All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1914 2011–12 |
Provider hospital privilegesProhibits a contract between a health care service contractor and a participating provider from requiring a participating provider to maintain active staff privileges at a hospital when that participating provider's... | Paul Harris (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1915 2011–12 |
Local govt public worksAuthorizes the State Treasurer to enter into contingent loan agreements with local governments to provide credit support for financing public works projects and authorizes the Public Works Board to make loans related to such... | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1917 2011–12 |
State route number 523Directs the department of transportation to undertake a corridor study to address the needs on the state route number 523 corridor. Finds that, given that tolling on state route number 520 is scheduled to begin in spring 2011,... | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1918 2011–12 |
Small loan interest rateAllows a check casher or check seller that has obtained the required small loan endorsement to charge interest or fees for small loans not to exceed in the aggregate thirty-six percent per annum. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1919 2011–12 |
Aerospace tax incentivesAddresses tax incentives for certain segments of the aerospace industry. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1920 2011–12 |
County utility tax optionAuthorizes certain counties to impose an excise tax on the privilege of engaging in business as a utility. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1921 2011–12 |
Death penalty eliminationReduces criminal justice expenses by eliminating the death penalty in favor of life incarceration. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1924 2011–12 |
Projects of statewide signifModifies projects of statewide significance provisions relating to: (1) Performance of a coordinated and comprehensive review by local governments and state and federal agencies; (2) Projected full-time employment positions... | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1925 2011–12 |
Newspapers B&O taxationAdjusts the business and occupation taxation of newspapers. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1926 2011–12 |
Web business services systemRequires the Department of Commerce and associate development organizations to use a web-based information system for business recruitment, retention, expansion, and trade by January 1, 2013. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1927 2011–12 |
Electronic benefit cardsRequires that electronic benefit cards issued to or on behalf of a person receiving public assistance must contain a photo identification of the person authorized to use the card. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1928 2011–12 |
Workplace bullyingMakes it an unfair practice under the Washington Law Against Discrimination to subject an employee to an abusive work environment. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1929 2011–12 |
Urban street preservationAuthorizes certain cities and towns to establish, after voter approval, a jurisdiction-wide street maintenance utility. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1930 2011–12 |
Foster parent rightsRequires the department of social and health services to: (1) Notify a person accused of abuse or neglect within seventy-two hours of receiving the report of alleged abuse or neglect; and (2) Develop training to be provided to... | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1931 2011–12 |
Failing to supervise minorHolds parents and guardians accountable for the costs their unemancipated minor children impose on others as a result of wrongful behavior. Creates the offense of failure to supervise an unemancipated minor child. | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1932 2011–12 |
University course materialsAddresses university employees who make financial gains from the sale of course materials they have authored and assigned to their classes. | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1934 2011–12 |
Educational employeesAuthorizes certain educational entities to require background investigations and screenings in addition to record checks through the Washington state patrol. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1935 2011–12 |
Fluoridation levels/rulesRequires the state board of health to adopt rules to establish requirements regarding certain levels of fluoridation in drinking water. | J.T. Wilcox (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1936 2011–12 |
Nonresident sales tax exempDisallows the nonresident retail sales tax exemption for nonresidents from jurisdictions imposing a value added tax or similar gross receipts tax of 3 percent or more. | Kristine Lytton (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1938 2011–12 |
Management of Capitol lakeEstablishes that Capitol Lake and its associated grounds are part of the "historic facilities" of the Washington state capitol. | Chris Reykdal (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1940 2011–12 |
Escrow definitionRevises the definition of "escrow" to include collection of payments and performance of related services by a third party in connection with certain loans for purposes of the escrow agent registration act. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1941 2011–12 |
Towing vehiclesAddresses tow vehicles and vehicle combinations. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1942 2011–12 |
Property tx relief/deductionAddresses medigap and medicare supplement insurance premiums and social security act disability benefits with regard to the disposable income calculation for certain property tax relief programs. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1943 2011–12 |
Manufacturing R&D activitiesProvides a business and occupation tax exemption on the value of products manufactured pursuant to research and development, and a licensing agreement with the University of Washington or Washington State University. | Norma Smith (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1944 2011–12 |
Vessel taxation & permittingModifies taxation and permitting provisions relating to privately owned watercraft. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |