All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6761 2007–08 |
Wetlands mitigation banksRequires the Department of Ecology (DOE) to coordinate with the local government where a wetland mitigation bank would be located before approving a bank. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 80, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 19, 2008 |
| HB 1623 2007–08 |
Aquatic landsRevises the methods used by the Department of Natural Resources (Department) in calculating administrative costs associated with granting public utility line easements on state-owned aquatic lands. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 55, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 18, 2008 |
| HB 2431 2007–08 |
Cord blood bankingRequires objective and standardized information to be given to pregnant patients about the potential benefits and risks of public and private cord blood banking. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 18, 2008 |
| HB 2459 2007–08 |
Electronic recordingAdopts the Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act, establishing the definitions, standards, procedures, and authority needed by county auditors related to the implementation of a system for the recording, storage, and... | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 18, 2008 |
| HB 2499 2007–08 |
Business corporation noticeAddressing the materials required to accompany notice under the Washington Business Corporation Act. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 18, 2008 |
| HB 2575 2007–08 |
Fire sprinkler systemsRequires the State Building Code Council to convene a technical advisory board group to examine issues, barriers, and incentives pertaining to private residential fire sprinkler systems. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 60, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 18, 2008 |
| HB 2661 2007–08 |
Self-service storageLimits late fees charged to a renter of a self-service storage facility to $20 or 20 percent of the total rent due, whichever is greater. | Tami Green (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 61, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 18, 2008 |
| HB 2762 2007–08 |
Cowlitz county judgesIncreases the number of district court judges in Cowlitz County from two to three. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 63, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 18, 2008 |
| HB 2825 2007–08 |
Alcohol in nonbeverage formAllows persons engaged in medical or dental pursuits, in charge of a hospital or sanitarium, or engaged in mechanical or manufacturing or scientific pursuits, and with a class I or II liquor permit, to obtain liquor directly... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 64, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 18, 2008 |
| HB 2870 2007–08 |
Instructional assistantsDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to create a training strand through the Summer Accountability Institutes and January Conference for classified instructional assistants. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 65, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 18, 2008 |
| HB 2879 2007–08 |
Spyware regulationAdds computer-related spyware provisions to the existing state spyware law. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 66, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 18, 2008 |
| HB 2885 2007–08 |
Geoduck harvestersRemoves workers tending to geoduck divers from industrial insurance provisions. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 70, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 18, 2008 |
| HB 2949 2007–08 |
Liquor revolving fundChanges certain administrative expenses of the Liquor Control Board related to state liquor stores and warehouses from appropriated to nonappropriated. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 67, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 18, 2008 |
| HB 2996 2007–08 |
Antifreeze productsRequires all antifreeze products sold in the state to contain an aversive agent that makes them unpalatable. | Liz Loomis (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 68, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 18, 2008 |
| HB 2999 2007–08 |
Chief for a day programEstablishes the "Chief for a Day" program dedicated to paying special attention to chronically ill children. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 69, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 18, 2008 |
| SB 5179 2007–08 |
Snowmobile registrationA person who owns or transports a snowmobile in Washington, but does not operate it, is not required to register the snowmobile. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 18, 2008 |
| SB 6224 2007–08 |
Vendor overpaymentsLimits the accrual period for which interest may be collected on vendor overpayments by the Department of Social and Health Services. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 53, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 18, 2008 |
| SB 6246 2007–08 |
Industrial insurance claimsRequires injured workers be reimbursed for reasonable travel expenses when travel is required in order to repair, replace, or alter a permanent mechanical appliance after closure of the claim. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 18, 2008 |
| HB 1391 2007–08 |
Office of mayorAllows incumbent council members of cities or towns to fill, by appointment, a vacancy in the office of mayor. | Deb Eddy (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 50, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| HB 1493 2007–08 |
Development activityEstablishes that the construction of buildings or structures by a regional transit authority is exempt from local impact fees by modifying the definition of "development activity" to expressly exclude such construction. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 42, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| HB 1865 2007–08 |
LandlordsRequires a landlord to store an evicted tenant's property if the tenant requests it in writing within three days of service of the writ of restitution. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 43, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| HB 2700 2007–08 |
Military dept accountCreating the Military Department Active State Service Account. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 44, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| HB 2730 2007–08 |
Port district ferry serviceExpands the areas in which port districts may offer ferry service to include the Puget Sound. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 45, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| HB 2893 2007–08 |
Forest practices boardAuthorizes a representative of a timber products union to sit as a member on the Forest Practices Board of Washington. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 46, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| HB 3029 2007–08 |
Secure internet-based systemRequires the Department of Licensing to provide vehicle dealers a secure system for issuing temporary vehicle permits. | Deb Eddy (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 51, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |