Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Sharon Tomiko Santos
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3300 2007–08 |
School accountabilityRequires the state board of education to contract with an independent third party to examine the feasibility of using nationally available assessments in lieu of the Washington assessment of student learning for purposes of... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 3304 2007–08 |
Enrollment targetsDeclares that each full-time equivalent college student enrolled under RCW 28A.600.310 must be counted by the institution of higher education as four-tenths of one full-time equivalent for the purpose of determining enrollment targets. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 3268 2007–08 |
Residential mortgage loansRequires persons that have an office in this state for the purpose of making a residential mortgage loan and that make a residential mortgage loan to be licensed under the Mortgage Broker Practices Act (MBPA) unless exempt... | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| HB 3280 2007–08 |
Uniform interest rateAchieves uniformity in interest rates for a variety of unpaid state obligations. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| HB 3247 2007–08 |
Recess time for studentsRequires public schools to provide at least 15 minutes of recess per day for students in grades kindergarten through six. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2008 |
| HB 3196 2007–08 |
Sickle cell diseaseFinds that sickle cell disease is a lifelong hereditary red blood cell disorder that predominantly affects African-Americans, and that Washington state screens newborn infants for sickle cell disease at birth but that this... | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| HB 3140 2007–08 |
Property tax statementsRequires county treasurer to send a copy of the property tax bill to the property owner when a bank or other party pays the tax on behalf of the property owner. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3150 2007–08 |
Initiative and referendumRequires every prime sponsor or sponsors of a ballot proposition to, within two weeks of filing the affidavit for a proposed initiative or referendum, file with the public disclosure commission a statement of financial affairs... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3162 2007–08 |
Assessed value/property taxProvides residential property is exempt from the state portion of the property tax on fifty thousand dollars of assessed value. Provides a commercial property owner may apply to the county assessor to exempt fifty thousand... | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3164 2007–08 |
Homeownership security acctCreates the Homeownership Security Account (Account) for the purposes of preventing predatory lending and providing homeownership education, information, and counseling. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3169 2007–08 |
Essential academic learningRevises the essential academic learning requirements and statewide academic assessment system. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3182 2007–08 |
Part-time service creditAuthorizes applications for past part-time service credit for members of the school employees' retirement system. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3184 2007–08 |
Housing finance commissionIncreases the Housing Finance Commission's debt limit to $6.5 billion. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3189 2007–08 |
Mathematics standardsExpresses the legislature's intention that the revised mathematics standards by the office of the superintendent of public instruction will: Set higher expectations for Washington's students by fortifying content and... | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 1153 2007–08 |
Cell phone use while drivingThe holder of either an Intermediate Driver's License or an instruction permit may not operate a motor vehicle while using a wireless communication device except in the case of an emergency. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 3079 2007–08 |
Learning opportunitiesCreates the extended learning opportunities program for eligible eleventh and twelfth grade students who are not on track to meet local or state graduation requirements. The program shall provide early notification of... | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 3098 2007–08 |
Refund anticipation loansExcludes retailers who act only as distributors and collectors of information for a facilitator of refund anticipation loans from those who are required to register with the Department of Financial Institutions as facilitators. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 3105 2007–08 |
WA st dept of energyEstablishes the Washington State Department of Energy. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 3113 2007–08 |
High school graduationExtends the policy that students in the graduating classes of 2008 through 2012 can graduate without a Certificate of Academic Achievement by meeting other graduation requirements and taking additional courses to include... | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 1601 2007–08 |
Children's healthCreates the Children's Environmental Health and Protection Advisory Council. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| HB 2928 2007–08 |
Port district contractingModifies existing provisions and provides new provisions regarding public contracting by port districts. Requires that each port shall maintain a database on a public web site of all contracts. Provides that personal services... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| HB 2983 2007–08 |
School director trainingIncludes leadership training for school directors in the scope of work for the Washington State Leadership Academy. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| HB 2988 2007–08 |
Student learning plansRepeals requirements that school districts prepare an individual student learning plan for students not successful on the previous year's Washington Assessment of Student Learning. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| HB 2889 2007–08 |
Rental car taxExempts car-sharing activities from sales and use tax. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| HB 2696 2007–08 |
Levels of lead in childrenProvides that by September 1, 2008, the department of health shall begin operation of a mobile lead testing unit to test children under six years old for elevated levels of lead in their bloodstream and to educate parents and... | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |