All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1701 2007–08 |
Historical propertyExempts from the leasehold excise tax interests in certain historic property that is owned by the federal government and contained within a national historic reserve. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1702 2007–08 |
Rural county library distProvides for the annexation of a portion of a rural county library district by a city, code city, or town. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1703 2007–08 |
Domestic violenceCreates a domestic violence pilot program to co-locate a domestic violence advocate in Department of Social and Health Services offices. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1704 2007–08 |
Ins for pharmacy servicesIntends health care insurers to have open pharmacy networks. Insurers must offer contractual agreements to all pharmacies willing to meet applicable terms and conditions of the policy contract. Insurers may not impose upon a... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1707 2007–08 |
Death penaltyProhibits a death sentence for a person who had a severe mental disorder at the time the crime was committed. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1708 2007–08 |
Definition of criminal actRevises the definition of criminal act. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1709 2007–08 |
Workers' comp settlementProvides that the parties to a claim may enter into a final settlement agreement at any time once the worker has reached maximum medical improvement as provided in this act with respect to one or more claims under Title 51... | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1710 2007–08 |
Automated traffic camerasAuthorizes the use of automated traffic safety cameras in state highway work zones. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1711 2007–08 |
State energy road mapFinds that pursuing energy efficiency, conservation, and renewable energy efforts should be a priority for the state and its local communities. Recognizes that opportunities exist for funding these efforts. In addition, there... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1712 2007–08 |
Saint Edward state parkRequires the State Parks and Recreation Commission to complete an in-depth review and a full plan to address the future impacts to Saint Edward State Park arising from the expansion of Bastyr University. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1713 2007–08 |
Paper billing feesProvides that a business entity that uses paper bills to charge customers for services provided must provide a customer with one paper copy of the customer's regular bill each billing cycle at no additional cost to the customer. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1714 2007–08 |
Campaign contribution limitsIncreases contribution limits made by county central committees and legislative district committees from a shared limit of 35 cents to a limit of 70 cents each per registered voter in the candidate's district. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1715 2007–08 |
Assisting manufacturersDirects Washington Manufacturing Services to create additional programs to assist small manufacturers and to educate students regarding careers in manufacturing. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1716 2007–08 |
Foster careDirects the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to establish a grant program to implement school enrollment stabilization strategies for children in foster care. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1717 2007–08 |
Health care premium billingsRequires the Insurance Commissioner to estimate the percentage of total health benefit plan premiums charged by health carriers that reflects the statewide cost of uncompensated health care. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1718 2007–08 |
Transportation projectsRequires the joint transportation committee to conduct an audit and review of the department of transportation's project cost estimating processes for projects funded by the 2003 nickel account and the 2005 transportation... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1719 2007–08 |
PseudoephedrineRevises ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine provisions. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1720 2007–08 |
Property tax/veteransProvides property tax relief for veterans of the armed forces. | Jim McCune (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1721 2007–08 |
Certified capital companiesAuthorizes the creation of certified capital companies (CAPCOs) to promote investment in Washington's small businesses. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1723 2007–08 |
Christmas tree growersRevises provisions relating to Christmas tree grower licensure. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1724 2007–08 |
Fire safety standardsProvides that, by December 31, 2007, the director of fire protection must adopt by rule: (1) A fire safety standard for upholstered furniture that is substantially the same as the provisions of the 2002 draft revised technical... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1725 2007–08 |
Health care providersProvides that a person or entity engaged in the business of insurance in this state may not unfairly discriminate against providers licensed under chapter 18.53 RCW. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1726 2007–08 |
Growth management planningRequires that the "countywide planning policy" adopted by a county under the Growth Management Act address policies related to the provision of a regional housing supply sufficient to accommodate employment growth and market demand. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1728 2007–08 |
Shellfish aquacultureCreates the Shellfish Aquaculture Regulatory Efficiency Committee to provide advice as to how the current environmental standards and regulations for aquaculture issued by state and local government can be reformed into a more... | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1729 2007–08 |
Earned release timeExpands the number of months of an offender's sentence that may be served in partial confinement. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |