Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Patricia Lantz
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2192 2007–08 |
Public school art programsDirects that lottery proceeds currently dedicated to paying off bonds for the construction of Safeco baseball field be dedicated to the school art program restoration account after the Safeco bonds have been retired. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2202 2007–08 |
Ranked choice votingAllows qualifying local governments to adopt a ranked choice voting system (also known as "instant runoff voting") for the election of nonpartisan candidates following the adoption of a charter amendment. | Richard Curtis (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2214 2007–08 |
Sentencing reform actRequires the Washington State Institute for Public Policy to study the Sentencing Reform Act. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2230 2007–08 |
Early intervention servicesRequires development of a policy to prevent children with disabilities from experiencing a gap in services when transitioning out of birth-to-three early intervention programs and into special education programs. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2254 2007–08 |
DUI gross misdemeanorRemoves the distinction in the misdemeanor DUI laws between BACs under .15 and BACs of .15 or over, for the purposes of imposing mandatory minimum sentences. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2256 2007–08 |
Family prosperity actDirects the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development to work with local and statewide public and private partners to expand programs that help low-income working families build and manage their assets. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2268 2007–08 |
Weapons on school facilitiesExpands and clarifies the list of weapons prohibited on school grounds. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2273 2007–08 |
Passenger-only ferry serviceDeclares that by August 1st, November 1st, February 1st, and May 1st of every year, the department of transportation shall notify the state treasurer in writing of the amount of state sales and use tax paid under chapters... | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2295 2007–08 |
Olympic & Kitsap higher eduProvides for a study of the higher education needs of the Olympic and Kitsap Peninsulas. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2313 2007–08 |
DUIProvides procedures for preventing alcohol and drug use by persons involved in fatal or near fatal motor vehicle accidents. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2314 2007–08 |
Short-term loansEstablishes the short-term cash advance loan program. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2341 2007–08 |
Intermediate base light bulbDeclares an intent to encourage citizens to participate in cost-effective energy conservation by establishing efficiency standards for incandescent bulbs sold in the state. Provides that no new intermediate base lamps... | Dennis Flannigan (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2409 2007–08 |
Higher edu institutionsFinds that school mapping would: (1) Protect all students in Washington; (2) Help schools and emergency response teams in emergencies like the recent Virginia polytechnic institute and state university shootings; (3) Help... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2410 2007–08 |
Tax for parks & recreationAuthorizes a local sales and use tax for parks and recreation, trails, and open space allocation. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2413 2007–08 |
Full light of day actDirects the department of general administration to replace the materials covering the original skylight openings that are located above the house of representatives and senate chambers in the legislative building with safety... | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2417 2007–08 |
Property tax deferralProvides a 50 percent property tax deferral for households with income of $57,000 or less. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2422 2007–08 |
Petroleum-based bottlesBans the sell of petroleum-based plastic water bottles. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2423 2007–08 |
Food service packagingProhibits take-out food providers from distributing single-use food service packaging unless it is compostable or recyclable. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2424 2007–08 |
Grocery checkout bagsProhibits grocery stores after January 1, 2009 from providing checkout bags unless they are made of recyclable paper, compostable plastic, textile materials, or reusable plastic. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2457 2007–08 |
Forestry operationsCreates residential interface forestry zone notification and development requirements. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2531 2007–08 |
Aquatic land leasesLimits certain leases on aquatic lands while the department of natural resources surveys sand and gravel resources on state-owned lands. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2532 2007–08 |
Endangered marine speciesRequires environmental analysis of impacts to endangered marine species. Prior to the final issuance of any permits, leases, or other approvals for projects or proposals to occur within or adjacent to marine aquatic habitats,... | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2534 2007–08 |
Light pollutionRequires public and private outdoor lighting to be fully shielded. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2538 2007–08 |
Hydrokinetic energyEstablishes a work group to develop the Washington State Center for Excellence in Hydrokinetic Energy. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2546 2007–08 |
Solar easementsProvides that a solar easement is implied for any solar energy system erected and operating on or after January 1, 2009. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |