All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3293 2007–08 |
Licensing feesProvides for any profession that the secretary determines meets the criteria in this act, the secretary shall establish the amount of license fees and renewal fees at a rate not to exceed the lesser of ten percent of the cost... | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| HB 3307 2007–08 |
Log haulersProvides exemptions from business taxes for hauling of logs. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| HB 3308 2007–08 |
Flood damageProvides farm and agricultural land subject to valuation under chapter 84.34 RCW, and personal property located on the land, are exempt from taxes levied for any state purpose for three years. The farm and agricultural land... | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| HB 3310 2007–08 |
Music therapistsLicenses and regulates music therapists. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| HB 3311 2007–08 |
Regional transportationDeclares that it is the policy of the state to provide regional transit authorities and the voters in the state's most populous region with funding sources required to address urgently needed and underfunded regional... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| HB 3313 2007–08 |
CoffeeDesignates coffee as the official beverage of the state of Washington. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| HB 3314 2007–08 |
Econ revitalization boardAllows the Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) program to provide financial assistance to infrastructure projects that support affordable housing. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| HB 3315 2007–08 |
Aging populationRequires land use elements adopted by jurisdictions planning under the Growth Management Act (GMA) to, whenever possible, consider utilizing urban planning approaches that promote the needs of the aging population. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| HB 3316 2007–08 |
Soil and wetland scientistsRegulates the practice of soil science and wetland science as a profession by establishing minimum standards of ethical conduct and professional responsibility and by establishing professional education and experience... | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| HB 3318 2007–08 |
Child care facilitiesRequires the department of early learning, in consultation with the department of community, trade, and economic development to establish a competitive process to solicit proposals for and prioritize projects that assist... | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| HB 3320 2007–08 |
Health related expensesAllows employers to elect to pay employees the adjusted minimum wage rate published in Washington State Register (WSR) 07-24-022 instead of the adjusted minimum wage rate calculated under RCW 49.46.020(4)(b). | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 5040 2007–08 |
Survivors' endowed schlrCreates the Survivors Endowed Scholarship for children and spouses of military veterans killed in a combat zone. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 5142 2007–08 |
Air pollution control agcyAllows disbursement of monies collected for an air pollution control authority through warrants drawn by the authority or the designated county auditor. HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 5561 2007–08 |
Voter registrationAllows voter registration up to and on Election Day. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 5917 2007–08 |
Prescription drug marketingPharmaceutical manufacturing companies must disclose to the Department of Health (DOH), information about any gifts made to health care professionals who prescribe or dispense prescription drugs. This includes hospitals,... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6177 2007–08 |
Initiative 747The bill reinstates the 1 percent property tax revenue limit adopted by voters under Initiative 747. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6226 2007–08 |
WA park arboretumThe Arboretum must strive to meet several goals set by the Legislature, including enhancing public appreciation for the aesthetic diversity of plants, providing education to students and the public regarding plants, and... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6263 2007–08 |
Property tax value changesThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6493 2007–08 |
Small city loans(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides for a program for the loan of city costs associated with the appeal of a critical areas ordinance. The one-time per appeal loan is for cities with a population under thirty thousand... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6516 2007–08 |
Greenhouse gas emissions(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Commences a process to ensure the emission reductions established in this act are achieved. Directs the state to continue its participation in the development of a regional process to design... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6709 2007–08 |
Predator controlMakes an appropriation from the general fund to the department of fish and wildlife for federal match funding for the control of predators that damage livestock, crops, and property. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6725 2007–08 |
Predatory animal controlProvides that the director of fish and wildlife may control predatory animals that the director determines to be injurious to livestock, crops, and property. Makes an appropriation from the general fund to the department of... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6873 2007–08 |
Revote/ballotsProvides the procedures for counties to follow when there is a variance between the number of ballots counted and the number of voters credited with voting. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6876 2007–08 |
Safety corridor projectsPrioritizes existing funding for special safety corridor projects with ten percent of the receipts from driver's license fees. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6877 2007–08 |
Safety corridor projectsPrioritizes existing funding for special safety corridor projects with thirty percent of the receipts from retail sales taxes collected on retail car rentals. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |