Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Skip Priest
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1618 2007–08 |
College admission standardsFinds that too many students graduate from high school unprepared for college or entrance into the workforce. There is no clear relation between the coursework required for a high school diploma and the skills and knowledge... | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1619 2007–08 |
First parent mentor programFinds that families have a major influence on their children's achievement in school. Families of all income and education levels, and from all ethnic and cultural backgrounds, should be supported and encouraged to be involved... | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1630 2007–08 |
Contracts with chiropractorsProvides that contractors may not directly or indirectly through contract or otherwise refuse to reimburse for the health care services legally provided by employees of a contracted chiropractor if the service would be a... | Richard Curtis (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1634 2007–08 |
High school mathematicsFinds that students' knowledge of mathematics must improve to enable them to be successful in college and in an increasingly technological and complex workplace. The only way to improve students' knowledge is to improve the... | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1703 2007–08 |
Domestic violenceCreates a domestic violence pilot program to co-locate a domestic violence advocate in Department of Social and Health Services offices. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1772 2007–08 |
WASL in private schoolsRequires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to pay for the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) for private schools who choose to administer the test, offer it to all enrolled students at the grade level of... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1774 2007–08 |
Integrity of electionsRevises provisions to ensure the integrity of elections. Repeals RCW 29A.08.145. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1792 2007–08 |
Workers' compensationRequires the Department of Labor and Industries (Department) to conduct a study of the incidence of total permanent disability pensions in the state's workers' compensation system. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1829 2007–08 |
Nursing facility medicaidRevises provisions relating to the nursing facility medicaid payment system. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1880 2007–08 |
Skill-based economic growthCreates the Skills-Based Economic Growth Planning Program. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1974 2007–08 |
Sex offender sentencingProvides that an offender is eligible for the special sex offender sentencing alternative if: (1) The offender has not committed multiple acts constituting sex offenses against the same victim, regardless of whether the... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1977 2007–08 |
Skill centersCreates a definition of a skill center and requires that enrolled students be funded at up to two full-time equivalents. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1998 2007–08 |
Growth in rural areasAuthorizes the development of "rural villages" in accordance with the Growth Management Act rural development requirements and which are created using transfers of development rights. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1999 2007–08 |
Working farms and forestsCreates the "farm and forest conservation revolving fund" to be managed by the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2030 2007–08 |
High school math & scienceMakes adjustments to the mathematics and science standards and state assessments. Defines a minimum level of knowledge and skills in mathematics and science that will be assessed on a statewide basis for purposes of... | Skip Priest (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2033 2007–08 |
Payroll deductionsAllows payroll deductions for retiree organization dues and voluntary contributions to any funds, committees, or subsidiary organizations maintained by retiree organizations. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2039 2007–08 |
Property tax deferralAllows persons with incomes of more than $40,000 but no more than $100,000 to defer property taxes on property value up to $200,000 under the senior citizen and disabled person property tax deferral program. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2064 2007–08 |
Career & tech educationSubject to funding, provides grants to high school partnerships to create career and technical "fields of study" programs in high demand fields. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2068 2007–08 |
Eminent domainDeclares that private property shall be taken only for public use and no greater interest shall be taken than is necessary to accomplish the public use. Defines "public use." Provides that the condemnor serve a written... | Jay Rodne (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2095 2007–08 |
Compensation/school staffCreates performance-based compensation pilot projects for certificated and classified school staff in up to five school districts. | Fred Jarrett (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2119 2007–08 |
Violence by strangulationMakes assault by strangulation automatically Assault in the second degree. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
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 2196 2007–08 |
Veterans with disabilitiesRequires the department to develop a procedure for certifying businesses owned by veterans with disabilities and maintain a list of businesses owned by veterans with disabilities on the department's public web site. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2237 2007–08 |
Trans contingency accountCreates the transportation project contingency account in the state treasury. All receipts from taxes imposed under RCW 82.08.020 and 82.12.020 on materials, labor, equipment, contracts, and components used for constructing... | Fred Jarrett (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2243 2007–08 |
Motor vehicle keysRequires that a motor vehicle manufacturer of a new motor vehicle sold or leased in this state after December 31, 2008, shall provide the registered owner of the motor vehicle, through a registered locksmith, information... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |