All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2035 2005–06 |
State fuel tax distributionsRequires the Department of Transportation to consult with the Association of Washington Cities on studies. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2036 2005–06 |
Reading readinessCreates the "Ready to Read" Community Assistance Program to encourage public-private partnerships that help children come to school prepared to learn to read. | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2037 2005–06 |
Immigrant studentsCreates a pilot program for recent immigrant students who are seniors and need additional English language and academic instruction to meet high school graduation requirements. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2038 2005–06 |
Smoking ban in public placesProhibits smoking in all public places by eliminating designated smoking areas. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2039 2005–06 |
Child mental health servicesAdds children at risk of becoming severely emotionally disturbed to the priority populations for mental health services. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2040 2005–06 |
Tax on motorcycle salesExempts motorcycles and off-road vehicles from sales tax if transported out-of- state in a vehicle or trailer owned by a nonresident. | Beverly Woods (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2041 2005–06 |
High school assessmentsDelays the time when Washington assessment of student learning scores will be displayed on high school transcripts to 2008. | Beverly Woods (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2042 2005–06 |
Seattle-Bremerton ferryRequires the department to assign two super-class ferry vessels or equivalent vessels in terms of auto and passenger capacity and speed to the Seattle-Bremerton ferry run. This action is aimed at improving service in the... | Beverly Woods (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2043 2005–06 |
Office of student servicesEstablishes a Student Services Office in the Employment Security Department (ESD) as a pilot program to coordinate job placement activities and resources for graduate and professional students of the University of Washington... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2044 2005–06 |
Traffic law enforcementDeclares an intent that law enforcement apply the traffic laws to all motorists equitably without preferential treatment as to a person's career, stature, or political affiliation. Declares an intent to not apply Article II,... | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2045 2005–06 |
Salary bonus for teachersProviding a $3,500 annual bonus to teachers and school counselors who attain certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2046 2005–06 |
Tuition waiversAuthorizes public institutions of higher education to waive tuition for students who are dependents of members of the Washington National Guard ordered into federal active military service for more than 30 days to serve in a... | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2047 2005–06 |
Medical equipment tax exmptnProvides that "home medical equipment" means medical equipment, supplies, or devices prescribed by a person licensed under chapter 18.57 or 18.71 RCW for use by a patient at home for the treatment of a medical condition. Home... | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2048 2005–06 |
K-12 finance task forceCreates the joint task force on K-12 finance to study the common school finance system and to develop alternative funding models for that finance system. The alternatives shall include one or more models that can be fully... | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2049 2005–06 |
Enhanced permit assistanceAuthorizes the Office of Permit Assistance (OPA) to select two local government planning and permitting offices to participate in an enhanced permit assistance pilot program. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2050 2005–06 |
Automotive repair facilitiesProhibits casualty insurers from having an ownership interest in an automotive repair facility. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2051 2005–06 |
Comm college faculty salaryProvides that: (1) Each community and technical college shall have only one salary schedule for all faculty. (2) Each community and technical college shall have only one increment or step increase schedule for all faculty. (3)... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2052 2005–06 |
Cluster-based economic devFinds that the use of industrial clusters as a descriptive tool can provide a clear understanding of the relationships between firms that drive the local economy. An industry cluster is a group of complementary, competing, and... | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2053 2005–06 |
Intermediate drivers' licRequires certification that the intermediate license holder and his or her parent, guardian, or employer have read and understood the intermediate license restrictions. | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2054 2005–06 |
Salmon & steelheadRequires the Department of Fish and Wildlife to adopt rules that prohibit all activities that harm or disturb the spawning beds of salmon, steelhead, and all other fish. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2055 2005–06 |
Industrial ins/constructionMakes construction work performed by any natural person included under mandatory industrial insurance coverage, and establishes the liability for premiums for that work. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2057 2005–06 |
Higher edu waiver authorityMakes the maximum percentage of tuition revenue waived by Central and Eastern Washington Universities for state-supported tuition waivers equal to the percentage waived at Western Washington University: 10 percent. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2059 2005–06 |
Construction disputesMakes a contract provision that bars a contractor's claim if the contractor fails to submit a specific claim notice, enforceable to the extent that the failure harms the party entitled to the notice. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2062 2005–06 |
Voter registration/felonsRestores an offender's right-to-vote upon release from confinement. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2063 2005–06 |
Real estate excise taxRevises provisions pertaining to local government use of real estate excise tax revenue. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |