Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dawn Morrell
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3211 2007–08 |
State patrol retirementEstablishes a board of trustees responsible for the adoption of actuarial standards to be applied to the Washington state patrol retirement system plan. Directs the board to zealously manage the trust funds for the benefit of... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| HB 3214 2007–08 |
Affordable housingAllows a city or county planning under RCW 36.70A.040 to use incentive zoning for commercial or industrial development to increase the availability of affordable housing, or to preserve affordable housing, or both, within the... | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| HB 3135 2007–08 |
PUD bid limitsIncreases public utility district bid limits to address inflation and increased material costs. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3152 2007–08 |
Students with autismProvides that the professional educator standards board shall develop autism awareness and training policy guidelines for schools to ensure that teachers responsible for autistic children are well-prepared and up-to-date on... | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3162 2007–08 |
Assessed value/property taxProvides residential property is exempt from the state portion of the property tax on fifty thousand dollars of assessed value. Provides a commercial property owner may apply to the county assessor to exempt fifty thousand... | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3164 2007–08 |
Homeownership security acctCreates the Homeownership Security Account (Account) for the purposes of preventing predatory lending and providing homeownership education, information, and counseling. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3165 2007–08 |
New small businessesProvides a business and occupation tax exemption for new small businesses during the first twelve months of operation. Provides that the exemption authorized only applies to the first two hundred thousand dollars reported on... | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3182 2007–08 |
Part-time service creditAuthorizes applications for past part-time service credit for members of the school employees' retirement system. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 1153 2007–08 |
Cell phone use while drivingThe holder of either an Intermediate Driver's License 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 |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 1324 2007–08 |
Durable medical equipmentExempts mobility enhancing equipment from sales and use tax. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 1464 2007–08 |
Cleaning in state facilitiesRequires all state agencies to purchase and use cleaning products having properties that minimize potential impacts to human health and the environment. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 3100 2007–08 |
Tuition incentive programCreates an economic development and diversification tuition incentive program. The higher education coordinating board shall maintain a list of employers who are certified under this act to participate in the program. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 1601 2007–08 |
Children's healthCreates the Children's Environmental Health and Protection Advisory Council. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| HB 3008 2007–08 |
Military service creditProvides interruptive military service credit for members of plans 2 and 3 of the public employees' retirement system, plans 2 and 3 of the teachers' retirement system, plan 2 of the law enforcement officers' and firefighters'... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| HB 3014 2007–08 |
Biological remediation techAuthorizes use of biological remediation technology in failed drainfields of on-site sewage disposal systems. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| HB 3018 2007–08 |
Psychiatric ARNPIncludes psychiatric advanced registered nurse practitioners in provisions related to the rights of involuntarily detained persons with mental illnesses. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 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 3041 2007–08 |
Learning disabilitiesCreates a pilot program to implement a statewide system of screening, identification, and diagnosis of learning disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD). | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| HB 3045 2007–08 |
Identity theft unitCreates an Identity Theft Unit within the Washington State Patrol. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| HB 3050 2007–08 |
Health benefits studyRequires the office of the insurance commissioner to contract for an independent study of health benefit mandates, rating requirements, and insurance statutes and rules. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| HB 2929 2007–08 |
Certificate of need reviewModifies provisions related to circumstances in which critical access hospitals are exempt from certificate of need review requirements. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| HB 2936 2007–08 |
Confidential informationModifies confidential information provisions related to abuse of vulnerable adults. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| HB 2945 2007–08 |
Companion animalsCreates a civil cause of action for the wrongful injury or death of a companion animal. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| HB 2951 2007–08 |
Motor vehicle transferAuthorizes law enforcement officers to issue traffic citations for motor vehicle transfer of ownership offenses. | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| HB 2960 2007–08 |
Sex offenses against minorsExtends the statute of limitations for certain sex offenses against minors. | Don Barlow (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |