Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Don Barlow
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3079 2007–08 |
Learning opportunitiesCreates the extended learning opportunities program for eligible eleventh and twelfth grade students who are not on track to meet local or state graduation requirements. The program shall provide early notification of... | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 3009 2007–08 |
Home schoolExempts the annual declaration of intent filed by parents for a child to receive home-based instruction from the public disclosure act. | Jim McCune (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| HB 2960 2007–08 |
Sex offenses against minorsExtends the statute of limitations for certain sex offenses against minors. | Don Barlow (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| HB 2720 2007–08 |
Education record releaseProvides that education records of juveniles shall be transmitted to the department of social and health services within two school days after receiving the request. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2772 2007–08 |
School employees dismissalAdds felony indecent exposure to the list of crimes which result in mandatory termination of certificated and classified school employees, mandatory permanent certificate revocation, and the barring of contractor's employees... | Don Barlow (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2776 2007–08 |
DUI liquor/drug provisionsProvides, beginning January 1, 2009, any person licensed under this act who is convicted of any offense involving the use, consumption, or possession of alcohol while operating a motor vehicle in violation of RCW 46.61.502 or... | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2806 2007–08 |
Veterans/hiring preferencesExtends employment preference to children of veterans who were killed in service and to children of veterans who have a service connected permanent and total disability. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2659 2007–08 |
Prescription drugsProvides that the purpose of this act is to regulate gifts, grants, and gratuities made by pharmaceutical manufacturing companies, directly or indirectly, to any person or entity authorized to prescribe, dispense, or purchase... | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2008 |
| HB 2672 2007–08 |
Adult family home caregiversEstablishes a referral registry through which adult family home providers contract for hours of care, and through which caregivers are paid. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2008 |
| HB 2684 2007–08 |
Homeless families servicesCreates the Homeless Families Services Program (commonly referred to as the Washington Families Fund, or WFF) and establishes performance measures and reporting requirements. | Don Barlow (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2008 |
| HB 2686 2007–08 |
Home care agenciesProvides the department of social and health services shall not contract with any home care agency, as defined in RCW 70.127.010, that has been found by the department of labor and industries or a court of competent... | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2008 |
| HB 1012 2007–08 |
Sales & use tax holidayProvides an annual two day sales and use tax exemption for certain school, clothing, and computer items. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1156 2007–08 |
Property tax reliefReplaces the current deduction allowed for health care expenses for the purpose of determining combined disposable income under the senior citizen and disabled person property tax relief programs with a new deduction... | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1173 2007–08 |
Category C projectsSpecifies projects that are eligible for funding from the Special Category C Account including State Route 395, State Route 18, and the State Route 99 First Avenue Bridge. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1194 2007–08 |
Mathematics WASLPermits students in the classes of 2008, 2009, and 2010 to graduate from high school without obtaining a Certificate of Academic Achievement or Certificate of Individual Achievement if they meet certain criteria: a) have... | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1199 2007–08 |
Retirement at earlier agesAuthorizes retirement benefits at earlier ages in the plans 2 and 3 of the public employees' retirement system, the teachers' retirement system, and the school employees' retirement system. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1219 2007–08 |
Investigative assistanceCreates an Office of Investigative Assistance within the Washington State Patrol. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1226 2007–08 |
First peoples' teacher certEstablishes the First Peoples' Language, Culture, and History Teacher Certification Program. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1284 2007–08 |
Retirement plan 2 membersPermits members of the Plan 2 of the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS), School Employees' Retirement System (SERS), and the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) who are at least age 55 and have 10 or more years of... | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1494 2007–08 |
CounselorsSeparates the profession of registered counselors into two professions: registered agency-affiliated counselors and registered counseling associates. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1531 2007–08 |
College materialsProvides a sales and use tax exemption for college instructional materials purchased from college-affiliated bookstores. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1548 2007–08 |
Developmental disabilitiesCreates the Individual and Family Services Program for individuals with developmental disabilities. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1550 2007–08 |
After-school care programsCreates the Washington Community Learning Center Program to support afterschool programs (programs) offered by partnerships of schools and community organizations. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1567 2007–08 |
Transportation-related acctsRevises provisions relating to increasing the proportionate share of earnings from surplus balance investments that are deposited in transportation-related accounts. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1572 2007–08 |
Superintendent/public instAuthorizes the superintendent to enter into, facilitate, or administer master price agreements or joint purchasing contracts with vendors of goods and services, private nonprofit organizations, school districts, and... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |