Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Sherry Appleton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1088 2007–08 |
Children's mental healthRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to recommend revisions to access-to-care standards and the children's mental health benefits package. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 359, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| HB 1422 2007–08 |
Incarcerated parentsRequires several state agencies to adopt policies and programs to assist children and families with incarcerated parents. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 384, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| HB 1456 2007–08 |
Mental health professionalsMental health professionals will not be required to conduct home visits alone, and will be given resources to lessen the danger of home visits. | Tami Green (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 360, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| HB 1654 2007–08 |
Canvassing of ballotsRequires that if the county auditor is in possession of more than 500 ballots, counties with a population of 75,000 or more count on a daily basis and counties with a population of less than 75,000 count every third day. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 373, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| HB 2152 2007–08 |
Election certificationClarifies that official certification of an election occurs when the county canvassing board certifies the election. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 374, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| HB 1303 2007–08 |
Cleaner energyRequires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to implement a school bus replacement incentive program. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 348, Laws of 2007 |
May 7, 2007 |
| HB 1488 2007–08 |
Oil spill programMakes legislative findings that there is a need for a comprehensive assessment of oil spill risks and funding mechanisms and that the federal government should ensure that a year-round response tug be stationed at the west... | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 346, Laws of 2007 |
May 7, 2007 |
| HB 1656 2007–08 |
Puget Sound research acctCreates an account to fund scientific research programs and projects that address scientific research gaps regarding protection and restoration of Puget Sound and the Aquatic Rehabilitation Zone One. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 345, Laws of 2007 |
May 7, 2007 |
| HB 2049 2007–08 |
Marine resource committeesCreates a mechanism for certain counties to establish a Marine Resource Committee to address the needs of the marine ecosystem local to that county. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 344, Laws of 2007 |
May 7, 2007 |
| HB 1706 2007–08 |
Indian gaming reg actRemoves the expiration date for the state's limited waiver of sovereign immunity in actions brought by the tribes under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 321, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 1922 2007–08 |
Youth housing programCreates the Independent Youth Housing Program within the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development to provide housing stipends and case management services to young adults ages 18-23 who were once dependents of the state. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 316, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 1949 2007–08 |
Harvesting geoduck clamsApplies the state Industrial Insurance Act to certain employers and workers involved in the business of harvesting geoducks. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 324, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 2115 2007–08 |
Heritage barn preservationEstablishes the Washington State Heritage Barn Preservation Program. | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 333, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 1008 2007–08 |
Vulnerable adultsAllows certain "interested persons" to petition for an order for protection of a vulnerable adult. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 312, Laws of 2007 |
May 3, 2007 |
| HB 1073 2007–08 |
Emergency workersEnhances liability indemnity for paid and volunteer emergency management workers. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 292, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1096 2007–08 |
Postsecondary opportunitiesDirects the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) to develop and implement the Opportunity Grant Program. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 277, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1106 2007–08 |
Hospital acquired infectionsBeginning July 1, 2008, requires hospitals to collect data on certain health care associated infections and report the data to federal reporting systems and release or grant access to this information to the Department of Health. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 261, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1450 2007–08 |
Low-income householdsAdds two funding sources to the list of funding sources which, if utilized by a very low-income rental housing development, will qualify the development for a property tax exemption. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 301, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1569 2007–08 |
Reforming health care systemCreates a Health Insurance Partnership (Partnership) to provide low-income employees of small business a premium subsidy. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 260, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1644 2007–08 |
Part-time academic employeesModifies health care benefits eligibility requirements for community and technical college part-time faculty. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 302, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1802 2007–08 |
Human papillomavirusRequires, at the beginning of the school year and starting with sixth grade entry, public schools to give information prepared by the Department of Health (DOH) about human papillomavirus (HPV) disease and its vaccine. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 276, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1916 2007–08 |
Care providersSpecifies factors to be considered by an interest arbitration panel resolving an impasse in collective bargaining involving individual providers or family child care providers under the Public Employees' Collective Bargaining Act. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 278, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1366 2007–08 |
News mediaEstablishes a privilege from compelled testimony and disclosure of information for members of the news media. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 196, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 27, 2007 |
| HB 1135 2007–08 |
Aquifer conservation zonesAllows any qualifying island city that meets specified criteria, including relying solely on groundwater aquifers for its potable water source, to designate one or more aquifer conservation zones (conservation zones) to... | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 159, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| HB 1528 2007–08 |
Voter registrationProvides for electronic voter registration through the Secretary of State's website for individuals who have a valid Washington driver's license or state identification card. | Senator (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 157, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |