Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Skip Priest
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2290 2007–08 |
Students with autismDeclares an intent to encourage the creation of autism education centers to provide a specialized learning environment tailored to students with autistic spectrum disorders. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2303 2007–08 |
Bilingual teacher mentoringCreates a Bilingual Teacher Mentoring and Training Program which assigns bilingual teacher/mentors to bilingual students in their junior and senior years of high school and provides a curriculum and support services for... | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2327 2007–08 |
Math & science instructionAllows students in the classes of 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 to graduate under certain conditions without a Certificate of Academic Achievement (CAA) as a result of not passing the Washington Assessment of Student... | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2375 2007–08 |
Performance agreementsDeclares an intent to explore a new relationship between the state and public institutions of higher education that includes dialogue and negotiation over goals, priorities, performance, and resources, and also includes... | Fred Jarrett (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2403 2007–08 |
Initiative 747Limits property tax increases to one percent by reenacting the provisions of Initiative Measure No. 747. | Dan Roach (R-31) | 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 2415 2007–08 |
Law enforcement resourcesRecognizes the need to ensure the safety of the public while offenders are released into communities. To further the goal of ensuring public safety, the legislature intends to improve the monitoring of offenders on supervision... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2440 2007–08 |
Electronic monitoringRequires the electronic monitoring of all registered sex offenders who are classified as risk level III, have registered as homeless or transient, or have a prior conviction for failure to register as a sex offender. | Skip Priest (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2441 2007–08 |
Assistance compactsRequires each general authority Washington law enforcement agency to, within one year of the effective date of this act, enter into an agreement with the attorney general of the United States under 8 U.S.C. Sec. 1357(g) that... | Skip Priest (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2442 2007–08 |
Community notificationImproves sex offender community notification by disclosing to the public at large information regarding level I and II sex offenders who have a conviction for failure to register as a sex offender and adding information... | Charles Ross (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2443 2007–08 |
Sex offender inspectionsAuthorizes community corrections officers to perform random, unannounced inspections of sex offenders who have been classified as risk level III, have been convicted of a sex offense against a minor victim, or have a prior... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2445 2007–08 |
Biological sample submissionEnsures that every adult or juvenile individual who is a registered sex offender on or after the effective date of this act has a biological sample collected for purposes of DNA identification analysis. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2446 2007–08 |
Failure to register penaltyIncreases the penalty for failure to register as a sex offender. | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2462 2007–08 |
Sex offender sentencesProvides if the defendant charged with a sex offense fails to affirmatively set forth his or her understanding of his or her criminal history, he or she shall be deemed to have admitted that the prosecuting attorney's... | Skip Priest (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2508 2007–08 |
Sex offender DNA databaseExpands the DNA database to include samples from all registered sex offenders. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2642 2007–08 |
School district salariesEqualizes the salary allocations to school districts for state-funded staff pursuant to state basic education appropriation sections of the biennial budget over a five-year period. | Skip Priest (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2416 2007–08 |
Initiative 747Reinstates the 1 percent regular property tax growth limit adopted by voters in Initiative 747. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 2007, 1st Special Session |
Nov 29, 2007 |
| HB 1859 2007–08 |
Statute law committeeTransfers proceeds from the sale of the session laws to the Statute Law Committee Publications Account, rather than the General Fund. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 456, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| HB 1883 2007–08 |
Higher edu coordinating brdIncreases the time period covered in the strategic master plan for higher education to 10 years. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 458, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| HB 1939 2007–08 |
Privileged communicationsAmends the clergy-penitent privilege to explicitly include sacred confidences made to a Christian Science practitioner. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 472, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| HB 2154 2007–08 |
Educational service districtChanges the date of elections for boards of Educational Service Districts with one or more members whose terms expire the following January from even-numbered years to odd-numbered years. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 460, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| HB 1761 2007–08 |
Hazardous wasteRequires the Department of Ecology (DOE) to develop a ten-year financing report that identifies the biennial hazardous waste site remedial needs, and project the cleanup cost, revenue, and any recommended working capital reserve. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 446, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 1573 2007–08 |
Dropout preventionDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to create, administer, and monitor a grant program, known as the "Building Bridges Program," for local partnerships of schools, families, and communities,... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 408, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 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 |