All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1079 2007–08 |
Hunting/fishing lic feesRequires the Fish and Wildlife Commission to develop a a new definition for the term "person with a disability" in the Fish and Wildlife Code. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 254, Laws of 2007 |
May 1, 2007 |
| HB 1501 2007–08 |
Workers' comp total disableEliminates the expiration date on the authority of the Department of Labor and Industries (Department) to recalculate an injured worker's time-loss benefits and pay additional benefits to the worker in situations when a... | Alex Wood (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 2007 |
May 1, 2007 |
| HB 1543 2007–08 |
Economic development officerAuthorizes the revenues from the optional 0.08 percent local sales and use tax for rural counties to be used for the employment of personnel in an economic development office. | David Buri (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 250, Laws of 2007 |
May 1, 2007 |
| HB 1574 2007–08 |
Business and professionsMakes a number of changes to the business and profession programs administered by the Department of Licensing (DOL), and to the uniform disciplinary procedures for businesses and professions regulated by the DOL. | Alex Wood (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 256, Laws of 2007 |
May 1, 2007 |
| HB 1598 2007–08 |
Salmon recoveryRequires certain entities receiving funding from the Salmon Recovery Funding Board to contractually agree to disclose information relating to that funding. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 257, Laws of 2007 |
May 1, 2007 |
| HB 1705 2007–08 |
Health sciences and servicesAllows a city, town, or county to establish a Health Sciences and Services Authority to promote bioscience-based economic development and advance new therapies and procedures to combat disease and promote public health. | Don Barlow (D-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 251, Laws of 2007 |
May 1, 2007 |
| HB 1953 2007–08 |
Insurance premium reductionsAllows for alternative delivery methods for senior driver accident prevention courses, including internet, video, or other technology-based delivery methods. | Alex Wood (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 2007 |
May 1, 2007 |
| SB 5092 2007–08 |
Associate development orgUpdates the duties of Associate Development Organizations (ADOs). | Chris Marr (D-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 249, Laws of 2007 |
May 1, 2007 |
| SB 5315 2007–08 |
Forest fires/property accessCreates a model policy work group to develop procedures that allow landowners and residents in lawful possession and control of land access to their residences and land during a forest fire or wildfire. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 2007 |
May 1, 2007 |
| SB 5503 2007–08 |
Athletic trainersEstablishes athletic trainers as a new health profession to be licensed by the Secretary of Health. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 253, Laws of 2007 |
May 1, 2007 |
| HB 1039 2007–08 |
Ecology department opinionsAuthorizes the Department of Ecology to issue written opinions under the Model Toxics Control Act for a portion of the real property located within a facility. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 225, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 30, 2007 |
| HB 1047 2007–08 |
Alcohol in food and candyAllows grocery stores licensed by the Liquor Control Board that have a snack bar license to sell confections with up to 10 percent alcohol to persons 21 or older. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 30, 2007 |
| HB 1069 2007–08 |
State amphibianDesignates the Pacific chorus frog as the state amphibian. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 224, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 30, 2007 |
| HB 1091 2007–08 |
Innovation partnership zonesCreates innovation partnership zones. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 227, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 30, 2007 |
| HB 1137 2007–08 |
Water quality capital acctCreates the Water Quality Capital Account in the state Treasury. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 233, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 30, 2007 |
| HB 1276 2007–08 |
Tourism partnershipEliminates the Tourism Advisory Committee. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 228, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 30, 2007 |
| HB 1277 2007–08 |
Local infrastructure financeAuthorizes $2.5 million in additional competitive Local Infrastructure Financing Tool (LIFT) Program projects. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 229, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 30, 2007 |
| HB 1312 2007–08 |
Transportation providersAmends various statutes related to the Utilities and Transportation Commission's regulation obligations to reflect federal preemption and deregulation. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 30, 2007 |
| HB 1331 2007–08 |
Veterinary techniciansChanges registration of veterinary technicians to licensing. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 235, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 30, 2007 |
| HB 1409 2007–08 |
Forest practicesRemoves the current December 31, 2005 deadline for the adoption of ordinances by local governments for approvals of Class IV forest practices. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 236, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 30, 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 1418 2007–08 |
Dangerous wild animalsProhibits possession of potentially dangerous wild animals such as large cats, wolves, bears, monkeys, primates, certain snakes, and crocodiles. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 238, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 30, 2007 |
| HB 1430 2007–08 |
Community & economic devAuthorizes local governments to take certain actions to implement the federal New Markets Tax Credits Program within their boundaries. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 230, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 30, 2007 |
| HB 1525 2007–08 |
Regulatory fairnessModifies the requirements for Small Business Economic Impact Statements created by agency when adopting a rule. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 239, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 30, 2007 |
| HB 1789 2007–08 |
Home heating oil tanksRequires the Pollution Liability Insurance Agency (PLIA) to identify design criteria for heating oil tanks that provide superior protection against future leaks than standard steel tank designs. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 240, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 30, 2007 |