Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Maralyn Chase
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1498 2005–06 |
Barred owlsCreates a civil violation against anyone releasing a barred owl or spotted owl/barred owl hybrid anywhere in the state if the bird has been captured alive pursuant to a Federal permit. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1499 2005–06 |
Animal crueltyMakes a number of changes to statutes governing cruelty to animals, animal fighting, marauding dogs, and dogs injuring livestock. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1501 2005–06 |
Property tax exmptn reviewDirects the joint legislative audit and review committee to review the tax preferences in Title 84 RCW beginning in 2006 and every six years thereafter. The review shall be completed and a report prepared by June 30th of the... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1517 2005–06 |
National guard ombudsmanCreates the Office of National Guard Ombudsman as an advocate for men and women serving in the National Guard and their families. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1521 2005–06 |
Purchasing service creditPermits members of the Public Employees' Retirement System Plans 1, 2 and 3 to purchase up to two years of service credit for periods not worked due to an injury incurred in the course of employment. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1522 2005–06 |
Military service creditAllows military credit to be obtained, after completing military service, if the employee applies for re-employment with the leave-of-absence employer within one year (or is re-employed within 10 years under certain... | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1527 2005–06 |
Public contract wagesRequires state contractors and subcontractors to pay their employees a living wage rate. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1529 2005–06 |
Initiation fees and duesAmends RCW 82.08.010 to provide that "sales price" includes all initiation fees and dues received by persons engaging in amusement and recreation services under RCW 82.04.050(3)(a), physical fitness services under RCW... | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1530 2005–06 |
Growth managementAdds multimodal transportation districts to the list of strategies a county or city fully planning under the Growth Management Act may employ to satisfy concurrency requirements. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1532 2005–06 |
Arthritis pilot projectDeclares that the purposes of this act are: (1) To create and foster a statewide pilot project that promotes public awareness and increases knowledge about the causes of arthritis, the importance of early diagnosis and... | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1535 2005–06 |
Hepatitis C state planAmends RCW 70.54.360 relating to removing state funding restrictions from the hepatitis C state plan. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1543 2005–06 |
Salmon labelingRequires a person selling salmon at wholesale or retail to identify the country of origin where the salmon was produced or landed. | Jim McCune (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1547 2005–06 |
Housing assistancePreference for Housing Trust Fund grants is extended to applicant projects which include employment and training opportunities in Washington apprenticeship programs. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1551 2005–06 |
MethamphetamineAppropriates the sum of seven hundred fifty thousand dollars, or as much thereof as may be necessary, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2006, from the general fund to Snohomish county for the purposes of funding a law... | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1552 2005–06 |
Veterans/tuition waiversProvides that, subject to the limitations of RCW 28B.15.910, the governing boards of the state universities, the regional universities, The Evergreen State College, and the community colleges may exempt veterans of the global... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1556 2005–06 |
Community college boardsRequires Boards of Trustees for community colleges to include at least one member from business and one member from labor. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1566 2005–06 |
Government accountabilityRequires that the budget process be developed in consideration with the priorities of government. | Fred Jarrett (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1568 2005–06 |
Activation of national guardChanges the circumstances under which the Governor may order the National Guard into the active service of the state. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1576 2005–06 |
Small business job creationCreates a business and occupation tax credit of $650 per year per newly created full-time employment position for independently owned and operated businesses with 50 or fewer employees that offer a health care plan to all employees. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1579 2005–06 |
Animal fightingModifies the crime of animal fighting. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1580 2005–06 |
Stun gunsProvides that no person or business may sell a projectile stun gun in the state of Washington unless the projectile stun gun: (1) Has a maximum charge of less than one hundred thousand volts; (2) Has a maximum of less than... | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1583 2005–06 |
Relocation assistanceRequires landlords to pay relocation assistance, as well as to return any deposits and prepaid rent, to tenants who are displaced because their residence is condemned or declared unlawful to occupy except in cases in which the... | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1584 2005–06 |
Management of state watersIncludes federal and tribal water rights as interests the state considers under the state's Water Resources Act of 1971. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1586 2005–06 |
Higher ed student populationAuthorizes public institutions of higher education to consider race, color, ethnicity, or national origin in admissions and transfer policies for the purpose of promoting diversity on their campuses. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1588 2005–06 |
Tourism promotionDirects the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development to implement a regional television campaign to promote tourism opportunities in Washington. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |