Brendan Williams
Representative
· Democrat
· District 22
· most recent term 2009–10
2009–10 · House · D · LD 222007–08 · House · D · LD 222005–06 · House · D · LD 22
157
Bills as prime sponsor
27
of those became law
869
Bills co-sponsored
5,033
Recorded votes
3.5%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2113 2007–08 |
Issuance of liquor licensesDirects the Liquor Control Board to give substantial weight to the objections of a local jurisdiction to the issuance or renewal of a liquor license based on chronic illegal activity associated with the applicant's operation... | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 473, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| HB 1461 2007–08 |
Manufactured/mobile homeAuthorizes the Attorney General to administer and enforce a Manufactured/Mobile Home Dispute Resolution Program which includes making determinations, negotiating with opposing parties, and issuing notices of violation or non-violation. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 431, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 2079 2007–08 |
Agency shop feesProvides that when public labor organizations are making political campaign contributions, the contribution is not considered to be use of agency shop fees when the organization's general treasury has sufficient funds to cover... | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 438, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 2304 2007–08 |
Cardiac care servicesRequires the Department of Health to adopt certificate of need criteria relating to the performance of percutaneous coronary interventions at hospitals that do not provide on-site cardiac surgery. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 440, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 1051 2007–08 |
High school completion progCreates a pilot program in two community and technical colleges for students under 21 who have completed all state and local graduation requirements except the Certificate of Academic Achievement (CAA) and meet other... | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 355, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| HB 1088 2007–08 |
Children's mental healthRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to recommend revisions to access-to-care standards and the children's mental health benefits package. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 359, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| HB 1456 2007–08 |
Mental health professionalsMental health professionals will not be required to conduct home visits alone, and will be given resources to lessen the danger of home visits. | Tami Green (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 360, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| HB 1897 2007–08 |
Attorney invoicesDeclares that it is the intent of the Legislature to clarify that attorney invoices from private legal counsel are not exempt from disclosure under the Public Records Act. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 391, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| HB 1303 2007–08 |
Cleaner energyRequires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to implement a school bus replacement incentive program. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 348, Laws of 2007 |
May 7, 2007 |
| HB 1050 2007–08 |
Students with disabilitiesAllows a student receiving special education services to participate in high school commencement exercises if the student has attended four years of high school and has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) that prescribes... | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 318, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 1949 2007–08 |
Harvesting geoduck clamsApplies the state Industrial Insurance Act to certain employers and workers involved in the business of harvesting geoducks. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 324, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 1096 2007–08 |
Postsecondary opportunitiesDirects the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) to develop and implement the Opportunity Grant Program. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 277, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1124 2007–08 |
Natural resources' officersAdds the Washington State Department of Natural Resources to the definition of employer in the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS). | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 294, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1166 2007–08 |
County treasurersRequires that payments made from a county treasurer's "Metropolitan Park District Fund" be made through electronic funds transfer or through warrants issued in accordance with specified requirements. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 295, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1233 2007–08 |
Fixed payment insuranceRedefines "Health Plan" to exclude illness-triggered fixed payment insurance, fixed payment insurance, or other fixed payment insurance offered as an independent, noncoordinated benefit. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 296, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1244 2007–08 |
Wages for industrial insModifies the statutory definition of wages used to calculate workers' compensation benefits to include an employer's payment or contributions, or appropriate portions thereof, for health care benefits unless the employer... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 297, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1501 2007–08 |
Workers' comp total disableEliminates the expiration date on the authority of the Department of Labor and Industries (Department) to recalculate an injured worker's time-loss benefits and pay additional benefits to the worker in situations when a... | Alex Wood (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 2007 |
May 1, 2007 |
| HB 1047 2007–08 |
Alcohol in food and candyAllows grocery stores licensed by the Liquor Control Board that have a snack bar license to sell confections with up to 10 percent alcohol to persons 21 or older. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 30, 2007 |
| 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 1418 2007–08 |
Dangerous wild animalsProhibits possession of potentially dangerous wild animals such as large cats, wolves, bears, monkeys, primates, certain snakes, and crocodiles. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 238, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 30, 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 1520 2007–08 |
Polygraph/sex assault victimProhibits law enforcement, prosecutors, and other government officials from asking or requiring a victim of a sex offense to take a polygraph exam as a condition of investigating the offense. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 202, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 27, 2007 |
| HB 1555 2007–08 |
Sexual assault protectionProvides that a sexual assault protection order is a remedy for victims who do not qualify for a domestic violence protection order. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 212, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 27, 2007 |
| HB 1500 2007–08 |
Workers' comp disabilityCreates options for deducting a prior permanent partial disability award from a subsequent pension award. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 172, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| HB 1642 2007–08 |
No-contact ordersProvides that a violation of certain restraint provisions in a no-contact, restraining, or protection order is a gross misdemeanor, regardless of whether the violation is one for which an arrest is required. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
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