Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Kevin Van De Wege
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1417 2007–08 |
State patrol benefitsAdds surviving spouses and dependent children of members of the Washington State Patrol retirement system (WSPRS) killed in the line of duty to the definition of emergency service personnel whose survivors may enroll in Public... | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 488, Laws of 2007 |
May 15, 2007 |
| HB 1566 2007–08 |
Rural county tax creditExpands business and occupation tax credit for creating jobs in rural counties and empowerment zones. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 485, Laws of 2007 |
May 15, 2007 |
| HB 2358 2007–08 |
State ferriesMakes various changes to the statutes regarding Washington State Ferries, including level of service standards, fare setting, and the department's capital program. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 512, Laws of 2007 |
May 15, 2007 |
| HB 1472 2007–08 |
Child welfareDirects the Secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services to convene an advisory committee to analyze and make recommendations regarding the disproportionate representation of children of color in the state's child... | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 465, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| HB 1805 2007–08 |
Homestead exemptionIncreases the value of the real property homestead exemption limit to $125,000. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 429, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 2304 2007–08 |
Cardiac care servicesRequires the Department of Health to adopt certificate of need criteria relating to the performance of percutaneous coronary interventions at hospitals that do not provide on-site cardiac surgery. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 440, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 1084 2007–08 |
Lady WashingtonDesignates the Lady Washington as the official ship of the State of Washington. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 351, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| HB 1488 2007–08 |
Oil spill programMakes legislative findings that there is a need for a comprehensive assessment of oil spill risks and funding mechanisms and that the federal government should ensure that a year-round response tug be stationed at the west... | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 346, Laws of 2007 |
May 7, 2007 |
| HB 2049 2007–08 |
Marine resource committeesCreates a mechanism for certain counties to establish a Marine Resource Committee to address the needs of the marine ecosystem local to that county. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 344, Laws of 2007 |
May 7, 2007 |
| HB 1082 2007–08 |
Shellfish/seaweed licenseRemoves the requirement that shellfish and seaweed licenses must be visible on the person harvesting the shellfish or seaweed. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 336, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 2115 2007–08 |
Heritage barn preservationEstablishes the Washington State Heritage Barn Preservation Program. | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 333, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 2129 2007–08 |
Geothermal resourcesAdds core holes to the scope of the Geothermal Resources Act. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 338, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 1124 2007–08 |
Natural resources' officersAdds the Washington State Department of Natural Resources to the definition of employer in the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS). | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 294, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1091 2007–08 |
Innovation partnership zonesCreates innovation partnership zones. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 227, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 30, 2007 |
| HB 1276 2007–08 |
Tourism partnershipEliminates the Tourism Advisory Committee. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 228, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 30, 2007 |
| HB 1416 2007–08 |
AsparagusExtends the current exception to mandatory grading standards for asparagus shipped out-of-state for fresh packing to December 31, 2009. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 237, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 30, 2007 |
| HB 1001 2007–08 |
Auto theftIncreases auto theft-related penalties and triple scores prior offenses for adult offenders. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 199, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 27, 2007 |
| HB 1756 2007–08 |
Hound hunting cougarAuthorizes the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to add one additional season for pursuing or hunting cougars with the aid of dogs to the ongoing pilot project. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| HB 2010 2007–08 |
Bidder responsibilityDefines "responsible bidder" for purposes of public works contracts. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 133, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 19, 2007 |
| HB 1185 2007–08 |
Timber purchasesDelays from 2007 until 2010 the expiration date of a requirement that timber purchase data be reported to the Department of Revenue. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 47, 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 1513 2007–08 |
Forest products businessesExempts sales of standing timber from real estate excise tax if timber is cut within 30 months and applies 0.2904 percent business and occupation (B&O) tax rate. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 48, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |
| HB 2008 2007–08 |
Quinault Indian ReservationAllows the Governor to enter into a Timber Harvest Excise Tax Contract with the Quinault Nation. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 69, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |