Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Roger Goodman
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1049 2009–10 |
Veterans' reliefExpands the definition of "veteran" for purposes of veterans' relief programs to include current members of the National Guard and Armed Forces Reserves who have been deployed to serve in an armed conflict. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 35, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 9, 2009 |
| HB 1218 2009–10 |
Contempt of court sanctionsRemoves the requirement that jail detention imposed for contempt of court must be served in the county jail. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 37, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 9, 2009 |
| HB 1113 2009–10 |
School construction grantsAuthorizes the issuance of $133 million in state general obligation bonds for the School Construction Assistance Grant Program. | John Driscoll (D-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 2009 |
Feb 18, 2009 |
| HB 1906 2009–10 |
Unemployment compensationProvides for a temporary increase in unemployment benefits by adding $45 to the weekly benefit amount, and making $155 the minimum amount payable weekly. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 2009 |
Feb 16, 2009 |
| HB 1141 2007–08 |
Diversion recordsRequires the records of a diversion agreement or counsel and release to be automatically destroyed when the person who is the subject of the charge turns eighteen years of age, so long as the diversion contract or counsel and... | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 221, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| HB 2053 2007–08 |
Motor vehicle fuelEstablishes a B&O tax credit for gasoline service stations for the cost of installing alternative power generation devices. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 223, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| HB 2176 2007–08 |
Interpreter servicesRequires each trial court to develop a language assistance plan to provide a framework for the provision of interpreter services in both civil and criminal legal matters. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 291, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| HB 2507 2007–08 |
Higher edu institutionsDirects the Washington State Patrol and the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs, in consultation with State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, the Council of Presidents, the Independent Colleges of... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 293, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| HB 2557 2007–08 |
Trial court operationIncreases the jurisdictional dollar limit on district court and small claims court. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 227, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| HB 2602 2007–08 |
Victims' employment leaveRequires employers to provide reasonable leave to employees who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or whose family members are victims. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 286, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| HB 2647 2007–08 |
Children's safe productsProhibits manufacturers, retailers, and wholesalers from manufacturing, selling, offering for sale, distributing for sale, or distributing for use, a children's product or product component that contains a certain... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 288, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| HB 2679 2007–08 |
Students in foster careDirects the Puget Sound Educational Service District (PSESD) to designate a foster care program supervisor to perform specified duties, if funds are provided. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 297, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| HB 3145 2007–08 |
Foster parent licensingDirects the Department of Social and Health Services to implement a foster care intensive resource home pilot program in two geographical areas in Washington. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 281, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| HB 3254 2007–08 |
DUI liquor/drugsCreates an ignition interlock license (IIL) that allows a person to drive while his or her regular license is suspended due to driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug (DUI), and makes temporary... | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 282, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| HB 2582 2007–08 |
Higher edu child careChanges a child care grant program previously available on a competitive basis to a program that awards competitive or matching grants to state institutions of higher education. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 162, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 26, 2008 |
| HB 3168 2007–08 |
WA head start programDirects the Department of Early Learning to develop a plan to implement a statewide Washington Head Start Program. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 164, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 26, 2008 |
| HB 1637 2007–08 |
Anatomical giftsAdopts an amended version of the 2006 Uniform Anatomical Gift Act to regulate the donation of, or refusal to donate, bodies or body parts for transplantation, therapy, research, or education. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 139, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 25, 2008 |
| HB 2903 2007–08 |
Access coordinatorRequires the Administrative Office of the Courts to create the position of Court Access and Accommodations Coordinator to address access to courts by persons with disabilities. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 148, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 25, 2008 |
| HB 2727 2007–08 |
Personality rightsProvides that personality rights exist before, on, or after June 11, 1998. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 62, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 21, 2008 |
| HB 3071 2007–08 |
Condominium statutesAllows condominiums built prior to July 1, 1990 to utilize policies and procedures regarding the termination and sale of condominiums as specified in the Washington Condominium Act. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 114, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 21, 2008 |
| HB 1142 2007–08 |
Statutory costsExpressly allows a plaintiff to recover certain costs of bringing a lawsuit. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| HB 1143 2007–08 |
Notices of dishonorProvides that a person is presumed to have received a notice of dishonored check from a collection agency three days after the notice is mailed; and | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| HB 1561 2007–08 |
Watershed managementProvides that a separate legal entity created by a watershed management partnership may exercise the power of eminent domain jointly with the partnership if all the public agencies comprising the partnership have the power of... | Fred Jarrett (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| HB 1806 2007–08 |
Pesticides in schoolsRequires the Washington State School Directors' Association to develop a model integrated pest management policy. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| HB 2016 2007–08 |
Eminent domainRequires a condemnor to consider alternatives to condemnation. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2008 |