Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Larry Haler
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 2754 2005–06 |
Veterans innovations programCreates the Veterans Innovations Program (VIP) for the purpose of providing veterans who served in recent military action with crisis and emergency relief, as well as education, training, and employment assistance. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 343, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 30, 2006 |
| HB 2465 2005–06 |
Vehicle equipment standardsModifies vehicle equipment standards. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 306, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| HB 1107 2005–06 |
Children with disabilitiesRequires school districts to provide or contract for early intervention services to eligible children with disabilities from birth to three years of age beginning in the 2009-10 school year. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 269, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 28, 2006 |
| HB 1966 2005–06 |
Identity theftAdds identity theft in the first and second degree to the list of designated "crimes against persons" within the prosecuting standards and guidelines section of the Sentencing Reform Act. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 271, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 28, 2006 |
| HB 2381 2005–06 |
Beaver relocation permitCreates a permit that allows landowners to trap beavers in areas of the state where they are considered a nuisance and relocate the beavers to properties in eastern Washington where the animals may improve the local ecosystem. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 28, 2006 |
| HB 2964 2005–06 |
Department of early learningEstablishes the Department of Early Learning as an executive branch agency. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 28, 2006 |
| HB 2497 2005–06 |
National guardAllows a qualified person serving in the National Guard to request to suspend payments and stop the accrual of interest on a business loan or extension of credit until after the end of their active service. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 253, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 27, 2006 |
| HB 2345 2005–06 |
Fire protection servicesClarifies the powers and duties of a Regional Fire Protection Service Authority (Authority). | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 24, 2006 |
| HB 2366 2005–06 |
Privileged communicationsCreates a testimonial privilege for communications made by a fire fighter to a peer support group counselor while receiving counseling services. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 202, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 24, 2006 |
| HB 2380 2005–06 |
Transfers to minors actAllows property to remain in a custodianship under the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA) until a "minor" has reached age 25, instead of age 21; | John Serben (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 204, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 24, 2006 |
| HB 2479 2005–06 |
Voting equipmentRemoves the requirement that vote tallying equipment be used in another state before it may be used in Washington, and requires that it be tested and certified by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 207, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 24, 2006 |
| HB 2348 2005–06 |
Aluminum smeltersExtends a number of tax incentives for aluminum smelters through January 1, 2012. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 182, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 23, 2006 |
| HB 2466 2005–06 |
Tax relief for aerospaceExtends the sales and use tax exemption for computer equipment and software used primarily in commercial airplane development to nonmanufacturing firms. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 177, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 23, 2006 |
| HB 2640 2005–06 |
Biotechnology productExempts manufacturing facilities used to produce biotechnology products and medical devices from sales and use tax. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 23, 2006 |
| HB 2817 2005–06 |
Higher edu/technologyPlaces a state emphasis on enrollments and degrees in the fields of engineering, technology, biotechnology, science, computer science and mathematics. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 180, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 23, 2006 |
| HB 3113 2005–06 |
Access to higher educationAccepts report submitted to the Legislature on December 1, 2005, as representing the needs for higher education in the North Snohomish, Island and Skagit Counties region. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 179, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 23, 2006 |
| HB 1384 2005–06 |
Joint operating agenciesAuthorizes joint operating agencies to use a competitive negotiation process for siting, construction, and operation of renewable energy projects. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 176, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 22, 2006 |
| HB 2414 2005–06 |
Academic assessment systemRequires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to request flexibility under the federal No Child Left Behind Act to conduct a pilot project with six school districts using an assessment other than the Washington Assessment... | Larry Haler (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 175, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 22, 2006 |
| HB 2457 2005–06 |
Tax relief/farm machineryExempts farmers with gross sales of agricultural products of $10,000 or more from sales and use tax on replacement parts for farm machinery and equipment. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 172, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 22, 2006 |
| HB 2867 2005–06 |
WSU Tri-CitiesAuthorizes Washington State University (WSU) Tri-Cities to expand into a four-year institution by admitting, beginning in the fall of 2007, lower-division students directly into programs beyond the biotechnology field. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 22, 2006 |
| HB 2382 2005–06 |
Bovine handling facilitiesProvides limited immunity to people who own, operate, or use a bovine handling facility for injuries to persons who knowingly and voluntarily enter the premises of the facility to participate in or watch activities at the facility. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 158, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 20, 2006 |
| HB 2446 2005–06 |
School district contractingAllows an officer of a second class school district with fewer than 200 full time students to enter into an employment contract as a substitute teacher or substitute educational aide provided certain conditions are met. | David Buri (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 20, 2006 |
| HB 2579 2005–06 |
Educational assessmentsDefines social studies as including history, geography, civics, economics, and social studies skills. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 113, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 20, 2006 |