All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6866 2007–08 |
Polysilicon manufacturersThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2008 |
| HB 2437 2007–08 |
Public works board projectsApproves the local government infrastructure projects list adopted by the Public Works Board for the 2008 loan cycle. The list includes 52 projects totaling approximately $278 million in loan requests. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 7, 2008 |
| HB 3383 2007–08 |
St gen obligation bondsAuthorizes the issuance of $50 million in state general obligation bonds for federally-matched flood hazard mitigation projects and other projects throughout the Chehalis River basin. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 7, 2008 |
| HB 3384 2007–08 |
Health insuranceProvides that the legislature intends to implement the recommendation of the blue ribbon commission on health care costs and access, and implement a multipronged approach that provides more affordable health insurance options... | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 6, 2008 |
| HB 3385 2007–08 |
Biological laboratory rulesFinds that although research in biotechnology is relatively new, exposures to dangerous substances from various biotechnology labs around the country already have occurred. Declares that safe and responsible biotechnology... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 6, 2008 |
| HB 3386 2007–08 |
Renewable energy resourcesDeclares that the requirements of the energy independence act should be reconciled with conceptually similar laws in neighboring states to facilitate the achievement of the act's objectives in a manner that promotes the... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 6, 2008 |
| HB 3387 2007–08 |
Industrial insurance fundsDeclares that expenditures from the accident and medical aid funds shall be made only for purposes related to the payment of benefits or the administration of industrial insurance programs. Provides that any ratepayer or group... | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 6, 2008 |
| HB 3380 2007–08 |
Housing and artsShifts hotel-motel tax revenues currently deposited in a permanent and irreducible arts and heritage program endowment fund into a special arts and heritage program account and allows its principal to be available for expenditure. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 3, 2008 |
| SB 6949 2007–08 |
Low-income homeownersAdministration of the deferral program is transferred from county treasurers to the Department of Revenue. All applications must be made to the department instead of the counties. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2008 |
| HB 3379 2007–08 |
Small on-site sewage systemsReduces the authority of the state board of health with regard to inspection intervals and operation and maintenance requirements of small on-site sewage systems. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| HB 3382 2007–08 |
Funding options for housingRelates to funding options for housing, community, and cultural development. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5006 2007–08 |
Public works board projectsAs recommended by the Board, 19 public works project loans totaling $71 million are authorized for the 2007 loan cycle. The 19 authorized projects fall into the following categories: (1) six domestic water projects totaling... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5015 2007–08 |
State ornithologist(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires the director to appoint a person with avian expertise as the Washington state ornithologist. Declares that the state ornithologist serves primarily as a source of expertise to the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5026 2007–08 |
Wood waste boiler equipmentProvides a sales and use tax exemption for wood waste-fired boilers and associated equipment used to produce steam for sale. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5027 2007–08 |
Tax relief for zoosZoos that are accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, or zoos that are a nonprofit facility operating for the purpose of conserving endangered or threatened species, may claim the B&O deductions and sales and use... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5064 2007–08 |
State oak treeThe Garry Oak is designated the official oak tree of the state of Washington. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5067 2007–08 |
Vehicle headlightsThe circumstances when a vehicle must display lighted headlights are expanded to include anytime when the vehicle's windshield wipers are in use due to snow, rain, fog, or other sight-limiting atmospheric conditions. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5075 2007–08 |
Outdoor burningOutdoor burning of cut brush or timber is allowed within an urban growth area, except during an air quality episode or when there has been a determination of impaired air quality. The local fire official must determine that... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5145 2007–08 |
Conservation of agr landsAuthorizes counties to permit wetland mitigation banking projects on agricultural lands of long-term commercial significance if the local government has adopted criteria developed by the Department of Community, Trade, and... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5151 2007–08 |
Youth athletic coaches(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Finds that parents, local jurisdictions, nonprofit organizations, and other entities providing athletic opportunities to youth need better information about the criminal histories of... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5152 2007–08 |
Children on motorcycles(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Declares that it is unlawful for any person to transport a child who is at least five years old but less than twelve years old on a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle whose feet do not rest... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5153 2007–08 |
Infant-friendly employersRequires employers to disclose information to employees about the adoption of infant-friendly policies. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5167 2007–08 |
Training systemCustomized training programs are added to the training systems evaluated and monitored by the Board. Customized training programs are those that are purposefully designed to fulfill the training needs of the students to... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5180 2007–08 |
Tattooing & body piercing(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires the department of health to: (1) Conduct a study of the tattooing and body piercing professions and make recommendations to the legislature as to whether the professions should be... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5275 2007–08 |
Background checks/work groupDSHS is required to convene a workgroup to research state and federal laws regarding background checks. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |