Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Maureen Walsh
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2652 2005–06 |
Smoking exemption/religiousDeclares that a building or part of a building where religious ceremonies are conducted when smoking is part of the ritual is not a place of employment. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2672 2005–06 |
Excise tax reliefProvides excise tax relief by modifying due dates and eliminating an assessment penalty. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2502 2005–06 |
Smoking prohibitionsProvides that, if a public or private business, club, charitable bingo hall, cigar store, or hookah lounge can document an economic loss of ten percent or more of the gross revenue for thirty days, it may apply to the... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2557 2005–06 |
Health savings accountRequires the board to develop a health savings account option for employees that conform to section 223, Part VII of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the internal revenue code of 1986. The board shall comply with all applicable... | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 1149 2005–06 |
Motorcycle profilingRequires law enforcement agencies to adopt policies and institute training to stop motorcycle profiling. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1172 2005–06 |
Withdrawals of waterExempts certain withdrawals of water from the provisions of RCW 90.44.050. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1190 2005–06 |
TANF & WorkFirstExempts individuals from eligibility restrictions under the WorkFirst program on the basis of a drug-related felony conviction or lack of a drug assessment or treatment. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1199 2005–06 |
Collection of blood alcoholFinds and declares that: (1) The state has a compelling interest in preventing fatal vehicle accidents in this state; (2) In order to prevent fatal vehicle accidents, it is necessary to analyze and understand the causes of... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1201 2005–06 |
Sex offenders in schoolsRequires registered sex offenders to notify the sheriff if he or she is planning to enroll at a public or private school, imposes a penalty for failure to notify the sheriff, and requires the sheriff to maintain a list of sex... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1267 2005–06 |
Branch campusesFinds that the University of Washington Bothell, University of Washington Tacoma, Washington State University Tri-Cities, and Washington State University Vancouver have each conducted a thorough review of the campus mission... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1273 2005–06 |
Economic revitalizationCreates the Washington Main Street Program in the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (DCTED) to provide technical assistance to businesses, property owners, organizations, and local governments undertaking... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1282 2005–06 |
Sexual health educationRequires school districts that offer sexual health education to teach both abstinence and other methods of preventing teenage pregnancy and sexually-transmitted diseases. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1358 2005–06 |
Recidivism reductionAllows an offender to be discharged from his or her sentence before paying off all legal financial obligations if the offender has met all other sentence requirements and has made and is currently making reasonable efforts to... | Dennis Flannigan (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1398 2005–06 |
Theft of livestockExtends the crimes of livestock theft in the first and second degrees and the civil action for livestock theft to include goats. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1451 2005–06 |
DUI penaltiesMakes a third conviction of DUI within seven years a class C felony. | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1452 2005–06 |
Proof of vehicle insuranceDesignates failure to provide proof of vehicle insurance as a misdemeanor. | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1454 2005–06 |
Proof of ins/vhcl registratnRequires proof of insurance or other proof of financial responsibility in order to renew a vehicle license. | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1506 2005–06 |
Gonzaga U license platesCreates the "Gonzaga University Alumni Association" special vehicle license plate. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1517 2005–06 |
National guard ombudsmanCreates the Office of National Guard Ombudsman as an advocate for men and women serving in the National Guard and their families. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1543 2005–06 |
Salmon labelingRequires a person selling salmon at wholesale or retail to identify the country of origin where the salmon was produced or landed. | Jim McCune (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1551 2005–06 |
MethamphetamineAppropriates the sum of seven hundred fifty thousand dollars, or as much thereof as may be necessary, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2006, from the general fund to Snohomish county for the purposes of funding a law... | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1589 2005–06 |
WorkFirstExtends to 24 months the period of time that a WorkFirst program participant may engage in vocational educational training as a work activity. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1592 2005–06 |
Women's contribution in WWIIDedicates any 2005-07 funding for the World War II Oral History Project to recording the memories of women who contributed to the state and nation during the war. | Chris Strow (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1608 2005–06 |
Potato commissionCreates a separate statute governing the Washington State Potato Commission. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1609 2005–06 |
Self-service laundrySelf-service laundry facilities are exempted from retail sales and use taxes, and are reclassified under the business and occupation tax from retail to service establishments. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |