Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Larry Springer
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1359 2007–08 |
Affordable housingEstablishes an $8 document recording fee surcharge to fund state and county programs under the Homeless Housing and Assistance Act. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 427, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 1401 2007–08 |
Land for affordable housingCreates the Affordable Housing Land Acquisition Program in the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development. Low interest loans will be provided to eligible organizations to purchase land on which to develop... | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 428, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 2304 2007–08 |
Cardiac care servicesRequires the Department of Health to adopt certificate of need criteria relating to the performance of percutaneous coronary interventions at hospitals that do not provide on-site cardiac surgery. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 440, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 1303 2007–08 |
Cleaner energyRequires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to implement a school bus replacement incentive program. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 348, Laws of 2007 |
May 7, 2007 |
| HB 2049 2007–08 |
Marine resource committeesCreates a mechanism for certain counties to establish a Marine Resource Committee to address the needs of the marine ecosystem local to that county. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 344, Laws of 2007 |
May 7, 2007 |
| HB 1050 2007–08 |
Students with disabilitiesAllows a student receiving special education services to participate in high school commencement exercises if the student has attended four years of high school and has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) that prescribes... | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 318, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 1082 2007–08 |
Shellfish/seaweed licenseRemoves the requirement that shellfish and seaweed licenses must be visible on the person harvesting the shellfish or seaweed. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 336, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 1858 2007–08 |
Transportation benefit distPermits transportation benefit districts (TBDs) that fully encompass a city or county to impose impact fees or up to $20.00 in vehicle fees without voter approval, if the fees or charges are approved by a majority of the TBD Board. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 329, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 1096 2007–08 |
Postsecondary opportunitiesDirects the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) to develop and implement the Opportunity Grant Program. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 277, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1366 2007–08 |
News mediaEstablishes a privilege from compelled testimony and disclosure of information for members of the news media. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 196, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 27, 2007 |
| HB 1556 2007–08 |
Walla Walla sweet onionDesignates the Walla Walla Sweet onion as the state vegetable. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 137, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 20, 2007 |
| HB 1280 2007–08 |
School dstr capital fundsExpands authorized uses of school district capital projects funds to include application and modernization of technology systems, including ongoing fees for online applications, subscriptions, or licenses; upgrades and... | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 129, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 19, 2007 |
| HB 1311 2007–08 |
Small farm assistance progRemoves the expiration date from the statute that creates and prescribes the duties of the Small Farm Direct Marketing Program. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 122, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 19, 2007 |
| HB 1024 2007–08 |
Polybrominated diphenylProhibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of products containing polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) after January 1, 2008, with certain exceptions. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 65, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |
| HB 1458 2007–08 |
Eminent domainRequires a condemnor of property to provide the property owner with mail or published notice at least 15 days before final action is to be taken to authorize condemnation or to select property for condemnation. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 68, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |
| HB 1793 2007–08 |
Indigent defense grantsRemoves the limit on the number of eligible cities that can receive indigent defense money through grants administered by the Office of Public Defense. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |
| HB 1337 2007–08 |
Colorectal cancerBeginning July 1, 2008, requires disability insurance contracts and health benefit plans to cover colorectal cancer examinations and laboratory tests consistent with the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations or... | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 10, 2007 |
| HB 2171 2007–08 |
Crane safetyRequires the Department of Labor and Industries (Department) to establish a crane certification program. | Deb Eddy (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 27, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 10, 2007 |
| HB 1168 2007–08 |
Disorderly conductMakes engaging in certain disruptive behavior within 500 feet of a funeral or burial, funeral procession, or memorial service subject to prosecution for disorderly conduct. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 2007 |
Feb 2, 2007 |
| HB 2418 2005–06 |
Affordable housingAuthorizes the Legislature to transfer up to $25 million for the Fiscal Year 2006 to the Washington Housing Trust Fund from the General Fund. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 349, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 30, 2006 |
| HB 2544 2005–06 |
Public works board projectsApproves the two local government infrastructure project lists adopted by the Public Works Board for the 2006 loan cycle. The list includes 51 projects totaling $181.7 million. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 273, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 28, 2006 |
| HB 2569 2005–06 |
Property tax deferral prgrmReduces the interest rate on deferred property taxes to 5 percent. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 275, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 28, 2006 |
| HB 2612 2005–06 |
Failure to secure a loadExpands the eligibility for Crime Victims Compensation funds to include persons who are victims of the crime of failure to secure a load. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 268, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 28, 2006 |
| HB 2572 2005–06 |
Small employer health insEstablishes a premium assistance program for small business through the Health Care Authority. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 27, 2006 |
| HB 2671 2005–06 |
Excise tax reliefRequires payment of state excise taxes by the 25th day of the month instead of the 20th. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 256, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 27, 2006 |