Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dennis Flannigan
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1488 2005–06 |
Brominated flame retardantsBans the manufacture, sale, or distribution of most products containing more than 1 percent of Penta-BDE or Octa-BDE after January 1, 2007. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2395 2005–06 |
Domestic violence & childrenRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to consider domestic violence issues when conducting a child abuse or neglect investigation and to review current department policies regarding domestic violence issues. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2571 2005–06 |
Health care services debtIncreases the value of the homestead exemption limit where the homestead is subject to execution or forced sale for the recovery of health care services debt. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2587 2005–06 |
Lady WashingtonDesignates the Lady Washington as the official ship of Washington. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2593 2005–06 |
Oil spill preventionRequires the Department of Ecology (Department) to conduct unannounced practice oil spill drills on vessels and to evaluate vessels' contingency plans. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2622 2005–06 |
Concealed pistol licensesAllows concealed pistol license reciprocity for a person who is at least 21 years old and has a license from an otherwise qualifying state even if that state issues licenses to persons under age 21. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2630 2005–06 |
Opportunity grant programDirects the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC), a nonprofit, and the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board (WTECB), in consultation with a statewide high technology organization, to identify... | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2881 2005–06 |
Check cashers & sellersExpands the definition of "military borrower" to include a person who has notified the licensee in writing that the person is the legal spouse of a member of the armed forces, National Guard, or reserves. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2292 2005–06 |
Health care liability reformMakes a number of changes relating to health care practices and discipline, including protecting apologies and reports of unprofessional conduct, changing health care provider disciplining standards, and requiring disclosure... | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 6, 2006 |
| HB 2004 2005–06 |
Construction claimsRemoves some limitations on the time allowed for bringing a lawsuit in a residential construction dispute if the case involves willful misconduct or fraudulent concealment. | Dennis Flannigan (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 2006 |
| HB 2334 2005–06 |
Residential densityAllows any qualifying island city to determine an urban residential density that is sufficient to accommodate its projected population growth. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 2006 |
| HB 2392 2005–06 |
Family & medical leave actAmends the state Family Leave Law to conform, in part, with the federal Family and Medical Leave Act. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 2006 |
| HB 2662 2005–06 |
Electronic product recyclingRequires manufacturers of covered electronic products (CEPs) offered for sale in Washington to register with the Department of Ecology (DOE) and to implement and finance the collection, transportation, and recycling of CEPs by... | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| HB 2396 2005–06 |
School security professionalDirects the Washington School Safety Center Advisory Committee, working with the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, to convene a workgroup to evaluate and make recommendations regarding experience, training... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 2586 2005–06 |
Charter licensesEstablishes that charter boats include all vessels that charge a fee to fish, whether or not any fish are caught, or whether they are caught and then released. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 2614 2005–06 |
Employment decisionsProhibits an employer from refusing to hire, discharging an individual, or otherwise disadvantaging an individual based on the individual's consumption of lawful tobacco products off the premises of the employer during... | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 3010 2005–06 |
Milk and dairy productsDeclares it unlawful for any person to operate as a milk producer or milk processing plant without obtaining a license, or to sell raw milk from a dairy farm that is not so licensed. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 3013 2005–06 |
Kindergarten readinessDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to inventory the kindergarten readiness assessments used by Washington school districts, other states, or recommended by research, and to recommend to the... | Dennis Flannigan (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 3138 2005–06 |
Trans benefit districtsAllowing King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties to establish Transportation Benefit Districts (TBDs). | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 3256 2005–06 |
Internet vehicle salesDeclares an intent to reduce air pollution and dependence on foreign oil and to combat global warming, by enacting an innovative project in new car sales competition. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2006 |
| HB 2397 2005–06 |
Mental health/childrenCreates a pilot program to support local efforts to implement evidence-based mental health services provided to children. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2006 |
| HB 2570 2005–06 |
Tobacco product samplingProhibits the distribution of tobacco product samples. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| HB 3145 2005–06 |
Civics educationCreates a civics instruction pilot program in no more than fifteen counties. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2006 |
| HB 2926 2005–06 |
Traffic infractionsRequires toll violations detected through the use of photo enforcement systems to be treated as parking infractions, conforming them with the treatment of infractions detected with automated traffic safety cameras. | Dennis Flannigan (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| HB 2977 2005–06 |
Petroleum coporationsImposes a tax on the taxable income of petroleum businesses engaging in any business activity within the state. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |