Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Steve Conway
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2967 2007–08 |
Apprenticeship programsAdds entering approved apprenticeship programs to the circumstances that are considered "good cause" for leaving work and, therefore, do not disqualify individuals from receiving unemployment benefits. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2008 |
| HB 2979 2007–08 |
Overtime compensationRequires overtime wages for certain agricultural work unless the employee is employed by the owner/operator. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2008 |
| HB 3099 2007–08 |
Community empowerment zonesRequires the Department of Revenue (Department) to issue state and local sales and use tax deferral certificates for construction of new corporate headquarters in designated community empowerment zones when investment,... | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2008 |
| HB 3163 2007–08 |
Military improvement zoneDirects the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (Department) to conduct a pilot Military Improvement Zone Program in two specified areas. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2008 |
| HB 3192 2007–08 |
Alcohol beverage regulationExpands activities permitted under a bonded wine warehouse license issued by the Liquor Control Board to include handling of wine. | Alex Wood (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2008 |
| HB 3193 2007–08 |
Whistleblower protectionsExpands protections for state employee whistleblowers. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2008 |
| HB 3305 2007–08 |
Family leave insuranceDirects the Employment Security Department to administer the family leave insurance program. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2008 |
| HB 2076 2007–08 |
Wine and beer tastingEstablishes a pilot project for grocery store tastings of beer and wine. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 15, 2008 |
| HB 2106 2007–08 |
Farm labor contractorsModifies the state farm labor contractor law, including provisions on licensing, bonding, contractor duties, nondiscrimination, and transportation safety. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 12, 2008 |
| HB 2707 2007–08 |
Frequent flier programsDirects a work group, staffed by the Office of the Attorney General, to study legal and policy implications of allowing consumers to participate in the secondary market for frequent flier points, miles, or other similar credits. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 12, 2008 |
| HB 2832 2007–08 |
Basic educationCreates a new RCW chapter containing recodified sections of the 1977 Basic Education Act and references to programs held by the courts to be part of the state's obligations under Article IX of the State Constitution. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 12, 2008 |
| HB 2966 2007–08 |
HVAC and refrigerationEstablishes requirements for registration of HVAC/R contractors, and for certification of HVAC/R mechanics and various specialty mechanics. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 12, 2008 |
| HB 3234 2007–08 |
Earned income tax creditRequires the Department of Revenue to perform a study looking at potential revenue sources for, and the fiscal cost of, a sales tax remittance program for low income workers. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 12, 2008 |
| HB 3245 2007–08 |
Aerospace industry taxExpands tax incentives for the aerospace industry. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 12, 2008 |
| HB 2918 2007–08 |
Military childrenEstablishes a taskforce to study the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children and report to the Legislature whether it is in the state's interest to adopt it. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 11, 2008 |
| HB 2009 2007–08 |
Trench excavationsRemoves the requirement that an adequate safety system for a trench excavation be included in the cost estimates and bidding forms as a separate item. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 6, 2008 |
| HB 2142 2007–08 |
Workplace bullyingMakes it an unlawful employment practice to subject a state employee to an abusive work environment. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 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 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 2980 2007–08 |
Ex parte contactsLimits ex parte contact with medical providers after an appeal is filed in an industrial insurance case. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 2008 |
| HB 3076 2007–08 |
Aerospace manufacturingEstablishes a joint legislative task force to examine the potential use of underutilized property and facilities at regionally-significant airports to expand the state's aerospace industry. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 2008 |
| HB 3078 2007–08 |
Developmental disabilitiesRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to implement rules to enable working-age adults with developmental disabilities to pursue and maintain employment in an integrated setting. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2008 |
| HB 3175 2007–08 |
Community developmentCreates the Washington State New Markets Development (NMD) Program, which allows, until December 31, 2013, a tax credit against the business and occupation tax for qualified investments benefitting low-income community... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2008 |
| HB 3332 2007–08 |
Civil service unionsProvides a process for the Legislature to act on initial collective bargaining agreements involving bargaining units for which representatives were certified during or after the legislative session. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2008 |