Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Maralyn Chase
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1927 2007–08 |
Foster care benefitsRequires written notice be provided prior to the denial, reduction, or termination of foster care benefits. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1962 2007–08 |
Auto theft victimsCreates a program within the Department of Licensing to provide compensation for the costs incurred for the towing and storage of a stolen vehicle. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2060 2007–08 |
State heritage centerAuthorizes fees for the repayment of a certificate of participation (financing agreement) for the construction and maintenance of the Heritage Center and for various operating expenses. | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2062 2007–08 |
Public speedway authorityAuthorizes the creation of a public speedway authority to develop a professional motorsports entertainment and family recreation facility. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2089 2007–08 |
Funds for long-term careProhibits employers, providers, and entities receiving state funds to provide long-term care services from using these funds to assist, promote, or deter union organization. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2128 2007–08 |
Petroleum businessesProvides that upon every person engaging within this state in the business of manufacturing petroleum products, an additional tax is imposed with respect to such business equal to the value of the product manufactured, or in... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2132 2007–08 |
Minority & women's businessDirects the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee to conduct a comprehensive study of the Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2155 2007–08 |
Call centersAllows a business and occupation credit of $1,000 each year for up to four years for creating job positions in call centers. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2156 2007–08 |
Carbon dioxide mitigationEstablishes carbon dioxide mitigation requirements for electric utilities who invest in or contract for baseload electric generation. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2162 2007–08 |
High school diplomaRequires school districts to contract with Educational Service Districts or community or technical colleges to deliver programs through college and career readiness centers that enable students over 16, but under 21, to earn a... | Fred Jarrett (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2166 2007–08 |
Safe cosmetics act of 2007Enacts the Washington Safe Cosmetics Act of 2007. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2167 2007–08 |
Food labelingRequires a label for certain perishable food products that have been irradiated or packed in modified atmosphere packaging with carbon monoxide. HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2168 2007–08 |
Firearms safety educationProvides that the superintendent of public instruction, within existing resources, shall develop a program of instruction for firearms accident prevention for students in kindergarten through grade twelve. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2175 2007–08 |
Low carbon generationProvides a sales and use tax exemption for machinery and equipment used to directly generate electricity at a low carbon generation facility. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2181 2007–08 |
Port district property taxLimits the use of port district banked levy capacity. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2185 2007–08 |
Benzene in groundwaterProhibits a person from importing, selling, dispensing, or offering for sale in Washington any motor fuel that contains greater than 0.62 percent by volume of benzene, if that motor fuel may spill or leak into ground or... | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2187 2007–08 |
Safety in state hospitalsFinds that the continuing number of assaults in state hospitals have made conditions for both patients and staff unacceptable. Recognizes that appropriate nurse staffing levels will result in improved patient and staff safety... | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2266 2007–08 |
Alternative health careExempts certain unlicensed complementary and alternative health care practitioners from the prohibitions under chapter 18.71 RCW. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2278 2007–08 |
Guardianship proceedingsProvides that a petition for guardianship or limited guardianship may not disclose the social security number, medicare or medicaid number, or financial account numbers of the alleged incapacitated person or a family member of... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2301 2007–08 |
Salmon and steelheadDeclares that no person may, during the time periods identified by the commission, lawfully engage in the following activities in rivers and streams, as designated by the commission, where salmon or steelhead spawning occur:... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2309 2007–08 |
Property tax limitsReenacts the limitations on regular property tax growth adopted under Initiative 747, retroactive to December 2001. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2314 2007–08 |
Short-term loansEstablishes the short-term cash advance loan program. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2325 2007–08 |
Community development fundCreates the Community Development Fund in the State Treasury to provide grants for capital projects in urban and rural distressed communities. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2351 2007–08 |
Tax incentive restrictionsRequires the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee to study the feasibility of disallowing tax incentives for employers that require attendance at employer-sponsored meetings that communicate certain religious or... | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2379 2007–08 |
2008 presidential primaryCancels the presidential primary for the 2008 election. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |