Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Patricia Lantz
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 1124 2007–08 |
Natural resources' officersAdds the Washington State Department of Natural Resources to the definition of employer in the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS). | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 294, 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 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 1418 2007–08 |
Dangerous wild animalsProhibits possession of potentially dangerous wild animals such as large cats, wolves, bears, monkeys, primates, certain snakes, and crocodiles. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 238, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 30, 2007 |
| HB 1789 2007–08 |
Home heating oil tanksRequires the Pollution Liability Insurance Agency (PLIA) to identify design criteria for heating oil tanks that provide superior protection against future leaks than standard steel tank designs. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 240, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 30, 2007 |
| HB 2056 2007–08 |
RecyclingRequires vendors selling single-use aluminum, glass, or plastic bottles or cans to provide recycling receptacles or reverse vending machines and service at all official gatherings and sports facilities in communities where... | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 244, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 30, 2007 |
| HB 1001 2007–08 |
Auto theftIncreases auto theft-related penalties and triple scores prior offenses for adult offenders. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 199, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 27, 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 1555 2007–08 |
Sexual assault protectionProvides that a sexual assault protection order is a remedy for victims who do not qualify for a domestic violence protection order. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 212, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 27, 2007 |
| HB 1779 2007–08 |
GET ready for math & scienceCreates the Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) Ready for Math and Science Scholarship program, which will provide conditional scholarships to eligible undergraduate students who major in math, science, or a related field and... | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 27, 2007 |
| HB 2220 2007–08 |
ShellfishDirects the Sea Grant Program at the University of Washington to review existing research on the potential effects of geoduck aquaculture on the environment. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 216, 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 1431 2007–08 |
Certificates of dischargeEliminates requirements for the Department of Corrections and the Secretary of State to maintain records of certificates of discharge for persons who have finished their criminal sentences. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 171, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| HB 1642 2007–08 |
No-contact ordersProvides that a violation of certain restraint provisions in a no-contact, restraining, or protection order is a gross misdemeanor, regardless of whether the violation is one for which an arrest is required. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| HB 1669 2007–08 |
District & municipal courtEstablishes a gross negligence standard of liability for a district or municipal court's provision of misdemeanor probation or supervision services, or monitoring of a misdemeanor defendant's compliance with a court order. | Chris Strow (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| HB 1145 2007–08 |
Account receivableDefines "account receivable" for the purposes of applying the six-year statute of limitations for commencing an action. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 124, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 19, 2007 |
| HB 1279 2007–08 |
Poet laureate programEstablishes a Washington State Poet Laureate Program. | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 19, 2007 |
| HB 1024 2007–08 |
Polybrominated diphenylProhibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of products containing polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) after January 1, 2008, with certain exceptions. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 65, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |
| HB 1042 2007–08 |
Share aquisition time periodCreates an exemption to the five year "freeze-out" period in the corporate anti-takeover law. The exemption allows a corporation to engage in a significant business transaction with an acquiring person within the five year... | Jay Rodne (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 45, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |
| HB 1114 2007–08 |
Estate distribution documentMakes the marketing of wills, trusts, and related documents, other than certain payable on death accounts, unlawful unless done by someone who is authorized to practice law. | Jay Rodne (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 67, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |
| HB 1144 2007–08 |
Jurisdiction over judgmentsGrants district courts jurisdiction to civilly enforce money judgments from municipal courts and municipal departments. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 46, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |
| HB 1437 2007–08 |
Sexual assault protectionProhibits a public agency from charging a petitioner filing fees or service of process fees in sexual assault protection order proceedings. | Deb Eddy (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 55, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |
| HB 1458 2007–08 |
Eminent domainRequires a condemnor of property to provide the property owner with mail or published notice at least 15 days before final action is to be taken to authorize condemnation or to select property for condemnation. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 68, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |