Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mark Ericks
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3214 2007–08 |
Affordable housingAllows a city or county planning under RCW 36.70A.040 to use incentive zoning for commercial or industrial development to increase the availability of affordable housing, or to preserve affordable housing, or both, within the... | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| HB 3152 2007–08 |
Students with autismProvides that the professional educator standards board shall develop autism awareness and training policy guidelines for schools to ensure that teachers responsible for autistic children are well-prepared and up-to-date on... | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3162 2007–08 |
Assessed value/property taxProvides residential property is exempt from the state portion of the property tax on fifty thousand dollars of assessed value. Provides a commercial property owner may apply to the county assessor to exempt fifty thousand... | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 1153 2007–08 |
Cell phone use while drivingThe holder of either an Intermediate Driver's License or an instruction permit may not operate a motor vehicle while using a wireless communication device except in the case of an emergency. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 1324 2007–08 |
Durable medical equipmentExempts mobility enhancing equipment from sales and use tax. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 2842 2007–08 |
Officer compensationEstablishes a formula for reimbursement of salary and benefits received by a law enforcement officer while he or she was enrolled in basic law enforcement training. Establishes in the criminal justice training commission a... | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 3086 2007–08 |
Offender treatment programsProvides for nonviolent and nonsex offenders the option to complete a state-certified inpatient or intensive outpatient treatment program. Upon completion, each day of participation in such program may be substituted for one... | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 3108 2007–08 |
St. Edward seminary bldgCreates the Saint Edward seminary building future uses assessment committee to conduct an assessment of and make recommendations regarding the future uses of the seminary building at Saint Edward state park. Provides that the... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 3112 2007–08 |
Children w/disabilitiesCreates a business and occupation tax credit for enhancing educational opportunities for children with disabilities. Provides that each person claiming a tax preference that requires a survey under this act must report... | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 3057 2007–08 |
Tangible personal propertyCreates a sales and use tax exemption for tangible personal property sold for charitable purposes. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| HB 2962 2007–08 |
Public safetyProvides additional revenues for public safety, including law enforcement officers and firefighters plan 2 pension plan benefits. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| HB 2965 2007–08 |
Local B&O taxesDirects the Department of Revenue to review the feasibility of a uniform system for the administration and collection of local B&O taxes. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| HB 2977 2007–08 |
Property tax correctionsLowers the burden of proof for corrections to property tax valuations. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| HB 2875 2007–08 |
Investment strategyCreates a Joint Legislative Infrastructure Oversight Committee (Committee). | Liz Loomis (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| HB 2905 2007–08 |
Safety agency restitutionRequires restitution to public safety agencies for costs incurred responding to criminal activity. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| HB 2645 2007–08 |
Prosecuting atty salariesChanges the method for determining prosecuting attorney salaries. Provides the state shall contribute an amount equal to one-half the salary of a superior court judge towards the salary of the prosecuting attorney. Upon... | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2696 2007–08 |
Levels of lead in childrenProvides that by September 1, 2008, the department of health shall begin operation of a mobile lead testing unit to test children under six years old for elevated levels of lead in their bloodstream and to educate parents and... | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2702 2007–08 |
Personal wireless numbersDeclares that any person in the business of compiling, marketing, or selling a phone number associated with radio communications service of any subscriber for commercial purposes, shall not include the phone number associated... | Jay Rodne (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2725 2007–08 |
Privacy of personal infoProvides that personal information in connection with drivers' licenses and identicards is exempt from disclosure under the Public Records Act. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2776 2007–08 |
DUI liquor/drug provisionsProvides, beginning January 1, 2009, any person licensed under this act who is convicted of any offense involving the use, consumption, or possession of alcohol while operating a motor vehicle in violation of RCW 46.61.502 or... | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2787 2007–08 |
Radio communicationsCreates the Washington Interoperability Office within the Office of the Governor. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2837 2007–08 |
Real propertyRequires that any person or entity involved in the construction of improvements upon real property intended for residential use has a duty, which may not be waived, to exercise reasonable care in the construction of the improvement. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 1004 2007–08 |
Legal financial obligationsProhibits the accrual of interest on a criminal offender's legal financial obligations while the offender is incarcerated in total confinement. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1048 2007–08 |
Mobile home park fundAppropriates the sum of four million dollars for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007, from the general fund to the mobile home park relocation fund, to be used for payment of mobile home relocation expenses under the mobile... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1071 2007–08 |
Health services for childrenRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (Department) to provide health insurance coverage for children in families with household incomes of up to 250 percent of the Federal Poverty Level, increasing to 300... | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |