Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Beverly Woods
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2233 2005–06 |
Tuition waiver for veteransStates the Legislature's intent to make waivers available to all eligible admitted veterans. | Dan Kristiansen (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 229, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 27, 2006 |
| HB 2497 2005–06 |
National guardAllows a qualified person serving in the National Guard to request to suspend payments and stop the accrual of interest on a business loan or extension of credit until after the end of their active service. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 253, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 27, 2006 |
| HB 2713 2005–06 |
Ballot measuresModifies the public disclosure provision to allow members of an elected board, council, or commission of a special purpose district to take action on ballot measures. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 24, 2006 |
| HB 3178 2005–06 |
State ferry employeesModifies collective bargaining between the bargaining representative of ferry workers and the state beginning with bargaining for the 2007-09 fiscal biennium, including requiring bargaining before the adoption of the biennial... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 164, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 21, 2006 |
| HB 3277 2005–06 |
Sex offense/special verdictIncreases the minimum sentence for child molestation in the first degree, rape of a child in the first degree, and rape of a child in the second degree, when a special allegation has been made and proven that the offense was predatory. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 122, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 20, 2006 |
| HB 1504 2005–06 |
Abandoned vehicle auctionsDefines general circulation for public notice for a public vehicle auction. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 28, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 14, 2006 |
| HB 2874 2005–06 |
Design-build/trans projectsAuthorizes the Department of Transportation to conduct up to five pilot design-build projects on projects that cost between $2 million and $10 million. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 37, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 14, 2006 |
| HB 3056 2005–06 |
Payment of claimsAllows second class cities or towns to pay claims out of solvent funds by check or warrant. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 41, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 14, 2006 |
| HB 1466 2005–06 |
Motorcycles/traffic signalsAllows motorcycles to turn left after one cycle at a signalized intersection equipped with a vehicle detection device that fails to register the presence of the vehicle. | Dennis Flannigan (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 1865 2005–06 |
State route 16 corridorState sales and use taxes that are deferred for the Tacoma Narrow Bridge project do not have to be repaid. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2325 2005–06 |
Housing/short subdivisionRequires local governments planning under the Growth Management Act to enact land use ordinances permitting the division of single lots into multiple nonconforming lots, subject to specified conditions. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2534 2005–06 |
Disclosure of vehicle taxesRequiring vehicle license notices to fully disclose vehicle taxes and fees. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2564 2005–06 |
Veterans/discriminationExpands the jurisdiction of the Human Rights Commission to include persons who have veteran or military status as a basis for prohibiting discrimination as it relates to employment; credit and real estate transactions,... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2593 2005–06 |
Oil spill preventionRequires the Department of Ecology (Department) to conduct unannounced practice oil spill drills on vessels and to evaluate vessels' contingency plans. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2720 2005–06 |
Water-sewer districtsCreates a procedure for a water-sewer district to annex territory within a city following the district's acquisition of water and/or sewer facilities located within that city. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2765 2005–06 |
Hazards to motorcyclesLimits the requirement to post a warning for motorcyclists to construction areas on a paved public highway, county road, street, bridge, or other thoroughfare commonly traveled. | David Buri (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2889 2005–06 |
Freight mobility multimodalCreates the Freight Mobility Multimodal Account in the state treasury. Funds currently deposited into the Freight Mobility Investment Account will be deposited into the new account. | Beverly Woods (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2895 2005–06 |
Methamphetamine manufactureExpands the definition of neglect under the state's vulnerable adults statute to include exposure to methamphetamine or the manufacture of it. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2912 2005–06 |
Mental health professionalsMental health workers who visit a client in their home or other nonpublic setting will be accompanied by another mental health worker. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 3016 2005–06 |
Growth management boardsRequires appointments to Growth Management Hearings Boards to be made with the advice and consent of the Senate. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 3028 2005–06 |
Classified school employeesDirects that the funding review by the Washington Learns Steering Committee include a thorough review of funding for classified school employees. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 3089 2005–06 |
Commute trip reductionModifying the scope of the Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) Program to focus on urban growth areas with the most congested state highways. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 3315 2005–06 |
Bonds for highway projectsAuthorizes $150 million of general obligation bonds for transportation improvements. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2334 2005–06 |
Residential densityAllows any qualifying island city to determine an urban residential density that is sufficient to accommodate its projected population growth. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 2006 |
| HB 2758 2005–06 |
Syrup taxesAllows a business and occupation tax credit for the amount of carbonated beverage syrup tax paid by a retailer. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 2006 |