Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Alex Wood
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1494 2005–06 |
Hlth care for schl childrenRequires the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Department of Health to collaborate and develop a work group to assess school nursing services in class I school districts. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 1028 2005–06 |
Public works/apprenticeshipRequires that no less than 15 percent of total labor hours on state public works projects that are estimated to cost $1 million or more be performed by apprentices. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1070 2005–06 |
Retrospective rating programProvides that, with respect to any coverage period ending on or after the effective date of this act, an entity sponsoring a retrospective rating group may not retain from any refund or dividend paid by the department to the... | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1094 2005–06 |
Tax incentivesModifies annual survey information taxpayers must submit about high-tech, rural county, aluminum smelter, and electrolytic processor tax incentives. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1122 2005–06 |
Teachers for the deafSubject to appropriation, creates competitive grants administered by the Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) for higher education institutions to develop education programs for teachers of the deaf and hard of hearing. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1173 2005–06 |
Family leave insuranceEstablishes the family leave insurance program. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1175 2005–06 |
Human remainsProvides that, if any person to whom the right of control has vested pursuant to this act has been charged with first or second degree murder or first degree manslaughter in connection with the decedent's death, the right of... | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1264 2005–06 |
BroadcastingProhibits broadcasting industry employers from requiring certain employees to enter into employment contracts containing noncompetition clauses. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1282 2005–06 |
Sexual health educationRequires school districts that offer sexual health education to teach both abstinence and other methods of preventing teenage pregnancy and sexually-transmitted diseases. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1295 2005–06 |
"Fine-only" statutesChanges several misdemeanor crimes to civil infractions. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1308 2005–06 |
Prevailing wage programDiscontinues the quarterly transfer of 30 percent of the Public Works Administration Account to the General Fund. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1309 2005–06 |
Lien against homeownerChanges the date after which notice of the right to claim a lien on certain residential construction projects protects that right. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1311 2005–06 |
Minimum wage violationsRequires employers that violate wage payment laws to pay workers unpaid wages and interest on such wages. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1335 2005–06 |
Home rule charter citiesModifies nonpartisan primary election provisions for cities, towns, and districts to specify that such elections must be held on dates established in statute except where the charter of a first class city provides otherwise. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1342 2005–06 |
State route 290Transfers a portion of State Route 290 that is within the City of Spokane from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), to the City of Spokane. | Alex Wood (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1349 2005–06 |
Individual providersRequires, as a mandatory subject of bargaining, negotiations over any Department of Social and Health Services rule or policy that applies generally to a significant group of individual providers or consumers and, by its... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1352 2005–06 |
Historic county courthouseEstablishes a competitive grant program for the protection and preservation of the state's historic county courthouses. Only courthouses that continue to be used for county functions and that meet the eligibility requirements... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1375 2005–06 |
Real estate appraisersCreates a registration program for real estate appraiser trainees, and provides for supervision of new entrants in the appraiser profession. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | 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 1501 2005–06 |
Property tax exmptn reviewDirects the joint legislative audit and review committee to review the tax preferences in Title 84 RCW beginning in 2006 and every six years thereafter. The review shall be completed and a report prepared by June 30th of the... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1506 2005–06 |
Gonzaga U license platesCreates the "Gonzaga University Alumni Association" special vehicle license plate. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1519 2005–06 |
Dev disabilities trust fundRequires that excess property identified in the 2002 Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee capacity study of Residential Habilitation Centers be managed to provide as much income as feasible. | Jan Shabro (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1522 2005–06 |
Military service creditAllows military credit to be obtained, after completing military service, if the employee applies for re-employment with the leave-of-absence employer within one year (or is re-employed within 10 years under certain... | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1527 2005–06 |
Public contract wagesRequires state contractors and subcontractors to pay their employees a living wage rate. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1544 2005–06 |
Financial institution infoProvides that an employer who discloses information about a former or current employee's job performance to a prospective financial institution employer, at the specific request of that individual employer, is presumed to be... | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |