Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Kathy Haigh
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1088 2007–08 |
Children's mental healthRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to recommend revisions to access-to-care standards and the children's mental health benefits package. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 359, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| HB 1456 2007–08 |
Mental health professionalsMental health professionals will not be required to conduct home visits alone, and will be given resources to lessen the danger of home visits. | Tami Green (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 360, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| HB 1654 2007–08 |
Canvassing of ballotsRequires that if the county auditor is in possession of more than 500 ballots, counties with a population of 75,000 or more count on a daily basis and counties with a population of less than 75,000 count every third day. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 373, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| HB 2152 2007–08 |
Election certificationClarifies that official certification of an election occurs when the county canvassing board certifies the election. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 374, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| HB 1303 2007–08 |
Cleaner energyRequires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to implement a school bus replacement incentive program. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 348, Laws of 2007 |
May 7, 2007 |
| HB 1131 2007–08 |
Passport to college programProvides for outreach and information to youth foster care regarding opportunities for higher education, including financial aid that may be available. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 314, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 1096 2007–08 |
Postsecondary opportunitiesDirects the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) to develop and implement the Opportunity Grant Program. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 277, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1644 2007–08 |
Part-time academic employeesModifies health care benefits eligibility requirements for community and technical college part-time faculty. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 302, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1679 2007–08 |
LEOFFRS plan 2 boardRemoves the requirement that for appointments to fill vacancies after January 1, 2007, one of the three law enforcement officer members and one of the three fire fighter members of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire... | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 303, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1680 2007–08 |
LEOFFRS service creditProvides an exception to the five-years of service waiting period for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) members of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Plan 2 who elect to transfer service credit from the Public... | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 304, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1802 2007–08 |
Human papillomavirusRequires, at the beginning of the school year and starting with sixth grade entry, public schools to give information prepared by the Department of Health (DOH) about human papillomavirus (HPV) disease and its vaccine. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 276, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1079 2007–08 |
Hunting/fishing lic feesRequires the Fish and Wildlife Commission to develop a a new definition for the term "person with a disability" in the Fish and Wildlife Code. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 254, Laws of 2007 |
May 1, 2007 |
| HB 1331 2007–08 |
Veterinary techniciansChanges registration of veterinary technicians to licensing. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 235, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 30, 2007 |
| HB 1001 2007–08 |
Auto theftIncreases auto theft-related penalties and triple scores prior offenses for adult offenders. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 199, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 27, 2007 |
| HB 1264 2007–08 |
Portability of retirementExpands the definition of base salary for members covered by the portability rules of Washington retirement system plans to include elements of compensation included in all of a member's state retirement plans. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 207, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 27, 2007 |
| HB 1328 2007–08 |
Small works rosterAllows a state agency or authorized local government to use the limited public works process to solicit and award small works roster contracts to certain small businesses, and to adopt procedures to encourage small businesses... | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 210, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 27, 2007 |
| HB 1779 2007–08 |
GET ready for math & scienceCreates the Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) Ready for Math and Science Scholarship program, which will provide conditional scholarships to eligible undergraduate students who major in math, science, or a related field and... | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 27, 2007 |
| HB 1249 2007–08 |
Hunter educationAuthorizes the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to issue a once in a lifetime, one year license deferral of hunter education. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 163, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| HB 2010 2007–08 |
Bidder responsibilityDefines "responsible bidder" for purposes of public works contracts. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 133, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 19, 2007 |
| HB 1024 2007–08 |
Polybrominated diphenylProhibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of products containing polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) after January 1, 2008, with certain exceptions. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 65, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |
| HB 1185 2007–08 |
Timber purchasesDelays from 2007 until 2010 the expiration date of a requirement that timber purchase data be reported to the Department of Revenue. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 47, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |
| HB 1458 2007–08 |
Eminent domainRequires a condemnor of property to provide the property owner with mail or published notice at least 15 days before final action is to be taken to authorize condemnation or to select property for condemnation. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 68, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |
| HB 1475 2007–08 |
Volunteer firefightersAdds two members to the State Board for Volunteer Fire Fighters and Reserves Officers (Board). | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |
| HB 2008 2007–08 |
Quinault Indian ReservationAllows the Governor to enter into a Timber Harvest Excise Tax Contract with the Quinault Nation. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 69, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |
| HB 2171 2007–08 |
Crane safetyRequires the Department of Labor and Industries (Department) to establish a crane certification program. | Deb Eddy (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 27, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 10, 2007 |