Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Kathy Haigh
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1979 2007–08 |
Safe schoolRequires school districts to adopt and implement safe school plans. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2012 2007–08 |
On-site sewage disposal sysExempts manufacturers of proprietary treatment products that use soil-based denitrification processes in the drain fields of on-site sewage disposal systems from registering their products with the Department of Health if... | Larry Springer (D-45) | 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 2025 2007–08 |
Common school curriculumRequires all public school districts to adopt a statewide curriculum developed by the superintendent of public instruction for students in grades K-12 by the 2009-2010 school year. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2033 2007–08 |
Payroll deductionsAllows payroll deductions for retiree organization dues and voluntary contributions to any funds, committees, or subsidiary organizations maintained by retiree organizations. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2072 2007–08 |
Access to higher educationCaps resident student tuition increases at 7 percent per year. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2080 2007–08 |
Cert instructional staffDeclares legislative intent to end teacher salary grandfathering by the 2011-2012 school year. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2132 2007–08 |
Minority & women's businessDirects the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee to conduct a comprehensive study of the Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2273 2007–08 |
Passenger-only ferry serviceDeclares that by August 1st, November 1st, February 1st, and May 1st of every year, the department of transportation shall notify the state treasurer in writing of the amount of state sales and use tax paid under chapters... | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2295 2007–08 |
Olympic & Kitsap higher eduProvides for a study of the higher education needs of the Olympic and Kitsap Peninsulas. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2303 2007–08 |
Bilingual teacher mentoringCreates a Bilingual Teacher Mentoring and Training Program which assigns bilingual teacher/mentors to bilingual students in their junior and senior years of high school and provides a curriculum and support services for... | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2339 2007–08 |
Math & science improvementRequires the mathematics and science improvement initiative to provide the capacity and resources for educational service districts, school districts, and schools to conduct a broad range of activities, depending on the level... | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | 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 2432 2007–08 |
Food animal veterinariansEstablishes a food animal (including poultry, cattle, swine, and sheep) veterinarian conditional scholarship for eligible Washington State University (WSU) veterinary students who declare an intention to practice in Washington... | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2596 2007–08 |
Workforce training and eduRequires the workforce training and education board to develop a five-year state comprehensive plan. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1506 2007–08 |
Alternative public worksExpands the use of the design-build and general contractor/construction manager (GC/CM) contracting procedures. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 494, 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 1065 2007–08 |
Veterans' scoring criteriaClarifies that agencies or private companies contracted to administer competitive examinations for public employment are included in the entities that must give a scoring criteria status, or preference, to all veterans who sit... | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 449, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| HB 1883 2007–08 |
Higher edu coordinating brdIncreases the time period covered in the strategic master plan for higher education to 10 years. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 458, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| HB 1461 2007–08 |
Manufactured/mobile homeAuthorizes the Attorney General to administer and enforce a Manufactured/Mobile Home Dispute Resolution Program which includes making determinations, negotiating with opposing parties, and issuing notices of violation or non-violation. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 431, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 1624 2007–08 |
Child welfareAllows a dependent child to petition to have the previously terminated parental rights of his or her parent reinstated. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 413, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 1898 2007–08 |
Apprenticeship utilizationExtends apprenticeship utilization requirements to public works contracts awarded by school districts. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 437, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 1179 2007–08 |
State need grantReduces the minimum number of quarter credits for which a student must be enrolled to receive a State Need Grant from six to three (or the semester equivalent) through June 2011 if funds are appropriated specifically for this purpose. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 404, 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 1084 2007–08 |
Lady WashingtonDesignates the Lady Washington as the official ship of the State of Washington. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 351, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |