All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5254 2007–08 |
Industry skill panelsDirects the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board (WTECB) to allocate grants to support Industry Skill Panels. The WTECB must establish standards to evaluate the products and services created by skill panels. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 103, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 20, 2008 |
| SB 6343 2007–08 |
Sm scale mineral prospectingCreating a pilot program to examine the impacts of small scale mineral prospecting on coastal areas. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 83, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 20, 2008 |
| SB 6389 2007–08 |
Military housingExempts military housing and ancillary supporting facilities developed under the Military Housing Privatization Initiative from property taxation and leasehold excise tax. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 84, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 20, 2008 |
| SB 6400 2007–08 |
Incarcerated personsRequires the Department of Corrections (DOC) to establish an oversight committee to develop a comprehensive interagency plan to provide voluntary, nondenominational moral and character-building residential services and... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 104, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 20, 2008 |
| SB 6423 2007–08 |
Motion picture programStrengthening the tax credit and modifying the governing board of a Washington Motion Picture Competitiveness Program. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 85, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 20, 2008 |
| SB 6437 2007–08 |
Bail bond agentsRequires bail bond recovery agents who make a forced entry, whether planned or unplanned, to notify the Department of Licensing. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 105, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 20, 2008 |
| SB 6573 2007–08 |
Public safetyRequires that beginning September 30, 2011, and every two years thereafter, the State Treasurer shall transfer, subject to appropriation by the Legislature, $5 million to a new Local Public Safety Enhancement Account (LPSEA),... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 99, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 20, 2008 |
| SB 6663 2007–08 |
Tax program administrationAn act relating to improving the administration of Department of Revenue tax programs by correcting and clarifying statutes. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 86, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 20, 2008 |
| SB 6722 2007–08 |
Cleanup settlement accountCreates the Cleanup Settlement Account for funds to be spent to conduct remedial actions at a specific facility and to assess and address injury to natural resources caused by a hazardous substance release. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 106, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 20, 2008 |
| SB 6740 2007–08 |
Teacher certificationAllows educator certification fees to be used for provision of certification services by the Educational Service Districts, based on rules adopted by the Professional Educator Standards Board. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 107, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 20, 2008 |
| SB 6828 2007–08 |
Aerospace industry taxExpands tax incentives for the aerospace industry. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 81, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 20, 2008 |
| SB 6837 2007–08 |
Prescription drug assistanceIncreases the membership of the Prescription Drug Assistance Foundation Board of Directors from five to 11 members. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 87, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 20, 2008 |
| SB 6839 2007–08 |
Workers' comp coverageRequires Washington employers to obtain industrial insurance coverage for temporary and incidental work outside Washington and authorizes the Department of Labor and Industries to adopt rules for work in excess of temporary... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 88, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 20, 2008 |
| SB 6857 2007–08 |
Heavy haul corridorDesignates a portion of State Route 97 as a heavy haul industrial corridor. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 89, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 20, 2008 |
| SB 6874 2007–08 |
Columbia river waterCreates the Columbia River Water Delivery Account in fulfillment of agreements between Washington State and the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Nation and between Washington State and the Spokane Tribe of Indians for the... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 82, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 20, 2008 |
| SB 6933 2007–08 |
Evidence admissibilityAllows, in a criminal prosecution for a sex offense, admission of evidence of the defendant's commission of any other sex offenses, whether charged or uncharged, unless the probative value of the evidence is outweighed by the... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 90, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 20, 2008 |
| HB 2448 2007–08 |
Campaign finance reportChanges the time frame covered by the campaign finance report filed with the Public Disclosure Commission 21 days prior to the election to reflect contributions received and expenditures made as of one business day prior to... | Senator (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 73, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 19, 2008 |
| HB 2955 2007–08 |
Criminal justice info accessAuthorizes specific state agencies to continue to have access to criminal history record information. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 74, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 19, 2008 |
| SB 6060 2007–08 |
Nonpayment of rentChanges procedures applicable to an unlawful detainer action in which the tenant is required to pay rent into the court registry or submit a statement why rent is not owed, including procedures regarding the notice that must... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 75, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 19, 2008 |
| SB 6273 2007–08 |
Farm implements on highwaysIncreases the weight restriction on farm implements from 45,000 pounds to 65,000 pounds. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 76, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 19, 2008 |
| SB 6275 2007–08 |
Drainage dist commissionersAuthorizes drainage districts to implement the provisions of drainage maintenance plans that have been adopted by the drainage districts. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 77, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 19, 2008 |
| SB 6447 2007–08 |
Military personnel leaveProvides that, during periods of military conflict, employees are entitled to up to 15 days of unpaid leave before their spouse is deployed or while their spouse is on leave from deployment. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 71, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 19, 2008 |
| SB 6471 2007–08 |
Loan regulationsRequires certain mortgage lenders to be licensed under the Consumer Loan Act (CLA). | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 78, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 19, 2008 |
| SB 6677 2007–08 |
WA materials mgmt/financingRemoves the State Treasurer as an ex officio member of the Board of Directors of the Washington Materials Management and Financing Authority. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 79, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 19, 2008 |
| SB 6678 2007–08 |
Special license platesThe Department of Licensing may issue armed forces special vehicle license plates to parents of a member of the United States armed forces who died in service to his or her country or as a result of such service. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 72, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 19, 2008 |