All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5669 2007–08 |
Renewable fuel standardsRequires state agencies to expedite application and permit decisions for infrastructure improvements or activities necessary to implement renewable fuel standards. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 308, Laws of 2007 |
May 3, 2007 |
| SB 6001 2007–08 |
Climate changeEstablishes state goals to reduce greenhouse gases emissions. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 307, Laws of 2007 |
May 3, 2007 |
| HB 1052 2007–08 |
Legislative youth advisoryChanges appointment procedure to the Legislative Youth Advisory Council (Council) to an application process with final selection made by the Lieutenant Governor. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 291, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1073 2007–08 |
Emergency workersEnhances liability indemnity for paid and volunteer emergency management workers. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 292, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1077 2007–08 |
Fish & wildlife dataAllows disclosure of sensitive fish and wildlife data to government agencies, public utilities, accredited colleges and universities, tribal governments, and certain landowners. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 293, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1096 2007–08 |
Postsecondary opportunitiesDirects the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) to develop and implement the Opportunity Grant Program. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 277, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1098 2007–08 |
VaccinesAuthorizes the Secretary of the Department of Health (Secretary) to suspend the prohibition against using certain mercury-containing vaccines during the duration of a declared outbreak of vaccine-preventable disease or a... | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 268, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1099 2007–08 |
Dental professionsEstablishes dental assistants and expanded function dental auxiliaries as new health professions to be regulated by the Dental Quality Assurance Commission. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 269, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1106 2007–08 |
Hospital acquired infectionsBeginning July 1, 2008, requires hospitals to collect data on certain health care associated infections and report the data to federal reporting systems and release or grant access to this information to the Department of Health. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 261, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1124 2007–08 |
Natural resources' officersAdds the Washington State Department of Natural Resources to the definition of employer in the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS). | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 294, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1166 2007–08 |
County treasurersRequires that payments made from a county treasurer's "Metropolitan Park District Fund" be made through electronic funds transfer or through warrants issued in accordance with specified requirements. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 295, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1233 2007–08 |
Fixed payment insuranceRedefines "Health Plan" to exclude illness-triggered fixed payment insurance, fixed payment insurance, or other fixed payment insurance offered as an independent, noncoordinated benefit. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 296, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1244 2007–08 |
Wages for industrial insModifies the statutory definition of wages used to calculate workers' compensation benefits to include an employer's payment or contributions, or appropriate portions thereof, for health care benefits unless the employer... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 297, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1255 2007–08 |
Municipal officersProhibits a municipal officer from having a beneficial interest in a contract for legal services related to his or her office, which he or she was involved in creating or which involves the receipt of compensation from another... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 298, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1256 2007–08 |
Window blind cordsProhibits the use of window blinds or other window coverings with certain types of pull cords that may pose a risk of strangulation to young children in child care settings. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 299, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1260 2007–08 |
State patrol retirementEstablishes that beginning July 1, 2007, the member contribution rate is one-half or 7 percent, whichever is less, plus 50 percent of the rate increase due to benefit improvements, with the employer contributing the difference. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 300, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1298 2007–08 |
Dental hygienistAllows, until July 1, 2009, experienced licensed dental hygienists to perform certain dental services at senior centers under a practice arrangement plan with a dentist who provides off-site supervision. | Tami Green (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 270, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1379 2007–08 |
Hearing instrument fitterAllows applicants for a hearing instrument fitter/dispenser license to satisfy the education requirements if they are licensed in another state, have been practicing in that state, have completed an advanced certification, and... | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 271, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1397 2007–08 |
Massage therapy definitionDefines "intraoral massage" and permits licensed massage therapists to obtain an endorsement to perform intraoral massage after completing required training. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 272, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1414 2007–08 |
Ambulatory surgical fcltEstablishes licensing and reporting requirements for ambulatory surgical facilities. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 273, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1450 2007–08 |
Low-income householdsAdds two funding sources to the list of funding sources which, if utilized by a very low-income rental housing development, will qualify the development for a property tax exemption. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 301, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1505 2007–08 |
Special parking privilegesAdds physician assistants to physicians and advanced registered nurse practitioners as the medical professionals eligible to determine if a person meets the criteria for the granting of special parking privileges. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 262, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1569 2007–08 |
Reforming health care systemCreates a Health Insurance Partnership (Partnership) to provide low-income employees of small business a premium subsidy. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 260, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1644 2007–08 |
Part-time academic employeesModifies health care benefits eligibility requirements for community and technical college part-time faculty. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 302, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1645 2007–08 |
Health care authorityAuthorizes the Health Care Authority to issue, distribute, and administer grants. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 274, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |