All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6510 2007–08 |
Sm manufacturer assistanceCreates the Washington Manufacturing Innovation and Modernization Extension Services Program (Program) to be administered by the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 315, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6527 2007–08 |
Vehicle title/registrationClarifies that the act of failing or neglecting to apply for a transfer of vehicle ownership and license registration within 45 days after the vehicle's delivery date or thereafter is a misdemeanor offense. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 316, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6580 2007–08 |
Climate change impactsRequires the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (DCTED) to develop and provide counties and cities with advisory climate change response methodologies, a computer modeling program, and estimates of... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 289, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6583 2007–08 |
Medical assistanceExpands eligibility for individuals who are categorically needy under the Medicaid program, if funding is provided in the 2009-11 biennial budget. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 317, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6628 2007–08 |
Mental health treatmentAllows medical and mental health care costs to be recoverable for defendants who are not yet convicted but are committed to the state psychiatric hospitals for a forensic evaluation. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 318, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6641 2007–08 |
Property tax levy limitsRequires lid lift ballot propositions to expressly indicate a permanent increase to the levy base. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 319, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6665 2007–08 |
Crisis response programsAuthorizes the designated crisis responder for the integrated crisis response pilot program to seek a court order for 60-day less restrictive treatment with conditions upon completion of 14-day involuntary treatment. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 320, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6673 2007–08 |
Learning opportunitiesCreates an Extended Learning Opportunities Program for students not on track to graduate that includes use of existing resources and the Learning Assistance Program (LAP) funds to provide various types of instructional services. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 321, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6711 2007–08 |
Smart homeownership choicesCreates an account to be used to assist low-income and moderate-income households facing foreclosure. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 322, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6751 2007–08 |
Apprenticeship programsAdds entering approved apprenticeship programs to the circumstances that are considered "good cause" for leaving work and, therefore, do not disqualify individuals from receiving unemployment benefits. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 323, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6799 2007–08 |
Florists' personal propertyAuthorizes a continuation of origin-based sourcing for florists. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 324, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6809 2007–08 |
Earned income tax creditCreates a sales tax remittance equal to 5 percent of the federal Earned Income Tax Credit received by Washington residents on their federal earned income return. Increases tax remittance to 10 percent for 2011 and thereafter. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 325, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6818 2007–08 |
State expendituresRequires a public website on state expenditure information by January 1, 2009. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 326, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6855 2007–08 |
Economic developmentModifies the Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) project eligibility, CERB quorum standards, application requirements, prioritization factors, financial parameters, geographic targeting, and accountability requirements. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 327, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| HB 2878 2007–08 |
Transportation budgetAdjusts the $7.5 billion 2007-09 appropriations to agencies with transportation-related activities through a $7.4 billion 2008 Supplemental Transportation Budget. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 121, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 31, 2008 |
| SB 5831 2007–08 |
HVAC and refrigerationEstablishes a joint legislative task force on heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) to review issues related to contractor registration and licensing and mechanic certification. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 254, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 31, 2008 |
| SB 5905 2007–08 |
Capital authorization certThe nursing facilities process for certification of capital authorizations is changed from a first-come, first-serve system to one that is priority based. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 31, 2008 |
| SB 5959 2007–08 |
Homeless individuals/familyCreates the Transitional Housing Operating and Rent program to assist homeless individuals and families, and individuals and families at risk of homelessness, secure and retain housing. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 256, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 31, 2008 |
| SB 6277 2007–08 |
Private transit providersRequires transit agencies that have received state funding for a park and ride lot to reasonably accommodate certain private transportation providers at the park and ride lot. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 257, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 31, 2008 |
| SB 6295 2007–08 |
Workplace e-learningCreates a pilot program at up to eight institutions of higher education to evaluate workplace-based electronic learning. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 31, 2008 |
| SB 6306 2007–08 |
Visitation rightsEstablishes a process for relatives of a dependent child to petition the court for visitation with the child in certain circumstances. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 259, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 31, 2008 |
| SB 6375 2007–08 |
Trail grooming services taxProviding a sales tax exemption for certain trail grooming services. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 260, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 31, 2008 |
| SB 6404 2007–08 |
Regional support networksEstablishes a process to replace a Regional Support Network that voluntarily terminates its contract or refuses to sign a contract with the Department of Social and Health Services to act as a Regional Support Network. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 261, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 31, 2008 |
| SB 6438 2007–08 |
Internet deployment/adoptionRequires the Department of Information Services (DIS), in coordination with the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development and the Utilities and Transportation Commission, to convene a work group to develop a... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 262, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 31, 2008 |
| SB 6629 2007–08 |
Nursing facility payment sysClarifies that retrospective final orders or final judgments will be paid according to the nursing facility rates that were in effect for the same period of time for which the order or judgment covers. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 263, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 31, 2008 |