Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ross Hunter
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2427 2005–06 |
Eminent domainDefines allowable "public uses" for purposes of eminent domain and specifically excludes economic development; and | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2484 2005–06 |
Partisan primary ballotAllows a voter to indicate his or her choice to vote only for nonpartisan races and ballot measures when a consolidated ballot format is used. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2486 2005–06 |
H.S. graduation requirementsProvides that, beginning with the graduating class of 2010, minimum high school graduation requirements shall include the equivalent of: (1) Four credits of mathematics including algebra II or its equivalent; (2) Four credits... | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2487 2005–06 |
Length of school year waiverProvides that the state board of education shall not grant waivers from the provisions of RCW 28A.150.220(3) requiring one hundred eighty school days per school year. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2488 2005–06 |
Defibrillators in schoolsProvides that, subject to funding provided by the state expressly for the purposes of this act, each school district board of directors shall: (1) Provide for an automatic external defibrillator to be located in each public... | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2490 2005–06 |
Financial incentive/schoolsProvides high schools districts with an allocation equal to up to one statewide annual average allocation for a full-time high school student for every student who graduates from the district with post-secondary credit. | Fred Jarrett (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1066 2005–06 |
Learning assistance programThe funding formula for the Learning Assistance Program is revised from one based on 50 percent for assessment results and 50 percent for family need to one based solely on family need. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 489, Laws of 2005 |
May 16, 2005 |
| HB 1304 2005–06 |
Animal crueltyProvides that a person who starves, dehydrates, or suffocates an animal, causing the animal substantial pain and considerable suffering or death, is guilty of first-degree animal cruelty. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 481, Laws of 2005 |
May 16, 2005 |
| HB 1485 2005–06 |
School bus bid processRevises the state bidding and purchasing process for school buses. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 492, Laws of 2005 |
May 16, 2005 |
| HB 1758 2005–06 |
Public disclosureProhibits agencies from denying public records requests because they are overly broad; allows agencies to respond to requests on a partial or installment basis. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 483, Laws of 2005 |
May 16, 2005 |
| HB 2097 2005–06 |
Hood Canal rehabilitationAuthorizes a program for Hood Canal rehabilitation. | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 479, Laws of 2005 |
May 16, 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 1687 2005–06 |
Firearms/insanityMakes a verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity the equivalent of a guilty verdict for purposes of making a person ineligible to possess a firearm; | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 453, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| HB 1848 2005–06 |
Multiunit residential bldgsRequires course-of-construction inspections of the building enclosures of multi-unit residential buildings, including condominiums, specifically for water penetration around windows and more generally for compliance with the... | Larry Springer (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 456, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| HB 2212 2005–06 |
Educator certificationAdds a requirement that all courses earned toward a college or university degree must be obtained from an accredited educational institution if the credits are used to increase a teacher's earnings on the state salary schedule. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 461, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| HB 1242 2005–06 |
State budgeting processRequires that the Governor communicate statewide priorities to agencies and seek public involvement and input on these priorities. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 386, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| HB 1888 2005–06 |
Electronic mail fraudProhibits a person from misrepresenting his or her identity in order to solicit another person to provide personally identifying information by means of a web page, electronic mail, or the internet. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 378, Laws of 2005 |
May 10, 2005 |
| HB 1002 2005–06 |
Compression brakesRegulates the use of engine compression braking devices on motor vehicles weighing more than 10,000 pounds operating on public roads. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 320, Laws of 2005 |
May 9, 2005 |
| HB 1315 2005–06 |
Real estate excise taxesExempts from confidentiality requirements any information in the possession of the Department of Revenue regarding real estate excise tax. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 326, Laws of 2005 |
May 9, 2005 |
| HB 1605 2005–06 |
Soil contaminationDirects the Department of Ecology (DOE), in cooperation with the Department of Health and the Department of Social and Health Services, to assist schools and child care facilities in Western Washington to reduce the potential... | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 306, Laws of 2005 |
May 6, 2005 |
| HB 1000 2005–06 |
Special meetingsPermits public agencies to notify members of governing bodies and the media of a special meeting via fax and electronic mail. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 273, Laws of 2005 |
May 4, 2005 |
| HB 1794 2005–06 |
Baccalaureate degree prgrmsAuthorizes the University of Washington (UW) Bothell and Tacoma, and Washington State University (WSU) Vancouver to begin admitting freshmen and sophomores while also expanding upper-division and graduate capacity and programs. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 2005 |
May 4, 2005 |
| HB 1065 2005–06 |
Armed forces license plateCreates the "Armed Forces" special vehicle license plate collection. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 216, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 28, 2005 |
| HB 1515 2005–06 |
Human rights commissionProhibits discrimination based on sexual orientation. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 21, 2005 |
| HB 1625 2005–06 |
Employee informationProvides qualified immunity against civil liability to an employer who discloses information about a former or current employee's job performance to a prospective employer. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 103, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 21, 2005 |