All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3110 2007–08 |
Nonprofit nursing homesRestricts the availability of the business and occupation and property tax exemptions for nursing homes by adding additional qualification requirements. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 3111 2007–08 |
School construction projectsExempts school construction projects from sales and use taxes. | Jim McCune (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 3112 2007–08 |
Children w/disabilitiesCreates a business and occupation tax credit for enhancing educational opportunities for children with disabilities. Provides that each person claiming a tax preference that requires a survey under this act must report... | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 3113 2007–08 |
High school graduationExtends the policy that students in the graduating classes of 2008 through 2012 can graduate without a Certificate of Academic Achievement by meeting other graduation requirements and taking additional courses to include... | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 3114 2007–08 |
Farm machinery/equipmentProvides a sales and use tax exemption for farm machinery and equipment sold at an auction. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 3118 2007–08 |
Architecture practiceProvides that an architect or architectural firm registered in any other jurisdiction recognized by the state board of registration for architects may offer to practice architecture in this state if it is clearly and... | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 3119 2007–08 |
HIV testing of infantsDirects the Department of Social and Health Service to request a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) test for any infant under age one placed in out-of-home care from the infant's treating physician. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 3124 2007–08 |
Guardianship proceedingsAllows family members of an alleged incapacitated person to testify and present evidence at any hearing on a petition to establish guardianship. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 3127 2007–08 |
Legislative ethics/integrityProvides additional duties for the legislative ethics board. Requires all legislators and legislative staff to attend annual ethics and integrity training. Requires the board and the legislature to engage in additional... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 3128 2007–08 |
Executive ethicsProvides additional duties to the executive ethics board. Creates the governor's integrity and ethics award program to be administered by the executive ethics board. Requires all statewide elected officers, and all other... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 3130 2007–08 |
City/town utility servicesClarifies and expands state law regarding the procedural and substantive regulations controlling a city or town's extension of water and/or sewer services beyond its geographic borders. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6262 2007–08 |
Tuition incentive programThe economic development and diversification tuition incentive program is created. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6391 2007–08 |
UW branch campus(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Authorizes an additional University of Washington branch campus, University of Washington North Sound, in Everett. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6687 2007–08 |
Postretirement employmentModifies alternate early retirement provisions related to public employees. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6688 2007–08 |
Frequent ferry user faresRequires that the department of transportation shall develop fare and pricing policy proposals and the transportation commission shall adopt fares and pricing policies that must consider the desirability of reasonable fares... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6689 2007–08 |
State ferries' fare mediaProvides the use of fare media allowing for multiple discounted trips aboard Washington state ferries vessels may not be restricted to a particular driver or drivers. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6697 2007–08 |
Refund anticipation loansCreates the category of "retailer," which is defined as a distributor and collector of information or materials for a facilitator. The facilitator must establish policies and procedures to ensure such a retailer is... | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6700 2007–08 |
Artistic organizationsProvides a limited property tax exemption for the use of facilities by artistic, scientific, and historical organizations. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6705 2007–08 |
Public agency model rulesRequires that the attorney general shall adopt by rule an advisory model rule for public agencies addressing open public meetings. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6706 2007–08 |
Annual property revaluationsBy January 1, 2012 all counties must revalue real property annually. The Department of Revenue will provide guidance and financial assistance to counties converting to annual revaluations. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6707 2007–08 |
Interior design practiceA person must be registered to render interior design services. A firm, partnership, association, or corporation may not practice interior design or hold itself out to the public as being in the practice of interior design or... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6708 2007–08 |
Water rightsEliminates the partial relinquishment of water rights. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6720 2007–08 |
School safety committeeA new chapter under Title 28A is created for the School Safety Advisory Committee, which is established to evaluate school safety proposals and advise the Legislature and the SPI on the implementation of best practices for... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6735 2007–08 |
Dog purchasersRequires that every seller shall post in a conspicuous location a notice stating that purchasers of animals have specific rights under law and that a written statement of the rights is available upon request by any interested... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6738 2007–08 |
Public works material bidsIncreases bid limits on purchases of public works materials by cities, counties, and special districts. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |