Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Sherry Appleton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2313 2005–06 |
Restrctng tax preferencesRaises revenue by restricting or eliminating tax exemptions, deductions, and credits. Repeals RCW 82.04.062, 82.04.293, 82.04.315, 82.04.317, 82.04.4292, and 82.04.44525. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2315 2005–06 |
B & O tax/investmentsRevises the business and occupation taxation of investment income received by corporations. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2336 2005–06 |
Pupil transportationRemoves the limitation that state pupil transportation funds for students who live within one mile of school are only provided for transportation services for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2343 2005–06 |
Juvenile waiver of rightsRequires law enforcement to make reasonable attempts to notify a child's parent, guardian, or custodian when the child is taken into custody and is being held. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2346 2005–06 |
Fire-safe cigarettesRequires the state director of fire protection to determine for each variety of cigarette sold or proposed for sale in this state whether that variety of cigarette is fire safe. Requires the state director of fire protection... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2357 2005–06 |
Correctional industriesProhibits local governments from contracting with the Department of Corrections for Correctional Industries services if such contracts will have the effect of terminating classified public employees. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2359 2005–06 |
Makers of small loansRequires a minimum 10 year ban from the check cashing and selling industry for any person involved with the making payday loans by an unlicensed entity. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2361 2005–06 |
Minimum duration/small loansProvides that a borrower must be allowed a minimum of thirty days to pay off a small loan. A licensee may not charge an additional fee or interest if the borrower pays off the loan within thirty days. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2362 2005–06 |
Minimum duration/small loansProvides that a borrower must be allowed a minimum of thirty days to pay off a small loan. A licensee may not charge an additional fee or interest if the borrower pays off the loan within forty-five days. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2363 2005–06 |
Security for small loansRequires a licensee to deposit all postdated checks or drafts as soon as practicable after the date of the check or draft has passed. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2365 2005–06 |
City lodging taxesExtends credit against the state sales tax for Yakima County's hotel motel tax until 2021. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2421 2005–06 |
Force-feeding birdsDeclares that a person may not force-feed a bird, or hire another person to force-feed a bird, for the purposes of enlarging the bird's liver beyond normal size. Does not apply if the person force-feeds a bird for the purpose... | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2427 2005–06 |
Eminent domainDefines allowable "public uses" for purposes of eminent domain and specifically excludes economic development; and | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2433 2005–06 |
Property tax reliefProvides property tax relief for senior citizens and persons retired by reason of physical disability. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2442 2005–06 |
Alternative fuelsEnhances the availability of alternative fuel at retail gasoline stations. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2496 2005–06 |
Job creation tax creditCreates a business and occupation tax credit of $450 per year per newly created full-time employment position for businesses with 20 or fewer employees that offer a health care plan to all employees. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1290 2005–06 |
Community mental healthDirects the Department of Social and Health Services to use a request for qualification and request for proposal process to establish Regional Support Networks. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 503, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| HB 1636 2005–06 |
Wages for child care workersRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to establish a child care career and wage ladder, subject to available appropriations. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 507, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| HB 2081 2005–06 |
Hood CanalSpecifies aquatic rehabilitation zones may be established for marine waters posing serious environmental or public health concerns. | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 478, Laws of 2005 |
May 16, 2005 |
| HB 2097 2005–06 |
Hood Canal rehabilitationAuthorizes a program for Hood Canal rehabilitation. | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 479, Laws of 2005 |
May 16, 2005 |
| HB 1512 2005–06 |
State health care programsRequires the use of evidence-based medicine principles in state purchased health care program contracts with health carriers and providers. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 446, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| HB 1533 2005–06 |
Inspection of hospitalsExtends the inspection period for hospitals from every 12 months to an average of every 18 months. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 447, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| HB 1561 2005–06 |
Life insuranceProhibits life insurers from taking underwriting actions or charging different rates based upon the applicant's or insured person's past or future lawful travel unless bona fide statistical differences in risk or exposure have... | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 441, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| HB 1640 2005–06 |
Landlord and tenant disputesTemporarily expands the existing ombudsman service provided to mobile home park owners and mobile home park tenants and managed by the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (DCTED) to resolve disputes between... | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 429, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| HB 1681 2005–06 |
Background check task forceExtends the Joint Task Force on Criminal Background Check Processes one additional year. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 452, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |