Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Sharon Tomiko Santos
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2321 2007–08 |
Student privacyDeclares an intent, in the interest of student confidentiality, that school districts minimize the release of student telephone numbers and other directory information in the absence of express parental consent. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2325 2007–08 |
Community development fundCreates the Community Development Fund in the State Treasury to provide grants for capital projects in urban and rural distressed communities. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2327 2007–08 |
Math & science instructionAllows students in the classes of 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 to graduate under certain conditions without a Certificate of Academic Achievement (CAA) as a result of not passing the Washington Assessment of Student... | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2339 2007–08 |
Math & science improvementRequires the mathematics and science improvement initiative to provide the capacity and resources for educational service districts, school districts, and schools to conduct a broad range of activities, depending on the level... | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2340 2007–08 |
Nondiscrimination in eduDeclares that the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall be required to monitor the compliance by local school districts with chapter 28A.640 RCW, including district's compliance with state and federal laws,... | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2343 2007–08 |
High school assessementsBeginning with the class of 2008, allows students who meet the standard on the high school Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) to earn a Certificate of Achievement (CAA) and note it on their transcript, but does... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2368 2007–08 |
B & O tax codeChanges the apportionment formula for services income under municipal business and occupation taxes. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2401 2007–08 |
Fee on professional athletesProvides that, for the privilege of performing before paying audiences in publicly financed facilities, a fee is imposed on each member of a professional athletic team and each member of a sports entertainment business, for... | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2488 2007–08 |
Domestic partners exemptionProvides eligibility for state registered domestic partners under the senior citizen property tax exemption program. Declares that this act applies to taxes levied for collection in 2009 and thereafter. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2529 2007–08 |
South Park bridgeDesignates the South Park bridge as a highway of statewide significance. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2634 2007–08 |
English language studentsPermits English language learner students in the classes of 2008 through 2012 to graduate without earning a Certificate of Academic Achievement or Certificate of Individual Achievement if they: a) have not passed a language... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| 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 1512 2007–08 |
Linked deposit programIncreases the amount of funds available for the Linked Deposit Program from $100 million to $150 million. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 500, 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 1980 2007–08 |
Financial literacyExtends the Financial Literacy Public-Private Partnership (Partnership) to 2009. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 459, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| HB 1359 2007–08 |
Affordable housingEstablishes an $8 document recording fee surcharge to fund state and county programs under the Homeless Housing and Assistance Act. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 427, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 1401 2007–08 |
Land for affordable housingCreates the Affordable Housing Land Acquisition Program in the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development. Low interest loans will be provided to eligible organizations to purchase land on which to develop... | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 428, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 1898 2007–08 |
Apprenticeship utilizationExtends apprenticeship utilization requirements to public works contracts awarded by school districts. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 437, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 1179 2007–08 |
State need grantReduces the minimum number of quarter credits for which a student must be enrolled to receive a State Need Grant from six to three (or the semester equivalent) through June 2011 if funds are appropriated specifically for this purpose. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 404, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
| HB 1432 2007–08 |
Educational staff associatesRecognizes up to two years of non-school professional experience when calculating years of service for certain educational staff associates. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 403, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
| HB 1573 2007–08 |
Dropout preventionDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to create, administer, and monitor a grant program, known as the "Building Bridges Program," for local partnerships of schools, families, and communities,... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 408, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
| HB 2319 2007–08 |
Early learningDirects the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges to conduct a survey in order to create a coordinated system of course offerings and early learning education opportunities. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 395, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
| HB 1051 2007–08 |
High school completion progCreates a pilot program in two community and technical colleges for students under 21 who have completed all state and local graduation requirements except the Certificate of Academic Achievement (CAA) and meet other... | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 355, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 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 1088 2007–08 |
Children's mental healthRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to recommend revisions to access-to-care standards and the children's mental health benefits package. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 359, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |