Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Brendan Williams
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1703 2007–08 |
Domestic violenceCreates a domestic violence pilot program to co-locate a domestic violence advocate in Department of Social and Health Services offices. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1704 2007–08 |
Ins for pharmacy servicesIntends health care insurers to have open pharmacy networks. Insurers must offer contractual agreements to all pharmacies willing to meet applicable terms and conditions of the policy contract. Insurers may not impose upon a... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1707 2007–08 |
Death penaltyProhibits a death sentence for a person who had a severe mental disorder at the time the crime was committed. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1725 2007–08 |
Health care providersProvides that a person or entity engaged in the business of insurance in this state may not unfairly discriminate against providers licensed under chapter 18.53 RCW. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1726 2007–08 |
Growth management planningRequires that the "countywide planning policy" adopted by a county under the Growth Management Act address policies related to the provision of a regional housing supply sufficient to accommodate employment growth and market demand. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1728 2007–08 |
Shellfish aquacultureCreates the Shellfish Aquaculture Regulatory Efficiency Committee to provide advice as to how the current environmental standards and regulations for aquaculture issued by state and local government can be reformed into a more... | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
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 1762 2007–08 |
Correctional industriesProhibits local governments from contracting with the Department of Corrections for Correctional Industries services if such contracts will have the effect of terminating classified public employees. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1763 2007–08 |
Financial informationAmends the identity crimes statute to impose civil liability under the Consumer Protection Act on persons, associations, partnerships, corporations, or organizations whose employees remove a portable electronic data storage... | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1764 2007–08 |
Electronic weaponsProhibits students and minors from possessing electronic weapons on public or private elementary or secondary school property. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1787 2007–08 |
Wildlife at airportsAllows the operators of public airports to remove wildlife that is posing a safety threat without obtaining permits or licenses from the Department of Fish and Wildlife. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1795 2007–08 |
Intercounty library districtRequires trustee votes from intercounty rural library districts to be allocated according to a proportional population formula when specified criteria are met. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1809 2007–08 |
Patient safety actRequires acute care and psychiatric hospitals, and the state hospitals, to develop and implement nurse staffing plans for patient care units. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1822 2007–08 |
Cigarette ignitionDeclares that cigarettes may not be sold or offered for sale in this state or offered for sale or sold to persons located in this state unless the cigarettes have been tested in accordance with the test method and meet the... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1827 2007–08 |
Tax expenditure reportsRequires a tax expenditures report to be produced every two years as part of the Governor's budget | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
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 1869 2007–08 |
Hearing aidsRequires certain health insurance carriers and state-purchased health care programs to cover hearing aids at defined levels. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1877 2007–08 |
Workers' comp medical aidRequires the department for state fund claims to pay, in accordance with the department's fee schedule, for the initial visit related to any alleged injury for which a worker files a claim for benefits, and any initial... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1886 2007–08 |
Health care financingEstablishes a Washington health security trust to provide every citizen with coverage for a set of health services. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1890 2007–08 |
DNA evidence/death penaltyProvides that the state of Washington may not impose the death penalty upon any person convicted of aggravated first degree murder unless DNA evidence is introduced and assists in the person's conviction. | Chris Strow (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1905 2007–08 |
Early learning & child careDirects the Department of Early Learning to provide grant funding, within amounts specifically appropriated, to maintain staff and services at selected early learning and child care centers on public college campuses. | Ruth Kagi (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 |