Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Sharon Nelson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2732 2007–08 |
Vehicle passing distanceProvides that a safe passing distance must be no less than three feet when vehicles approach pedestrians or bicyclists. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2741 2007–08 |
Port district decisionsProvides that all proceedings of the port commission shall be recorded electronically. Provides that the port commission proceedings must meet certain notice requirements. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2743 2007–08 |
Port districts/lobbyingDeclares that port districts are prohibited from directly or indirectly using funds derived from tax revenues for lobbying purposes. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2745 2007–08 |
Port district equalityRequires the Washington Public Ports Association (Association) to operate in such a fashion that all participating port districts are given an equal voice in its governance and decision-making processes, including the... | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2769 2007–08 |
Unemployment compensationDeletes the provision that disqualifies employees in a multi-employer bargaining unit from unemployment compensation benefits when the employees have been locked out following a strike against one of the employers in the... | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2785 2007–08 |
Environmental permitsPermits the Fish and Wildlife Commission to block certain hydraulic project violations from criminal prosecution and limit penalties to civil natural resources infractions. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2837 2007–08 |
Real propertyRequires that any person or entity involved in the construction of improvements upon real property intended for residential use has a duty, which may not be waived, to exercise reasonable care in the construction of the improvement. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2840 2007–08 |
Maury Island aquatic reserveProtects Puget Sound water quality by creating an aquatic reserve near Maury Island. Requires the department of natural resources to develop a management plan for the aquatic reserve. The department may incorporate an existing... | Dave Upthegrove (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 2447 2007–08 |
Agency facilitiesClarifies the definition of "stationary" as it pertains to the prohibition of use of public office or agency facilities in campaigns. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2453 2007–08 |
State ferries' fare mediaPrevents fare media that allow for multiple discounted trips from being restricted to a particular driver or drivers. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2529 2007–08 |
South Park bridgeDesignates the South Park bridge as a highway of statewide significance. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2531 2007–08 |
Aquatic land leasesLimits certain leases on aquatic lands while the department of natural resources surveys sand and gravel resources on state-owned lands. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2532 2007–08 |
Endangered marine speciesRequires environmental analysis of impacts to endangered marine species. Prior to the final issuance of any permits, leases, or other approvals for projects or proposals to occur within or adjacent to marine aquatic habitats,... | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |