Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1069 2007–08 |
State amphibianDesignates the Pacific chorus frog as the state amphibian. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 224, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 30, 2007 |
| HB 1525 2007–08 |
Regulatory fairnessModifies the requirements for Small Business Economic Impact Statements created by agency when adopting a rule. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 239, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 30, 2007 |
| HB 1789 2007–08 |
Home heating oil tanksRequires the Pollution Liability Insurance Agency (PLIA) to identify design criteria for heating oil tanks that provide superior protection against future leaks than standard steel tank designs. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 240, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 30, 2007 |
| HB 1813 2007–08 |
Committee for outdoor recRenames the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation the "Recreation and Conservation Funding Board" and renames the Office of the Interagency Committee to the "Recreation and Conservation Office." | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 241, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 30, 2007 |
| HB 2056 2007–08 |
RecyclingRequires vendors selling single-use aluminum, glass, or plastic bottles or cans to provide recycling receptacles or reverse vending machines and service at all official gatherings and sports facilities in communities where... | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 244, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 30, 2007 |
| HB 1001 2007–08 |
Auto theftIncreases auto theft-related penalties and triple scores prior offenses for adult offenders. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 199, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 27, 2007 |
| HB 1328 2007–08 |
Small works rosterAllows a state agency or authorized local government to use the limited public works process to solicit and award small works roster contracts to certain small businesses, and to adopt procedures to encourage small businesses... | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 210, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 27, 2007 |
| HB 1366 2007–08 |
News mediaEstablishes a privilege from compelled testimony and disclosure of information for members of the news media. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 196, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 27, 2007 |
| HB 1445 2007–08 |
Public records actAdds definitions to the public records statute. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 197, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 27, 2007 |
| HB 1258 2007–08 |
Air pollution control agcyAllows monies collected for an air pollution control authority to be disbursed from warrants drawn by an authority or a designated county auditor. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 164, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| HB 1528 2007–08 |
Voter registrationProvides for electronic voter registration through the Secretary of State's website for individuals who have a valid Washington driver's license or state identification card. | Senator (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 157, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| HB 1677 2007–08 |
Outdoor education/recreationEstablishes the Outdoor Education and Recreation Grant Program under the authority of the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 176, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| HB 1831 2007–08 |
Election cycleChanges the definition of "election cycle" to mean the period beginning on January 1 after the date of the last general election and ending on December 31 after the next election for office. | Senator (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 180, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| HB 2286 2007–08 |
Interstate branchingAllows an out-of-state bank to acquire, establish, or maintain a branch within one mile of an affiliate commercial location only to the same extent permitted for a Washington bank under state and federal law. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 167, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| HB 1280 2007–08 |
School dstr capital fundsExpands authorized uses of school district capital projects funds to include application and modernization of technology systems, including ongoing fees for online applications, subscriptions, or licenses; upgrades and... | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 129, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 19, 2007 |
| HB 2010 2007–08 |
Bidder responsibilityDefines "responsible bidder" for purposes of public works contracts. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 133, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 19, 2007 |
| HB 1024 2007–08 |
Polybrominated diphenylProhibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of products containing polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) after January 1, 2008, with certain exceptions. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 65, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |
| HB 1870 2007–08 |
JuneteenthEstablishes June 19 as Juneteenth, a day of remembrance for the day the slaves learned of their freedom. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 61, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |
| HB 1337 2007–08 |
Colorectal cancerBeginning July 1, 2008, requires disability insurance contracts and health benefit plans to cover colorectal cancer examinations and laboratory tests consistent with the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations or... | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 10, 2007 |
| HB 2171 2007–08 |
Crane safetyRequires the Department of Labor and Industries (Department) to establish a crane certification program. | Deb Eddy (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 27, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 10, 2007 |
| HB 2583 2005–06 |
Comm & tech college employeeMaintains uninterrupted health care benefits for part-time academic employees at community and technical colleges provided the employee establishes and maintains a pattern of working at least three of the four quarters of the... | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 308, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| HB 1107 2005–06 |
Children with disabilitiesRequires school districts to provide or contract for early intervention services to eligible children with disabilities from birth to three years of age beginning in the 2009-10 school year. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 269, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 28, 2006 |
| HB 2964 2005–06 |
Department of early learningEstablishes the Department of Early Learning as an executive branch agency. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 28, 2006 |
| HB 1069 2005–06 |
Audits of tax preferencesCreates a citizen commission to develop a schedule for periodic review of tax preferences such as exemptions, exclusions, deductions, credits, deferrals, and preferential rates. | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 197, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 24, 2006 |
| HB 2477 2005–06 |
Election lawsMakes technical changes to election laws, including moving a requirement related to signature verification from the general election laws provision to the Secretary of State's rule making authority section; renaming a filing... | Tami Green (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 206, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 24, 2006 |