STATE OF WASHINGTON
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
59th Legislature - 2006 - Regular Session

   
FRANK CHOPP JOHN LOVICK
Speaker Speaker Pro Tempore
 
RICHARD NAFZIGER, Chief Clerk     

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS   FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS
 
Introduction and First Reading of
Bills, Memorials, Joint Resolutions and Concurrent Resolutions

 
January 9, 2006 - Monday 1ST DAY Regular Session
 
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HB 2329 By Representatives Hunter, Alexander, Jarrett, Haigh, Nixon and Chase
 
  Clarifying that the state auditor and the joint legislative audit and review committee are among the entities that are exceptions to the provisions prohibiting disclosure of department of social and health services information.
 
  Referred to Committee on STATE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS & ACCOUNTABILITY.
 
HB 2330 By Representatives Blake, Buck and Upthegrove
 
  Modifying provisions concerning the administration of a crab pot buoy tag program.
 
  Referred to Committee on NATURAL RESOURCES, ECOLOGY & PARKS.
 
HB 2331 By Representatives Blake, Buck and Upthegrove
 
  Concerning public disclosure requirements for sensitive fish and wildlife data.
 
  Referred to Committee on STATE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS & ACCOUNTABILITY.
 
HB 2332 By Representatives Buck, Blake and Upthegrove
 
  Concerning recreational fishing for albacore tuna.
 
  Referred to Committee on NATURAL RESOURCES, ECOLOGY & PARKS.
 
HB 2333 By Representatives Green, Haler, Conway, Curtis, Fromhold, McDonald, Walsh, Strow, Sells, Campbell, Miloscia, Roach, P. Sullivan, Morrell, McDermott, Serben, Darneille, Appleton, Williams and Chase
 
  Providing parity for home care agency workers.
 
  Referred to Committee on APPROPRIATIONS.
 
HB 2334 By Representatives Appleton, Woods, Sells, Eickmeyer, Flannigan, Strow, B. Sullivan, Priest, Jarrett, Chase and Moeller
 
  Modifying residential density requirements in fully incorporated island cities.
 
  Referred to Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT.
 
HB 2335 By Representatives Appleton, Campbell, Cody, Moeller, Green, Clibborn, Lantz, Morrell and Chase
 
  Regulating body piercing.
 
  Referred to Committee on HEALTH CARE.
 
HB 2336 By Representatives Appleton, Haler, Hasegawa, B. Sullivan, Sells, Cox, Dunshee, Chase, Miloscia, P. Sullivan, Haigh, Green, Flannigan, Simpson, Moeller and Kilmer
 
  Changing the state formula for funding allocations for pupil transportation.
 
  Referred to Committee on EDUCATION.
 
HB 2337 By Representatives Linville, Strow, Dunshee, Appleton, Haler and Chase; by request of Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development and Public Works Board
 
  Authorizing projects recommended by the public works board.
 
  Referred to Committee on CAPITAL BUDGET.
 
HB 2338 By Representatives Kirby, Roach and Chase; by request of Department of Financial Institutions
 
  Extending the mortgage lending fraud prosecution account.
 
  Referred to Committee on FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS & INSURANCE.
 
HB 2339 By Representatives Kirby, Roach and Chase; by request of Department of Financial Institutions
 
  Regulating business development companies and the participation of financial institutions and nondepository lenders in economic development within the state.
 
  Referred to Committee on FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS & INSURANCE.
 
HB 2340 By Representatives Kirby, Roach and Chase; by request of Department of Financial Institutions
 
  Regulating mortgage brokers and loan originators.
 
  Referred to Committee on FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS & INSURANCE.
 
HB 2341 By Representatives Moeller, Hinkle, Williams, Sells, Upthegrove and Lantz
 
  Modifying optometry licensing requirements.
 
  Referred to Committee on HEALTH CARE.
 
HB 2342 By Representatives Moeller, Appleton, Nixon, Hunt, Curtis and Lantz
 
  Establishing a health care declarations registry.
 
  Referred to Committee on HEALTH CARE.
 
HB 2343 By Representatives Moeller and Appleton
 
  Modifying juvenile waiver of rights.
 
  Referred to Committee on JUVENILE JUSTICE & FAMILY LAW.
 
HB 2344 By Representatives Kessler, Buck, Kagi, Curtis and Takko
 
  Authorizing three superior court judges in Clallam county.
 
  Referred to Committee on JUDICIARY.
 
HB 2345 By Representatives Simpson, Rodne and Appleton
 
  Addressing regional fire protection service authorities.
 
  Referred to Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT.
 
HB 2346 By Representatives Simpson, Appleton and Williams
 
  Regulating fire-safe cigarettes.
 
  Referred to Committee on COMMERCE & LABOR.
 
HB 2347 By Representatives Morris, Hudgins and Kilmer
 
  Promoting the growth of research in the science and technology fields.
 
  Referred to Committee on HI ED & WORKFORCE ED.
 
HB 2348 By Representatives Morris and Ericksen
 
  Extending tax relief for aluminum smelters.
 
  Referred to Committee on TECHNOLOGY, ENERGY & COMMUNICATIONS.
 
HB 2349 By Representatives Morris, Hudgins and Chase
 
  Providing new renewable energy standards.
 
  Referred to Committee on TECHNOLOGY, ENERGY & COMMUNICATIONS.
 
HB 2350 By Representatives Morris and Hudgins
 
  Limiting the disclosure of energy infrastructure information.
 
  Referred to Committee on STATE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS & ACCOUNTABILITY.
 
HB 2351 By Representatives Morris and Hudgins
 
  Concerning energy resource planning and renewable energy standards.
 
  Referred to Committee on TECHNOLOGY, ENERGY & COMMUNICATIONS.
 
HB 2352 By Representatives Morris and Hudgins
 
  Modifying net metering provisions.
 
  Referred to Committee on TECHNOLOGY, ENERGY & COMMUNICATIONS.
 
HB 2353 By Representatives Pettigrew, Shabro, Kessler, Priest, Cox, Conway, Haler, P. Sullivan, Appleton, Walsh, Kenney, Green, Armstrong, Hasegawa, Kagi, Hunt, McCoy, Buri, Fromhold, Strow, Curtis, McDermott, Williams, Hudgins, Moeller, Sells, Lantz, Kilmer and Chase
 
  Providing collective bargaining for family child care providers.
 
  Referred to Committee on COMMERCE & LABOR.
 
HB 2354 By Representatives Williams and Chase
 
  Adding provisions that define "survey," "surveying," "the practice of land surveying," and "responsible charge."
 
  Referred to Committee on COMMERCE & LABOR.
 
HB 2355 By Representatives Williams, Chase and Hunt
 
  Creating the Washington state combined fund drive foundation.
 
  Referred to Committee on STATE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS & ACCOUNTABILITY.
 
HB 2356 By Representative Williams
 
  Modifying provisions with regard to recreational activities on certain lands.
 
  Referred to Committee on JUDICIARY.
 
HB 2357 By Representatives Williams and Appleton
 
  Modifying work programs at correctional institutions.
 
  Referred to Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE & CORRECTIONS.
 
HB 2358 By Representatives Haigh, Hunt, Nixon, McDermott, Miloscia, Moeller and Chase; by request of Public Disclosure Commission
 
  Regarding penalties for violations of the public disclosure act.
 
  Referred to Committee on STATE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS & ACCOUNTABILITY.
 
HB 2359 By Representatives Appleton, Williams, Moeller, Morrell and Lantz
 
  Penalizing unlicensed makers of small loans.
 
  Referred to Committee on FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS & INSURANCE.
 
HB 2360 By Representatives Appleton, Moeller, Morrell and Lantz
 
  Studying small loans.
 
  Referred to Committee on FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS & INSURANCE.
 
HB 2361 By Representatives Appleton, Moeller, Morrell and Lantz
 
  Establishing a minimum duration for small loans.
 
  Referred to Committee on FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS & INSURANCE.
 
HB 2362 By Representatives Appleton, Moeller, Morrell and Lantz
 
  Establishing a minimum duration for small loans.
 
  Referred to Committee on FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS & INSURANCE.
 
HB 2363 By Representatives Appleton, Moeller and Morrell
 
  Using postdated checks or drafts as security for small loans.
 
  Referred to Committee on FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS & INSURANCE.
 
HB 2364 By Representatives Santos, Orcutt, McIntire, Hunter, Armstrong, Morrell and Roach
 
  Creating a use tax exemption when converting or merging a federal, foreign, or out-of-state credit union into a state charter.
 
  Referred to Committee on FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS & INSURANCE.
 
HB 2365 By Representatives Chase, Skinner, Hunt, Clements, Grant, Chandler, Eickmeyer, Quall, Newhouse, Morrell, Kristiansen, Linville, Clibborn, McCoy, Blake, Holmquist, Hinkle and Appleton
 
  Extending the date when counties which have authorized facilities for agriculture promotion must allow a credit for city lodging taxes.
 
  Referred to Committee on FINANCE.
 
HB 2366 By Representative B. Sullivan
 
  Making certain communications between fire fighters and peer support group counselors privileged.
 
  Referred to Committee on JUDICIARY.
 
HB 2367 By Representatives O'Brien, Kirby and Strow; by request of Criminal Justice Training Commission
 
  Regarding the certification of tribal police officers.
 
  Referred to Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE & CORRECTIONS.
 
HB 2368 By Representatives B. Sullivan, Jarrett and Morris
 
  Authorizing development rights demonstration projects.
 
  Referred to Committee on NATURAL RESOURCES, ECOLOGY & PARKS.
 
HB 2369 By Representatives Quall and Conway; by request of Horse Racing Commission
 
  Authorizing the Washington horse racing commission to expend a statutorily limited amount of its operating funds for the development of the equine industry, improvement of racing facilities, and equine health research.
 
  Referred to Committee on COMMERCE & LABOR.
 
HB 2370 By Representatives Green, Williams, Kessler, Kilmer and Chase; by request of Governor Gregoire
 
  Funding low-income home energy assistance.
 
  Referred to Committee on APPROPRIATIONS.
 
HB 2371 By Representative B. Sullivan
 
  Studying the statewide procurement of technical assistance.
 
  Referred to Committee on ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AGRICULTURE & TRADE.
 
HB 2372 By Representatives Cox, Buri and Williams
 
  Encouraging volunteers to teach hunter education courses.
 
  Referred to Committee on NATURAL RESOURCES, ECOLOGY & PARKS.
 
HB 2373 By Representative Pearson
 
  Concerning riparian flood damages.
 
  Referred to Committee on NATURAL RESOURCES, ECOLOGY & PARKS.
 
HB 2374 By Representative Pearson
 
  Requiring public motorized access plans for department of natural resources' lands.
 
  Referred to Committee on NATURAL RESOURCES, ECOLOGY & PARKS.
 
HB 2375 By Representatives Williams and Priest; by request of Statute Law Committee
 
  Simplifying session law publication.
 
  Referred to Committee on JUDICIARY.
 
HB 2376 By Representatives Moeller, Kenney, Appleton, Hunt, Williams, Miloscia, Kessler, Lantz, Fromhold and Clibborn; by request of Governor Gregoire
 
  Repealing cost-sharing in medical programs.
 
  Referred to Committee on HEALTH CARE.
 
HB 2377 By Representatives Kirby and Dunn
 
  Repealing the additional cigarette tax enacted in 2005.
 
  Referred to Committee on FINANCE.
 
HB 2378 By Representatives Kirby and Dunn
 
  Repealing the additional liquor tax enacted in 2005.
 
  Referred to Committee on FINANCE.
 
HB 2379 By Representatives Lantz and Serben
 
  Disposing of nonprobate assets under will.
 
  Referred to Committee on JUDICIARY.
 
HB 2380 By Representatives Serben and Lantz
 
  Changing the threshold age of minors under the uniform transfers to minors act.
 
  Referred to Committee on JUDICIARY.
 
HB 2381 By Representative Kretz
 
  Authorizing a beaver relocation permit.
 
  Referred to Committee on NATURAL RESOURCES, ECOLOGY & PARKS.
 
HB 2382 By Representative Kretz
 
  Providing limited liability immunity for injuries at bovine handling facilities.
 
  Referred to Committee on JUDICIARY.
 
HB 2383 By Representative B. Sullivan
 
  Creating a joint legislative task force on aerospace manufacturing.
 
  Referred to Committee on ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AGRICULTURE & TRADE.
 
HB 2384 By Representatives Dickerson, Buck, Blake and B. Sullivan; by request of Department of Natural Resources
 
  Concerning the state geological survey.
 
  Referred to Committee on NATURAL RESOURCES, ECOLOGY & PARKS.
 
HB 2385 By Representatives Kretz, Blake and B. Sullivan; by request of Department of Natural Resources
 
  Making technical corrections to certain public lands statutes.
 
  Referred to Committee on NATURAL RESOURCES, ECOLOGY & PARKS.
 
HB 2386 By Representatives B. Sullivan and Chase; by request of Department of Natural Resources
 
  Modifying provisions related to the commercial harvest of geoduck clams.
 
  Referred to Committee on NATURAL RESOURCES, ECOLOGY & PARKS.
 
HB 2387 By Representatives B. Sullivan and Chase; by request of Department of Natural Resources
 
  Allowing the department of natural resources to exchange certain state lands.
 
  Referred to Committee on NATURAL RESOURCES, ECOLOGY & PARKS.
 
HB 2388 By Representatives Conway and Chase; by request of Employment Security Department
 
  Ensuring employers do not evade their contribution rate.
 
  Referred to Committee on COMMERCE & LABOR.
 
HB 2389 By Representative Kagi
 
  Adding porphyria to the list of disabilities for special parking privileges.
 
  Referred to Committee on TRANSPORTATION.
 
HB 2390 By Representative Kagi
 
  Modifying requirements for licensing of facilities serving children and persons with developmental disabilities.
 
  Referred to Committee on CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES.
 
HB 2391 By Representatives Campbell, Flannigan, McCune and Williams
 
  Authorizing blood or breath tests of persons involved in fatal motor vehicle accidents.
 
  Referred to Committee on JUDICIARY.
 
HB 2392 By Representative Dickerson
 
  Modifying the family and medical leave act.
 
  Referred to Committee on COMMERCE & LABOR.
 
HB 2393 By Representatives Dunshee, Jarrett, Ormsby, Cox, Ericks, Newhouse, Kilmer and Chase
 
  Funding energy freedom projects.
 
  Referred to Committee on TECHNOLOGY, ENERGY & COMMUNICATIONS.
 
HB 2394 By Representative Dickerson
 
  Including financial literacy in work activity provisions.
 
  Referred to Committee on CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES.
 
HB 2395 By Representative Dickerson
 
  Addressing the impact of domestic violence on children.
 
  Referred to Committee on JUVENILE JUSTICE & FAMILY LAW.
 
HB 2396 By Representative Dickerson
 
  Convening a work group to evaluate issues relating to school security professionals.
 
  Referred to Committee on EDUCATION.
 
HB 2397 By Representative Dickerson
 
  Establishing a pilot program to deliver mental health treatment to children.
 
  Referred to Committee on CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES.
 
HB 2398 By Representative Cody
 
  Expanding participation in state purchased health care programs.
 
  Referred to Committee on HEALTH CARE.
 
HB 2399 By Representative Cody
 
  Creating a survey for health care providers.
 
  Referred to Committee on HEALTH CARE.
 
HB 2400 By Representative Morris
 
  Creating a sustainable energy trust.
 
  Referred to Committee on TECHNOLOGY, ENERGY & COMMUNICATIONS.
 
HB 2401 By Representative Morris
 
  Developing regional compacts for siting transmission lines.
 
  Referred to Committee on TECHNOLOGY, ENERGY & COMMUNICATIONS.
 
HB 2402 By Representative Morris
 
  Providing for expedited processing of energy facilities and alternative energy resources.
 
  Referred to Committee on TECHNOLOGY, ENERGY & COMMUNICATIONS.
 
HB 2403 By Representative Morris
 
  Promoting distributive generation.
 
  Referred to Committee on TECHNOLOGY, ENERGY & COMMUNICATIONS.
 
HB 2404 By Representatives Cody and Morrell; by request of Insurance Commissioner
 
  Regulating retainer health care practices.
 
  Referred to Committee on HEALTH CARE.
 
HB 2405 By Representatives Kirby and Roach; by request of Insurance Commissioner
 
  Regulating the compensation paid by an insurer to an insurance broker.
 
  Referred to Committee on FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS & INSURANCE.
 
HB 2406 By Representatives Roach and Kirby; by request of Insurance Commissioner
 
  Changing insurance statutes, generally.
 
  Referred to Committee on FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS & INSURANCE.
 
HB 2407 By Representatives Lovick, Strow, O'Brien, Ericks, Dunshee, Linville, Grant and Lantz
 
  Revising provisions relating to electronic monitoring of sex offenders.
 
  Referred to Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE & CORRECTIONS.
 
HB 2408 By Representatives O'Brien, Rodne, Ericks, Lovick and Anderson
 
  Modifying the statute of limitations toll for felony sex offenses.
 
  Referred to Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE & CORRECTIONS.
 
HB 2409 By Representatives O'Brien, Rodne, Ericks, Lovick and Anderson
 
  Changing the provisions relating to sex and kidnapping offender registration.
 
  Referred to Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE & CORRECTIONS.
 
HB 2410 By Representatives O'Brien, Rodne, Ericks, Lovick and Anderson
 
  Changing provisions relating to sex offenders.
 
  Referred to Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE & CORRECTIONS.
 
HB 2411 By Representatives O'Brien, Rodne, Ericks, Lovick and Anderson
 
  Changing the provisions relating to punishment for certain sex offenses.
 
  Referred to Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE & CORRECTIONS.
 
HB 2412 By Representatives O'Brien, Rodne, Ericks, Lovick and Anderson
 
  Changing the penalty provisions for violating the registration statute.
 
  Referred to Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE & CORRECTIONS.
 
HB 2413 By Representatives Lovick, Rodne, O'Brien, Ericks and Anderson
 
  Requiring the department of corrections to electronically monitor offenders.
 
  Referred to Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE & CORRECTIONS.
 
HB 2414 By Representative Haler
 
  Regarding Washington's academic assessment system.
 
  Referred to Committee on EDUCATION.
 
HB 2415 By Representatives Ericks, Roach, Kirby, Morrell and Green; by request of Insurance Commissioner
 
  Compensating the victims of uninsured and underinsured motorists.
 
  Referred to Committee on FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS & INSURANCE.
 
HB 2416 By Representative Kessler
 
  Establishing an optional state parks vehicle registration fee.
 
  Referred to Committee on NATURAL RESOURCES, ECOLOGY & PARKS.
 
HB 2417 By Representative Buri
 
  Providing excise tax relief for farm machinery and equipment.
 
  Referred to Committee on FINANCE.
 
HB 2418 By Representatives Springer, Miloscia and Chase
 
  Increasing the availability of affordable housing.
 
  Referred to Committee on HOUSING.
 
HB 2419 By Representative Haigh; by request of Lieutenant Governor
 
  Raising funds for hosting a national conference of statewide elected officials.
 
  Referred to Committee on STATE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS & ACCOUNTABILITY.
 
HB 2420 By Representatives Kessler and Haigh; by request of Lieutenant Governor
 
  Outlining the duties of the lieutenant governor.
 
  Referred to Committee on STATE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS & ACCOUNTABILITY.
 
HB 2421 By Representatives Williams, Campbell, Hunt, Moeller and Upthegrove
 
  Prohibiting the force-feeding of certain birds.
 
  Referred to Committee on ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AGRICULTURE & TRADE.
 
HB 2422 By Representatives B. Sullivan and Chase
 
  Providing funding for state and local parks.
 
  Referred to Committee on NATURAL RESOURCES, ECOLOGY & PARKS.
 
HB 2423 By Representative Anderson
 
  Encouraging the creation of a comprehensive guidance, counseling, and planning program in schools.
 
  Referred to Committee on EDUCATION.
 
HB 2424 By Representative Grant
 
  Providing sales and use tax exemptions for users of farm fuel.
 
  Referred to Committee on FINANCE.
 
HB 2425 By Representative Kirby
 
  Requiring offenders to be released in the county in which they were convicted.
 
  Referred to Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE & CORRECTIONS.
 
HB 2426 By
 
  Modifying utilities and transportation commission provisions.
 
  Referred to Committee on TECHNOLOGY, ENERGY & COMMUNICATIONS.
 
HB 2427 By Representative Dunshee
 
  Providing restrictions on the exercise of eminent domain.
 
  Referred to Committee on JUDICIARY.
 
HB 2428 By Representative Kretz; by request of Department of Natural Resources
 
  Authorizing oil and gas regulatory cost-reimbursements.
 
  Referred to Committee on TECHNOLOGY, ENERGY & COMMUNICATIONS.
 
HB 2429 By Representative Haler
 
  Regarding Washington's academic assessment system.
 
  Referred to Committee on EDUCATION.
 
HB 2430 By Representative Haler
 
  Regarding diagnostic assessments.
 
  Referred to Committee on EDUCATION.
 
HB 2431 By Representatives Campbell, Morrell and Ericks
 
  Requiring background checks on persons licensed as health care professionals.
 
  Referred to Committee on HEALTH CARE.
 
HB 2432 By Representatives Campbell, Morrell and McCune
 
  Modifying property tax exemptions for persons with disabilities related to the performance of military duties.
 
  Referred to Committee on FINANCE.
 
HB 2433 By Representatives Campbell, McCune and Ericks
 
  Providing property tax relief for senior citizens and persons retired by reason of physical disability.
 
  Referred to Committee on FINANCE.
 
HB 2434 By Representatives Kirby, Campbell and Chase
 
  Limiting the use of consumer credit histories for personal insurance renewal decisions.
 
  Referred to Committee on FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS & INSURANCE.
 
HB 2435 By Representative Kirby
 
  Regulating when candidates may solicit or accept campaign contributions.
 
  Referred to Committee on STATE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS & ACCOUNTABILITY.
 
HB 2436 By Representative Hudgins
 
  Protecting communities from terrorist attacks at unattended service stations.
 
  Referred to Committee on COMMERCE & LABOR.
 
HB 2437 By Representatives Hudgins and Chase
 
  Providing guidelines for state-owned refueling stations.
 
  Referred to Committee on STATE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS & ACCOUNTABILITY.
 
HB 2438 By Representative Hudgins
 
  Prohibiting employers from requesting applicant social security numbers.
 
  Referred to Committee on COMMERCE & LABOR.
 
HB 2439 By Representatives Hudgins and Kilmer
 
  Providing support for military families by exempting home sales resulting from military relocation orders from real estate excise taxes.
 
  Referred to Committee on FINANCE.
 
HB 2440 By Representative Hudgins
 
  Requiring persons doing business with the state and municipalities to report use of offshore items.
 
  Referred to Committee on COMMERCE & LABOR.
 
HB 2441 By Representatives Hudgins and Chase
 
  Increasing the availability of nonhazardous motor fuels.
 
  Referred to Committee on COMMERCE & LABOR.
 
HB 2442 By Representatives Hudgins and Chase
 
  Increasing the availability of alternative fuels.
 
  Referred to Committee on COMMERCE & LABOR.
 
HB 2443 By Representative Hudgins
 
  Requiring consumer reports procured for employment to be transmitted to the consumer.
 
  Referred to Committee on COMMERCE & LABOR.
 
HB 2444 By Representative Hudgins
 
  Creating the taxpayer business contractor act.
 
  Referred to Committee on STATE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS & ACCOUNTABILITY.
 
HB 2445 By Representative Hudgins
 
  Ensuring that all taxpayers are eligible for state services.
 
  Referred to Committee on STATE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS & ACCOUNTABILITY.
 
HB 2446 By Representative Buri
 
  Permitting certain school district substitute employee contracts.
 
  Referred to Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT.
 
HB 2447 By Representatives Condotta and Armstrong
 
  Extending the expiration date for funding the construction of new regional centers.
 
  Referred to Committee on FINANCE.
 
HB 2448 By Representatives Campbell and Conway
 
  Imposing an excise tax on the possession of illegal drugs and alcohol.
 
  Referred to Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE & CORRECTIONS.
 
HB 2449 By Representative Miloscia
 
  Regarding campaign contribution limitations.
 
  Referred to Committee on STATE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS & ACCOUNTABILITY.
 
HB 2450 By Representative Miloscia
 
  Paying for background information checks performed by landlords and charged to tenants.
 
  Referred to Committee on HOUSING.
 
HB 2451 By Representative Miloscia
 
  Requiring quality management, accountability, and performance systems for school districts.
 
  Referred to Committee on EDUCATION.
 
HB 2452 By Representatives Kessler, Armstrong, Clibborn and Priest; by request of Attorney General
 
  Protecting the news media from being compelled to testify in legal proceedings.
 
  Referred to Committee on JUDICIARY.
 
HB 2453 By Representatives Williams and Hunt
 
  Making the Washington essential property insurance inspection and placement program apply to all counties.
 
  Referred to Committee on FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS & INSURANCE.
 
HB 2454 By Representatives Williams and Lantz
 
  Revising the privilege for sexual assault advocates.
 
  Referred to Committee on JUDICIARY.
 
HB 2455 By Representatives Williams and Morrell
 
  Modifying basic health plan preexisting condition limitation requirements.
 
  Referred to Committee on HEALTH CARE.
 
HB 2456 By Representatives Roberts and Kagi
 
  Establishing a pilot project to provide mental health consultation services for child care programs.
 
  Referred to Committee on CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES.
 
HB 2457 By Representative Grant
 
  Providing excise tax relief for farm machinery and equipment.
 
  Referred to Committee on FINANCE.
 
HB 2458 By Representative Rodne
 
  Providing advisory sentencing guidelines.
 
  Referred to Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE & CORRECTIONS.
 
HB 2459 By Representatives Takko and Blake
 
  Providing excise tax relief for tax proceeds lost due to theft.
 
  Referred to Committee on FINANCE.
 
HB 2460 By Representatives Takko and Blake
 
  Making the interest arbitration provisions of the public employees' collective bargaining act apply to certain employees of certain juvenile detention facilities.
 
  Referred to Committee on COMMERCE & LABOR.
 
HB 2461 By Representative Takko
 
  Modifying provisions relating to dog guides and service animals.
 
  Referred to Committee on STATE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS & ACCOUNTABILITY.
 
HB 2462 By Representative Moeller
 
  Establishing work groups to periodically review and update the child support schedule.
 
  Referred to Committee on JUVENILE JUSTICE & FAMILY LAW.
 
HB 2463 By Representative Moeller
 
  Modifying dental licensure provisions.
 
  Referred to Committee on HEALTH CARE.
 
HB 2464 By Representative Curtis
 
  Extending the moratorium on specialty hospitals.
 
  Referred to Committee on HEALTH CARE.
 
HB 2465 By Representatives Lovick and Kessler; by request of Washington State Patrol
 
  Modifying vehicle equipment standards related to original equipment installed.
 
  Referred to Committee on TRANSPORTATION.
 
HB 2466 By Representative Lovick; by request of Governor Gregoire
 
  Providing excise tax relief for aerospace businesses.
 
  Referred to Committee on ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AGRICULTURE & TRADE.
 
HB 2467 By Representative Dunn
 
  Increasing the seriousness level of rape of a child in the second degree.
 
  Referred to Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE & CORRECTIONS.
 
HB 2468 By Representative Dunn
 
  Changing provisions relating to adoption.
 
  Referred to Committee on JUVENILE JUSTICE & FAMILY LAW.
 
HB 2469 By Representative Dunn
 
  Increasing the seriousness level of rape of a child in the first degree.
 
  Referred to Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE & CORRECTIONS.
 
HB 2470 By Representatives McCune and Dunn
 
  Designating an official state Christmas tree.
 
  Referred to Committee on STATE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS & ACCOUNTABILITY.
 
HB 2471 By Representatives McCune, Miloscia, Dunn and Campbell
 
  Creating a veteran homeownership program.
 
  Referred to Committee on HOUSING.
 
HB 2472 By Representatives Campbell and Hunt
 
  Creating the department of public safety.
 
  Referred to Committee on STATE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS & ACCOUNTABILITY.
 
HB 2473 By Representative Schual-Berke
 
  Protecting against unfair prescription drug practices by pharmacy benefit managers.
 
  Referred to Committee on HEALTH CARE.
 
HB 2474 By Representative Schual-Berke
 
  Establishing placental and umbilical cord blood donation pilot projects.
 
  Referred to Committee on HEALTH CARE.
 
HB 2475 By Representative Conway
 
  Requiring collective bargaining regarding hours of work for individual providers.
 
  Referred to Committee on COMMERCE & LABOR.
 
HB 2476 By Representatives Shabro and Pearson
 
  Protecting children, vulnerable persons, and communities by strengthening laws regarding sex offenders regardless of whether the perpetrator was known or unknown to the victim at the time of the crime, and kidnapping offenders.
 
  Referred to Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE & CORRECTIONS.
 
HB 2477 By Representatives Green, Nixon, Haigh and Hunt; by request of Secretary of State
 
  Making technical changes to election laws.
 
  Referred to Committee on STATE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS & ACCOUNTABILITY.
 
HB 2478 By Representatives Green, Nixon, Haigh and Hunt; by request of Secretary of State
 
  Clarifying laws on ballot measures.
 
  Referred to Committee on STATE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS & ACCOUNTABILITY.
 
HB 2479 By Representatives Haigh, Nixon, Green and Hunt; by request of Secretary of State
 
  Ensuring equipment accessibility for voters with visual impairments.
 
  Referred to Committee on STATE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS & ACCOUNTABILITY.
 
HB 2480 By Representative Williams
 
  Requiring that CPR be included in high school curriculum.
 
  Referred to Committee on EDUCATION.
 
HB 2481 By Representative Williams
 
  Insuring victims of crimes.
 
  Referred to Committee on FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS & INSURANCE.
 
HB 2482 By Representatives O'Brien, Ericks, Kirby and Williams; by request of Insurance Commissioner
 
  Creating the insurance fraud program.
 
  Referred to Committee on FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS & INSURANCE.
 
HB 2483 By Representative Hunter
 
  Providing a provision relating to background checks for unlicensed child care providers.
 
  Referred to Committee on CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES.
 
HB 2484 By Representative Hunter
 
  Making changes to the partisan primary ballot format.
 
  Referred to Committee on STATE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS & ACCOUNTABILITY.
 
HB 2485 By Representative Hunter
 
  Making a college placement test available for high school students.
 
  Referred to Committee on EDUCATION.
 
HB 2486 By Representative Hunter
 
  Increasing high school graduation requirements.
 
  Referred to Committee on EDUCATION.
 
HB 2487 By Representative Hunter
 
  Changing the waiver provisions for the 180-day school year.
 
  Referred to Committee on EDUCATION.
 
HB 2488 By Representative Hunter
 
  Requiring automatic external defibrillators at public schools.
 
  Referred to Committee on EDUCATION.
 
HB 2489 By Representatives Hunter, Jarrett and P. Sullivan
 
  Assisting students to graduate from high school on time.
 
  Referred to Committee on EDUCATION.
 
HB 2490 By Representatives Jarrett and Hunter
 
  Providing a financial incentive to school districts for high school students who complete postsecondary credits.
 
  Referred to Committee on EDUCATION.
 
HB 2491 By Representative Jarrett
 
  Reforming regional transportation governance.
 
  Referred to Committee on TRANSPORTATION.
 
HB 2492 By Representatives Lovick and Strow; by request of Attorney General
 
  Imposing additional registration requirements on risk level III offenders.
 
  Referred to Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE & CORRECTIONS.
 
HB 2493 By Representative Kilmer
 
  Limiting access to law enforcement and emergency equipment and vehicles.
 
  Referred to Committee on TRANSPORTATION.
 
HB 2494 By Representatives Kilmer, Lantz, Linville, Buri, Morrell and Green
 
  Establishing fair market property values by considering the growth management act.
 
  Referred to Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT.
 
HB 2495 By Representatives Kilmer, Holmquist, Green, Miloscia and Buri
 
  Establishing a state government efficiency hotline.
 
  Referred to Committee on STATE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS & ACCOUNTABILITY.
 
HB 2496 By Representatives Kilmer, Skinner, Morrell, Buri, Linville, Green, Ormsby, Lantz and Miloscia
 
  Providing a job creation tax credit.
 
  Referred to Committee on ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AGRICULTURE & TRADE.
 
HB 2497 By Representatives Kilmer, Buri, Hudgins, Skinner, Green, Morrell, Linville, Ormsby and Lantz
 
  Authorizing a suspension of business loan payments and interest accrual for active duty national guard members.
 
  Referred to Committee on FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS & INSURANCE.
 
HB 2498 By Representatives Kilmer, Buri, Morrell, Skinner, Green and Linville
 
  Establishing an industry cluster-based approach to economic development.
 
  Referred to Committee on ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AGRICULTURE & TRADE.
 
HB 2499 By Representatives Schual-Berke, Morrell and Cody; by request of Insurance Commissioner
 
  Granting the insurance commissioner the authority to review and approve individual health benefit plan rates.
 
  Referred to Committee on HEALTH CARE.
 
HB 2500 By Representatives Green, Morrell, Cody and Schual-Berke; by request of Insurance Commissioner
 
  Requiring health carriers to report certain information.
 
  Referred to Committee on HEALTH CARE.
 
HB 2501 By Representatives Schual-Berke and Cody; by request of Insurance Commissioner
 
  Regulating group health benefit plan coverage of mental health services.
 
  Referred to Committee on HEALTH CARE.
 
HJM 4024 By Representatives Moeller, Hudgins and Miloscia
 
  Calling on the President to provide a solution to the crisis in Sudan.
 
  Referred to Committee on STATE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS & ACCOUNTABILITY.
 
HJM 4025 By Representatives Haler, Takko, Newhouse, Nixon and Moeller
 
  Requesting a next generation nuclear plant project be established on the Hanford reservation.
 
  Referred to Committee on TECHNOLOGY, ENERGY & COMMUNICATIONS.
 
HJM 4026 By Representatives Haler, Takko, Newhouse, Nixon and Moeller
 
  Requesting the Columbia generating station be used for the commercial production of hydrogen.
 
  Referred to Committee on TECHNOLOGY, ENERGY & COMMUNICATIONS.
 
HJM 4027 By Representatives McCune and Dunn
 
  Calling on the president to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag.
 
  Referred to Committee on STATE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS & ACCOUNTABILITY.
 
HJR 4214 By Representatives Buck and Kessler
 
  Amending the Constitution to improve predictability and stability in the assessment of real property values.
 
  Referred to Committee on FINANCE.
 
HCR 4412 By Representatives Kessler and Armstrong
 
  Notifying the Governor that the Legislature is organized.
 
 
 
HCR 4413 By Representatives Kessler and Armstrong
 
  Providing for reintroduction of bills from last session.
 
 
 
HCR 4414 By Representatives Kessler and Armstrong
 
  Calling a joint session to receive the State of the State Address.