Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Brendan Williams
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1735 2005–06 |
Water storage facilitiesExempts certain rain barrels and similar facilities, and the use of water from them, from the permit provisions of the water code. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 2006 |
| HB 2110 2005–06 |
State patrol reportsRequires accident reports to be made available to the public. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 2006 |
| HB 2482 2005–06 |
Insurance fraud programCreates an insurance fraud program within the Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC). | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 2006 |
| HB 2568 2005–06 |
Wireless communicatn devicesThe holder of either an Intermediate Drivers' License (IDL) or an instruction permit may not operate a motor vehicle while using a wireless communication device except in the case of an emergency. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 2006 |
| HB 2600 2005–06 |
Construction contractorsRequires persons doing electrical, plumbing, and conveyance work to wear and visibly display their license or certificate, which must include photo identification. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 2006 |
| HB 2758 2005–06 |
Syrup taxesAllows a business and occupation tax credit for the amount of carbonated beverage syrup tax paid by a retailer. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 2006 |
| HB 2813 2005–06 |
Shopping cartsChanges the elements of the crime of removing a shopping cart; | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 2006 |
| HB 3147 2005–06 |
Asbestos liabilityLimits a successor corporation's liability for asbestos-related claims to an amount equal to the predecessor corporation's adjusted total gross assets; | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 2006 |
| HB 3312 2005–06 |
Fair employment practicesDeclares an intent to set forth certain rights and remedies with respect to wrongful discharge. These rights and remedies are intended to aid the enforcement of the state's antidiscrimination laws and related policies by... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 11, 2006 |
| HB 2412 2005–06 |
Violating registrationIncreases the penalty for failure to register as a sex offender. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| HB 2662 2005–06 |
Electronic product recyclingRequires manufacturers of covered electronic products (CEPs) offered for sale in Washington to register with the Department of Ecology (DOE) and to implement and finance the collection, transportation, and recycling of CEPs by... | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| HB 3307 2005–06 |
Certified capital companiesCreates certified capital companies to promote investment in start-up and emerging businesses. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| HB 1415 2005–06 |
Commercial passenger vesselsProhibits the release of certain wastewaters from commercial passenger vessels. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 6, 2006 |
| HB 1746 2005–06 |
Arson offendersRequires arson offenders convicted, or found not guilty by reason of insanity, of arson in the first and second degree to register with the county sheriff. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 2006 |
| HB 1223 2005–06 |
Medical malpractice coverageDefines" underwriting" as the process of selecting, rejecting, or pricing a risk. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 1802 2005–06 |
Nonprofit prprty tx exemptnProvides a state property tax exemption for real and personal property used by a qualified nonprofit organization located in a rural county, a county with a community empowerment zone (CEZ), or in a CEZ so long as the property... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 2104 2005–06 |
Washington made logoDirects the Washington State Arts Commission to conduct a contest for the design of a "Washington Made" logo to be used for the voluntary labeling of consumer goods produced in Washington. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 2243 2005–06 |
Lottery advertisementsProvides that the Washington Lottery has the duty and authority to conduct educational outreach efforts to the public about lottery funds. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 2396 2005–06 |
School security professionalDirects the Washington School Safety Center Advisory Committee, working with the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, to convene a workgroup to evaluate and make recommendations regarding experience, training... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 2410 2005–06 |
Sex offendersDesignates possession of depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct a sex offense. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 2455 2005–06 |
Basic health planApplicants for the Basic Health Plan may credit a period of continued participation in a community-based program that provides access to health services for uninsured persons toward the preexisting condition limit. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 2474 2005–06 |
Blood donation pilot projectCreates two pilot projects to expand access to placental and umbilical cord blood donation programs. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 2586 2005–06 |
Charter licensesEstablishes that charter boats include all vessels that charge a fee to fish, whether or not any fish are caught, or whether they are caught and then released. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 2588 2005–06 |
Beach miningAuthorizes a two-year pilot program evaluating small scale prospecting and mining in appropriate beach areas. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 2614 2005–06 |
Employment decisionsProhibits an employer from refusing to hire, discharging an individual, or otherwise disadvantaging an individual based on the individual's consumption of lawful tobacco products off the premises of the employer during... | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 2006 |