Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Patricia Lantz
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1798 2007–08 |
Land use decisionsRestricts awards of prevailing party fees and costs in appeals of land use decisions by requiring a finding that the nonprevailing party advanced the appeal, or a defense to the appeal, without legal or factual basis. | Deb Eddy (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1814 2007–08 |
MethamphetaminesRevises methamphetamine provisions. | Jim McCune (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1850 2007–08 |
Prescription informationProhibits the sale or use of prescription information containing patient or prescriber identifiable information by pharmacy benefits managers, insurance companies, electronic transmission intermediary, retail, mail order or... | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1855 2007–08 |
Sexual health educationRequires public schools that offer sexual health education to ensure that it is consistent with the 2005 Guidelines for Sexual Health Information and Disease Prevention , including being medically and scientifically accurate,... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1856 2007–08 |
Child care programsReplaces a child care grant program available on a competitive basis with a program that awards matching grants to state institutions of higher education. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1869 2007–08 |
Hearing aidsRequires certain health insurance carriers and state-purchased health care programs to cover hearing aids at defined levels. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1874 2007–08 |
Reentry of offendersChanges several areas of law to assist offenders who are released from the Department of Corrections facilities to successfully transition into the community while maintaining public safety. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1875 2007–08 |
Higher education employmentSets a goal that 75 percent of full-time equivalent faculty positions will be held by full-time tenured and tenure-track faculty. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1890 2007–08 |
DNA evidence/death penaltyProvides that the state of Washington may not impose the death penalty upon any person convicted of aggravated first degree murder unless DNA evidence is introduced and assists in the person's conviction. | Chris Strow (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1912 2007–08 |
Dependency proceedingsClarifies the purpose and responsibilities of shelter care, review and permanency hearings. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1934 2007–08 |
Office of civil legal aidAmends RCW 2.53.020 relating to the duties of the director of the office of civil legal aid. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1937 2007–08 |
Consumer protection actAllows the Attorney General to sue on behalf of indirect purchasers of goods or services sold in violation of the Unfair Business Practices - Consumer Protection Act. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1963 2007–08 |
Credit for time servedPermits the court to credit or convert jail confinement to an available county supervised community option. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1970 2007–08 |
Pharmacy paymentsRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to establish a technical assistance program for pharmacy providers under state medical assistance programs. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1986 2007–08 |
Punishment of theftCreates a 12-month and one day sentencing enhancement in thefts where the damages to the victim greatly exceed the value of the property stolen. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2024 2007–08 |
U of W law school loanProvides for an appropriation of funds to the Loan Repayment Assistance Program at the University of Washington School of Law, and attaches requirements to such | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2038 2007–08 |
Water power license feesIncreases water power license fees in accordance with the fiscal growth factor as provided by the office of financial management. Provides an additional fee schedule. Requires the department of ecology to submit a progress... | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2044 2007–08 |
Voluntary retirement accountCreates the Washington Voluntary Retirement Accounts Program (WVRA), subject to funding being specifically provided for it in the operating budget. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2058 2007–08 |
Talking book libraryTransfers the assets and operations related to the Washington Talking Book and Braille Library from the City of Seattle to the State of Washington. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2060 2007–08 |
State heritage centerAuthorizes fees for the repayment of a certificate of participation (financing agreement) for the construction and maintenance of the Heritage Center and for various operating expenses. | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2083 2007–08 |
Early intervention servicesProvides that a child receiving services under RCW 28A.155.065 who attains the age of four before the start of the school year in which the child will be eligible for services under RCW 28A.155.020 shall continue to be... | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2117 2007–08 |
Initiative 747Reenacts the limitations on regular property tax growth adopted under Initiative 747. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2119 2007–08 |
Violence by strangulationMakes assault by strangulation automatically Assault in the second degree. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2121 2007–08 |
Oral health parityProvides oral health parity. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2146 2007–08 |
Toll projectsChanges the sales and use tax deferral for the Tacoma Narrows Bridge project to an exemption. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |