Sherry Appleton
Representative
· Democrat
· District 23
· most recent term 2019–20
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317
Bills as prime sponsor
35
of those became law
2,148
Bills co-sponsored
11,648
Recorded votes
3.5%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1693 2007–08 |
State ferry employeesChanges time frames for ferry collective bargaining. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 160, 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 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 1292 2007–08 |
Veterans' cemeteryEstablishes a veterans cemetery in Eastern Washington. | Don Barlow (D-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 43, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |
| HB 1437 2007–08 |
Sexual assault protectionProhibits a public agency from charging a petitioner filing fees or service of process fees in sexual assault protection order proceedings. | Deb Eddy (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 55, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |
| HB 1458 2007–08 |
Eminent domainRequires a condemnor of property to provide the property owner with mail or published notice at least 15 days before final action is to be taken to authorize condemnation or to select property for condemnation. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 68, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |
| HB 1793 2007–08 |
Indigent defense grantsRemoves the limit on the number of eligible cities that can receive indigent defense money through grants administered by the Office of Public Defense. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, 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 1095 2007–08 |
Part D drug copayment progThe Department of Social and Health Services may offer Medicare Part D copayment coverage to individuals who are eligible for Medicaid and Medicare, subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose. | Don Barlow (D-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 2007 |
Feb 2, 2007 |
| HB 1168 2007–08 |
Disorderly conductMakes engaging in certain disruptive behavior within 500 feet of a funeral or burial, funeral procession, or memorial service subject to prosecution for disorderly conduct. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 2007 |
Feb 2, 2007 |
| HB 3282 2005–06 |
Hood Canal accountEstablishes the Hood Canal Aquatic Rehabilitation Account to be used to support programs and projects to protect and restore Hood Canal. | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 366, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 31, 2006 |
| HB 1226 2005–06 |
Campaign contribution limitsExtends campaign contribution limits to certain candidates for county office and port district office, and to all judicial offices. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 348, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 30, 2006 |
| HB 2754 2005–06 |
Veterans innovations programCreates the Veterans Innovations Program (VIP) for the purpose of providing veterans who served in recent military action with crisis and emergency relief, as well as education, training, and employment assistance. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 343, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 30, 2006 |
| 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 2871 2005–06 |
Regional trans governanceCreating a new Regional Transportation Commission to evaluate transportation governance and planning in the Puget Sound region and develop a proposal for regional transportation governance options to be submitted to the 2007... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 311, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 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 3164 2005–06 |
Personal prop tax exemptionIncreases the personal property tax exemption for a head of family to $15,000. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 281, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 28, 2006 |
| HB 2497 2005–06 |
National guardAllows a qualified person serving in the National Guard to request to suspend payments and stop the accrual of interest on a business loan or extension of credit until after the end of their active service. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 253, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 27, 2006 |
| HB 2572 2005–06 |
Small employer health insEstablishes a premium assistance program for small business through the Health Care Authority. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 27, 2006 |
| HB 2716 2005–06 |
Nursing facility paymentThe nursing facility Medicaid payment system is modified by rebasing direct care and operations component rate allocations based upon calendar year 2003 cost reports. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 27, 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 2345 2005–06 |
Fire protection servicesClarifies the powers and duties of a Regional Fire Protection Service Authority (Authority). | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 24, 2006 |
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