All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1404 2005–06 |
Forest practicesRemoves the current December 31, 2005 deadline for the adoption of ordinances by local governments for approvals of class IV forest practices. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1410 2005–06 |
Liquor revolving fundAllows the Liquor Control Board to retain money from liquor license fees for alcohol education and awareness programs. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1411 2005–06 |
Tax on estatesEliminates Washington estate tax on estates below the federal estate tax liability filing threshold. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1412 2005–06 |
Environmental remediationRevises the excise taxation of environmental remediation services. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1413 2005–06 |
Habitat conservation prgrmsAdds two new categories to the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP) for farmlands preservation and riparian protection and establishes a formula for allocating moneys to the new accounts. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1414 2005–06 |
Use of force in schoolsDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to develop a model policy, and training standards and requirements regarding the use of force and restraint in schools. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1416 2005–06 |
Caseload forecast councilExpands the responsibilities of the caseload forecast council. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1417 2005–06 |
Water-sewer districtProhibits a city from assuming jurisdiction over all or part of a water-sewer district serving a population greater than 1,000 residents and containing, within its boundaries, the territory of two or more cities, or one city... | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1419 2005–06 |
Customer financial transactnProhibits cities, towns, counties, and other local governmental entities from regulating the terms or conditions or disclosures of financial transactions between a consumer and a financial institution or a business or... | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1420 2005–06 |
Industrial insuranceFinds that most states use competition to maximize efficiency in their workers' compensation programs. Private sector competition in providing workers' compensation insurance has been effective in reducing premium costs,... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1421 2005–06 |
Promotional faresDeclares that "promotional fares" means rates, fares, charges, and tickets at a free or reduced rate from existing or approved rates, fares, or charges that are reasonably calculated to increase ridership and revenues or... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1422 2005–06 |
Small scale prospectingDeclares that, for the purposes of chapter 77.55 RCW, "small scale prospecting and placer mining" means only the use of the following methods for the discovery and recovery of minerals: (1) Pans, either motorized or... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1423 2005–06 |
Invasive knotweedEstablishes a statewide program in the Department of Agriculture for the control or containment of invasive knotweed and appropriates $1 million for that purpose from the State General Fund for the 2005-07 biennium. | Richard Curtis (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1424 2005–06 |
Lien for utility servicesLimits collection and enforcement remedies available to utility lienholder against manufactured housing communities. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1425 2005–06 |
Unlawful detainerPermits an unlawful detainer action to be brought against a former employee who previously occupied the property as an employee and fails to vacate the premises after employment is terminated. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1427 2005–06 |
Postpartum depressionDirects the Council for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect to conduct a public information campaign regarding postpartum depression. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1428 2005–06 |
Economic dev fin authorityIncreases the outstanding debt limit of the Washington Economic Development Finance Authority (WEDFA) from $750 million to $1 billion. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1433 2005–06 |
AbortionProvides that, except in a medical emergency, or except as provided in this act, if a pregnant woman is less than eighteen years of age and not emancipated, or if she has been adjudged an incapacitated person, a physician... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1434 2005–06 |
Higher education strategyEstablishes the Legislature's statewide plan for higher education, which includes increasing capacity by 30,000 enrollments, awarding 3,000 additional baccalaureate degrees annually, adding 12,500 additional enrollments in... | Fred Jarrett (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1435 2005–06 |
Water-sewer district feesAllows a water-sewer district selecting a professional engineer or engineering firm to, in lieu of other selection requirements, request that person or firm submit a declaration of fees and fee rates. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1437 2005–06 |
Job order contractsExtends the number of job order contracts in effect at any one time from two to ten for the Department of General Administration. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1438 2005–06 |
Small works roster contractsAllows state agencies to waive bond and retainage requirements on small works roster contracts. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1440 2005–06 |
Weighing & measuring devicesAllows a city operating a weights and measures program to charge registration fees in excess of the statutory fee schedule as long as the fees do not exceed the costs of program administration and enforcement. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1442 2005–06 |
Small business excise taxExempts persons from registering with the Department of Revenue if the value of products, gross proceeds of sales, or the gross income of the business from all taxable activities under the business and occupation (B&O) tax or... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1443 2005–06 |
MedicareConforms state statutes related to Medicare supplemental insurance policies with the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |