Mike Sells
Representative
· Democrat
· District 38
· most recent term 2021–22
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149
Bills as prime sponsor
26
of those became law
1,408
Bills co-sponsored
12,624
Recorded votes
0.0%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3290 2007–08 |
Transportation congestionProvides public investments in transportation should support reducing congestion and thereby improve the predictable movement of goods and people throughout Washington state. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 3235 2007–08 |
Restitution for victimsProvides that a purpose of the Sentencing Reform Act is to consider a victim's needs and provide restitution and support as needed to ensure that he or she will not be further victimized. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2008 |
| HB 3196 2007–08 |
Sickle cell diseaseFinds that sickle cell disease is a lifelong hereditary red blood cell disorder that predominantly affects African-Americans, and that Washington state screens newborn infants for sickle cell disease at birth but that this... | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| HB 3211 2007–08 |
State patrol retirementEstablishes a board of trustees responsible for the adoption of actuarial standards to be applied to the Washington state patrol retirement system plan. Directs the board to zealously manage the trust funds for the benefit of... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| HB 3152 2007–08 |
Students with autismProvides that the professional educator standards board shall develop autism awareness and training policy guidelines for schools to ensure that teachers responsible for autistic children are well-prepared and up-to-date on... | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 1153 2007–08 |
Cell phone use while drivingThe holder of either an Intermediate Driver's License or an instruction permit may not operate a motor vehicle while using a wireless communication device except in the case of an emergency. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 3086 2007–08 |
Offender treatment programsProvides for nonviolent and nonsex offenders the option to complete a state-certified inpatient or intensive outpatient treatment program. Upon completion, each day of participation in such program may be substituted for one... | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 3107 2007–08 |
Funding formula assessmentRequires the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee to conduct a study of the funding formula used by the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges to distribute state funding to community and technical colleges. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 3112 2007–08 |
Children w/disabilitiesCreates a business and occupation tax credit for enhancing educational opportunities for children with disabilities. Provides that each person claiming a tax preference that requires a survey under this act must report... | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 1601 2007–08 |
Children's healthCreates the Children's Environmental Health and Protection Advisory Council. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| HB 3039 2007–08 |
Long-term care trainingIf funds are provided, directs the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) to allocate competitive grants to community college pilot sites for training of long-term care workers. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| HB 2977 2007–08 |
Property tax correctionsLowers the burden of proof for corrections to property tax valuations. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| HB 2875 2007–08 |
Investment strategyCreates a Joint Legislative Infrastructure Oversight Committee (Committee). | Liz Loomis (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| HB 2706 2007–08 |
Sellers of land noticeAllows the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to develop public outreach methods to provide education regarding the location and tradition of certain lands for public hunting. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2776 2007–08 |
DUI liquor/drug provisionsProvides, beginning January 1, 2009, any person licensed under this act who is convicted of any offense involving the use, consumption, or possession of alcohol while operating a motor vehicle in violation of RCW 46.61.502 or... | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2782 2007–08 |
College in the high schoolsEstablishes the college in the high school program as a statewide option for high school students. Requires the superintendent of public instruction, the state board for community and technical colleges, and the public... | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2793 2007–08 |
Farms in WIC programAuthorizes individual farms to participate in the Women, Infant, and Children Program. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2795 2007–08 |
Drug violations/crimesRequires an additional two years to be added to the standard sentence range for the crime of forgery under RCW 9A.60.020, possession of stolen property 1 under RCW 9A.56.150, possession of stolen property 2 under RCW... | Deb Wallace (D-17) | 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 2839 2007–08 |
Specific public recordProhibits agencies and their representatives from seeking a judicial determination in superior court as to whether an exemption to the Public Records Act applies to a records request. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2643 2007–08 |
Student loan organizationsUpdates and broadens existing B&O and property tax exemptions for nonprofit student loan organizations. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2008 |
| HB 2671 2007–08 |
Affordable housing taxProvides the tax imposed by RCW 82.08.020 does not apply to sales of tangible personal property or labor and services to a limited liability company, or other company, for the constructing of housing if the company has... | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2008 |
| HB 2673 2007–08 |
Student loan paymentsAuthorizes a credit against the state business and occupation tax for qualified employers who make student loan payments on behalf of qualified employees. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2008 |
| HB 1020 2007–08 |
Small loansFinds that consumers should be able to access loans at reasonable rates; no one should have to pay usurious interest rates. Paying the interest rates associated with payday loans can cause a borrower to need a loan to pay off... | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1021 2007–08 |
Small loansFinds that consumers should be able to access loans at reasonable rates; no one should have to pay usurious interest rates. Paying the interest rates associated with payday loans can cause a borrower to need a loan to pay off... | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
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