Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bruce Chandler
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1900 2007–08 |
Public recordsEstablishes the division of archives and records management in the office of the secretary of state to ensure the proper management and safeguarding of public records. All public records remain the property of the state of Washington. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1917 2007–08 |
HVAC/R professionRequires contractors in the business of performing heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) work to employ a certified HVAC/R administrator. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1938 2007–08 |
Water rightsAllows the continuance of a water right if the owner uses at least a portion of the water right for the established purpose of use. | Steve Hailey (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1942 2007–08 |
Disclosure/dates of birthRevises RCW 42.56.250 and 42.56.230 regarding disclosure of the dates of birth of public agency employees and volunteers under the public records act. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1944 2007–08 |
Livestock manureRevises provisions concerning excise tax exemptions for the handling and processing of livestock manure. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1958 2007–08 |
Engineering servicesProvides that an engineer must be registered as a structural engineer in order to provide structural engineering services for significant structures. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1970 2007–08 |
Pharmacy paymentsRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to establish a technical assistance program for pharmacy providers under state medical assistance programs. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1974 2007–08 |
Sex offender sentencingProvides that an offender is eligible for the special sex offender sentencing alternative if: (1) The offender has not committed multiple acts constituting sex offenses against the same victim, regardless of whether the... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1984 2007–08 |
Right to farmFinds that the state's agricultural industry is diversified, productive, and a major contributor to the Washington economy. Urban and rural communities statewide benefit from the direct and indirect jobs, income, and revenues... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1985 2007–08 |
Crop rotationClarifies the definition of "crop rotation" as it applies to water relinquishment. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2001 2007–08 |
Water conservancy boardsProvides that the director's review is limited to compliance with established statutes. In the case of transfers affecting water supplies for an established municipality, the director's review shall also consider the... | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2002 2007–08 |
Building permit moratoriumsPhases out building permit moratoriums for cities with unprocessed water right permit applications. | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2042 2007–08 |
Public empl representativeProvides that collective bargaining sessions with employee organizations specified in RCW 41.56.026 and 41.56.028 shall be conducted as open public meetings as provided for in chapter 42.30 RCW. Provides that collective... | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2062 2007–08 |
Public speedway authorityAuthorizes the creation of a public speedway authority to develop a professional motorsports entertainment and family recreation facility. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2068 2007–08 |
Eminent domainDeclares that private property shall be taken only for public use and no greater interest shall be taken than is necessary to accomplish the public use. Defines "public use." Provides that the condemnor serve a written... | Jay Rodne (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2078 2007–08 |
Agricultural activitiesProvides that regulations adopted under RCW 36.70A.060(1) may not prohibit uses legally existing on any parcel prior to their initial adoption and may not require modification of or limit agricultural activities occurring on... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2117 2007–08 |
Initiative 747Reenacts the limitations on regular property tax growth adopted under Initiative 747. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2133 2007–08 |
Malicious mischiefIncreases the threshold values for Malicious Mischief. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2199 2007–08 |
Health opportunity actDirects the authority to issue a request for proposal for a Washington health insurance exchange by September 1, 2007. The exchange shall be designed to serve as a statewide, public-private partnership, offering maximum value... | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2215 2007–08 |
Gang-related crimeFinds that the destruction and fear generated by gangs in many communities have greatly elevated the critical importance of enacting effective measures to combat gang-related crime. Communities overwhelmed by violent gang... | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2218 2007–08 |
Eminent domainProvides that when real property that has been acquired through condemnation or under the threat of condemnation is to be sold by the condemnor within ten years after the condemnation or sale under threat of condemnation, the... | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2223 2007–08 |
Review of new programsRequires that, on July 1st of each calendar year, the state auditor shall publish a draft list on its web site of all new programs funded by any appropriation or allotment of state funds during the previous fiscal year. The... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2224 2007–08 |
Gang-related offensesFinds that the people of Washington state face a crisis brought upon by increased gang crime and violence, which is threatening public safety in communities across the state. Declares that those who prosecute gang-related... | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2233 2007–08 |
Workers' comp fundsRequires that expenditures from the Accident Fund, the Medical Aid Fund, and the Supplemental Pension Fund be made only for purposes related to industrial insurance. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2245 2007–08 |
Water rightsCreates an exemption from relinquishment of water rights where there was full or partial relinquishment prior to 15 years preceding a request to change, transfer, or amend a water right. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |