Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Roger Goodman
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3260 2007–08 |
Computer server equipmentProvides a 50 percent state sales and use tax exemption for replacement computer server equipment. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 12, 2008 |
| HB 2584 2007–08 |
Rainwater collectionRequires the Department of Ecology (DOE) to adopt rules by June 30, 2009, that delineate storage thresholds that qualify for a permit exemption for rain harvesting. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 11, 2008 |
| HB 2458 2007–08 |
Basic education fundingProvides an enhanced staffing ratio in the statutory funding formula for Basic Education in grades K through three, to be phased in over a six-year period until the enhancement equals an additional 20.69 Certificated... | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2008 |
| HB 2800 2007–08 |
Mercury-added productsRequires the recycling of fluorescent lamps by January 1, 2010, for all state-funded public agency facilities and by January 1, 2011, for all commercial, industrial, and retail facilities and office buildings. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2008 |
| HB 2886 2007–08 |
School nursesRequires that the formula for distribution of basic education funds reflect, by the 2013-14 school year, a ratio of one school nurse for every 750 full-time equivalent students, to be phased in over five years beginning with... | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2008 |
| HB 2900 2007–08 |
Children w/disabilitiesRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to contract with each county through the Employment and Day Program to provide funding for early intervention services to all eligible children with disabilities from birth... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2008 |
| HB 3048 2007–08 |
Child dependency proceedingEstablishes a Dependent Youth Representation Pilot Program (Pilot Program) to ensure that in the selected counties, all children ages 12 and over who are in dependency proceedings have legal representation. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2008 |
| HB 2688 2007–08 |
Transfer of offendersProhibits the Department of Corrections from transferring an offender out-of-state if the offender meets certain requirements regarding visitation or other regular engagement with his or her child. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2008 |
| HB 2704 2007–08 |
Vehicular assault/homicideIncreases drunk driving to a class C felony if the defendant has a prior out-of-state conviction for an offense that is comparable to Vehicular Homicide by Intoxicating Liquor or Drug or Vehicular Assault by Intoxicating... | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2008 |
| HB 2705 2007–08 |
Vehicular homicideSpecifies that the two year sentencing enhancement for DUI-related vehicular homicide is mandatory, must be served in total confinement, and must run consecutive to all other sentences. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2008 |
| HB 2760 2007–08 |
Children's rights/dependencyEstablishes rights for children ages 12 years and older who are the subject of dependency proceedings to receive notice, be present, and be heard in proceedings. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2008 |
| HB 2827 2007–08 |
CTED housing pilot programExpands the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development's housing assistance pilot program. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2008 |
| HB 2863 2007–08 |
Behavior support servicesCreates a program to provide services for children with developmental disabilities who exhibit intense behaviors. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2008 |
| HB 2433 2007–08 |
Assistance benefitsSuspends, instead of terminates, general assistance if a person, otherwise eligible for benefits, is incarcerated and automatically reinstates suspended benefits upon release. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| HB 1036 2007–08 |
Renewable energyEstablishes renewable energy targets for state agencies. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 2695 2007–08 |
Screening for lead poisoningRequires the Department of Health (Department) to facilitate the screening and identification of children under 6 years old that have elevated levels of lead in their bloodstream. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 3296 2007–08 |
Tax controversiesDeclares that the legislature must study whether the existing tax appeals system is fair and efficient in resolving tax controversies and whether a new tax court should be established in Washington state to hear tax... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 3235 2007–08 |
Restitution for victimsProvides that a purpose of the Sentencing Reform Act is to consider a victim's needs and provide restitution and support as needed to ensure that he or she will not be further victimized. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2008 |
| HB 3132 2007–08 |
Home inspectorsLicenses and regulates home inspectors. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3152 2007–08 |
Students with autismProvides that the professional educator standards board shall develop autism awareness and training policy guidelines for schools to ensure that teachers responsible for autistic children are well-prepared and up-to-date on... | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3154 2007–08 |
Vehicle miles traveledProvides to support the implementation of RCW 47.04.280 and 47.01.078(4), the department of transportation shall adopt broad statewide goals to reduce annual per capita vehicle miles traveled by 2050 consistent with the stated... | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3156 2007–08 |
DUI liquor/drugsRequires an officer to warn the driver that if the driver's license, permit, or privilege to drive is suspended, revoked, or denied the driver may be eligible to immediately apply for an ignition interlock driver's license. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3162 2007–08 |
Assessed value/property taxProvides residential property is exempt from the state portion of the property tax on fifty thousand dollars of assessed value. Provides a commercial property owner may apply to the county assessor to exempt fifty thousand... | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3165 2007–08 |
New small businessesProvides a business and occupation tax exemption for new small businesses during the first twelve months of operation. Provides that the exemption authorized only applies to the first two hundred thousand dollars reported on... | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3085 2007–08 |
Money launderingExpands the types of property subject to seizure and forfeiture in money laundering provisions. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |