Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Kevin Van De Wege
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3023 2007–08 |
Fish/wildlife service creditAllows department of fish and wildlife enforcement officers to transfer service credit in the public employees' retirement system plan 2 to the law enforcement officers' and firefighters' retirement system plan 2. | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| HB 3026 2007–08 |
Death benefitsLinks adjustments to the one hundred fifty thousand dollar death benefit for public employees to the consumer price index and other factors. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| HB 3045 2007–08 |
Identity theft unitCreates an Identity Theft Unit within the Washington State Patrol. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| HB 3049 2007–08 |
Definition of basic salaryDefines "basic salary" for the purpose of employer contributions to an account formed under section 457 of the United States internal revenue code for the benefit of members of the law enforcement officers' and firefighters'... | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| HB 2956 2007–08 |
Firearm possession/huntingDeclares that a person who is otherwise qualified by law to carry a firearm may carry or have in his or her possession such a firearm, including a muzzle loader, while in the field archery hunting during an archery season... | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| HB 2957 2007–08 |
State-owned housing/businessAuthorizes the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Parks and Recreation Commission to approve private business activity in state-owned housing. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| HB 2962 2007–08 |
Public safetyProvides additional revenues for public safety, including law enforcement officers and firefighters plan 2 pension plan benefits. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| HB 2971 2007–08 |
Special license platesAuthorizes the issuance of special license plates to mothers of United States armed forces members killed in combat. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| HB 2972 2007–08 |
Bridge safetyRequires the department of transportation to create a bridge safety rating system which must clearly differentiate between bridges that are in need of replacement, bridges in need of major repair, bridges in need of minor... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| HB 2973 2007–08 |
School busesExempts school buses from fuel taxes. | Jim McCune (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| HB 2905 2007–08 |
Safety agency restitutionRequires restitution to public safety agencies for costs incurred responding to criminal activity. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| HB 2908 2007–08 |
Small forest landownersExpands the definition of qualifying timber for the Forest Riparian Easement (FRE) Program to include certain trees left voluntarily unharvested. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| HB 2910 2007–08 |
Forest products task forceCreates a legislative task force to examine the current state of the law as it related to specialized forest products. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| HB 2702 2007–08 |
Personal wireless numbersDeclares that any person in the business of compiling, marketing, or selling a phone number associated with radio communications service of any subscriber for commercial purposes, shall not include the phone number associated... | Jay Rodne (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2706 2007–08 |
Sellers of land noticeAllows the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to develop public outreach methods to provide education regarding the location and tradition of certain lands for public hunting. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2716 2007–08 |
Criminal case appeal reviewAllows the State to appeal, as a matter of right, the suppression or exclusion of evidence if (1) the evidence is a substantial proof of a fact material in the proceeding, and (2) the prosecution certifies to the trial court... | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2725 2007–08 |
Privacy of personal infoProvides that personal information in connection with drivers' licenses and identicards is exempt from disclosure under the Public Records Act. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2741 2007–08 |
Port district decisionsProvides that all proceedings of the port commission shall be recorded electronically. Provides that the port commission proceedings must meet certain notice requirements. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2776 2007–08 |
DUI liquor/drug provisionsProvides, beginning January 1, 2009, any person licensed under this act who is convicted of any offense involving the use, consumption, or possession of alcohol while operating a motor vehicle in violation of RCW 46.61.502 or... | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2659 2007–08 |
Prescription drugsProvides that the purpose of this act is to regulate gifts, grants, and gratuities made by pharmaceutical manufacturing companies, directly or indirectly, to any person or entity authorized to prescribe, dispense, or purchase... | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2008 |
| HB 2672 2007–08 |
Adult family home caregiversEstablishes a referral registry through which adult family home providers contract for hours of care, and through which caregivers are paid. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2008 |
| HB 2686 2007–08 |
Home care agenciesProvides the department of social and health services shall not contract with any home care agency, as defined in RCW 70.127.010, that has been found by the department of labor and industries or a court of competent... | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2008 |
| HB 1122 2007–08 |
Forest healthRemoves the expiration date for contract harvesting on state trust lands with identified forest health deficiencies. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1123 2007–08 |
Natural resources departmentAuthorizes the Department of Natural Resources to issue aquatic land use authorizations for less than a full lease, such as easements, licenses, permits, and rights-of-entry. | Chris Strow (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1155 2007–08 |
Initiative 747Limits property tax increases to one percent by reenacting the provisions of Initiative Measure No. 747. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |