Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Brendan Williams
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2960 2007–08 |
Sex offenses against minorsExtends the statute of limitations for certain sex offenses against minors. | Don Barlow (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| HB 2965 2007–08 |
Local B&O taxesDirects the Department of Revenue to review the feasibility of a uniform system for the administration and collection of local B&O taxes. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| HB 2971 2007–08 |
Special license platesAuthorizes the issuance of special license plates to mothers of United States armed forces members killed in combat. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| HB 2972 2007–08 |
Bridge safetyRequires the department of transportation to create a bridge safety rating system which must clearly differentiate between bridges that are in need of replacement, bridges in need of major repair, bridges in need of minor... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| HB 2977 2007–08 |
Property tax correctionsLowers the burden of proof for corrections to property tax valuations. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| HB 2875 2007–08 |
Investment strategyCreates a Joint Legislative Infrastructure Oversight Committee (Committee). | Liz Loomis (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| HB 2895 2007–08 |
Interior design practiceRegulates the practice of interior design. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| HB 2896 2007–08 |
Public assistance grantsIncreases public assistance grants to account for cost-of-living increases. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| HB 2919 2007–08 |
Motorcycles/traffic signalsAllows motorcycles to stop and proceed through traffic signal controlled intersections under certain conditions. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| HB 2696 2007–08 |
Levels of lead in childrenProvides that by September 1, 2008, the department of health shall begin operation of a mobile lead testing unit to test children under six years old for elevated levels of lead in their bloodstream and to educate parents and... | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2706 2007–08 |
Sellers of land noticeAllows the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to develop public outreach methods to provide education regarding the location and tradition of certain lands for public hunting. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2732 2007–08 |
Vehicle passing distanceProvides that a safe passing distance must be no less than three feet when vehicles approach pedestrians or bicyclists. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2737 2007–08 |
Nuclear energy task forceEstablishes a Joint Legislative Task Force on Nuclear Energy. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2769 2007–08 |
Unemployment compensationDeletes the provision that disqualifies employees in a multi-employer bargaining unit from unemployment compensation benefits when the employees have been locked out following a strike against one of the employers in the... | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2776 2007–08 |
DUI liquor/drug provisionsProvides, beginning January 1, 2009, any person licensed under this act who is convicted of any offense involving the use, consumption, or possession of alcohol while operating a motor vehicle in violation of RCW 46.61.502 or... | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2793 2007–08 |
Farms in WIC programAuthorizes individual farms to participate in the Women, Infant, and Children Program. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2830 2007–08 |
Housing affordabilityPromotes the achievement of statewide growth management act housing affordability goals through grants and loans, transportation-oriented development, infrastructure projects, zoning ordinances, local improvement district or... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2837 2007–08 |
Real propertyRequires that any person or entity involved in the construction of improvements upon real property intended for residential use has a duty, which may not be waived, to exercise reasonable care in the construction of the improvement. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2839 2007–08 |
Specific public recordProhibits agencies and their representatives from seeking a judicial determination in superior court as to whether an exemption to the Public Records Act applies to a records request. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2840 2007–08 |
Maury Island aquatic reserveProtects Puget Sound water quality by creating an aquatic reserve near Maury Island. Requires the department of natural resources to develop a management plan for the aquatic reserve. The department may incorporate an existing... | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2644 2007–08 |
Sex offender internet accessProhibits sex offenders on community custody from accessing the Internet. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2008 |
| HB 2657 2007–08 |
Sufficient land/densitiesRequires the land use element of a comprehensive plan to designate, as appropriate, a sufficient quantity of land needed for residential uses consistent with the range of the growth management population projections made for... | Liz Loomis (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2008 |
| HB 2665 2007–08 |
Family leave insuranceDirects the Employment Security Department to administer the family leave insurance program. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2008 |
| HB 1004 2007–08 |
Legal financial obligationsProhibits the accrual of interest on a criminal offender's legal financial obligations while the offender is incarcerated in total confinement. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1016 2007–08 |
B & O tax creditsCreates a business and operating tax credit for employment of persons with developmental disabilities. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |