Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Brendan Williams
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2316 2007–08 |
Temp graduation provisionsProvides that limited English proficient students in the graduating classes of 2008, 2009, and 2010 who meet the criteria under this act may graduate from high school without earning a certificate of academic achievement or a... | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2320 2007–08 |
Internet gamblingChanges the specific penalty for internet gambling from a class C felony to a gross misdemeanor for a person who gambles in his or her primary residence for recreational purposes. | Chris Strow (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2321 2007–08 |
Student privacyDeclares an intent, in the interest of student confidentiality, that school districts minimize the release of student telephone numbers and other directory information in the absence of express parental consent. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2326 2007–08 |
Collective bargainingMakes records from any public employee collective bargaining, labor negotiations, or grievance or mediation, that would reveal strategies or positions taken by any employer or labor organization during the pendency of those... | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2345 2007–08 |
Parenting plansProvides that, for any child, residential provisions may contain any reasonable terms or conditions that facilitate the orderly and meaningful exercise of residential time by a parent, including one or more of the following:... | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2350 2007–08 |
Ignition interlock devicesDeclares that proof of an ignition interlock device shall not be necessary if the applicant provides a declaration that he or she does not own a vehicle, and is employed in a position that requires that he or she drive an... | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2354 2007–08 |
Adult family home caregiversAmends the Public Employees' Collective Bargaining Act to allow adult family home caregivers to become part of the individual provider bargaining unit. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2379 2007–08 |
2008 presidential primaryCancels the presidential primary for the 2008 election. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2383 2007–08 |
Employer prohibitionsDeclares that it is unlawful for an employer to require its employees to attend an employer-sponsored meeting or to participate in any communications with the employer if the primary purpose is to communicate the employer's... | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2397 2007–08 |
Tax exemption restrictionsRaises revenue by restricting or eliminating tax exemptions, deductions, and credits. Repeals RCW 82.04.062, 82.04.315, 82.04.317, 82.04.4292, and 82.04.44525. Declares that the legislature intends to supersede the holding of... | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | 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 2414 2007–08 |
management of mammalsProvides that the director shall authorize operators of airports, as the term "airport" is defined in RCW 47.68.020, to remove or kill wild animals that are posing a threat to human health or safety either on the grounds of an... | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2447 2007–08 |
Agency facilitiesClarifies the definition of "stationary" as it pertains to the prohibition of use of public office or agency facilities in campaigns. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2481 2007–08 |
Child asthma careProvides that the department of social and health services shall establish a project to improve managing symptoms and reducing complications related to asthma among medicaid-eligible children. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2488 2007–08 |
Domestic partners exemptionProvides eligibility for state registered domestic partners under the senior citizen property tax exemption program. Declares that this act applies to taxes levied for collection in 2009 and thereafter. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2508 2007–08 |
Sex offender DNA databaseExpands the DNA database to include samples from all registered sex offenders. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2587 2007–08 |
Landscape architectureRegulates the practice of landscape architecture. Revises the makeup and duties of the licensure board for landscape architects. Revises standards for licensure and for grounds for suspension and other sanctions. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1417 2007–08 |
State patrol benefitsAdds surviving spouses and dependent children of members of the Washington State Patrol retirement system (WSPRS) killed in the line of duty to the definition of emergency service personnel whose survivors may enroll in Public... | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 488, Laws of 2007 |
May 15, 2007 |
| HB 1512 2007–08 |
Linked deposit programIncreases the amount of funds available for the Linked Deposit Program from $100 million to $150 million. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 500, Laws of 2007 |
May 15, 2007 |
| HB 1833 2007–08 |
FirefightersModifies the industrial insurance presumption of occupational disease for firefighters to include certain heart injuries and certain cancers. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 490, Laws of 2007 |
May 15, 2007 |
| HB 1457 2007–08 |
Youth soccer refereesExcludes employment of certified youth soccer referees under the age of 14 from child labor criminal provisions. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 464, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| HB 1472 2007–08 |
Child welfareDirects the Secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services to convene an advisory committee to analyze and make recommendations regarding the disproportionate representation of children of color in the state's child... | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 465, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| HB 1599 2007–08 |
Raffles by state employeesPermits state employees to conduct and solicit donations for raffles for charitable purposes under specified conditions. | Senator (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 452, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| HB 1832 2007–08 |
Limitation on actionsDecreases to two years the statute of limitations for citizen actions brought for violations under chapter 42.17 RCW. | Senator (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 455, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| HB 1939 2007–08 |
Privileged communicationsAmends the clergy-penitent privilege to explicitly include sacred confidences made to a Christian Science practitioner. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 472, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |