Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Kathy Haigh
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2938 2005–06 |
Credit card applicationsIncreases the tax rate on the gross income generate from credit card interest rates that exceed the state usury rate. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| HB 2941 2005–06 |
Academic achievement certProvides that, in order to meet state requirements and earn a certificate of academic achievement, a student must meet or exceed either the proficient or basic level on the high school Washington assessment of student learning... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| HB 2966 2005–06 |
Adverse possessionProvides that in an action claiming adverse possession, continuity of possession for the requisite time limit is not established by privity between successive occupants holding adversely to the holder of the true title, unless... | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| HB 2873 2005–06 |
Voting restrictions/felonsDeclares an intent to establish a clear standard for restricting and restoring the voting rights of felons that will provide clear information about the status of former felon voting rights to all state and local election officials. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2883 2005–06 |
Viability of agricultureFinds that a strong state economy is critical to ensuring that the public welfare is maintained in its highest state. The legislature further finds that agriculture is a critical segment of a strong economy. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2911 2005–06 |
Alternative case managementThe Department of Social and Health Services (Department) will establish a pilot project using program for assertive community treatment teams in two regional support networks. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2913 2005–06 |
Mental health servicesDirects the Joint Legislative and Executive Task Force on Mental Health Services Delivery and Financing to study caseloads of community mental health workers. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2807 2005–06 |
Union dues/state employeesAmends RCW 41.80.100 and 41.04.230 relating to deducting union dues for state employees. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2828 2005–06 |
National guard/rehireAllows small businesses that reemploy National Guard members returning from active duty to earn a credit against Business and Occupation tax liability of $1,000 per member reemployed for at least one year. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2696 2005–06 |
Election recountsRequires that any mandatory recount conducted in any primary or election be performed manually. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 2751 2005–06 |
School administratorsRequires each school district board of directors to hire at least one school administrator with a state superintendent certificate who fills a senior-level administrative position within the district. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 2752 2005–06 |
Valid voter registrationMakes clear that the 30-day residence requirement applies to voters who register to vote at a nontraditional address; and | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 2616 2005–06 |
State park feesProvides that the commission may not charge fees for general park access or parking. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2633 2005–06 |
Whistleblower investigationsProvides that in addition to investigating employee assertions of improper governmental action, the auditor has the authority to investigate assertions of improper action made by a state contractor or an employee of a state contractor. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2634 2005–06 |
Full-day kindergartenRequires full-day kindergarten. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2647 2005–06 |
SnowmobilesRevises snowmobile registration requirements. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 1059 2005–06 |
Renewable energyRequires electric utilities to develop integrated resource plans that describe the mix of generating resources and improvements in efficient use of electricity to meet current and future needs at the lowest reasonable cost to... | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1060 2005–06 |
Hood Canal rehab zoneEstablishes an aquatic rehabilitation zone for counties bordering Hood Canal. | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1101 2005–06 |
Comm & tech college presidntPermits a Board of Trustees of a community or technical college to fix and adjust the compensation and duties of its president, rather than being limited to amounts or percentage increases provided by the Legislature in the... | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1103 2005–06 |
Timber millsAllows the certification of forest products operations of statewide significance, and provides these operations with expedited permitting, certain tax exemptions, and an exemption from the Growth Management Act. | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1104 2005–06 |
Surplus funds of candidatesAllows surplus campaign funds to be transferred to the Oral History, State Library and Archives Account or the Legislative International Trade Account. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1105 2005–06 |
Petition signature gatheringRequires a person who solicits or collects signatures on a statewide initiative or referendum petition to be a Washington resident and be at least eighteen years of age. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1106 2005–06 |
Fire protection districtsProtects 25 cents of a fire district's property tax levy from reduction under the $5.90 property tax rate limit on levies by senior and junior taxing districts, provided this protection does not result in an aggregate tax levy... | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1114 2005–06 |
Candidates' statementsAllows candidates' statements posted on the web sites of the Secretary of State or county auditors to be up to a maximum of 1,000 words. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1126 2005–06 |
Early childhood edu & assistProvides that administration and funding of this program shall be shifted to the department no later than December 1, 2005. All existing contracts with program providers entered into for the 2005-06 school year with the... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |