All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3300 2007–08 |
School accountabilityRequires the state board of education to contract with an independent third party to examine the feasibility of using nationally available assessments in lieu of the Washington assessment of student learning for purposes of... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 3301 2007–08 |
Public works assistanceAllows the Public Works Board to reimburse projects for allowable expenses incurred during the preceding fiscal year upon legislative approval of the list of construction projects. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 3302 2007–08 |
Public works assistanceAllows the Public Works Board (PWB) to obligate funds from the Public Works Assistance Account (PWAA) for construction projects after February 1 of each year if the Legislature has not passed legislation approving the list of... | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 3304 2007–08 |
Enrollment targetsDeclares that each full-time equivalent college student enrolled under RCW 28A.600.310 must be counted by the institution of higher education as four-tenths of one full-time equivalent for the purpose of determining enrollment targets. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| SB 6296 2007–08 |
Self-employmentA credit is allowed against the business and occupation tax for contributions made to the SBDC. The credit is limited to one hundred thousand dollars per calendar year per person. The total amount of tax credits available from... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| SB 6392 2007–08 |
Employer-demand programs(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires the higher education coordinating board, in consultation with the state board for community and technical colleges, the office of the superintendent of public instruction, the... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| SB 6417 2007–08 |
Emergency care/servicesA taxing district, imposing a permanent levy under an emergency medical care and service levy, may raise their annual levies by up to 6 percent per year, instead of the current 1 percent. The Secretary of State must submit... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| SB 6482 2007–08 |
Grain transportationAmounts received from transporting grain (defined as all cereal crops except corn) by a motor-propelled vehicle are exempted from the PUT. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| SB 6627 2007–08 |
International servicesThe credit is earned for increasing the amount of QEP's from the prior calender year at $3,000 per new QEP. The credit is earned for the calender year immediately following the one in which the credit is earned. The credit... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| SB 6856 2007–08 |
Economic development fundingModifies public utility and solid waste collection taxes. Establishes the growth management infrastructure account in the state treasury. Provides criteria for high growth area grants for local governments. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| SB 6858 2007–08 |
Sports officialsThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| SB 6859 2007–08 |
Firearm fish/wildlife landDeclares that it is unlawful to use a firearm on department of fish and wildlife lands under certain circumstances. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| SB 6860 2007–08 |
Possession of firearmsPublic institutions of higher education are prohibited from adopting rules that restrict or prohibit the possession of firearms, by persons licensed to carry a concealed pistol, on any institutionally owned or controlled... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| SB 6861 2007–08 |
Concealed pistol licensesModifies provisions related to concealed pistol licenses. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| SB 6862 2007–08 |
Voter registrationProvides that satisfactory evidence of United States citizenship is required for voter registration. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| SB 6863 2007–08 |
Scrap metal business recordsProvides that where an address is required to be provided in scrap metal business transactions, a post office address may be given. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| SB 6864 2007–08 |
Concealed pistol licensesModifies provisions regarding concealed pistol licenses from other states. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| SB 6865 2007–08 |
Child care activitiesDirects the department of early learning and the early learning advisory council to report on the implementation of current activities to improve the quality and safety of child care. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| SB 6867 2007–08 |
Definition of "employ"The definition of "employ" excludes certain specified uses of employer provided vehicles. Specific uses excluded include the use of an employer's vehicle for travel by an employee and activities performed by an employee... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| SB 6869 2007–08 |
Licensing feesThe Secretary must establish the amount of license and renewal fees at a rate not to exceed the lesser of 10 percent of the costs of administering the program, or $100 per year, for professions meeting the following criteria:... | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 1010 2007–08 |
Juvenile taken into custodyRequires law enforcement to make a reasonable attempt to notify a child's parent, guardian, or custodian when the child is taken into custody and is being held. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| HB 2503 2007–08 |
Offender's risk levelRequires a law enforcement agency to classify an out-of-state offender at risk level II when the agency is unable to classify the offender due to insufficient information. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| HB 2535 2007–08 |
Shoreline management actSpecifies that local governments may adopt moratoria or other interim official controls as necessary and appropriate to implement the Shoreline Management Act (SMA). | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| HB 2569 2007–08 |
Funding for offender infoAppropriates $5 million to help local law enforcement agencies perform address verification and community notification. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| HB 3256 2007–08 |
Electricity machinery/equipEliminates the expiration date for the renewable energy sales and use tax exemption. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2008 |