All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1407 2007–08 |
Unemployment administrationMakes existing moneys generally available for administering the unemployment compensation system and other programs under the Employment Security Act. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 327, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 1413 2007–08 |
Definition of floodwayAmends the Shoreline Management Act definition of "floodway." | Deb Eddy (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 328, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 1443 2007–08 |
Agricultural commoditiesAuthorizes a deduction under the public utility tax under certain conditions for amounts received from transporting agricultural commodities to interim storage facilities, if the commodities are ultimately shipped by vessel... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 330, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 1646 2007–08 |
Sampling of fishIncreasing the ability of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to collect samples of fish, wildlife, and shellfish. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 337, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 1648 2007–08 |
AgricultureBroadens the definition of "agricultural activity" to include beekeeping for production of agricultural or apicultural products, and the use of new practices and equipment consistent with technological development. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 331, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 1674 2007–08 |
Cigarette tax contractsAuthorizes the Governor to enter into a cigarette tax contract with the Spokane Tribe and the Hoh Tribe. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 320, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 1706 2007–08 |
Indian gaming reg actRemoves the expiration date for the state's limited waiver of sovereign immunity in actions brought by the tribes under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 321, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 1858 2007–08 |
Transportation benefit distPermits transportation benefit districts (TBDs) that fully encompass a city or county to impose impact fees or up to $20.00 in vehicle fees without voter approval, if the fees or charges are approved by a majority of the TBD Board. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 329, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 1902 2007–08 |
Repairs to farm machineryExempts replacement parts for farm vehicles from sales and use tax. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 332, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 1922 2007–08 |
Youth housing programCreates the Independent Youth Housing Program within the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development to provide housing stipends and case management services to young adults ages 18-23 who were once dependents of the state. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 316, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 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 2115 2007–08 |
Heritage barn preservationEstablishes the Washington State Heritage Barn Preservation Program. | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 333, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 2129 2007–08 |
Geothermal resourcesAdds core holes to the scope of the Geothermal Resources Act. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 338, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 2261 2007–08 |
Wood smoke reductionEstablishes a work group to study the impacts of wood smoke from solid fuel burning devices and make recommendations to the Legislature on strategies to reduce exposure to wood smoke. HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 339, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 2275 2007–08 |
Funds for state parksAllows motor vehicle owners to make a voluntary donation of $5 to fund state parks at the time of initial or renewal registration, applicable to registrations due or to become due on or after January 1, 2008. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 340, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 2352 2007–08 |
Farming & farming servicesExempts custom farming services, farm management services, contract labor services, and farm animal services from the business and occupation (B&O) tax if the activities are performed for a farmer by another farmer. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 334, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| SB 5269 2007–08 |
First peoples' teacher certEstablishes the First Peoples' Language, Culture, and Oral Tribal Traditions Teacher Certification Program. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 319, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| SB 5340 2007–08 |
Definition of disabilityProvides a statutory definition of "disability" for purposes of the state's law against discrimination that replaces definitions of "disability" adopted by the Human Rights Commission and the Washington State Supreme Court. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 317, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| SB 5401 2007–08 |
Christmas tree growersRequires Christmas tree growers, with certain exceptions, to obtain a license from the Department of Agriculture (Department). | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 335, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| SB 5652 2007–08 |
Microenterprise developmentCreates the Microenterprise Development Program. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 322, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 1008 2007–08 |
Vulnerable adultsAllows certain "interested persons" to petition for an order for protection of a vulnerable adult. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 312, Laws of 2007 |
May 3, 2007 |
| HB 1009 2007–08 |
Child support scheduleRequires the Division of Child Support (DCS) to: (a) convene a work group to continue the work of the 2005 work group; and (b) convene a work group every four years, starting in 2011, to review the child support guidelines. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 313, Laws of 2007 |
May 3, 2007 |
| HB 1029 2007–08 |
Alternative motor fuelsProvides a definition for E85 motor fuel. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 309, Laws of 2007 |
May 3, 2007 |
| HB 1651 2007–08 |
Boating activitiesCreates the Boating Activities Account in the State Treasury. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 311, Laws of 2007 |
May 3, 2007 |
| HB 2007 2007–08 |
Allowable fuel blendsLowers the allowable limit on the mixing of methyl tertiarty-butyl ether in gasoline from 0.6 percent by volume to 0.15 percent by volume. | Deb Eddy (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 310, Laws of 2007 |
May 3, 2007 |