Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Brendan Williams
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1908 2005–06 |
Small business impactAdds a description of the number of jobs created or lost as a result of a proposed rule to the contents of a small business economic impact statement. | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1909 2005–06 |
Office of inspector generalCreates the Office of Inspector General to conduct and coordinate fraud investigations and to inform the Governor and the Legislature about program vulnerabilities and deficiencies relating to the detection and prevention of fraud. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1916 2005–06 |
Puyallup Tribe/cigarette taxAuthorizes the Governor to enter into a cigarette tax agreement with the Puyallup Tribe of Indians. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1935 2005–06 |
Orders to provide health insRequires the Division of Child Support (DCS) to collect uninsured medical expenses through a wage assignment order. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1947 2005–06 |
Studying toll discountsRequires the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to conduct a study on the feasibility of offering toll discounts on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1948 2005–06 |
Ferry fuelExempts fuel used by the Washington State Ferry system from sales and use taxes. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1949 2005–06 |
Zero-based budget reviewsProvides that, in the omnibus operating budget bill or in other legislation, the legislature shall identify agencies on which a zero-base budget review or a modified zero-base budget review shall be conducted during each... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1954 2005–06 |
Highway sign panelsDeclares that the "RV" logo for businesses or destinations that accommodate recreational vehicles shall be placed in the lower right corner of the gas, food, lodging, camping, or tourist activity sign and shall be in the form... | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1957 2005–06 |
Employer-provided hlth insProvides a business and occupation tax credit for employer-sponsored health coverage and contributions. | John Serben (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1960 2005–06 |
Arbitration/long-term careAuthorizes long-term care facilities to offer arbitration agreements to residents. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1961 2005–06 |
Team medical professionalsRequires intercollegiate athletic programs to formally contract with team medical professionals. The contract must include provisions stating that: (1) The athletic program will accept liability for the actions of team medical... | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1990 2005–06 |
Voting by mailRequires, beginning in 2008, all elections to be conducted by mail ballot. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2005 2005–06 |
Admission into public schoolRequires that traditional and alternative educational opportunities shall be made available to students on a general, uniform, and equal basis. Schools shall not create barriers to admission for students who would otherwise... | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2014 2005–06 |
Works of artState correctional facilities construction projects are exempt from the Arts in Public Places program requirements. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2017 2005–06 |
Making small loansReduces the total amount a payday lender may loan to a borrower at any one time from $700 to $500. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2019 2005–06 |
Small loansRequires payday lenders to conspicuously disclose to the borrower that if the origination date of the loan is within 10 days of the borrower's next payday, the borrower has the option of skipping a payday and having the loan... | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2020 2005–06 |
Payday lending practicesRequires the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) to implement a common data base with real-time access through an internet connection for licensees who make small loans. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2024 2005–06 |
Public work contract biddingDefines "lowest responsible bidder" for public works contracts. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2025 2005–06 |
Death penaltyAbolishes the death penalty. Repeals provisions of chapter 10.95 RCW. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2029 2005–06 |
Office of public defenseRequires the Office of Public Defense to oversee and monitor legal representation of parents in dependency and termination cases. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2031 2005–06 |
Physicians serving uninsuredRequires the department of health to develop, in consultation with the department of revenue, a program to provide business and occupation tax credits for physicians who serve uninsured, medicare, and medicaid patients in a... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2065 2005–06 |
Intercounty rural libraryEstablishes a mechanism to withdraw a county from an intercounty rural library district. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2066 2005–06 |
Water rights disputeRequires the department of ecology and the administrative office of the courts to assess the need and demand for adjudications within the state. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2075 2005–06 |
Cigarette taxesIncreases the cigarette tax rate from $1.425 per pack to $2.50 per pack. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2089 2005–06 |
State employee gift limitRaises the gift limit for state officers and employees. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |