Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Brendan Williams
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1593 2005–06 |
Farmers market nutrition prgRecognizes the benefits of farmers market nutrition programs and appropriates $1.15 million from the State General Fund to the Departments of Health and Social and Health Services for 2005-07. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
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 |
| HB 1611 2005–06 |
Invasive species councilCreates a council of state, federal, tribal, and non-governmental entities to coordinate the management of harmful invasive species. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1619 2005–06 |
Syrup taxesProvides a tax credit for syrup sales. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1620 2005–06 |
Automotive repair facilitiesInsurers may not have an ownership interest in an automotive repair facility. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1623 2005–06 |
Life sciences researchCreates a Life Sciences Discovery Authority (Authority) as an agency of the state. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1624 2005–06 |
Children's health servicesCreates a new profession of "school health aide" to perform health tasks applicable to school districts. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1626 2005–06 |
Family care lawRevises family care law. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1627 2005–06 |
Assualt weaponsDeclares that no person in this state shall manufacture, possess, purchase, sell, or otherwise transfer any assault weapon, or any assault weapon conversion kit, except as authorized by this act. Any assault weapon or assault... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1637 2005–06 |
Open space plansRequires county legislative authorities to give priority consideration to lands used for qualifying, voluntarily created buffers when adopting open space plans, public benefit rating systems, and assessed valuation systems. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1638 2005–06 |
Forest landsEnunciates a purpose for designating forest lands of long-term commercial significance (forest lands) as required by the Growth Management Act. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1639 2005–06 |
Water qualitySpecifies new water-related planning requirements for qualifying counties and cities. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1645 2005–06 |
Student transportation/fuelsProvides tax incentives to encourage the use of alternative fuel vehicles as part of a student transportation program. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1646 2005–06 |
Alternative fuelProvides tax incentives to encourage the manufacture of alternative fuels. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1647 2005–06 |
Hydrogen & alternative fuelsProvides tax incentives for alternative fuel vehicles, alternative fuel vehicle fueling or refueling equipment, and alternative fuel. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1660 2005–06 |
At-risk youth definitionExpands the definition of an "at-risk youth" to include a youth with a possible substance abuse or mental health problem. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1670 2005–06 |
Indoor smokingProvides that, where a designated smoking area, including a lounge or lounge area, is provided for in a place where bingo is conducted for a bona fide charitable or nonprofit organization as authorized under chapter 9.46 RCW,... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1671 2005–06 |
Costs for service of processAllows a prevailing party in a civil suit to recover service of process fees that are actually charged and incurred (as opposed to "reasonably incurred") when the party uses a process server other than a public officer. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1677 2005–06 |
Prescription drug foundationDeclares that the purpose of this act is to provide assistance in accessing prescription drugs to the uninsured residents of Washington state with incomes below three hundred percent of the federal poverty level. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1706 2005–06 |
Archaeology & historyCreates the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1714 2005–06 |
Smoking in public placesRecognizes the increasing evidence that tobacco secondhand smoke creates a danger to the health of the citizens of this state. In order to protect the health and welfare of those citizens, it is necessary to prohibit smoking... | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1724 2005–06 |
Disclosure of outsourcingRequires certain state contracts to include provisions requiring disclosure of offshore outsourcing information. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1725 2005–06 |
Offshoring of workProhibits work under certain state contracts from being performed at locations outside the United States. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1728 2005–06 |
Long-term care servicesProvides that, no later than December 1, 2005, the department of social and health services shall determine and inform the legislature of: (1) The number of licensed nursing home beds and the average occupancy rate of each... | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1733 2005–06 |
Part-time college facultyRequires the Legislature to appropriate funds to pay part-time community and technical college faculty on a pro rata basis compared to full-time faculty. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |