All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6878 2007–08 |
Safety corridor projectsPrioritizes existing funding for special safety corridor projects with all receipts from a portion of replacement vehicle license plate fees. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6880 2007–08 |
Property tax exemptionAdditional deductions from the calculation of "disposable income" are allowed, including: health care insurance premiums for health care coverage, including dental coverage, vision coverage, and copayments; durable medical... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6881 2007–08 |
Nonhighway vehiclesModifies provisions related to noise violations by nonhighway vehicles. Increases the penalty for violations related to off-road and nonhighway vehicles. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| HB 1036 2007–08 |
Renewable energyEstablishes renewable energy targets for state agencies. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 1055 2007–08 |
Alternative motor fuelsProvides a definition of alcohol fuel, alternative fuel, E85 motor fuel, and nonhazardous motor fuel. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 1067 2007–08 |
TRS & PERSA member of the Teachers' Retirement System Plan 1 (TRS 1) employed by Public School Employees of Washington may transfer to the Public Employees' Retirement System Plan 1 (PERS 1) for future years of service. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 2348 2007–08 |
Labor relations materialsMakes mediation communications and evidence of a showing of interest under public employee collective bargaining exempt from public disclosure. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 2434 2007–08 |
Canvassing board membershipFor home rule charter counties, an employee who reports directly to the chair of the legislative body may be designated to sit on the county canvassing board when the chair is unavailable. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 2435 2007–08 |
Postelection auditsStandardizes procedures for all counties for random checks of ballot counting equipment. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 2506 2007–08 |
WA joint analytical centerCreates a Washington Joint Analytical Center (WAJAC). | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 2520 2007–08 |
DV pilot programEstablishes a pilot program to co-locate a domestic violence advocate in one office of the Children's Administration of the Department of Social and Health Services. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 2539 2007–08 |
Methamphetamine task forcesRequires the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (DCTED) to accept applications and distribute grants for the operation of local methamphetamine task forces and methamphetamine prevention programs. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 2695 2007–08 |
Screening for lead poisoningRequires the Department of Health (Department) to facilitate the screening and identification of children under 6 years old that have elevated levels of lead in their bloodstream. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 2872 2007–08 |
Motion picture programModifies certain Motion Picture Competitiveness Program provisions including funding assistance eligibility, business and occupation tax credit limits, investment caps, and governing board terms. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 3284 2007–08 |
Small loan interestProvides a licensee that has obtained the required small loan endorsement may charge interest or fees for small loans not to exceed in the aggregate thirty-six percent per annum. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 3285 2007–08 |
Associate transfer degreesAllows public technical colleges under the authority of the state board for community and technical colleges to offer associate transfer degrees that prepare students for professional bachelor's degrees. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 3286 2007–08 |
Civil disorderDefines "civil disorder" as any public disturbance involving acts of violence that is intended to cause an immediate danger of, or to result in, significant injury to property or the person of any other individual. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 3287 2007–08 |
Transportation districtsEliminates regional transportation investment districts. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 3288 2007–08 |
Resident studentsConcerns resident student classification at institutions of higher education. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 3290 2007–08 |
Transportation congestionProvides public investments in transportation should support reducing congestion and thereby improve the predictable movement of goods and people throughout Washington state. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 3294 2007–08 |
Definition of "employ"Provides "employ" and "work" do not mean or include the use of an employer's vehicle for travel by an employee and activities performed by an employee that are incidental to the use of such a vehicle for commuting, when the... | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 3295 2007–08 |
Wine label requirementsDeclares that if the appellation of origin claimed or implied anywhere on a wine label is: (1) "Washington"; (2) The name of one or more counties in Washington; or (3) The name of an American viticultural area wholly within... | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 3296 2007–08 |
Tax controversiesDeclares that the legislature must study whether the existing tax appeals system is fair and efficient in resolving tax controversies and whether a new tax court should be established in Washington state to hear tax... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 3298 2007–08 |
Professional athleticsRequires the director of the department of licensing to direct, supervise, and control all boxing, mixed martial arts, kickboxing, and wrestling events conducted within this state and an event may not be held in this state... | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 3299 2007–08 |
Mathematics graduationRemoves the direction to the State Board of Education (SBE) to require three mathematics credits for high school graduation and prescribe the course content. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |