All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1730 2007–08 |
Human stem cell researchEstablishes consent requirements for the donation of human stem cells for research purposes. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1731 2007–08 |
Reporting by lobbyistsAmends RCW 42.17.3691 relating to reporting by lobbyists and lobbyists' employers. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1732 2007–08 |
Human innovationSpecifies the state's research policy involving human stem cells. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1733 2007–08 |
Community justice facilitiesRequires the development of biennial lists of counties and rural multi-county geographic areas in which juvenile facilities or adult work release facilities may be sited. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1735 2007–08 |
State employeesFinds that: (1) A workplace where state employees can feel free to express their professional opinions encourages an open and free exchange of ideas and knowledge and more efficient government; (2) Scientific integrity in work... | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1736 2007–08 |
State patrol officer wagesProvides that the decision of an arbitration panel is binding on the governor and the Washington state patrol. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1737 2007–08 |
Multi-dwelling unitsLowers the population requirement for a city to be eligible to offer property tax exemptions for certain multi-unit housing projects to 5,000 people. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1738 2007–08 |
Ballast water managementProvides exemptions for discharge of untreated or unexchanged ballast water in Washington waters. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1739 2007–08 |
School district leviesFinds that, in the state of Washington, school funding for construction bonds, as well as maintenance and operation levies is derived solely from property taxes at the local level. Tax benefits given to businesses as location... | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1740 2007–08 |
Greenhouse gasesRequires the agencies to evaluate its activities and their effect on the climate in terms of the total amount of greenhouse gases produced. Requires the agencies to report to the legislature every two years, beginning in 2008. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1742 2007–08 |
Voter registration infoExempts voter birthdates from the voter registration records or files available for public inspection and copying. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1744 2007–08 |
Rural public utility distRevises provisions relating to special needs transportation services provided by rural public utility districts. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1745 2007–08 |
Practice of hairdressingCreates a hairdresser license under the authority of the Department of Licensing. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1746 2007–08 |
Historic propertyExempts certain historic property leased to counties from property taxation. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1748 2007–08 |
Flood protectionProvides a mechanism for counties to declare when a chronic flooding danger exists. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1749 2007–08 |
Worker's comp calculationChanges the calculation of industrial insurance benefits, including changing the definition of wages to exclude fringe benefits, establishing an initial payment period, using 12-month wage averaging, and using a flat 66 and... | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1751 2007–08 |
Indecent exposureIncreases the punishment for Indecent Exposure when the perpetrator exposes himself or herself to a person under the age of 14 with sexual motivation. | Deb Eddy (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1752 2007–08 |
Growth management planningAmends RCW 36.70A.367 relating to growth management planning. | Deb Eddy (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1753 2007–08 |
Growth management actProhibits jurisdictions that impose transportation impact fees from denying development approvals because of a failure to achieve applicable level of service standards that have been adopted for locally-owned transportation facilities. | Deb Eddy (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1754 2007–08 |
Methamphetamine offendersRequires the Washington State Patrol to create and maintain a registry of offenders convicted of certain methamphetamine-related offenses. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1755 2007–08 |
Credit reportsExtends the option of placing a security freeze to all residents. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1757 2007–08 |
Farm machineryProvides sales and use tax relief for farm machinery and equipment. | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1758 2007–08 |
Tribal governmentsProvides that, consistent with the centennial accord, the new millennium agreement, related treaties, and federal and state law, it is the intent of the legislature to authorize tribal governments to participate in public... | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1759 2007–08 |
Shared leaveAuthorizes shared leave for state employees who have been called to respond to state or federally declared emergencies. | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1760 2007–08 |
Sexual exploitationProvides that, in any criminal proceeding, any photograph or visual or printed matter of a minor collected as evidence in a prosecution for RCW 9.68A.040 through 9.68A.070 shall remain in the care, custody, and control of the... | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |