Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bruce Chandler
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2255 2007–08 |
Initiatives & referendumsEncourages initiatives and referendums by extending privacy protections to signatories and assuring accurate verification. | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2270 2007–08 |
Open space programEliminates tax, interest, and penalty provisions for land valued under the open space program. | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2272 2007–08 |
Limiting property taxesLimits property taxes by reducing the state levy, limiting property tax increases to one percent by reenacting the provisions of Initiative Measure No. 747, and allowing valuation increases to be spread over time. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2276 2007–08 |
UnemploymentUpholds state standards in determining disqualification for leaving work voluntarily. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2277 2007–08 |
Initiatives & referendumsDeclares an intent to ensure vibrant initiative and referendum participation by guarding privacy and assuring that all valid signatures are attributed to initiatives and referenda as part of the review process. Declares that... | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2403 2007–08 |
Initiative 747Limits property tax increases to one percent by reenacting the provisions of Initiative Measure No. 747. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2413 2007–08 |
Full light of day actDirects the department of general administration to replace the materials covering the original skylight openings that are located above the house of representatives and senate chambers in the legislative building with safety... | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2432 2007–08 |
Food animal veterinariansEstablishes a food animal (including poultry, cattle, swine, and sheep) veterinarian conditional scholarship for eligible Washington State University (WSU) veterinary students who declare an intention to practice in Washington... | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2490 2007–08 |
Peace officer personal infoDeclares that personal information about a commissioned peace officer, the officer's family, or both; or information that could easily lead to the discovery of the personal information; and that is not necessary for the... | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2515 2007–08 |
Small water withdrawalsRequires the Department of Ecology to cover the cost of installation and maintenance of metering exempt wells. | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2586 2007–08 |
Nonagricultural workLimits the nonagricultural work week of minors sixteen and seventeen years old. | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2603 2007–08 |
Iran divestmentRequires the state investment board to not invest public employee retirement funds in a company that has business operations in Iran as identified by the board through, as the board deems appropriate, publicly available... | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2627 2007–08 |
Property tax increasesRequires lid lift ballot propositions to expressly indicate a permanent increase to the levy base. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2416 2007–08 |
Initiative 747Reinstates the 1 percent regular property tax growth limit adopted by voters in Initiative 747. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 2007, 1st Special Session |
Nov 29, 2007 |
| HB 1832 2007–08 |
Limitation on actionsDecreases to two years the statute of limitations for citizen actions brought for violations under chapter 42.17 RCW. | Senator (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 455, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 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 1526 2007–08 |
Presidential primary ballotEliminates the unaffiliated ballot option for the presidential primary. | Senator (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 385, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| HB 1949 2007–08 |
Harvesting geoduck clamsApplies the state Industrial Insurance Act to certain employers and workers involved in the business of harvesting geoducks. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 324, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 1416 2007–08 |
AsparagusExtends the current exception to mandatory grading standards for asparagus shipped out-of-state for fresh packing to December 31, 2009. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 237, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 30, 2007 |
| HB 1001 2007–08 |
Auto theftIncreases auto theft-related penalties and triple scores prior offenses for adult offenders. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 199, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 27, 2007 |
| HB 1328 2007–08 |
Small works rosterAllows a state agency or authorized local government to use the limited public works process to solicit and award small works roster contracts to certain small businesses, and to adopt procedures to encourage small businesses... | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 210, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 27, 2007 |
| HB 1445 2007–08 |
Public records actAdds definitions to the public records statute. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 197, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 27, 2007 |
| HB 1528 2007–08 |
Voter registrationProvides for electronic voter registration through the Secretary of State's website for individuals who have a valid Washington driver's license or state identification card. | Senator (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 157, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| HB 1458 2007–08 |
Eminent domainRequires a condemnor of property to provide the property owner with mail or published notice at least 15 days before final action is to be taken to authorize condemnation or to select property for condemnation. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 68, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |
| HB 2147 2007–08 |
Volunteer firefightersProvides vocational rehabilitation benefits for members of the Volunteer Fire Fighters' and Reserve Officers' Relief and Pension System (VFFRORPS) at the sole discretion of the State Board of the VFFRORPS. | Dan Kristiansen (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |