All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3257 2007–08 |
PERS/TRS/SERSProvides within ninety days of the date that a member either changes employers or resumes employment after a separation from service from an employer of no fewer than one and one-half months, he or she has the option to... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| HB 3258 2007–08 |
PERS 3/SERS 3/TRS 3Provides, on January 1, 2009, and on January 1st of each year thereafter, the member account of a retired or terminated vested member meeting the requirements of this act shall be credited by an amount equal to ten dollars,... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| HB 3267 2007–08 |
Corporate officer provisionsModifies the corporate officer provisions of the employment security act. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| HB 3268 2007–08 |
Residential mortgage loansRequires persons that have an office in this state for the purpose of making a residential mortgage loan and that make a residential mortgage loan to be licensed under the Mortgage Broker Practices Act (MBPA) unless exempt... | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| HB 3270 2007–08 |
Property tax statistics/infoRequires each county assessor, before March 1st each year, to prepare and submit to the department of revenue a detailed report on property taxes levied within the county. The report must include assessed valuation, levy rate,... | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| HB 3271 2007–08 |
Streamlined sales/use taxProvides the relief from penalty and interest provided by RCW 82.32.755(1) does not apply with respect to transactions occurring more than four years after December 31, 2008. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| HB 3273 2007–08 |
Valuation increasesProvides the assessed value of property is equal to the lesser of the current appraised value or a limited value determined under this act. The limited value is equal to the greater of: (1) The improvement increase plus one... | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| HB 3277 2007–08 |
Health care specialistsRequires the department of health to address shortages of health care specialists in rural areas and to report on its recommendations to the legislature by December 1, 2008. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| HB 3278 2007–08 |
Wood debris removalAuthorizes the removal of wood debris that threatens or interferes with the operation of a dam. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| HB 3279 2007–08 |
Puget Sound partnersClarifies which entities may be designated Puget Sound partners. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| HB 3280 2007–08 |
Uniform interest rateAchieves uniformity in interest rates for a variety of unpaid state obligations. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| HB 3282 2007–08 |
Plastic and styrofoamWashington State University (WSU) must research and develop nonfood-based compostable plastic that can be used in place of petroleum-based plastic bags, petroleum-based plastic bottles, and petroleum-based styrofoam single-use... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| SB 6243 2007–08 |
Community custody(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Modifies court discretion to order community custody in cases where the offender's term of confinement is one year or less. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| SB 6269 2007–08 |
Airline passenger rights(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Finds that the number of passenger complaints about the airline industry has increased significantly. Provides the rights of airline passengers and the duties of airline carriers.... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| SB 6719 2007–08 |
PUD bid limitsThe maximum estimated cost of work done by PUDs without contracting is raised from $10,000 to $25,000, and the maximum cost of material used in work by PUDs without contracting is raised from $50,000 to $200,000. PUD Materials... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| SB 6733 2007–08 |
Electricity productionThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| SB 6838 2007–08 |
Forest practices boardA new member is added to the Board selected from candidates recommended by labor organizations that primarily represent members involved in forestry, forest products' production, or both. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| SB 6841 2007–08 |
Possession of weaponsIt is unlawful for a person to carry onto, or to possess in or on, lands, buildings, or facilities owned or controlled by an institution of higher education that enrolls common or private school students participating in a... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| SB 6845 2007–08 |
Exchange facilitatorsExchange facilitators wishing to operate in this state are required to be licensed by the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). A licensing process is established, which delineates the specific information an applicant... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| SB 6853 2007–08 |
Public works projectsThe requirement for legislative approval of PWB recommended projects is eliminated; and replaces that end-of-the-process legislative oversight with legislative direction at the beginning of the process when funds are... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| SB 6854 2007–08 |
Nonprofit organizationsThe Community Services Facilities Program is expanded to include multipurpose community and cultural centers. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| HB 2876 2007–08 |
Energy efficient appliancesExempts certain energy efficient appliances and equipment from retail sales taxes. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2008 |
| HB 3226 2007–08 |
Forest practices boardAlters the required composition of the forest practices board so that the prerequisites for the forest practices board member appointed to represent the interests of individuals with nonindustrial timber holdings matches other... | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2008 |
| HB 3228 2007–08 |
Golf cart/snowmobile zonesProvides a golf cart or snowmobile is not considered a motor vehicle, except for the purposes of chapter 46.61 RCW. Allows the legislative authority of a city or county to by ordinance or resolution create a golf cart zone... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2008 |
| HB 3229 2007–08 |
Possession of deadly weaponsDefines "weapon" as used in RCW 9.41.300 to means any firearm, explosive as defined in RCW 70.74.010, or instrument or weapon listed in RCW 9.41.250 or 9.94A.602. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2008 |