Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dean Takko
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2814 2007–08 |
Institution of higher eduDirects the Legislature to give priority consideration to several factors when considering the location of an institution of higher education in the north Puget Sound region. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 1016 2007–08 |
B & O tax creditsCreates a business and operating tax credit for employment of persons with developmental disabilities. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1017 2007–08 |
Low-income housing tx creditAllows tax credits against the B&O tax and the public utility tax for contributions to low-income housing programs. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1018 2007–08 |
State official/contributionsReturns the post-session freeze for soliciting and accepting campaign contributions to 14 days after legislative session ends. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1075 2007–08 |
Fish & wildlife departmentIncreasing the ability of the Department of Fish and Wildlife to inspect, collect, and observe fish, wildlife and shellfish. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1076 2007–08 |
Rockfish researchRequires the Department of Fish and Wildlife to conduct research and a stock assessment on rockfish populations in Washington's waters. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1083 2007–08 |
Mineral prospectingProvides that beginning July 1, 2007, the state parks and recreation commission and the department of fish and wildlife shall establish a pilot program to evaluate the impacts of small scale mineral prospecting on ocean... | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1087 2007–08 |
Signature gatherersProhibits payment of initiative or referendum signature gatherers on a per-signature basis. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1126 2007–08 |
Concealed pistol licensesWaives the $10 late fee for concealed pistol license renewals for armed forces personnel who are serving outside of the state when their licenses expire. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1136 2007–08 |
Proceeds lost to theftProvides excise tax relief for proceeds lost due to theft. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1146 2007–08 |
Wildlife damage claimsIncreases the amount of money the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is authorized to use from the General Fund to reimburse the owners of commercial crops that have suffered losses due to deer or elk damage... | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1152 2007–08 |
Public facilities districtsAuthorizes certain public facilities districts (PFDs) located in a county with a population under 300,000 residents and the PFD has a population between 90,000 and 100,000 residents to impose an additional 0.033 percent sales... | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1159 2007–08 |
Local public works fundsAuthorizes counties to establish local public works assistance funds to fund qualifying local government public works projects located wholly or partially within the county. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1225 2007–08 |
Consolidated ballotsRevises how a partisan primary consolidated ballot is counted if the voter fails to select a major political party affiliation. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1242 2007–08 |
Adult family home certAdult family homes may participate in a voluntary adult family home certification program through the University of Washington Geriatric Education Center. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1251 2007–08 |
Stolen metal propertyEstablishes record keeping requirements when scrap metal businesses engage in non-ferrous metal transactions with the general public. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1252 2007–08 |
Prerecorded telephone callsProhibits using an automatic dialing and announcing device to send certain types of prerecorded voice messages, unless the recipient has given consent. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1307 2007–08 |
Freedom of student pressProvides that high school students have the right to freedom of expression in school-sponsored media and limits the school's ability to control the content of student speech, except in certain circumstances. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1342 2007–08 |
Tourism promotionAllows lodging tax revenues to be used for operations expenditures for tourism promotion as well as to fund and operate special events and festivals. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1351 2007–08 |
Domestic partnershipsCreates a domestic partnership registry in the Office of the Secretary of State. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1376 2007–08 |
Propane used by farmersProvides a sales and use tax exemption for the nonhighway use of propane by farmers. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1390 2007–08 |
HeadlightsRequires every vehicle driving upon a two-lane highway to display at all times lighted headlights, dedicated daytime running lights, as described in 49 C.F.R. Sec. 571.108(S5.5.11(a)), other lights, and illuminating devices,... | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1400 2007–08 |
Body-gripping trapsExcludes common mole traps and gopher traps from the definition of body-gripping traps. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1408 2007–08 |
Forest landRemoves the requirement that forest landowners must file a statement with the county that he or she does not plan to convert the land to a non-forestry use. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1428 2007–08 |
Homicide by abuseDeclares that a person is guilty of homicide by abuse in the second degree when he or she, under circumstances not amounting to homicide by abuse in the first degree, recklessly causes the death of a child under seven years of... | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |