1633 2005–06 |
Digital learning programsDescribes programmatic and funding requirements for courses offered through digital technology to students who are taking the courses outside the schoolroom walls. | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1673 2005–06 |
Business regulatory burdenRequires the authority the Legislature delegates to agencies for rulemaking to be construed narrowly. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1674 2005–06 |
Workers' comp calculationSimplifies and adds certainty to the calculation of workers' compensation benefits. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1675 2005–06 |
Small business excise taxExempts persons from registering with the Department of Revenue if the value of products, gross proceeds of sales, or the gross income of the business from all taxable activities under the business and occupation (B&O) tax or... | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1676 2005–06 |
Small business b & o exmptnProvides a new business an exemption from paying business and occupation taxes during its first 12 months of operation. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1684 2005–06 |
Hlth ins for small employersProvides access to health insurance for small employers and their employees. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1685 2005–06 |
Health ins policy mandatesImposes a moratorium on new health care coverage mandates and requires a study of existing mandates. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1686 2005–06 |
Hlth coverage cost reductionFinds that: (1) The cost of health care, along with the number of uninsured persons, is continuing to rise; (2) Many individuals are uninsured because employers are not given adequate health insurance options that they and... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1712 2005–06 |
Persian Gulf veteransAmends RCW 28B.15.628 relating to tuition waivers for veterans of the Persian Gulf combat zone. | Beverly Woods (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1727 2005–06 |
Dropout reportingDirects the Academic Achievement and Accountability Commission (A+ Commission) to adopt high school graduation rate and dropout reduction goals for grades seven through twelve. | Richard Curtis (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1773 2005–06 |
Nursing facility residentsSpecifies that the personal needs allowance for residents of nursing facilities will be an amount not less than $58.84 per month. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1796 2005–06 |
City lodging taxesExtends the date when counties which have authorized facilities for agriculture promotion must allow a credit for city lodging taxes. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1825 2005–06 |
Customized wrk frce trainingCreates the Washington Customized Employment Training program for employers locating or expanding in Washington. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1839 2005–06 |
Women's history consortiumCreates a women's history consortium under the management of the Washington State Historical Society. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1877 2005–06 |
State civil service lawChanges the definition of "manager" for purposes of the Washington Management System. | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1898 2005–06 |
Entrepreneurial developmentCreates the Office of Entrepreneurial Development in the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1949 2005–06 |
Zero-based budget reviewsProvides that, in the omnibus operating budget bill or in other legislation, the legislature shall identify agencies on which a zero-base budget review or a modified zero-base budget review shall be conducted during each... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1961 2005–06 |
Team medical professionalsRequires intercollegiate athletic programs to formally contract with team medical professionals. The contract must include provisions stating that: (1) The athletic program will accept liability for the actions of team medical... | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2035 2005–06 |
State fuel tax distributionsRequires the Department of Transportation to consult with the Association of Washington Cities on studies. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2053 2005–06 |
Intermediate drivers' licRequires certification that the intermediate license holder and his or her parent, guardian, or employer have read and understood the intermediate license restrictions. | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2158 2005–06 |
ElectionsChanges the date of the primary to the third Tuesday in August; | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |