Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Timm Ormsby
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1794 2005–06 |
Baccalaureate degree prgrmsAuthorizes the University of Washington (UW) Bothell and Tacoma, and Washington State University (WSU) Vancouver to begin admitting freshmen and sophomores while also expanding upper-division and graduate capacity and programs. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 2005 |
May 4, 2005 |
| HB 1019 2005–06 |
Property tax exemptionsProvides veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces with 100 percent service connected disability the same property tax relief as senior citizens based on their income. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 248, Laws of 2005 |
May 3, 2005 |
| HB 1174 2005–06 |
Veterans' tuition waiversCreates a comprehensive veterans' waiver statute and repeals certain other statutes. | John McCoy (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 249, Laws of 2005 |
May 3, 2005 |
| HB 1189 2005–06 |
Veterans' reliefModifies or repeals existing veterans' relief provisions. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 250, Laws of 2005 |
May 3, 2005 |
| HB 1222 2005–06 |
Ballot measure petitionsRequires initiative and referendum petitions to contain a statement affirming the validity of signatures and acknowledging that certain behavior that can occur in connection with signature gathering is a crime. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 239, Laws of 2005 |
May 3, 2005 |
| HB 1307 2005–06 |
Definition of veteranExpands the definition of veteran for certain purposes. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 251, Laws of 2005 |
May 3, 2005 |
| HB 1218 2005–06 |
Endngrd wildlife lic plateCreates the "Endangered Wildlife" special vehicle license plate. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 225, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 28, 2005 |
| HB 1338 2005–06 |
Registered offender web siteExpands the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) web site to include all registered kidnapping offenders. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 228, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 28, 2005 |
| HB 1366 2005–06 |
Video game rating systemsRequires video game retailers to post signs notifying consumers of the video game rating system, and provide information explaining the rating system to consumers who request the information. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 230, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 28, 2005 |
| HB 1432 2005–06 |
Classified school employeesProhibits the Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC) from dividing an existing appropriate bargaining unit of classified school employees unless the parties agree. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 232, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 28, 2005 |
| HB 1495 2005–06 |
Tribal history in schoolsEncourages the Washington State School Directors' Association (WSSDA) to convene regional meetings with Indian tribal councils and local school boards in order to establish government-to-government relationships and develop... | John McCoy (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 205, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 28, 2005 |
| HB 1708 2005–06 |
Dropout preventionDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to review, evaluate, and report to the Legislature regarding dropout prevention programs. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 207, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 28, 2005 |
| HB 1113 2005–06 |
Traffic signal devicesMakes unauthorized possession of a signal preemption device a misdemeanor offense. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 26, 2005 |
| HB 1100 2005–06 |
State financial aid accountCreates a non-appropriated state financial aid account where the Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) deposits money received for various state financial aid programs. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 139, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 22, 2005 |
| HB 1261 2005–06 |
Veterans' & military affairsSpecifies the composition and term limitations of the Joint Committee on Veterans' and Military Affairs (JCVMA) committee's executive committee . | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 141, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 22, 2005 |
| HB 1356 2005–06 |
Local government insuranceAuthorizes joint self-insurance risk pools to incur debt, issue bonds, and make and accept loans. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 147, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 22, 2005 |
| HB 1401 2005–06 |
Fire safetyRequires the installation of automatic sprinkler systems in nightclubs.. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 148, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 22, 2005 |
| HB 1447 2005–06 |
Instant runoff votingEstablishes a five-year instant runoff voting (IRV) pilot project conducted by the Office of the Secretary of State (OSOS) to examine the use of IRV as a local option for nonpartisan offices in any qualifying city. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 153, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 22, 2005 |
| HB 1487 2005–06 |
Payment agreementsAdds public facilities districts to the list of local governmental entities that may use "swap" agreements. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 154, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 22, 2005 |
| HB 1607 2005–06 |
American Indian tuition rateFor purposes of qualifying for resident tuition rates, includes members of any federally recognized Indian tribe whose traditional tribal boundaries are in Washington. | Chris Strow (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 163, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 22, 2005 |
| HB 1515 2005–06 |
Human rights commissionProhibits discrimination based on sexual orientation. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 21, 2005 |
| HB 1747 2005–06 |
Indigent persons/legal aidMoves the administration and oversight of state-funded civil legal services from the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development to a newly created independent agency of the judicial branch called the Office of... | Alex Wood (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 105, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 21, 2005 |
| HB 1161 2005–06 |
Notification about offendersAuthorizes law enforcement agencies to share information regarding sex and kidnapping offenders with public libraries. | David Buri (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 99, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 20, 2005 |
| HB 1202 2005–06 |
District court judgesIncreases the number of district court judges in Thurston County from two to three and in Kitsap County from three to four. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 91, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 20, 2005 |
| HB 1097 2005–06 |
Keep kids safe license plateCreating the "Keep Kids Safe" license plate. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 53, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 14, 2005 |