Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Brian Hatfield
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6798 2007–08 |
City/county assistanceIncreases city-county assistance account funding and distributions. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6811 2007–08 |
Recycled materialProvides business and occupation tax incentives for businesses that use recycled material. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6814 2007–08 |
Military employees' paydatesNational Guard and Washington State Guard members who are called to participate in state active duty must be paid: no later than 7 days after the duty has ended; or no later than 7 days after the end of the pay period. The... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6754 2007–08 |
State route number 520A SR 520 tolling implementation committee (Committee) is formed, consisting of three members, one each from the Puget Sound Regional Council, WSDOT, and the State Transportation Commission. The Committee must evaluate various... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| SB 6700 2007–08 |
Artistic organizationsProvides a limited property tax exemption for the use of facilities by artistic, scientific, and historical organizations. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6643 2007–08 |
Motorcycles/traffic signalsAllows motorcycles to stop and proceed through traffic signal controlled intersections under certain conditions. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 5080 2007–08 |
Waste tire removal feesRemoves the $1 tire fee sunset of June 30, 2010. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 5184 2007–08 |
Public facilities districtsPermits certain small public facility districts to impose an additional 0.033 percent sales tax that is used to improve existing artistic, theatrical, and cultural facilities. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 5444 2007–08 |
Eminent domainState agencies, counties, cities, school districts, certain corporations and other entities with condemnation authority must provide landowners notice of the entity's final action or public meeting regarding condemnation of a... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 5967 2007–08 |
Vehicle sale to nonresidentPrescribes seller documentation requirements for sales of vehicles to nonresidents. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6558 2007–08 |
Heat qualifying residencesExempts heating oil, propane, and natural gas used to heat qualifying residences from the retail sales and use tax. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6568 2007–08 |
Nuclear energy task forceThe Joint Legislative Task Force (Task Force) on Nuclear Energy is created. The purpose of the Task Force is to study the feasibility of pursuing additional nuclear capacity in Washington. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6577 2007–08 |
Truth in music advertisingPromoting or conducting a live musical performance through advertising that claims or implies an affiliation between the performing musical group and a recording group is prohibited unless any of the following apply: the... | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6592 2007–08 |
Livestock damageIn addition to crop damage compensation, DFW may distribute money to reimburse the owner of commercial livestock for livestock killed or injured by predatory wildlife, which includes bears, wolves, and cougars. The term... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6477 2007–08 |
Low-income homeownersPersons with a combined disposable income of less than the state wide median income in 2007 ($60,215) are eligible for property tax assistance in the form of a remittance. The Department of Revenue (DOR) must remit to a... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6501 2007–08 |
Small forest landownersThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6512 2007–08 |
Floyd Jones flywayLivingston Bay, which sits on the northeast side of Camano Island, is renamed the "Floyd Jones Flyway." | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6539 2007–08 |
Polytechnic collegeWashington institutions of higher education may examine their instructional programs, costs, research initiatives, student enrollment characteristics, and regional context and make recommendations to the Higher Education... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6542 2007–08 |
Heating oil sales/use taxA sales and use tax exemption is provided for heating oil used to heat a home, which includes stove oil, diesel fuel, and kerosene. The exemption does not apply to any fuel that is used as fuels for vehicles, vessels,... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6379 2007–08 |
Energy efficient appliancesBeginning July 1, 2008, an exemption from retail sales tax is provided for energy-efficient appliances and equipment. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6424 2007–08 |
Sm game hunting license feesSeniors may obtain a small game hunting license at the same reduced rate as youth licenses. Thus, the fee to hunt small game would be $15, the fee to hunt small game would be $8 when also purchasing a big game license, and the... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6428 2007–08 |
Chief for a day programAddresses the Washington state criminal justice commission's participation in charitable work, such as the "chief for a day" program that provides special attention to chronically ill children through recognition by various... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6432 2007–08 |
WSU bldg accountEliminates the appropriation requirement for expenditures from the Washington State University building account. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6320 2007–08 |
Sr property tax exemptionIn calculating the disposable income for purposes of the senior property tax exemption and deferral programs, amounts used to repair a residence damaged as a result of acts of nature may be deducted. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2008 |
| SB 5028 2007–08 |
School district leviesStatutes are amended to provide for a simple majority of voters to approve the incurring of debt by school districts. Statutes are amended to provide for a simple majority of voters to authorize general obligation bonds by... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |