Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ruth Kagi
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3124 2007–08 |
Guardianship proceedingsAllows family members of an alleged incapacitated person to testify and present evidence at any hearing on a petition to establish guardianship. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 3039 2007–08 |
Long-term care trainingIf funds are provided, directs the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) to allocate competitive grants to community college pilot sites for training of long-term care workers. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| HB 2926 2007–08 |
Office of public defenseExtends the sunset review and termination date for the office of public defense. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| HB 2970 2007–08 |
Port district efficiencyEstablishes a task force on port district efficiency and collaboration. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| HB 2875 2007–08 |
Investment strategyCreates a Joint Legislative Infrastructure Oversight Committee (Committee). | Liz Loomis (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| HB 2889 2007–08 |
Rental car taxExempts car-sharing activities from sales and use tax. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| HB 2896 2007–08 |
Public assistance grantsIncreases public assistance grants to account for cost-of-living increases. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| HB 2919 2007–08 |
Motorcycles/traffic signalsAllows motorcycles to stop and proceed through traffic signal controlled intersections under certain conditions. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| HB 2696 2007–08 |
Levels of lead in childrenProvides that by September 1, 2008, the department of health shall begin operation of a mobile lead testing unit to test children under six years old for elevated levels of lead in their bloodstream and to educate parents and... | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2720 2007–08 |
Education record releaseProvides that education records of juveniles shall be transmitted to the department of social and health services within two school days after receiving the request. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| 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 1004 2007–08 |
Legal financial obligationsProhibits the accrual of interest on a criminal offender's legal financial obligations while the offender is incarcerated in total confinement. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1071 2007–08 |
Health services for childrenRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (Department) to provide health insurance coverage for children in families with household incomes of up to 250 percent of the Federal Poverty Level, increasing to 300... | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1072 2007–08 |
Streamlined sales & use taxConforms Washington law to the streamlined sales and use tax agreement (SSUTA). | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1085 2007–08 |
Long-term care insuranceDirects the Public Employees Benefit Board to develop a long-term care benefit for covered individuals. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1086 2007–08 |
Long-term care insuranceBrings the Long-Term Care Partnership statute in compliance with the national Association of Insurance Commissioners Model Act. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1108 2007–08 |
Grandparent visitation rightAllows a grandparent to petition for court-ordered visitation with a child if: (a) the grandparent has a significant relationship with the child; (b) the parent substantially interfered with that relationship and the... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1122 2007–08 |
Forest healthRemoves the expiration date for contract harvesting on state trust lands with identified forest health deficiencies. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1123 2007–08 |
Natural resources departmentAuthorizes the Department of Natural Resources to issue aquatic land use authorizations for less than a full lease, such as easements, licenses, permits, and rights-of-entry. | Chris Strow (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1125 2007–08 |
Forest fire protectionIncreases the Forest Fire Protection Assessments paid by forest landowners. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1160 2007–08 |
Energy freedom programExpands the Energy Freedom Program to include assistance for landfill methane gas and wastewater treatment gas. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1169 2007–08 |
Private vocational schoolsClarifies the minimum requirements for private vocational schools to obtain and maintain an operating license, and requires them to demonstrate their financial viability and responsibility to the Workforce Training and... | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1172 2007–08 |
Saint Edward state parkRequires the State Parks and Recreation Commission to conduct or hire a full engineering and architectural evaluation of the seminary building at Saint Edward State Park. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1186 2007–08 |
Judicial campaignsEstablishes a pilot program of public financing for offices of Supreme Court Justice and Court of Appeals Judge. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1192 2007–08 |
Parks & recreation directorAuthorizes the Governor to appoint the Director of the State Parks and Recreation Commission. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |