Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Pat Sullivan
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2808 2007–08 |
Grad requirement completionDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to develop information and create a training program regarding enhanced counseling that is targeted to students who complete other high school graduation... | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| HB 2809 2007–08 |
Math and science teachersRequires the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) to report data and recommendations for strengthening the corps of K-12 mathematics and science teachers, including a survey of math and science teachers to identify... | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| HB 2810 2007–08 |
English language learnersProvides enhanced funding through the Learning Assistance Program formula for school districts with more than 20 percent student enrollment in the Transitional Bilingual Program and more than 40 percent of students eligible... | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| HB 2811 2007–08 |
Healthy student programCreates the Healthy Student Grant Program for school districts and community-based organizations to offer innovative instruction and activities in health, fitness, and nutrition. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| HB 2813 2007–08 |
Teacher preparation programsDirects the Professional Educator Standards Board to consider approval of out-of-state institutions of higher education for the purpose of establishing a specialty endorsement program for teaching visually impaired and blind... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| HB 2815 2007–08 |
Greenhouse gas emissionsDirects the Department of Ecology (DOE) to submit a greenhouse gas reduction plan to the Legislature to limit statewide greenhouse gas emissions.. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| HB 2826 2007–08 |
Career and technical eduRequires all approved preparatory career and technical education (CTE) programs to lead to industry certification or allow students to earn dual high school and college credit. | Skip Priest (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| HB 2869 2007–08 |
Certificated principalsAllows instructional staff to continue to receive the bonus for certification by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards if they later become principals and maintain the certification. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| HB 3007 2007–08 |
Survivor benefitsProvides the survivor of a Washington retirement system member who left the employ of their retirement system-covered employer due to National Guard or the military reserve duty, and who died while honorably serving in a... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| HB 3053 2007–08 |
Auto glass repairProhibits an insurer or its third-party administrator (TPA) from recommending an automobile glass repair or replacement facility (facility) that is owned by the insurer or TPA for a glass claim if the person making the claim... | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| HB 3117 2007–08 |
LEAP presentationRequires that a Legislative Evaluation and Accountability Program (LEAP) Committee document be developed that illustrates the level of educational programs and services supported by appropriation levels in the budget, and... | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| HB 3125 2007–08 |
Bldg communities fundCreates the Building Communities Fund Program in the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development to make grants for acquiring, constructing, or rehabilitating nonresidential community services facilities. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| HB 3133 2007–08 |
Mobile home parksRequires landlords of manufactured/mobile home communities to give tenants two years' notice of a change of land use to a use other than for mobile homes. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| HB 3137 2007–08 |
Property tax reliefProvides three-year property tax exemption for farm and agricultural land damaged by the December 2007 storms. | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| HB 3160 2007–08 |
Nutrition informationEstablishes a legislative task force on nutritional information disclosure. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| HB 3227 2007–08 |
Hood Canal water qualityRequires that any new or retrofitted on-site sewage disposal systems installed after July 1, 2009, may not discharge to ground or surface waters more than 20 milligrams per liter of total nitrogen in Aquatic Rehabilitation... | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| HB 3291 2007–08 |
Community schools actDirects the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (DCTED) to establish a competitive program to assist eligible entities in acquiring, constructing, rehabilitating, or improving facilities to be used for... | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| HB 3104 2007–08 |
Domestic partnershipsGrants to state registered domestic partners rights and responsibilities given to spouses in areas of law dealing with: dissolutions; community property; estate planning; taxes; court process; services to indigent veterans and... | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 12, 2008 |
| HB 2437 2007–08 |
Public works board projectsApproves the local government infrastructure projects list adopted by the Public Works Board for the 2008 loan cycle. The list includes 52 projects totaling approximately $278 million in loan requests. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 7, 2008 |
| HB 2797 2007–08 |
Climate change impactsEstablishes a climate change planning goal in the Growth Management Act that takes effect December 31, 2010. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2008 |
| HB 2946 2007–08 |
Leave sharing for victimsAllows victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking to participate in the state leave-sharing program. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2008 |
| HB 2952 2007–08 |
Prostitution/conveyancesAllows civil forfeiture of certain vehicles used in prostitution-related crimes. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2008 |
| HB 3099 2007–08 |
Community empowerment zonesRequires the Department of Revenue (Department) to issue state and local sales and use tax deferral certificates for construction of new corporate headquarters in designated community empowerment zones when investment,... | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2008 |
| HB 3201 2007–08 |
Fire protection serviceSpecifies that the initial governing body of a Regional Fire Protection Authority (Authority) will be a temporary, appointed board chosen in accordance with specified requirements and consisting solely of elected officials... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2008 |
| HB 3330 2007–08 |
Career/technical edu bondsAuthorizes the issuance of $100 million in state general obligation bonds for the purpose of providing skill centers capital improvements consisting of the pre-design, design, acquisition, construction, modification,... | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2008 |