Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jim Dunn
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1354 2007–08 |
Student loan programDeclares an intent to offer a low-interest loan program with affordable and manageable repayment options to financially needy higher education students. Requires the board to begin developing the program no later than July 1,... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1358 2007–08 |
Growth managementRequires county-wide planning policies (CPPs) adopted by counties that fully plan under the Growth Management Act (GMA) to include policies establishing performance measures that regularly review progress toward accommodating... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1367 2007–08 |
Fire stationsIncreases the exemption amount for qualified contracted work that does not required a formal sealed bidding procedure by fire protection districts from $2,500 to $10,000. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1386 2007–08 |
State Christmas treeProvides that any evergreen tree, including any fir, pine, spruce, cedar, or other coniferous species, placed or located in the rotunda of the state capitol building during the month of December is designated as the official... | Jim McCune (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1402 2007–08 |
Solid wasteProvides that "private carrier" includes multifamily rental properties and mobile home parks that transport solid waste from residential sources and that are encouraged, but not required, to use equipment originally designed... | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1438 2007–08 |
Forwarding ballotsProhibits the forwarding of absentee ballots. | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1439 2007–08 |
Age of consentDirects the Washington state institute for public policy to review Washington law to determine all areas in Washington law in which the age of consent is statutorily established including but not limited to entering a marriage... | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1440 2007–08 |
Provisional driver's licenseRequires a person applying for the issuance or renewal of a driver's license to prove that he or she is a United States citizen by meeting the requirements of RCW 46.20.035(7). The department shall not issue a regular driver's... | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1454 2007–08 |
Tuition waiversChanges college tuition waivers for families of eligible veterans and National Guard members to make waivers mandatory for certain children and spouses of veterans. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1467 2007–08 |
Budget stabilization fundEstablishes a Budget Stabilization Fund, into which 3 percent of general state revenues is deposited annually. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1470 2007–08 |
Fire districtsFire stations in rural areas are added to the definition of public works project under the Public Works Assistance Account program. | Jim McCune (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1478 2007–08 |
UTC authorityRequires the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) to provide certain types of pipeline data to first responders. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1486 2007–08 |
Log hauling businessesProvides sales and use tax exemptions for log truck safety equipment. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1490 2007–08 |
Consumer-directed medicaidThe Department of Social and Health Services will request federal approval to operate a demonstration program that delivers Medicaid services through a health opportunity account. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1498 2007–08 |
Self-service laundryReenacts the retail sales and use tax exemption for self-service laundry facilities, retroactive to July 1, 2005. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1509 2007–08 |
Property management companyExpands the business and occupation tax exemption allowed for compensation of on-site property management workers to include on-site employees working for multiple property owners. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1516 2007–08 |
New business b & o taxProvides a new business an exemption from paying business and occupation taxes during its first 12 months of operation. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1531 2007–08 |
College materialsProvides a sales and use tax exemption for college instructional materials purchased from college-affiliated bookstores. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1535 2007–08 |
Physical fitness equipmentExempts physical fitness equipment from sales and use taxation. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1536 2007–08 |
Hands-free wireless deviceProvides excise tax exemptions for hands-free wireless communications devices. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1539 2007–08 |
Health ins/small employerProvides access to health insurance for small employers and their employees. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1542 2007–08 |
Tax on employee tipsEstablishes a business and occupation tax credit against state and federal payroll taxes paid on employee tips by restaurant owners. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1554 2007–08 |
Aerospace developmentDirects the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee to study the effect of enacting tax preferences for aerospace product development businesses. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1557 2007–08 |
Retail gasoline stationsAllows a business and occupation tax credit for gasoline service stations equal to 50 percent of the cost for an electrical generator up to a maximum credit of $15,000. | Jay Rodne (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1558 2007–08 |
Growth managment task forceCreates a joint legislative and executive task force to study the functioning of the Growth Management Act, identify and address key issues, and issue specified reports and recommendations. | Fred Jarrett (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |