All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2766 2007–08 |
Housing bond proceedsLowers state general obligation bonds for affordable housing programs. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2769 2007–08 |
Unemployment compensationDeletes the provision that disqualifies employees in a multi-employer bargaining unit from unemployment compensation benefits when the employees have been locked out following a strike against one of the employers in the... | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2771 2007–08 |
Sobriety checkpoint programAllows law enforcement agencies to apply to superior court for a warrant authorizing the agency to conduct a sobriety checkpoint. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2772 2007–08 |
School employees dismissalAdds felony indecent exposure to the list of crimes which result in mandatory termination of certificated and classified school employees, mandatory permanent certificate revocation, and the barring of contractor's employees... | Don Barlow (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2776 2007–08 |
DUI liquor/drug provisionsProvides, beginning January 1, 2009, any person licensed under this act who is convicted of any offense involving the use, consumption, or possession of alcohol while operating a motor vehicle in violation of RCW 46.61.502 or... | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2782 2007–08 |
College in the high schoolsEstablishes the college in the high school program as a statewide option for high school students. Requires the superintendent of public instruction, the state board for community and technical colleges, and the public... | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2785 2007–08 |
Environmental permitsPermits the Fish and Wildlife Commission to block certain hydraulic project violations from criminal prosecution and limit penalties to civil natural resources infractions. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2787 2007–08 |
Radio communicationsCreates the Washington Interoperability Office within the Office of the Governor. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2790 2007–08 |
CBRNE response programCreates a statewide chemical, biological, radioactive, nuclear, or explosive (CBRNE) Incident Response Program. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2793 2007–08 |
Farms in WIC programAuthorizes individual farms to participate in the Women, Infant, and Children Program. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2795 2007–08 |
Drug violations/crimesRequires an additional two years to be added to the standard sentence range for the crime of forgery under RCW 9A.60.020, possession of stolen property 1 under RCW 9A.56.150, possession of stolen property 2 under RCW... | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2801 2007–08 |
Zero net energy bldgsRequires the Joint Committee on Energy Supply and Energy Conservation to study the State Energy Code and the feasibility of the state achieving zero net energy buildings. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2802 2007–08 |
Credit histories and scoresProhibits an insurer from using an insurance score or credit history as a factor in any underwriting, renewal cancellation, or premium decision in personal insurance. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2803 2007–08 |
TB test documentationRequires an applicant for a food and beverage service worker's permit to provide documentation of a negative tuberculosis test. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2806 2007–08 |
Veterans/hiring preferencesExtends employment preference to children of veterans who were killed in service and to children of veterans who have a service connected permanent and total disability. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2812 2007–08 |
Executive state officer defnExpands the definition of "executive state officer" for purposes of reporting financial affairs. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2814 2007–08 |
Institution of higher eduDirects the Legislature to give priority consideration to several factors when considering the location of an institution of higher education in the north Puget Sound region. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2819 2007–08 |
Off-road vehicle moneysIncreases distributions of off-road vehicle moneys. Takes effect July 1, 2008. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2828 2007–08 |
Crime victim services/costsRequires the department of community, trade, and economic development to establish a grant program to enhance the funding, treatment, and services for victims of felony crimes and for enhanced local prosecutorial costs. Makes... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2830 2007–08 |
Housing affordabilityPromotes the achievement of statewide growth management act housing affordability goals through grants and loans, transportation-oriented development, infrastructure projects, zoning ordinances, local improvement district or... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2831 2007–08 |
Teacher preparation studyDirects the Washington State Institute for Public Policy to review and analyze teacher preparation in Washington and identify possible strategies for improving the effectiveness of future teachers. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2837 2007–08 |
Real propertyRequires that any person or entity involved in the construction of improvements upon real property intended for residential use has a duty, which may not be waived, to exercise reasonable care in the construction of the improvement. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2839 2007–08 |
Specific public recordProhibits agencies and their representatives from seeking a judicial determination in superior court as to whether an exemption to the Public Records Act applies to a records request. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2840 2007–08 |
Maury Island aquatic reserveProtects Puget Sound water quality by creating an aquatic reserve near Maury Island. Requires the department of natural resources to develop a management plan for the aquatic reserve. The department may incorporate an existing... | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2841 2007–08 |
Adult family home programEstablishes a certification program for adult family homes. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |