All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2845 2007–08 |
Revenue sources for highwaysCreates the one Washington road account in the motor vehicle fund. Expenditures from the account shall be used only for highway purposes identified in the omnibus transportation budget and to pay the principal and interest on... | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2849 2007–08 |
Affordable housing financingAuthorizes certain local governments to impose a "Housing Everyone Financing Tool" local sales and use tax the proceeds of which will be used for the financing of affordable housing within a designated area. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2851 2007–08 |
Campaign contribution limitsModifies campaign contribution limits. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2853 2007–08 |
Public contract living wagesRequires contractors with state agencies to pay employees a particular hourly wage, called a minimum living wage, established by the bill. Protects employees seeking to enforce their rights under the bill. Prescribes penalties... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2855 2007–08 |
Housing element requirementsRequires reports on county and city compliance with housing element requirements of the growth management act. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2856 2007–08 |
Income to meet basic needsRequires yearly adjustment of the minimum wage rate to maintain employee purchasing power by increasing the current year's minimum wage rate by the rate of inflation. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2857 2007–08 |
Regional center financingExtends by one year the date to finance public facilities district regional centers in cities with a population between eighty thousand and one hundred fifteen thousand. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 5353 2007–08 |
Municipal courtsThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6030 2007–08 |
Health ins for young adults(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides health insurance options for young adults. Provides that carriers may treat young adults, between twenty-one and thirty-four years of age, and products developed specifically for... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6365 2007–08 |
Association health plansThe Office of Insurance Commissioner (OIC) must routinely collect data from insurance carriers on their enrollment in health plans purchased through an association or member-governed group, known as association health plans. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6368 2007–08 |
Regional center financingThe criteria for a City PFD, in a county with a population of greater than one million persons that has a total population of less than 115,000 and greater than 80,000 which it must commence construction of a regional center... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6370 2007–08 |
Alarm system licensingAlarm system employees and alarm system companies are added to the private security guard, armed private security guard, and private security company licensing requirements and provisions. Alarm system employees and alarm... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6378 2007–08 |
Operating budgetThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. EFFECT OF CHANGES MADE BY WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE (Proposed Substitute): The 2007-09 biennial appropriations for various agencies and programs are modified. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6379 2007–08 |
Energy efficient appliancesBeginning July 1, 2008, an exemption from retail sales tax is provided for energy-efficient appliances and equipment. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6382 2007–08 |
Consumer protectionIn a suit for a CPA violation, the court has the discretion to award up to 50,000 dollars in damages for each CPA violation by the defendant to advance the interests of the CPA. The 50,000 dollars in damages may be awarded to... | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6383 2007–08 |
Unlawful detainer actionsIn an unlawful detainer action involving distressed property, the plaintiff (purchaser) must disclose to the court whether the defendant previously held title to the distressed property and explain how the purchaser came to... | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6384 2007–08 |
Online wine retailersAn out-of-state online retailer may obtain a wine shipper's permit, allowing the online retailer to ship wine to Washington residents. In order to obtain a wine shipper's permit, the online retailer must pay a fee as set by... | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6387 2007–08 |
Searchable budget databaseBy January 1, 2009, OFM is directed to make publicly available a searchable state budget database web site that identifies the name and location of all private entities receiving state funds during the prior fiscal year,... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6390 2007–08 |
Governing boardsThe governing boards at the University of Washington, Washington State University, The Evergreen State College, and each of the regional universities are required to have a faculty representative on their governing boards. The... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6393 2007–08 |
Faculty opportunitiesIn 2008 each community and technical college (college) must determine the number of full-time equivalent (FTE) faculty positions held by part-time, nontenured, tenure-track, and tenured faculty in each academic department of... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6394 2007–08 |
Tuition and fees exemptionA resident student at a public institution of higher education is exempt from tuition fees for the first two academic years after initial enrollment if the student registers at the institution within eight months after meeting... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6396 2007–08 |
Toll restrictionsProvides that toll charges,other revenues, and interest may not be used to pay for law enforcement, roadside assistance, emergency management services, or any other public services the state would be obligated to provide to a... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6401 2007–08 |
Offender supervisionState and local governments and its employees are not liable for injuries to persons or property caused by: a juvenile under the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Rehabilitation Association and conditionally released or on a less... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6403 2007–08 |
Zoning ordinancesProhibits counties, cities, and towns from enacting, enforcing, or maintaining an ordinance, development regulation, zoning regulation, or official control, policy, or administrative practice that prohibits the hobby of... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6411 2007–08 |
Conversion condominiumsThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. Notice. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |