Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Alex Wood
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2496 2007–08 |
CPA mobilityEliminates the requirement that out-of-state Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) give notice to the State Board of Accountancy and pay a fee to have a practice privilege. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 14, 2008 |
| HB 2778 2007–08 |
Real estate licensureEstablishes licenses for real estate brokers, managing brokers, designated brokers, and firms, replacing the existing licenses for real estate salespersons and associate brokers. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 14, 2008 |
| HB 2792 2007–08 |
Parimutuel system breaksChanges the "break" for purposes of rounding the payoff in horse racing wagers from exactly 10 cents to no more than 10 cents. | Alex Wood (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 14, 2008 |
| HB 1057 2007–08 |
Alternative fuelsRequires state agencies that own and operate refueling stations to provide information regarding the practical cost of offering alternative fuel to other state agencies and the public by December 31, 2009. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| HB 1332 2007–08 |
Affordable housingRequires certain state agencies, local governments, and school districts to offer surplus property for sale that they judge to be suitable for affordable or special needs housing to eligible organizations for the initial 180... | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| HB 1345 2007–08 |
Gambling under ageMakes it explicitly unlawful for minors to play in authorized gambling activities including, but not limited to, punch boards, pull-tabs, card games, and fund-raising events. | Alex Wood (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| HB 1346 2007–08 |
Exclusion from gamblingAuthorizes the Gambling Commission to create a "bar" list of persons to be excluded from licensed gambling premises. | Alex Wood (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| HB 1605 2007–08 |
Aquatic rehabilitation zoneAllows for development of new systems of sewerage and for the extension of existing systems of sewerage beyond urban growth areas, but only within designated areas surrounding Hood Canal. HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON PUGET SOUND | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| HB 1625 2007–08 |
Motorcycle at traffic signalAllows motorcycles to turn left after one cycle at a signalized intersection equipped with a vehicle detection device, if that device fails to register the presence of the vehicle. | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| HB 1806 2007–08 |
Pesticides in schoolsRequires the Washington State School Directors' Association to develop a model integrated pest management policy. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| HB 1873 2007–08 |
Wrongful injury or deathMakes a number of changes to the statutes governing wrongful death and survival causes of action, particularly in the areas of the beneficiaries and recoverable damages. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| HB 2048 2007–08 |
Dealer transfer of titleClarifies that, if a vehicle dealer rejects a vehicle sale or lease contract that contains contingencies under the "bushing" statute, the dealer is not required to make an application for a certificate of title in the... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| HB 2225 2007–08 |
Enhanced 911 radio networkEstablishes a work group to study how to improve the delivery of emergency information to the public in the event of an ongoing emergency. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| HB 2331 2007–08 |
Urban corridor programEstablishes a new Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) program entitled the City Planning and Growth Program. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| HB 2449 2007–08 |
Child care center employeesProvides for collective bargaining between the Governor and child care center directors and workers under the Public Employees' Collective Bargaining Act. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| HB 2613 2007–08 |
State facility cleaningRequires all state agencies to purchase and use cleaning products having properties that minimize potential impacts to human health and the environment. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| HB 2655 2007–08 |
Employer delinquency taxProvides that the Employment Security Department must disregard certain delinquent payments and may disregard others when determining whether an employer is qualified to have its unemployment insurance tax rates based on... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| HB 2656 2007–08 |
Employer contribution ratesMakes corrections to two statutory references in the Employment Security Act. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| HB 2693 2007–08 |
Long-term care workersEstablishes, beginning January 1, 2010, a training and credentialing program for long-term care workers who are paid to provide personal care services to persons with functional disabilities. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| HB 2709 2007–08 |
Locally grown foodAllows school districts to develop and implement policies, including local preferences, to facilitate and maximize procurement of Washington grown food. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| HB 2775 2007–08 |
Instructional staff bonusesReduces the school poverty threshold for nationally-certified instructional staff to receive an additional $5,000 bonus from 70 percent free or reduced lunch (FRL) in all schools to 60 percent FRL in middle schools and 50... | Don Barlow (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| HB 2807 2007–08 |
Voters' pamphlet informationRequires the Secretary of State and county auditors to post an online voters' pamphlet for primary and general elections. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| HB 2826 2007–08 |
Career and technical eduRequires all approved preparatory career and technical education (CTE) programs to lead to industry certification or allow students to earn dual high school and college credit. | Skip Priest (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| HB 2834 2007–08 |
Foster parent licenseProvides for the continuation of a foster family home license when a foster family relocates to a new home. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| HB 2864 2007–08 |
Certified payroll recordsRequires contractors of any off-site products on public works projects to submit specified information to the awarding agency and to the Department of Labor and Industries for purposes of identifying requests for certified... | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2008 |