Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Sherry Appleton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2316 2007–08 |
Temp graduation provisionsProvides that limited English proficient students in the graduating classes of 2008, 2009, and 2010 who meet the criteria under this act may graduate from high school without earning a certificate of academic achievement or a... | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2320 2007–08 |
Internet gamblingChanges the specific penalty for internet gambling from a class C felony to a gross misdemeanor for a person who gambles in his or her primary residence for recreational purposes. | Chris Strow (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2322 2007–08 |
Full-day kindergartenCreates a community kindergarten grant program to increase access to full-day kindergarten in communities where full-day kindergarten is not available through resident schools. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2326 2007–08 |
Collective bargainingMakes records from any public employee collective bargaining, labor negotiations, or grievance or mediation, that would reveal strategies or positions taken by any employer or labor organization during the pendency of those... | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
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 2353 2007–08 |
Passenger-only ferry serviceExtends the date by which a county ferry district must begin service on the passenger-only ferry route between Vashon and Seattle until July 1, 2008. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2354 2007–08 |
Adult family home caregiversAmends the Public Employees' Collective Bargaining Act to allow adult family home caregivers to become part of the individual provider bargaining unit. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2365 2007–08 |
Notice to property ownersRequires notification to property owners of emergency responses to property titled in their name. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
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 |
| HB 2383 2007–08 |
Employer prohibitionsDeclares that it is unlawful for an employer to require its employees to attend an employer-sponsored meeting or to participate in any communications with the employer if the primary purpose is to communicate the employer's... | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2384 2007–08 |
Small loan limitationsLimits the fee of a small loan to ten percent and the amount of a small loan to five hundred dollars. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2385 2007–08 |
Small loan rolloversProvides that a "rollover" is any loan made by a licensee to a borrower within twenty-four hours after the repayment of a previous small loan made by that licensee to that borrower. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2387 2007–08 |
Mandatory participationEstablishes provisions regarding mandatory participation in communications about political, religious, or labor organizing matters. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2397 2007–08 |
Tax exemption restrictionsRaises revenue by restricting or eliminating tax exemptions, deductions, and credits. Repeals RCW 82.04.062, 82.04.315, 82.04.317, 82.04.4292, and 82.04.44525. Declares that the legislature intends to supersede the holding of... | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2409 2007–08 |
Higher edu institutionsFinds that school mapping would: (1) Protect all students in Washington; (2) Help schools and emergency response teams in emergencies like the recent Virginia polytechnic institute and state university shootings; (3) Help... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2413 2007–08 |
Full light of day actDirects the department of general administration to replace the materials covering the original skylight openings that are located above the house of representatives and senate chambers in the legislative building with safety... | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2417 2007–08 |
Property tax deferralProvides a 50 percent property tax deferral for households with income of $57,000 or less. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2428 2007–08 |
Staphylococcus aureusFinds that methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus poses a serious threat to the health of the residents of Washington state. Intends to establish a system for monitoring invasive methicillin resistant staphylococcus... | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2429 2007–08 |
Pesticide applicationRequires the Department of Health to form a work group to evaluate alternatives to the use of roadside pesticides. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2450 2007–08 |
Shingles vaccine coverageRequires each group disability insurance policy issued or renewed after January 1, 2009, that provides coverage for hospital or medical expenses to provide coverage for a shingles vaccine for individuals over age fifty,... | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2451 2007–08 |
State ferries commissionCreates a Washington state ferries commission. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2453 2007–08 |
State ferries' fare mediaPrevents fare media that allow for multiple discounted trips from being restricted to a particular driver or drivers. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2454 2007–08 |
Ferry fare reductionReduces Washington state ferries' fares. Provides the commission must use the funding made available to the Puget Sound ferry operations account pursuant to this act solely for the reduction of fares for passengers and vehicles. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2456 2007–08 |
Geoduck fishery managementProvides on January 1, 2009, the department assumes complete responsibility for the management of the state's subtidal wildstock geoduck fishery. Provides the fee for a geoduck fishery license must be set as provided in RCW... | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2457 2007–08 |
Forestry operationsCreates residential interface forestry zone notification and development requirements. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |