Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mike Armstrong
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1197 2007–08 |
State quality awardRequires the University of Washington, Washington State University, the Department of Social and Health Services, the Department of Transportation, the Department of Labor and Industries, the Washington State Patrol, the... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1369 2007–08 |
Property tax leviesAllows all taxing districts with regular levying authority to seek multiyear lid lifts, up to a maximum of six years. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1376 2007–08 |
Propane used by farmersProvides a sales and use tax exemption for the nonhighway use of propane by farmers. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1390 2007–08 |
HeadlightsRequires every vehicle driving upon a two-lane highway to display at all times lighted headlights, dedicated daytime running lights, as described in 49 C.F.R. Sec. 571.108(S5.5.11(a)), other lights, and illuminating devices,... | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1408 2007–08 |
Forest landRemoves the requirement that forest landowners must file a statement with the county that he or she does not plan to convert the land to a non-forestry use. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1420 2007–08 |
Primary election ballotsAllows a voter's affiliation to be inferred when the voter casts votes only for candidates of one political party, but fails to check off that party's box. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1438 2007–08 |
Forwarding ballotsProhibits the forwarding of absentee ballots. | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1451 2007–08 |
Temporary staffing servicesReduces the business and occupation tax rate for temporary staffing service firms to 0.484 percent. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1498 2007–08 |
Self-service laundryReenacts the retail sales and use tax exemption for self-service laundry facilities, retroactive to July 1, 2005. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1530 2007–08 |
Voters' pamphletsRequires the Secretary of State to print and distribute a voters' pamphlet each even-numbered year primary and every general election. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1628 2007–08 |
Housing developmentsRequires resident notification of proposed housing developments. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1629 2007–08 |
Property tax reliefIncreases the income thresholds in order to qualify for the senior citizen and disabled person property tax relief programs. | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1653 2007–08 |
Special electionsRevises the dates on which a special election may be held. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1724 2007–08 |
Fire safety standardsProvides that, by December 31, 2007, the director of fire protection must adopt by rule: (1) A fire safety standard for upholstered furniture that is substantially the same as the provisions of the 2002 draft revised technical... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1725 2007–08 |
Health care providersProvides that a person or entity engaged in the business of insurance in this state may not unfairly discriminate against providers licensed under chapter 18.53 RCW. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1790 2007–08 |
Funding for jobsProvides a permanent revenue source for the Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) by allocating 3.3 percent of the state Real Estate Excise Tax receipts to the Public Facilities Construction Loan Revolving Account. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1819 2007–08 |
Furnishing liquor to minorsRequires the Department of Licensing to suspend the driver's license of any person who has a judgment entered against him or her for supplying liquor to a minor. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1829 2007–08 |
Nursing facility medicaidRevises provisions relating to the nursing facility medicaid payment system. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1866 2007–08 |
Purple heart license plateAuthorizes purple heart special license plates. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1880 2007–08 |
Skill-based economic growthCreates the Skills-Based Economic Growth Planning Program. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1900 2007–08 |
Public recordsEstablishes the division of archives and records management in the office of the secretary of state to ensure the proper management and safeguarding of public records. All public records remain the property of the state of Washington. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1926 2007–08 |
Dept of social & health svcsDirects the Department of Social and Health Services to consult with licensed foster parents. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1927 2007–08 |
Foster care benefitsRequires written notice be provided prior to the denial, reduction, or termination of foster care benefits. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1942 2007–08 |
Disclosure/dates of birthRevises RCW 42.56.250 and 42.56.230 regarding disclosure of the dates of birth of public agency employees and volunteers under the public records act. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1944 2007–08 |
Livestock manureRevises provisions concerning excise tax exemptions for the handling and processing of livestock manure. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |