Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ross Hunter
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2153 2007–08 |
Identification documentsProhibits a non-governmental entity from storing, selling, or sharing personal information about an individual gathered from reading an identification document. | Deb Eddy (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2200 2007–08 |
Infrastructure task forceCreates a joint select task force on public infrastructure. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2298 2007–08 |
Tuition waivers for teachersProvides tuition waivers for public school teachers seeking professional teacher certification. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2307 2007–08 |
Noise abatementSubstantially codifies existing noise abatement assessment and mitigation policies performed by the Department of Transportation as such policies relate to federal noise abatement requirements for certain types of roadway projects. | Fred Jarrett (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2311 2007–08 |
Performance auditsEliminates the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee audit of the Citizen Advisory Board's performance audit program. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2333 2007–08 |
Prof cert of teachersRequires the professional educator standards board to adopt standards for and develop, field test, and implement a uniform and externally administered performance assessment for the professional certification of teachers. The... | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2381 2007–08 |
Voluntary compliance revenueFunds the law enforcement officers' and firefighters' retirement system through streamlined sales and use tax voluntary compliance revenue. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2413 2007–08 |
Full light of day actDirects the department of general administration to replace the materials covering the original skylight openings that are located above the house of representatives and senate chambers in the legislative building with safety... | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2429 2007–08 |
Pesticide applicationRequires the Department of Health to form a work group to evaluate alternatives to the use of roadside pesticides. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2545 2007–08 |
Property tax levy limitsRequires multi-year lid lift ballot propositions to expressly indicate a permanent increase to the levy base. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2366 2007–08 |
State facility planningImproves the oversight, management, and financial analysis of state agency facilities. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 506, Laws of 2007 |
May 15, 2007 |
| HB 2388 2007–08 |
Financing regional centersAuthorizes the creation of additional public facilities districts with authority to impose a 0.033 percent sales and use tax that is created against the state sales and use tax. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 486, Laws of 2007 |
May 15, 2007 |
| HB 1064 2007–08 |
Veterans' benefitsRepeals RCW 73.08.060 (restrictions on sending veterans or their families to almshouses) from the statute. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 448, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| HB 1457 2007–08 |
Youth soccer refereesExcludes employment of certified youth soccer referees under the age of 14 from child labor criminal provisions. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 464, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| HB 1761 2007–08 |
Hazardous wasteRequires the Department of Ecology (DOE) to develop a ten-year financing report that identifies the biennial hazardous waste site remedial needs, and project the cleanup cost, revenue, and any recommended working capital reserve. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 446, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 2304 2007–08 |
Cardiac care servicesRequires the Department of Health to adopt certificate of need criteria relating to the performance of percutaneous coronary interventions at hospitals that do not provide on-site cardiac surgery. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 440, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 1432 2007–08 |
Educational staff associatesRecognizes up to two years of non-school professional experience when calculating years of service for certain educational staff associates. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 403, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
| HB 1906 2007–08 |
Math and science educationCreates an after school mathematics support program with community based organizations. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 396, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
| HB 2262 2007–08 |
Prof teaching standardsAuthorizes annual bonuses for certificated instructional staff with certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) in the amount of $5,000 for the 2007-08 school year, increasing annually by... | Don Barlow (D-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 398, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
| HB 1051 2007–08 |
High school completion progCreates a pilot program in two community and technical colleges for students under 21 who have completed all state and local graduation requirements except the Certificate of Academic Achievement (CAA) and meet other... | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 355, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| HB 1456 2007–08 |
Mental health professionalsMental health professionals will not be required to conduct home visits alone, and will be given resources to lessen the danger of home visits. | Tami Green (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 360, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| HB 1303 2007–08 |
Cleaner energyRequires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to implement a school bus replacement incentive program. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 348, Laws of 2007 |
May 7, 2007 |
| HB 1674 2007–08 |
Cigarette tax contractsAuthorizes the Governor to enter into a cigarette tax contract with the Spokane Tribe and the Hoh Tribe. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 320, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 1256 2007–08 |
Window blind cordsProhibits the use of window blinds or other window coverings with certain types of pull cords that may pose a risk of strangulation to young children in child care settings. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 299, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1680 2007–08 |
LEOFFRS service creditProvides an exception to the five-years of service waiting period for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) members of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Plan 2 who elect to transfer service credit from the Public... | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 304, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |