Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dawn Morrell
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1447 2007–08 |
Boarding homesAuthorizes the Department of Social and Health Services (Department) to appoint a temporary manager of a boarding home when the Department suspends a boarding home license due to situations where the health, safety, or welfare... | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 162, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| HB 1688 2007–08 |
Fruits and vegetablesProvides a public records exemption for certain information relating to the sale and marketing of fruits and vegetables obtained through the required inspection for state quality standards for fruits and vegetables. | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 177, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| HB 1826 2007–08 |
Medical benefitsRequires health insurers, as a condition of doing business in Washington, to agree to specified coordination of benefits requirements with respect to recipients of state medical assistance, including responding to requests for... | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 179, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| HB 2111 2007–08 |
Adult family home providersProvides for collective bargaining between the Governor and a statewide unit of adult family home providers under the Public Employees' Collective Bargaining Act. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 184, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| HB 2164 2007–08 |
Multiple-unit housingExcludes, beginning July 1, 2007, campus facilities master plans of the University of Washington branch campuses in Tacoma and Bothell from areas within those cities that may be designated as residential targeted areas for the... | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 185, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 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 1292 2007–08 |
Veterans' cemeteryEstablishes a veterans cemetery in Eastern Washington. | Don Barlow (D-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 43, 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 1475 2007–08 |
Volunteer firefightersAdds two members to the State Board for Volunteer Fire Fighters and Reserves Officers (Board). | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |
| HB 1870 2007–08 |
JuneteenthEstablishes June 19 as Juneteenth, a day of remembrance for the day the slaves learned of their freedom. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 61, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |
| HB 2147 2007–08 |
Volunteer firefightersProvides vocational rehabilitation benefits for members of the Volunteer Fire Fighters' and Reserve Officers' Relief and Pension System (VFFRORPS) at the sole discretion of the State Board of the VFFRORPS. | Dan Kristiansen (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |
| HB 1097 2007–08 |
Vulnerable adultsExpands the crimes of Rape in the second degree and Indecent Liberties to include the situation in which the perpetrator: (a) has sexual intercourse with a frail elder, a vulnerable adult, or a person with a developmental... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 10, 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 1507 2007–08 |
Shared leaveEstablishes the uniformed service shared leave pool. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, 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 1460 2007–08 |
Mental health parityRequires mental health parity in health plans offered in the individual and small group insurance markets. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 2007 |
Mar 30, 2007 |
| HB 1289 2007–08 |
Canadian borderAuthorizes the Department of Licensing to issue enhanced drivers' licenses and identicards to facilitate crossing the Canadian border. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 2007 |
Mar 23, 2007 |
| HB 1025 2007–08 |
Public works board projectsApproves the local government infrastructure projects list adopted by the Public Works Board for the 2007 loan cycle. The list includes 19 projects totaling approximately $71 million in loan requests. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 2007 |
Mar 12, 2007 |
| HB 1095 2007–08 |
Part D drug copayment progThe Department of Social and Health Services may offer Medicare Part D copayment coverage to individuals who are eligible for Medicaid and Medicare, subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose. | Don Barlow (D-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 2007 |
Feb 2, 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 2681 2005–06 |
Retirement contribution rateSets minimum contribution rates beginning in 2009 for amortizing the unfunded liability in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) Plan 1 of 2.68 percent of compensation, and in the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 365, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 31, 2006 |
| HB 1226 2005–06 |
Campaign contribution limitsExtends campaign contribution limits to certain candidates for county office and port district office, and to all judicial offices. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 348, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 30, 2006 |
| 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 |