All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1624 2007–08 |
Child welfareAllows a dependent child to petition to have the previously terminated parental rights of his or her parent reinstated. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 413, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 1694 2007–08 |
Coordinated transportationReauthorizes the Agency Council on Coordinated Transportation (Council) by extending the termination date from June 30, 2007, to June 30, 2010, and repeals the Program for Agency Coordinated Transportation. | Dennis Flannigan (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 421, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 1761 2007–08 |
Hazardous wasteRequires the Department of Ecology (DOE) to develop a ten-year financing report that identifies the biennial hazardous waste site remedial needs, and project the cleanup cost, revenue, and any recommended working capital reserve. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 446, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 1805 2007–08 |
Homestead exemptionIncreases the value of the real property homestead exemption limit to $125,000. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 429, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 1811 2007–08 |
Automatic sprinkler systemsExtends the deadline for installing automatic fire sprinkler systems in existing nightclubs by two years to December 1, 2009. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 434, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 1843 2007–08 |
Construction contractorsMakes numerous changes to the Contractor Registration Act, including changes relating to definitions, registration, exemptions, bonds, disclosure statements, collections, investigations, civil infractions, and criminal violations. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 436, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 1891 2007–08 |
Sale of prescription drugsProvides a business and occupation tax deduction for physician-administered drugs covered under a government-sponsored health program. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 447, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 1898 2007–08 |
Apprenticeship utilizationExtends apprenticeship utilization requirements to public works contracts awarded by school districts. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 437, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 1910 2007–08 |
Multi-dwelling unitsLowers the population requirement for a city to be eligible to offer property tax exemptions for certain multi-unit housing projects to 15,000 people or 5,000 people for cities within "buildable lands" counties. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 430, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 1965 2007–08 |
Major industrial developmentRevises the requirements for designating master planned locations for major industrial developments outside of urban growth areas. | Deb Eddy (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 433, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 1968 2007–08 |
Sprinkler fittersEstablishes a certification requirement for sprinkler fitters to be administered by the state Director of Fire Protection. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 435, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 2079 2007–08 |
Agency shop feesProvides that when public labor organizations are making political campaign contributions, the contribution is not considered to be use of agency shop fees when the organization's general treasury has sufficient funds to cover... | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 438, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 2118 2007–08 |
Mobile/manufactured homesTransfers all regulatory and other responsibilities, including State Administrative Agency function, for mobile and manufactured home installation from the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development to the... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 432, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 2135 2007–08 |
Lemon law coverageApplies the Lemon Law to motor vehicles purchased or leased in Washington regardless of where the motor vehicle is initially registered. | Alex Wood (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 425, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 2209 2007–08 |
Autopsy reports & recordsSpecifies that confidential autopsy records may be released to a decedent's attending advanced registered nurse practitioner. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 439, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 2304 2007–08 |
Cardiac care servicesRequires the Department of Health to adopt certificate of need criteria relating to the performance of percutaneous coronary interventions at hospitals that do not provide on-site cardiac surgery. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 440, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| SB 5009 2007–08 |
Biodiesel fuel for farm useProvides a sales and use tax exemption for the nonhighway use of biodiesel by farmers. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 443, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| SB 5037 2007–08 |
Cell phone use while drivingProhibits, with limited exceptions, the use of wireless communications devices while operating a motor vehicle unless used in conjunction with a hands-free device. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 417, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| SB 5050 2007–08 |
Motor vehicle lemon lawChanges the calculation of the reasonable offset that a consumer is required to pay when a vehicle is replaced or repurchased under the Motor Vehicle Warranties Act. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 426, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| SB 5084 2007–08 |
Rail transit safety plansModifies the rail fixed guideway system safety and security plan to comply with federal regulations. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 422, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| SB 5088 2007–08 |
Vehicles boarding ferriesCreates a traffic infraction for blocking a residential driveway or moving in front of another vehicle in a queue while waiting to board a Washington State ferry. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 423, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| SB 5224 2007–08 |
Salmon recovery officeExtends the expiration date on the Governor's Salmon Recovery Office's enabling statute until the year 2015 and expands the primary purpose of the office. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 444, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| SB 5317 2007–08 |
Child care safetyExpands the purpose of the Department of Early Learning (DEL) statutes to include providing information to promote the hiring of suitable providers of child care. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 415, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| SB 5937 2007–08 |
High-accident corridorsIncreases the fee for an abstract of driving record from $5 to $10. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 424, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| SB 6117 2007–08 |
Reclaimed waterRequires the state to expand both direct financial support and financial incentives for capital investments in water reuse and reclaimed water. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 445, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |