Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Hans Dunshee
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1547 2007–08 |
Shellfish aquacultureRequires the Sea Grant program at the University of Washington to commission a series of scientific research studies on the potential effects of geoduck aquaculture on the Puget Sound environment. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1558 2007–08 |
Growth managment task forceCreates a joint legislative and executive task force to study the functioning of the Growth Management Act, identify and address key issues, and issue specified reports and recommendations. | Fred Jarrett (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1584 2007–08 |
State institutionsCreates the Institutions Review Commission. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1590 2007–08 |
Limited jurisdiction/courtsExpressly authorizes cities to contract with other cities for the delivery of municipal court services. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1635 2007–08 |
Water conservationDirects the department of ecology to study and review innovative strategies and processes for supporting conservation development strategies in the rural area, particularly related to provision of water. The objectives of this... | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1647 2007–08 |
College faculty salaryDeclares an intent that state appropriations be adjusted to an amount which, together with faculty turnover savings, provides for a fair and equitable funding of faculty salary increments for both part-time and full-time faculty. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | 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 1660 2007–08 |
Part-time college facultyRequires each community and technical college to have only one faculty salary schedule and only one step increase schedule. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1681 2007–08 |
TelecommunicationsFinds that the competitiveness of telecommunications services makes regulatory modernization necessary to ensure fair regulatory treatment of telecommunications service providers who provide similar services. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1696 2007–08 |
Initiative & referendumAffirms the state's long-standing policy of promoting informed public discussion and understanding of statewide ballot measures and declares that it is in the best interests of the state to provide for an independent and... | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1755 2007–08 |
Credit reportsExtends the option of placing a security freeze to all residents. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1825 2007–08 |
Public health fundingEstablishes a Local Public Health Financing Account to fund public health services provided by local health jurisdictions. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1828 2007–08 |
UnionizationBars a person claiming certain aerospace tax incentives from encouraging or discouraging unionization by that person's employees. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1855 2007–08 |
Sexual health educationRequires public schools that offer sexual health education to ensure that it is consistent with the 2005 Guidelines for Sexual Health Information and Disease Prevention , including being medically and scientifically accurate,... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1874 2007–08 |
Reentry of offendersChanges several areas of law to assist offenders who are released from the Department of Corrections facilities to successfully transition into the community while maintaining public safety. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1885 2007–08 |
Baccalaureate pilot progExpands the applied baccalaureate degree pilot program. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1893 2007–08 |
Greenhouse gases emissionEncourages the development of cost-effective, highly efficient, and environmentally sound supply resources to provide reliability. Finds that federal regulation of emissions of greenhouse gases is likely to occur in the near future. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1911 2007–08 |
Whistleblower protectionExpands the definitions of "whistleblower" and "improper governmental action" for purposes of the State Employee Whistleblower Act (Act). | Joe McDermott (D-34) | 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 1962 2007–08 |
Auto theft victimsCreates a program within the Department of Licensing to provide compensation for the costs incurred for the towing and storage of a stolen vehicle. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1963 2007–08 |
Credit for time servedPermits the court to credit or convert jail confinement to an available county supervised community option. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1998 2007–08 |
Growth in rural areasAuthorizes the development of "rural villages" in accordance with the Growth Management Act rural development requirements and which are created using transfers of development rights. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2023 2007–08 |
Newborn screening feesSets newborn screening fees used to fund specialty clinics that provide treatment services for children with certain heritable or metabolic disorders at $3.50 per infant. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2036 2007–08 |
Shooting rangesProtects a person who operates or uses a sport shooting range in this state. Makes rules adopted by any state department or agency for limiting levels of noise in terms of decibel level that may occur in the outdoor atmosphere... | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |