Maureen Walsh
Senator
· Republican
· District 16
· most recent term 2021–22
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59
Bills as prime sponsor
13
of those became law
839
Bills co-sponsored
11,730
Recorded votes
6.1%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1691 2007–08 |
Deferred prosecutionFinds that: (1) A significant number of individuals with mental or developmental disabilities who are in need of treatment or habilitative supports and services are inappropriately detained in correctional facilities; and (2)... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1703 2007–08 |
Domestic violenceCreates a domestic violence pilot program to co-locate a domestic violence advocate in Department of Social and Health Services offices. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1716 2007–08 |
Foster careDirects the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to establish a grant program to implement school enrollment stabilization strategies for children in foster care. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1721 2007–08 |
Certified capital companiesAuthorizes the creation of certified capital companies (CAPCOs) to promote investment in Washington's small businesses. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1726 2007–08 |
Growth management planningRequires that the "countywide planning policy" adopted by a county under the Growth Management Act address policies related to the provision of a regional housing supply sufficient to accommodate employment growth and market demand. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1728 2007–08 |
Shellfish aquacultureCreates the Shellfish Aquaculture Regulatory Efficiency Committee to provide advice as to how the current environmental standards and regulations for aquaculture issued by state and local government can be reformed into a more... | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1729 2007–08 |
Earned release timeExpands the number of months of an offender's sentence that may be served in partial confinement. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1780 2007–08 |
Statewide family courtEstablishes family court as a statutorily created division of superior court, effective July 1, 2009; and | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1787 2007–08 |
Wildlife at airportsAllows the operators of public airports to remove wildlife that is posing a safety threat without obtaining permits or licenses from the Department of Fish and Wildlife. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1791 2007–08 |
Prevention of child abuseAdding the Director of the Department of Early Learning to the Washington Council for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1855 2007–08 |
Sexual health educationRequires public schools that offer sexual health education to ensure that it is consistent with the 2005 Guidelines for Sexual Health Information and Disease Prevention , including being medically and scientifically accurate,... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1877 2007–08 |
Workers' comp medical aidRequires the department for state fund claims to pay, in accordance with the department's fee schedule, for the initial visit related to any alleged injury for which a worker files a claim for benefits, and any initial... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1899 2007–08 |
Ban on American beefExtends the business and occupation tax deduction for the slaughtering, breaking, processing, and wholesaling of perishable beef products for firms that slaughter cattle until December 31, 2012. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1901 2007–08 |
Repairs to farm machineryExempts replacement parts and services related to farm vehicles from sales and use tax. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1921 2007–08 |
Homeless individuals/familyCreates the Transitional Housing Operating and Rent (THOR) program within the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1926 2007–08 |
Dept of social & health svcsDirects the Department of Social and Health Services to consult with licensed foster parents. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1927 2007–08 |
Foster care benefitsRequires written notice be provided prior to the denial, reduction, or termination of foster care benefits. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1933 2007–08 |
Emergency sheltersRequires all public schools in Washington to be made available to the public as emergency shelters during states of emergency. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1938 2007–08 |
Water rightsAllows the continuance of a water right if the owner uses at least a portion of the water right for the established purpose of use. | Steve Hailey (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1948 2007–08 |
Youth-oriented activitiesCreates a competitive grant program to assist nonprofit organizations in improving or constructing public school district facilities for the purpose of operating youth-oriented activity programs. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1959 2007–08 |
Department of early learningRevises provisions for the Department of Early Learning (DEL) related to charging license fees; notification authority related to license denial, revocation, suspension or modification and monetary penalties; background... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1970 2007–08 |
Pharmacy paymentsRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to establish a technical assistance program for pharmacy providers under state medical assistance programs. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1974 2007–08 |
Sex offender sentencingProvides that an offender is eligible for the special sex offender sentencing alternative if: (1) The offender has not committed multiple acts constituting sex offenses against the same victim, regardless of whether the... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2023 2007–08 |
Newborn screening feesSets newborn screening fees used to fund specialty clinics that provide treatment services for children with certain heritable or metabolic disorders at $3.50 per infant. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2039 2007–08 |
Property tax deferralAllows persons with incomes of more than $40,000 but no more than $100,000 to defer property taxes on property value up to $200,000 under the senior citizen and disabled person property tax deferral program. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
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