Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ruth Kagi
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2156 2005–06 |
Parental rights/terminationCreates a task force to review issues pertaining to the health, safety and welfare of children receiving services from child protective services and child welfare services and make recommendations to the legislature and the... | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 430, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| HB 1064 2005–06 |
Government performanceCreates a Citizen Oversight Board (Board) to develop an assessment and performance grading program of state agencies. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 385, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| HB 1242 2005–06 |
State budgeting processRequires that the Governor communicate statewide priorities to agencies and seek public involvement and input on these priorities. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 386, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| HB 1408 2005–06 |
Individual development acctAuthorizes an Individual Development Account program to assist low-income individuals and foster youth. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 402, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| HB 1426 2005–06 |
Incarcerated parentsRequires the Department of Corrections to establish an oversight committee to develop a comprehensive interagency plan to provide the necessary services and supports for children whose parents are incarcerated. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 403, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| HB 2189 2005–06 |
Child welfare services staffRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to establish a work group to develop policies and protocols to address the safety of Child Protective Services and Child Welfare Services staff. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 389, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| HB 1314 2005–06 |
Domestic violence preventionRequires superior court clerks to collect an additional $30.00 fee for the initial petition for dissolution, legal separation, or declaration concerning the validity of marriage, $82400 of which shall be deposited in a... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 374, Laws of 2005 |
May 10, 2005 |
| HB 1791 2005–06 |
Dev disabilities trust fundCreates the Dan Thompson Memorial Developmental Disabilities Community Trust Account in the state treasury. All income from the lease of land, conservation easements, sale of timber, or other activities short of the sale of... | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 353, Laws of 2005 |
May 10, 2005 |
| HB 1951 2005–06 |
Vision exams for childrenRequires an eye examination be completed for a student diagnosed with a learning disability beginning in September 2006. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 379, Laws of 2005 |
May 10, 2005 |
| HB 1185 2005–06 |
Cell phone numbersRequires a wireless telephone company to obtain a subscriber's express, opt-in consent, either in writing or electronically, before publishing their wireless phone number in a directory. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 322, Laws of 2005 |
May 9, 2005 |
| HB 1168 2005–06 |
Prescription reimportationRequires the Department of Health to license Canadian pharmacies that provide services to Washington residents. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 275, Laws of 2005 |
May 4, 2005 |
| HB 1220 2005–06 |
Long-term care financingEstablishes a Joint Legislative and Executive Task Force on Long-term Care Financing and Chronic Care Management. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 276, Laws of 2005 |
May 4, 2005 |
| HB 1441 2005–06 |
Hlth insurance for childrenStates that the intent of the Legislature is for all children to have health insurance coverage by 2011. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 279, Laws of 2005 |
May 4, 2005 |
| HB 1794 2005–06 |
Baccalaureate degree prgrmsAuthorizes the University of Washington (UW) Bothell and Tacoma, and Washington State University (WSU) Vancouver to begin admitting freshmen and sophomores while also expanding upper-division and graduate capacity and programs. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 2005 |
May 4, 2005 |
| HB 2064 2005–06 |
Juvenile court jurisdictionClarifies that the date of the offense determines whether a case may be automatically transferred to adult court, rather than the date the prosecutor files the charges. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 290, Laws of 2005 |
May 4, 2005 |
| HB 1189 2005–06 |
Veterans' reliefModifies or repeals existing veterans' relief provisions. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 250, Laws of 2005 |
May 3, 2005 |
| HB 1509 2005–06 |
Widows of veteransCreates a new property tax relief program for retired widows or widowers of war time veterans. | Tami Green (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 253, Laws of 2005 |
May 3, 2005 |
| HB 1050 2005–06 |
Foster care scholarshipCreates an endowed scholarship program administered by the Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) for foster care youth and former foster care youth ages 16 to 23 years. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 215, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 28, 2005 |
| HB 1345 2005–06 |
Part-time student fin aidAuthorizes the Higher Education Coordinating Board to develop a pilot project for the 2005-07 biennium with up to ten colleges and universities where students enrolled for at least four credit hours per quarter are eligible... | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 229, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 28, 2005 |
| HB 1366 2005–06 |
Video game rating systemsRequires video game retailers to post signs notifying consumers of the video game rating system, and provide information explaining the rating system to consumers who request the information. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 230, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 28, 2005 |
| HB 1495 2005–06 |
Tribal history in schoolsEncourages the Washington State School Directors' Association (WSSDA) to convene regional meetings with Indian tribal councils and local school boards in order to establish government-to-government relationships and develop... | John McCoy (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 205, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 28, 2005 |
| HB 1496 2005–06 |
Enrollment cards/IndiansAdds enrollment cards from federally recognized Indian tribes in Washington to the list of documents that a person can use to buy liquor and tobacco, provided the card incorporates security features comparable to those... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 206, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 28, 2005 |
| HB 1708 2005–06 |
Dropout preventionDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to review, evaluate, and report to the Legislature regarding dropout prevention programs. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 207, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 28, 2005 |
| HB 1237 2005–06 |
Patient transport vehiclesDefines a stretcher as a cart for transporting a patient in a prone or supine position, but not including certain personal mobility aids. | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 193, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 26, 2005 |
| HB 1302 2005–06 |
Burn ban triggersChanges the size of particulates measured, and adds additional requirements that must be satisfied, when determining if restrictions on the use of solid fuel burning devices should be instituted. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 197, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 26, 2005 |