Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Sherry Appleton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2957 2007–08 |
State-owned housing/businessAuthorizes the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Parks and Recreation Commission to approve private business activity in state-owned housing. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| HB 2888 2007–08 |
Energy savingsProvides the tax levied by RCW 82.08.020 does not apply to performance-based contracted energy equipment and services and energy management systems. Provides the tax levied by chapter 82.12 RCW does not apply to... | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| HB 2889 2007–08 |
Rental car taxExempts car-sharing activities from sales and use tax. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| HB 2731 2007–08 |
Current agricultural usesRevises the definition of "farm and agricultural land" with regard to activities qualifying as current agricultural uses. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2769 2007–08 |
Unemployment compensationDeletes the provision that disqualifies employees in a multi-employer bargaining unit from unemployment compensation benefits when the employees have been locked out following a strike against one of the employers in the... | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2802 2007–08 |
Credit histories and scoresProhibits an insurer from using an insurance score or credit history as a factor in any underwriting, renewal cancellation, or premium decision in personal insurance. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2686 2007–08 |
Home care agenciesProvides the department of social and health services shall not contract with any home care agency, as defined in RCW 70.127.010, that has been found by the department of labor and industries or a court of competent... | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2008 |
| HB 1004 2007–08 |
Legal financial obligationsProhibits the accrual of interest on a criminal offender's legal financial obligations while the offender is incarcerated in total confinement. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1016 2007–08 |
B & O tax creditsCreates a business and operating tax credit for employment of persons with developmental disabilities. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1017 2007–08 |
Low-income housing tx creditAllows tax credits against the B&O tax and the public utility tax for contributions to low-income housing programs. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1020 2007–08 |
Small loansFinds that consumers should be able to access loans at reasonable rates; no one should have to pay usurious interest rates. Paying the interest rates associated with payday loans can cause a borrower to need a loan to pay off... | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1021 2007–08 |
Small loansFinds that consumers should be able to access loans at reasonable rates; no one should have to pay usurious interest rates. Paying the interest rates associated with payday loans can cause a borrower to need a loan to pay off... | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1026 2007–08 |
Sale of firearmsEstablishes regulations for the sale of firearms at gun shows and events. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1048 2007–08 |
Mobile home park fundAppropriates the sum of four million dollars for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007, from the general fund to the mobile home park relocation fund, to be used for payment of mobile home relocation expenses under the mobile... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1070 2007–08 |
Legislator/public resourcesDeclares an intent that chapter 42.52 RCW shall not be read to limit a legislator's use of public resources to only investigating facts surrounding an issue or dispute involving constituents and a government office or... | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1071 2007–08 |
Health services for childrenRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (Department) to provide health insurance coverage for children in families with household incomes of up to 250 percent of the Federal Poverty Level, increasing to 300... | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1074 2007–08 |
Microenterprise developmentCreates the Microenterprise Development Program. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1085 2007–08 |
Long-term care insuranceDirects the Public Employees Benefit Board to develop a long-term care benefit for covered individuals. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1086 2007–08 |
Long-term care insuranceBrings the Long-Term Care Partnership statute in compliance with the national Association of Insurance Commissioners Model Act. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1087 2007–08 |
Signature gatherersProhibits payment of initiative or referendum signature gatherers on a per-signature basis. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1107 2007–08 |
Property tax reliefIncreases the income thresholds in order to qualify for the senior citizen and disabled person property tax relief programs. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1109 2007–08 |
Transfer studentsFinds that students who have been relocated across the country and perhaps across the world as a result of their families' service in the military face academic challenges with each relocation. Requiring students from military... | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1118 2007–08 |
Public contract wagesRequires state contractors and subcontractors to pay employees performing work under contracts a living wage rate. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1119 2007–08 |
Income to meet needsSeeks to establish a minimum wage that enables employees to provide for the basic needs of their families and, therefore, not rely on social services provided by the state and paid for by state taxpayers. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1134 2007–08 |
Reduction of ferry chargesIncreases gas tax distribution to ferries operating account by approximately one-half cent. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |