Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Alex Wood
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2154 2005–06 |
Domestic violence victimsRequires the court to issue a no-contact order and have a defendant submit to electronic monitoring as a condition of release on a crime involving domestic violence. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2175 2005–06 |
Charities & gamblingProhibits participation in the management, operation or ownership of any commercial gambling activity by a charitable or nonprofit organization or its employees. | Alex Wood (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2203 2005–06 |
Industrial ins wage definedModifies the definition of wages used to calculate workers' compensation benefits to exclude health care benefits during periods in which employers continue to make contributions toward such benefits. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2218 2005–06 |
Industrial ins wage definedAmends RCW 51.08.178 relating to industrial insurance, but only with respect to defining wages to include the cost of health insurance and modifying applications for a change of circumstances. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2246 2005–06 |
Employer contribution ratesAdds new definitions and clarifies language in the unemployment insurance law concerning temporary services agencies, staffing companies, professional employer organizations, employee leasing agencies, and other similar entities. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2257 2005–06 |
State contractsRequires the Office of Financial Management to develop and implement procurement policies and procedures necessary to determine whether certain contracts and subcontracts are in the state's best interests. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2258 2005–06 |
Communte reduction tx creditRevises provisions relating to commute trip reduction tax credit. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1290 2005–06 |
Community mental healthDirects the Department of Social and Health Services to use a request for qualification and request for proposal process to establish Regional Support Networks. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 503, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| HB 1636 2005–06 |
Wages for child care workersRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to establish a child care career and wage ladder, subject to available appropriations. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 507, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| HB 1252 2005–06 |
Family & consumer science edEncourages school districts to adopt a family preservation curriculum and offer a unit in family preservation education to high school students. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 491, Laws of 2005 |
May 16, 2005 |
| HB 2163 2005–06 |
Homeless housing programChanges the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (DCTED) and local governments which choose to participate with creating plans and implementing programs and activities homelessness by 50 percent within 10 years. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 484, Laws of 2005 |
May 16, 2005 |
| HB 1188 2005–06 |
State patrol officer wagesMakes wage issues, other than certain employee benefits, a subject of bargaining for Washington State Patrol officers, and requires bargaining for wages, wage-related matters, and nonwage matters with the Governor's designee. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 438, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| HB 1254 2005–06 |
Share the road license plateCreates the "Share the Road" special vehicle license plate. | Alex Wood (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 426, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| HB 1299 2005–06 |
Tax preferencesRepeals outdated and unused tax exemptions, deductions, credits, and deferrals. | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 443, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| HB 1486 2005–06 |
Health care servicesApplicants for state purchased health care benefits or uncompensated care from a hospital will identify their employer. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 13, 2005 |
| HB 1064 2005–06 |
Government performanceCreates a Citizen Oversight Board (Board) to develop an assessment and performance grading program of state agencies. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 385, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| HB 1108 2005–06 |
Vehicles passing pedestriansModifies statutes governing vehicles passing bicyclists or pedestrians. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 396, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| HB 1856 2005–06 |
Industrial ins fund auditsRequires the Department of Labor and Industries to prepare financial statements and financial information on various industrial insurance funds using specified standards. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 387, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| HB 1917 2005–06 |
Industrial ins premium ratesRequires the Department of Labor and Industries (Department), in setting industrial insurance premium rates, to set rates designed to attempt to limit premium fluctuations. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 410, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| HB 1031 2005–06 |
Problem gamblingRevises the Problem and Pathological Gambling Treatment Program (Program) in the Department of Social and Health Services. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 369, Laws of 2005 |
May 10, 2005 |
| HB 1314 2005–06 |
Domestic violence preventionRequires superior court clerks to collect an additional $30.00 fee for the initial petition for dissolution, legal separation, or declaration concerning the validity of marriage, $82400 of which shall be deposited in a... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 374, Laws of 2005 |
May 10, 2005 |
| HB 1756 2005–06 |
Fire department employeesRequires specified governmental entities to: (1) maintain written policies on their fire department services, turnout times, response times, and other performance objectives; and (2) make annual evaluations of and issue annual... | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 376, Laws of 2005 |
May 10, 2005 |
| HB 1791 2005–06 |
Dev disabilities trust fundCreates the Dan Thompson Memorial Developmental Disabilities Community Trust Account in the state treasury. All income from the lease of land, conservation easements, sale of timber, or other activities short of the sale of... | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 353, Laws of 2005 |
May 10, 2005 |
| HB 2085 2005–06 |
Cleanup of waste tiresA $1 fee is imposed on the sale of new tires. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 354, Laws of 2005 |
May 10, 2005 |
| HB 1999 2005–06 |
Traffic infraction liabilityClarifies liability for infractions that occur after the date of sale or transfer of a vehicle. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 331, Laws of 2005 |
May 9, 2005 |