All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5500 2007–08 |
Indian tribes property taxEssential government services as a condition to exempt property owned by federally-recognized Indian tribes is removed. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6397 2007–08 |
Park vendorsRequires fifty percent of sales taxes collected by sellers in public parks during new events to be distributed to the governmental entity that owns the park. Defines the term, "new event". Provides that money distributed under... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6511 2007–08 |
Quality programs for schoolsThe SBE must implement the Washington State Quality Award Program and/or the Baldrige National Quality Program as the state accountability system for public schools and school districts. The SBE must also take appropriate... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6598 2007–08 |
Tax for parks and recreationThe county must submit a proposition to the voters authorizing a sales and use tax upon a joint request of a metropolitan park district; a city with a population of more than 150,000; and a county legislative authority in a... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6676 2007–08 |
Forage and mulchesAuthority is provided to the State Noxious Weed Control Board (Board), in conjunction with county noxious weed control boards, to enter into an memorandum of agreement to implement a program that meets minimum requirements of... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6788 2007–08 |
Prisoner medical expensesThe intent of the Legislature is expressed to provide some assistance to local jurisdictions experiencing extreme medical expenses exceeding $10,000 per individual offender per calendar year. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6793 2007–08 |
Medicaid beneficiariesFinds that the state must do more to control health care costs to ensure a sustainable public health care system. Requires that the department of social and health services shall submit a medicaid state plan amendment. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6795 2007–08 |
PFD tax creditsA City PFD whose boundary is included within two counties, that commences construction of a new regional center prior to July 1, 2010 may impose a sales and use tax not to exceed .033 percent. The tax is credited against the... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6798 2007–08 |
City/county assistanceIncreases city-county assistance account funding and distributions. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6801 2007–08 |
Mobile home parksThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6802 2007–08 |
Military improvement zoneCreates the military improvement zone program in the department of community, trade, and economic development. The principal purpose of the program is to authorize and promote financing tools that encourage high quality... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6803 2007–08 |
Child support obligationsIf DSHS sends notice to the licensing entity that a responsible parent is not in compliance with his or her child support order, the licensing entity must issue a restricted license to the parent for a period of not less than 90 days. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6810 2007–08 |
Water efficiencyProvides that the department of community, trade, and economic development shall work with purveyors to establish an educational outreach program on the use of water-efficient products. Adopts a policy goal that by July 1,... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6811 2007–08 |
Recycled materialProvides business and occupation tax incentives for businesses that use recycled material. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6812 2007–08 |
Autism diagnostic clinicsProvides that public hospital districts shall, within existing revenue, develop a team of qualified diagnosticians prepared to assess and diagnose autism spectrum disorders for free for people living within the taxing borders... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6814 2007–08 |
Military employees' paydatesNational Guard and Washington State Guard members who are called to participate in state active duty must be paid: no later than 7 days after the duty has ended; or no later than 7 days after the end of the pay period. The... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6815 2007–08 |
Military leaves of absenceProvides that the spouse of a member of the armed forces of the United States, national guard, or reserves who has been deployed during a period of military conflict shall be allowed up to fifteen days of benefits under RCW... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6816 2007–08 |
PEBB benefitsRequires the administrator of the state health care authority to adopt rules setting forth criteria for determining employee eligibility for benefits and the appeal process by which employees may appeal benefits and... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6817 2007–08 |
Unemployment insurancePenalizes late reports and late unemployment insurance contributions. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| HB 3132 2007–08 |
Home inspectorsLicenses and regulates home inspectors. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3135 2007–08 |
PUD bid limitsIncreases public utility district bid limits to address inflation and increased material costs. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3136 2007–08 |
Hydraulic projectsProvides the department of fish and wildlife shall not require mitigation for emergency oral permits issued under RCW 77.55.021(8) issued in response to a flood event. | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3140 2007–08 |
Property tax statementsRequires county treasurer to send a copy of the property tax bill to the property owner when a bank or other party pays the tax on behalf of the property owner. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3146 2007–08 |
Freshwater lakes managementRequires the department to prepare a comprehensive lakes management strategic plan. The plan shall serve primarily to guide state programs that provide technical and financial assistance to other state agencies, local... | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3147 2007–08 |
Lawn fertilizersDeclares except as provided in this act, after January 1, 2010, a person may not apply to turf a fertilizer containing the plant nutrient phosphorus. Declares a person may not apply a fertilizer to an impervious surface.... | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |