Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Sherry Appleton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1886 2007–08 |
Health care financingEstablishes a Washington health security trust to provide every citizen with coverage for a set of health services. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1900 2007–08 |
Public recordsEstablishes the division of archives and records management in the office of the secretary of state to ensure the proper management and safeguarding of public records. All public records remain the property of the state of Washington. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1905 2007–08 |
Early learning & child careDirects the Department of Early Learning to provide grant funding, within amounts specifically appropriated, to maintain staff and services at selected early learning and child care centers on public college campuses. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1911 2007–08 |
Whistleblower protectionExpands the definitions of "whistleblower" and "improper governmental action" for purposes of the State Employee Whistleblower Act (Act). | Joe McDermott (D-34) | 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 1915 2007–08 |
HIV insurance programAmends RCW 43.70.670 relating to human immunodeficiency virus insurance coverage. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1921 2007–08 |
Homeless individuals/familyCreates the Transitional Housing Operating and Rent (THOR) program within the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1926 2007–08 |
Dept of social & health svcsDirects the Department of Social and Health Services to consult with licensed foster parents. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1927 2007–08 |
Foster care benefitsRequires written notice be provided prior to the denial, reduction, or termination of foster care benefits. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1932 2007–08 |
Social security numbersProvides that the county auditor may not publicly disclose or otherwise allow public access to federal social security numbers contained in any documents, records, or files maintained by the auditor unless: (1) The individual... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1941 2007–08 |
Vesting after five yearsProvides vesting after five years of service in the defined benefit portion of the public employees' retirement system, the school employees' retirement system, and the teachers' retirement system plan 3. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1942 2007–08 |
Disclosure/dates of birthRevises RCW 42.56.250 and 42.56.230 regarding disclosure of the dates of birth of public agency employees and volunteers under the public records act. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1999 2007–08 |
Working farms and forestsCreates the "farm and forest conservation revolving fund" to be managed by the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2013 2007–08 |
Tribal & Indian law officersAuthorizes the Washington State Patrol (WSP) to issue tribal law enforcement officers commissions to act as general authority Washington peace officers. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2018 2007–08 |
Paid signature-gatherersRequires businesses engaged in the activity of collecting signatures for initiative petitions to obtain a license from the Department of Licensing. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2019 2007–08 |
Signature gatherersRequires signature-gatherers to sign initiative and referendum petitions. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | 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 2029 2007–08 |
Underground storage tanksRevises provisions affecting underground storage tanks. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | 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 2039 2007–08 |
Property tax deferralAllows persons with incomes of more than $40,000 but no more than $100,000 to defer property taxes on property value up to $200,000 under the senior citizen and disabled person property tax deferral program. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | 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 2052 2007–08 |
Disposition ordersPermits the court to modify an order of disposition, on the motion of any party, for good cause shown, regardless of whether the juvenile has violated any terms of the order, but the court may not increase any penalty. | John McCoy (D-38) | 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 2061 2007–08 |
Classified school employeesProvides that the superintendent of public instruction shall examine current classified school staffing patterns and trends in school districts and identify the levels of staffing, by type of staff, necessary to support an... | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2086 2007–08 |
Construction industryCreates a Joint Legislative Task Force on the underground economy in the construction industry. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |