All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3123 2007–08 |
Nurse staffingRequires hospitals, including the state hospitals, to establish nurse staffing committees that will produce an annual nurse staffing plan. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 47, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| HB 3151 2007–08 |
National disaster countiesExtends the date by two years that the Lewis County Public Facilities District must commence construction of a regional center to qualify for the credit against the state sales and use tax. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 48, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| HB 3275 2007–08 |
Grocery distribution co-opsExtends the state business and occupation tax deduction to grocery cooperatives that are sold. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 49, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| SB 5278 2007–08 |
Public funds for politicsRemoves the prohibition of using public funds to finance political campaigns for local office. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| SB 6244 2007–08 |
Housing of offendersRequires the Department of Corrections (DOC) to conduct an analysis of statewide capacity to appropriately confine those offenders who violate conditions of community custody; to make recommendations for future capacity; and... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| SB 6271 2007–08 |
District commissionersSpecifies that commissioners from water-sewer and public hospital districts must receive $90 per diem compensation. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| SB 6309 2007–08 |
Gas vehicle emissionsRequires all new passenger cars, medium duty passenger vehicles, and light duty trucks beginning in model year 2010 to display a label that discloses comparative greenhouse gas emissions for that vehicle. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 32, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| SB 6322 2007–08 |
Definition of weaponBroadens and clarifies the definition of weapons that may not be brought into court facilities. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 33, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| SB 6324 2007–08 |
Aerial search and rescueProvides liability immunity for all persons registered with the Aviation Division of the Department of Transportation who are engaged in aerial search and rescue activities. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 34, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| SB 6465 2007–08 |
Temporary fishing licenseAllows all active duty military personnel to pay the same fee for a temporary combination fishing license as a Washington resident would pay. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 35, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| SB 6500 2007–08 |
Leave sharing for victimsThe leave sharing program is extended to employees who are the victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 36, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| SB 6504 2007–08 |
SEPA waste discharge permitsExempts certain construction storm water projects from the State Environmental Policy Act. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 37, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| SB 6544 2007–08 |
Criminal mistreatmentIncreases the seriousness level of criminal mistreatment in the first degree from a seriousness level IX to a level X. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 38, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| SB 6685 2007–08 |
E-mail ethicsAllows legislators to send electronic mail to constituents who have requested updates on legislative matters without violating the state ethics laws. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 39, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| SB 6753 2007–08 |
Burns bansLowers the trigger points for calling burning bans on solid fuel burning devices. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 40, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| SB 6770 2007–08 |
Alcohol beverage regulationExpands activities permitted under a bonded wine warehouse license issued by the Liquor Control Board to include handling of wine. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 41, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| HB 1149 2007–08 |
Advance property tax paymentAllows "binding site plans" to be filed without an advance property tax deposit being made to the county treasurer. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 14, 2008 |
| HB 1421 2007–08 |
Address confidentialityAdds a definition for "stalking" to the law establishing the Address Confidentiality Program (ACP). | Tami Green (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 14, 2008 |
| HB 1923 2007–08 |
Motor vehicle transporterRequires an applicant for a transporter's license to indicate if the license will be used to recover disabled vehicles from a public roadway and, if so, indicate if the applicant is a registered tow truck operator. | Senator (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 14, 2008 |
| HB 2427 2007–08 |
Cosmetology apprenticeshipRemoves the July 1, 2008 expiration date for the pilot cosmetology apprenticeship program and creates a permanent program. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 14, 2008 |
| HB 2496 2007–08 |
CPA mobilityEliminates the requirement that out-of-state Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) give notice to the State Board of Accountancy and pay a fee to have a practice privilege. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 14, 2008 |
| HB 2637 2007–08 |
Criminal case recordsRequires out-of-state recipients of Washington criminal warrants and subpoenas to produce records generally within 20 days, with limited exceptions. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 21, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 14, 2008 |
| HB 2654 2007–08 |
Mental health servicesDirects the Department of Social and Health Services to adopt rules to authorize community service agencies to become Medicaid certified. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 14, 2008 |
| HB 2778 2007–08 |
Real estate licensureEstablishes licenses for real estate brokers, managing brokers, designated brokers, and firms, replacing the existing licenses for real estate salespersons and associate brokers. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 14, 2008 |
| HB 2792 2007–08 |
Parimutuel system breaksChanges the "break" for purposes of rounding the payoff in horse racing wagers from exactly 10 cents to no more than 10 cents. | Alex Wood (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 14, 2008 |