Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dawn Morrell
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1929 2005–06 |
Medical malpractice ratesRequires public hearings on medical malpractice rate increases that are 15 percent or greater. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1937 2005–06 |
Medical malpractice claimsCreates a medical malpractice excess liability fund ("fund"). | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1943 2005–06 |
Missing personsProvides that, when a person reported missing has not been found and criminal activity is suspected to be the basis of the victim being missing, the sheriff, chief of police, county coroner, or county medical examiner, or... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1946 2005–06 |
Injuries from health careProvides that no action for damages for injury occurring as a result of health care may be commenced against any health care provider unless the claimant: (1) Has given the health care provider at least ninety days' written... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1960 2005–06 |
Arbitration/long-term careAuthorizes long-term care facilities to offer arbitration agreements to residents. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1961 2005–06 |
Team medical professionalsRequires intercollegiate athletic programs to formally contract with team medical professionals. The contract must include provisions stating that: (1) The athletic program will accept liability for the actions of team medical... | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1963 2005–06 |
Rural county b & o tx creditAmends RCW 82.62.020 relating to the rural county business and occupation tax credit. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1968 2005–06 |
Workplace bullyingDefines workplace bullying. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1971 2005–06 |
Farm equipment tax exemptionExempts from the state and local retail sales and use tax services and parts for machinery and equipment used by a farmer for growing, raising or producing agricultural products. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1988 2005–06 |
Genetic counselorsProvides that the secretary shall issue a license to any applicant who demonstrates to the satisfaction of the secretary that the applicant meets the following requirements: (1) Graduation from a master's or doctorate program... | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1997 2005–06 |
Bachelor's/graduate degreesFinds that Washington lags behind the country and peer states in production of bachelor's and graduate degrees in the fields needed to invent new technologies, attract new businesses and new industries to the state, and spur... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2000 2005–06 |
Grandparents' rightsEnhances grandparents' visitation rights. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2017 2005–06 |
Making small loansReduces the total amount a payday lender may loan to a borrower at any one time from $700 to $500. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2018 2005–06 |
Small loan limitsReduces the total amount a payday lender may loan to a borrower at any one time from $700 to $500. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2019 2005–06 |
Small loansRequires payday lenders to conspicuously disclose to the borrower that if the origination date of the loan is within 10 days of the borrower's next payday, the borrower has the option of skipping a payday and having the loan... | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2020 2005–06 |
Payday lending practicesRequires the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) to implement a common data base with real-time access through an internet connection for licensees who make small loans. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2022 2005–06 |
Fiscal notes for billsRequires that, for fiscal notes on bills making tax law changes, the department of revenue shall estimate the direct impact a tax law change will have on revenue, as well as expected changes in taxpayer behavior and overall... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2031 2005–06 |
Physicians serving uninsuredRequires the department of health to develop, in consultation with the department of revenue, a program to provide business and occupation tax credits for physicians who serve uninsured, medicare, and medicaid patients in a... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2044 2005–06 |
Traffic law enforcementDeclares an intent that law enforcement apply the traffic laws to all motorists equitably without preferential treatment as to a person's career, stature, or political affiliation. Declares an intent to not apply Article II,... | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2046 2005–06 |
Tuition waiversAuthorizes public institutions of higher education to waive tuition for students who are dependents of members of the Washington National Guard ordered into federal active military service for more than 30 days to serve in a... | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2069 2005–06 |
Small business assist progEstablishes two small business coverage options through the Health Care Authority. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2086 2005–06 |
Hood Canal/sewageRequires the Puget Sound Action Team to assess the effectiveness of nitrogen treatment by currently approved and alternative on-site sewage treatment technologies. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2096 2005–06 |
Agricultural fairsDirects the Department of Agriculture to contract for a study on the economic and social impacts of agricultural fairs on Washington State. | David Buri (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2122 2005–06 |
Domestic violence infoCreates a privilege for communications made by a domestic violence victim to an advocate; | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2133 2005–06 |
Individual hlth ins coverageRevises provisions relating to access to individual health insurance coverage. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |