Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Brian Hatfield
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 5508 2007–08 |
Economic development projectRecommends that state and local agencies provide permit applicants with information pertinent to the cost and duration of the permit process. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 231, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 30, 2007 |
| SB 5123 2007–08 |
Veterans/discriminationExpands the jurisdiction of the Human Rights Commission to include "honorably discharged veteran or military status" as a basis for prohibiting discrimination. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| SB 5676 2007–08 |
Temporary total disabilityProvides that the prior closure of a claim or the receipt of permanent partial disability benefits does not affect the rate at which loss of earning power benefits are calculated upon re-opening of a claim. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 190, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| SB 6014 2007–08 |
Reclaimed surface coal mineAuthorizes a county planning under the Growth Management Act to permit the development of master planned major industrial development on lands outside an urban growth area that have been formerly used for coal mining. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| SB 5919 2007–08 |
Insurance premium taxesChanges the word "fee" to "regulatory surcharge" when referring to the amount that the Insurance Commissioner charges insurers to pay the operating costs of the Office of the Insurance Commissioner. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 153, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 20, 2007 |
| SB 5199 2007–08 |
Check cashers & sellersRequires a small loan endorsement for any person making small loans to any person physically located in Washington, including loans made through the use of the Internet, facsimile, telephone, kiosk, or other means. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 81, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5204 2007–08 |
Animal health lawsAuthorizes specific actions by the Department of Agriculture and modifies certain timelines related to the monitoring, investigation, and enforcement of animal health laws and rules. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 71, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5251 2007–08 |
Collective bargainingIncreases from three to six years the maximum allowable term for certain collective bargaining agreements between cities, counties, municipal corporations, and school districts and their respective employees. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 75, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5313 2007–08 |
State patrol retirement sysIncreases the mandatory retirement age for members of the Washington State Patrol Retirement System from age 60 to age 65. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 87, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5461 2007–08 |
Forest healthEliminates the expiration date for contract harvesting on state trust lands with identified forest health deficiencies. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 109, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5715 2007–08 |
Selling insuranceModifies licensing provisions for persons selling, soliciting, or negotiating insurance. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 117, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5717 2007–08 |
Market conduct oversightCreates a program of market conduct oversight within the Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC). | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 82, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5113 2007–08 |
Barley strawAllows the use of barley straw for water clarification purposes without a state waste discharge permit. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 13, 2007 |
| SB 5263 2007–08 |
Medical malpracticeRequires health facilities or providers to report medical malpractice closed claim information when their insurer does not report the information. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 32, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 13, 2007 |
| SB 5408 2007–08 |
Primary election ballotsAllows a voter's affiliation to be inferred when the voter casts votes only for candidates of one political party, but fails to check-off that party's box. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 38, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 13, 2007 |
| SB 5513 2007–08 |
State gov efficiency hotlineRequires the State Auditor to establish a state government efficiency hotline. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 41, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 13, 2007 |
| SB 5191 2007–08 |
Missing personsRequires the Criminal Justice Training Commission to provide training on the implementation and use of missing persons protocols to law enforcement officers with the least disruption. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 9, 2007 |
| SB 5253 2007–08 |
Veteran-owned businessesRequires the Department of Veterans Affairs to develop and maintain a registry of veteran-owned businesses; to make the list available on its web site, and to create a decal to identify veteran-owned businesses. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 9, 2007 |
| HB 2460 2003–04 |
Health ins/small employersAuthorizes health carriers to offer limited scope health plans. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 244, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| HB 2621 2003–04 |
Razor clam licenseEstablishes an annual and a three-day razor clam license to be administered by the Department of Fish and Wildlife. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 248, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| HB 2784 2003–04 |
Small business incubator prgCreates the Small Business Incubator Program to assist start-up and existing firms with viable products that are located in economically distressed or disadvantaged areas. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 237, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| HB 2929 2003–04 |
American beef banExempts income from slaughtering, breaking, processing, and wholesaling of perishable beef products from B&O tax for firms that slaughter cattle. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 235, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| HB 2905 2003–04 |
Rural developmentModifies Growth Management Act provisions for the development and redevelopment of qualifying limited areas of more intensive rural development (LAMIRDs). | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 196, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |