All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5002 2007–08 |
Tuition waiversChanges college tuition waivers for families of eligible veterans and National Guard members to make waivers mandatory for certain children and spouses of veterans. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 450, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| SB 5101 2007–08 |
Higher edu tuition waiversExpands eligibility for state employee college tuition waivers to include public school teachers and certificated instructional staff who are holding or seeking an endorsement in a state-identified shortage area. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 461, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| SB 5164 2007–08 |
Veterans conservation corpsExpands the Veterans Conservation Corps to include both volunteer projects as well as training, education, certification, and placement programs. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 451, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| SB 5339 2007–08 |
Port districtsAuthorizes a port district to acquire and operate tourism-related facilities either individually or in conjunction with any other municipality, port district, or person. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 476, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| SB 5402 2007–08 |
Private vocational schoolsClarifies the minimum requirements for private vocational schools to obtain and maintain an operating license, and requires them to demonstrate their financial viability and responsibility to the Workforce Training and... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 462, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| SB 5434 2007–08 |
Tangible personal propertyCodifies the Department of Revenue's tax policies regarding the Business and Occupation and retail sales taxation of products in import and export commerce. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 477, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| SB 5447 2007–08 |
Coastal Dungeness crabRequires the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to design a voluntary buyback program for the commercial coastal Dungeness crab fishery. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 479, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| SB 5557 2007–08 |
Economic dev facilitiesIncreases the rural county sales and use tax rate from 0.08 percent to 0.09 percent. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 478, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| SB 5790 2007–08 |
Skill centersCreates a definition of a skill center and requires that enrolled students be funded at up to 2.0 full-time equivalents. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 463, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| SB 5830 2007–08 |
Home visitationDirects the Children's Trust of Washington to fund evidence-based and research-based home visitation programs for improving parenting skills and outcomes for children. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 466, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| SB 6141 2007–08 |
Forest healthDesignates the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) as the state lead in developing a comprehensive forest health program. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 480, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| HB 1214 2007–08 |
Text messaging while drivingProhibits, with limited exceptions, reading, manually writing, or sending a text message on an electronic wireless communications device while operating a motor vehicle. | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 416, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 1217 2007–08 |
Clubhouse rehabilitationRequires mental health clubhouses to be certified by the Department of Social and Health Services. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 414, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 1259 2007–08 |
Park passesPermits the State Parks and Recreation Commission (Commission) to deny or revoke a parks pass if there is cause. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 441, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 1267 2007–08 |
Commercial driver's licenseIncreases the fee charged by the Department of Licensing for a skills examination for a commercial motor vehicle license from $50 to $100. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 418, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 1287 2007–08 |
Foster childrenRequires foster parents, pre-adoptive parents, and other care givers be provided notice of their right to be heard in court proceedings for children in out-of-home care. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 409, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 1304 2007–08 |
Comm motor vehicle carriersAuthorizes the Washington State Patrol (WSP) to use data-driven analysis to prioritize motor carriers for inspection and compliance reviews. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 419, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 1333 2007–08 |
Child welfareMakes several changes to current law relating to child safety and child welfare cases. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 410, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 1334 2007–08 |
Child welfare proceedingsRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to submit certain documents in reports recommending a child be returned home in a dependency proceeding. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 411, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 1343 2007–08 |
Certificate of ownershipRemoves the requirement for rebuilt vehicle inspections for owner-retained vehicles after destruction or being declared as a total loss. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 420, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 1359 2007–08 |
Affordable housingEstablishes an $8 document recording fee surcharge to fund state and county programs under the Homeless Housing and Assistance Act. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 427, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 1377 2007–08 |
Placement of childrenExpands the definition of relative for the purpose of court-ordered placement of a child in the custody of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 412, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 1401 2007–08 |
Land for affordable housingCreates the Affordable Housing Land Acquisition Program in the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development. Low interest loans will be provided to eligible organizations to purchase land on which to develop... | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 428, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 1461 2007–08 |
Manufactured/mobile homeAuthorizes the Attorney General to administer and enforce a Manufactured/Mobile Home Dispute Resolution Program which includes making determinations, negotiating with opposing parties, and issuing notices of violation or non-violation. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 431, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 1476 2007–08 |
Charter licensesRequires a charter boat operator to acquire a salmon charter license to fish for albacore tuna. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 442, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |