All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2393 2005–06 |
Energy freedom projectsAmends the 2005-07 Capital Budget to include a new Energy Freedom Program within the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2395 2005–06 |
Domestic violence & childrenRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to consider domestic violence issues when conducting a child abuse or neglect investigation and to review current department policies regarding domestic violence issues. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2398 2005–06 |
State health care programsIndividuals applying for the Basic Health Plan as nonsubsidized enrollees must first take the same standard health questionnaire used by individuals seeking health coverage through the individual health insurance market. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2401 2005–06 |
Siting transmission linesEstablishes a task force to negotiate the terms of a regional compact to site electric transmission corridors of national interest. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2404 2005–06 |
Retainer hlth care practicesPrimary care providers who engage in a health care retainer practice will be regulated by the Office of the Insurance Commissioner. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2405 2005–06 |
Insurance brokersAllows agent/broker combinations in all lines of insurance to receive compensation from the insurer and the insured. Requires all agent/broker combinations who receive compensation from the insurer and the insured to provide... | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2408 2005–06 |
Felony sex offendersChanges to the date upon which the statute of limitations for a sex offense begins to run to the date when the crime was committed or one year after the date upon which the identity of the suspect is conclusively established... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2420 2005–06 |
Lieutenant governorConsolidates the duties and responsibilities of the Office of the Lieutenant Governor under one chapter. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2422 2005–06 |
State & local parksCreates the State Parks Centennial Account, managed by the State Investment Board, with interest from the account to be used for implementation of the State Parks' Centennial. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2423 2005–06 |
Schools/planning programsEncourages each middle school, junior high, and high school to implement a comprehensive guidance, counseling, and planning program. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2431 2005–06 |
Background checks/hlth careRequires the Department of Health (Department) to conduct background checks on all applicants for initial licenses to practice a health profession. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2432 2005–06 |
Property tax exemptionFreezes assessed value of home and provides excess and regular property tax relief for veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces with 100 percent service connected disability with income of $70,000 and below. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2437 2005–06 |
Refueling stationsRequires state agencies that own and operate refueling stations to provide information regarding practicality and cost of offering alternative fuels for the use of other state agencies and the public. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2439 2005–06 |
Home sales/military relocatnProvides an exemption from real estate excise taxes to members of the armed forces who are required to relocate due to military orders, if the selling price of the property is no more than 8 percent greater than the price paid for it. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2447 2005–06 |
Public facilities districtsAllows public facilities districts formed by September 1, 2006, to impose a 0.033 percent sales tax if construction on the regional center begins by April 1, 2007. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2452 2005–06 |
News mediaEstablishes a privilege from compelled testimony and disclosure of information for members of the news media. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2453 2005–06 |
Prprty insurance inspectionExpands the opportunity for coverage to property located in all counties within Washington. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2462 2005–06 |
Child support scheduleChanges the repository of the order summary report from the Administrative Office of the Courts to the Division of Child Support (DCS). | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2463 2005–06 |
Dental licensureDefines exceptions to dental licensing requirements and the practice of dentistry. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2478 2005–06 |
Ballot measuresChanges the number of days in which to appeal an explanatory statement on a constitutional amendment from 10 days to five days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays; | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2489 2005–06 |
Assistance to studentsFor students not successful on the high school Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL), requires school districts to prepare a student learning plan before the end of the school year and arrange a student-led... | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2493 2005–06 |
Law enforcement vehiclesIn addition to public agencies, a business, entity, or person must remove the emergency equipment and designations prior to selling or donating a vehicle to a person or entity that is not a state or local law enforcement or... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2495 2005–06 |
Government efficiencyEstablishes a State Government Efficiency Hotline. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2527 2005–06 |
State employeesRequires that deployed state employees receive credit for the periodic increment date for the time deployed for active military duty. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2534 2005–06 |
Disclosure of vehicle taxesRequiring vehicle license notices to fully disclose vehicle taxes and fees. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |