Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dawn Morrell
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1279 2005–06 |
Public access to hearingsRequires child in need of services hearing to be open to the public unless the judge finds that closing the hearing is in the best interests of the child. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 1291 2005–06 |
Patient safety practicesCreates the Patient Safety Account to fund patient safety and medical error reduction programs through funds raised by (1) a charge to health care providers and facilities, and (2) payment of 1 percent of attorneys' fees in... | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 1343 2005–06 |
National guard life insPayment of Federal Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance premiums are reimbursed to National Guard members called to active duty outside the United States. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 1488 2005–06 |
Brominated flame retardantsBans the manufacture, sale, or distribution of most products containing more than 1 percent of Penta-BDE or Octa-BDE after January 1, 2007. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 1986 2005–06 |
Review of tuition waiversDirects the Higher Education Coordinating Board to review current tuition waivers and report to the Legislature regarding recommendations for consolidation, standardization, repeal, or other changes. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2335 2005–06 |
Body piercingRequires the Secretary of Health to establish sterilization and disease prevention standards for body art and body piercing procedures. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2337 2005–06 |
Public works board projectsApproves the list of local government infrastructure projects funded under the Public Works Trust Fund Program in the 2005-07 Capital Budget. The list includes 35 projects totaling $128.4 million. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2341 2005–06 |
Optometry licensingEstablishes a timetable for all optometrists to meet standards for the use and prescription of medications. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2358 2005–06 |
Public disclosure violationsIncreases the maximum penalty amounts that may be assessed by the Public Disclosure Commission (Commission). | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2393 2005–06 |
Energy freedom projectsAmends the 2005-07 Capital Budget to include a new Energy Freedom Program within the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2395 2005–06 |
Domestic violence & childrenRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to consider domestic violence issues when conducting a child abuse or neglect investigation and to review current department policies regarding domestic violence issues. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2398 2005–06 |
State health care programsIndividuals applying for the Basic Health Plan as nonsubsidized enrollees must first take the same standard health questionnaire used by individuals seeking health coverage through the individual health insurance market. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2404 2005–06 |
Retainer hlth care practicesPrimary care providers who engage in a health care retainer practice will be regulated by the Office of the Insurance Commissioner. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2408 2005–06 |
Felony sex offendersChanges to the date upon which the statute of limitations for a sex offense begins to run to the date when the crime was committed or one year after the date upon which the identity of the suspect is conclusively established... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2431 2005–06 |
Background checks/hlth careRequires the Department of Health (Department) to conduct background checks on all applicants for initial licenses to practice a health profession. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2432 2005–06 |
Property tax exemptionFreezes assessed value of home and provides excess and regular property tax relief for veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces with 100 percent service connected disability with income of $70,000 and below. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2439 2005–06 |
Home sales/military relocatnProvides an exemption from real estate excise taxes to members of the armed forces who are required to relocate due to military orders, if the selling price of the property is no more than 8 percent greater than the price paid for it. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2452 2005–06 |
News mediaEstablishes a privilege from compelled testimony and disclosure of information for members of the news media. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2453 2005–06 |
Prprty insurance inspectionExpands the opportunity for coverage to property located in all counties within Washington. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2463 2005–06 |
Dental licensureDefines exceptions to dental licensing requirements and the practice of dentistry. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2489 2005–06 |
Assistance to studentsFor students not successful on the high school Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL), requires school districts to prepare a student learning plan before the end of the school year and arrange a student-led... | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2495 2005–06 |
Government efficiencyEstablishes a State Government Efficiency Hotline. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2539 2005–06 |
Disaster medical assistanceRequires the Military Department to pursue an agreement with the federal government to allow Washington to use the federal cache of equipment and supplies during an in-state emergency. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2540 2005–06 |
Individual health insuranceAdds a consumer representative, and removes an insurance industry representative from the board of the Washington State Health Insurance Pool (Pool). | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2545 2005–06 |
Veterans' scoring in examsClarifies that agencies or private companies under contract to administer competitive examinations for public employment are included in the entities that must give a scoring criteria status, or preference, to all veterans who... | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |