Steve Kirby
Representative
· Democrat
· District 29
· most recent term 2021–22
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319
Bills as prime sponsor
63
of those became law
875
Bills co-sponsored
15,544
Recorded votes
1.3%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2708 2007–08 |
Frequent flier programsFinds that regulation of the secondary market for points, miles, or other similar credits earned through participation in frequent flier programs is necessary to ensure that consumers in the state of Washington can freely... | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2802 2007–08 |
Credit histories and scoresProhibits an insurer from using an insurance score or credit history as a factor in any underwriting, renewal cancellation, or premium decision in personal insurance. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2837 2007–08 |
Real propertyRequires that any person or entity involved in the construction of improvements upon real property intended for residential use has a duty, which may not be waived, to exercise reasonable care in the construction of the improvement. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 1027 2007–08 |
Check cashers & sellersRequires a small loan endorsement for any person making small loans to any person physically located in Washington, including loans made through the use of the internet, facsimile, telephone, kiosk, or other means. | Chris Strow (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1066 2007–08 |
Insurance claimsStates that a person has a right to choose any automobile glass repair or replacement facility for the repair of a loss relating to motor vehicle glass. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1087 2007–08 |
Signature gatherersProhibits payment of initiative or referendum signature gatherers on a per-signature basis. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1107 2007–08 |
Property tax reliefIncreases the income thresholds in order to qualify for the senior citizen and disabled person property tax relief programs. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1112 2007–08 |
Repair of motor vehiclesProhibits an automotive repair facility from using non-original equipment manufacturer crash parts when repairing certain motor vehicles unless the customer consents in writing at the time of the repair. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1113 2007–08 |
Auto repair facilitiesInsurers may not have an ownership interest in an automotive repair facility. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1203 2007–08 |
Health service contractorsLimits the amount of capital and reserves that a health carrier can maintain to two months' claims expense. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1207 2007–08 |
Health benefit plan ratesProvides that rates, or any modification of rates, for individual health benefit plans may not be used until sixty days after they are filed with the commissioner. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1227 2007–08 |
Mortgage brokersReduces the business and occupation tax rate for licensed mortgage brokers from 1.5 percent to 0.484 percent. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1237 2007–08 |
Medical malpracticeRequires health facilities or providers to report medical malpractice closed claim information if their insurer does not report the information. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1243 2007–08 |
Unlawful internet gamblingProvides that, in a prosecution for a violation of RCW 9.46.240, it is an affirmative defense, which the defendant must prove by a preponderance of the evidence, that the defendant transmitted or received the gambling... | Chris Strow (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1245 2007–08 |
Credit cardsIncreases the tax rate on the gross income generated from credit card interest rates that exceed the state usury rate. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1252 2007–08 |
Prerecorded telephone callsProhibits using an automatic dialing and announcing device to send certain types of prerecorded voice messages, unless the recipient has given consent. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1274 2007–08 |
Indentity theft grant progCreates an identity theft grant program to be administered by the Attorney General. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1286 2007–08 |
Housing trust fundMakes certain mobile homes and manufactured housing eligible for housing trust fund assistance. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1302 2007–08 |
Asbestos liabilityLimits a successor corporation's liability for asbestos-related claims to an amount equal to the predecessor corporation's adjusted total gross assets; and | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1351 2007–08 |
Domestic partnershipsCreates a domestic partnership registry in the Office of the Secretary of State. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1433 2007–08 |
Uniform securities actRepeals the existing state securities act, Chapter 21.20 RCW. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1452 2007–08 |
Associate faculty positionsCreates the associate faculty position for non-tenure track faculty at community and technical colleges that have taught for at least nine quarters. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1491 2007–08 |
Insurance fair conduct actProhibits the unfair practice of an insurer unreasonably or negligently denying a claim for coverage or payment of benefits to any first party claimant. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1492 2007–08 |
Arbitration under insuranceRequires all automobile liability policies that provide personal injury protection (PIP) coverage to have a binding arbitration clause that allows either the insurer or insured to request arbitration. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1509 2007–08 |
Property management companyExpands the business and occupation tax exemption allowed for compensation of on-site property management workers to include on-site employees working for multiple property owners. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
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