Y = Yes N = No E = Excused NV = Not Voting

Bill 1

Phasing out the use of polybrominated diphenyl ethers.

By a vote of 71 to 24 on February 16, 2007, the House approved HB 1024, which would prohibit the sale, manufacture or distribution of products that contain polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE), chemicals found in certain flame retardants, after January 1, 2008. The bill makes several exemptions including, products containing Deca-BDEs (except for residential upholstered furniture, televisions, or computers), used vehicles containing PBDEs, and equipment used for military or federally funded space programs. The bill also requires an exemption for certain products if a safer alternative is not found by December 15, 2008. The bill is now under consideration in the Senate

Rep. Zack Hudgins D - Tukwila y

Rep. Bob Hasegawa D - Seattle y

Rep. Mark Miloscia D - Federal Way y

Rep. Skip Priest R - Federal Way y

Rep. Shay Schual-Berke D - Normandy Park y

Rep. Dave Upthegrove D - Des Moines y

Rep. Eileen Cody D - West Seattle y

Rep. Joe McDermott D - West Seattle y

Rep. Helen Sommers D - Seattle y

Rep. Mary Lou Dickerson D - Seattle y

Rep. Dan Kristiansen R - Snohomish n

Rep. Kirk Pearson R - Monroe n

Bill 2

Protecting the news media from being compelled to testify in legal proceedings.

By a vote of 96 to 0 on February 16, 2007, the House approved HB 1366, which would create an absolute privilege, for members of the news media, from compelled testimony that might lead to the identification of a source. The bill also creates some limited protections from compelled testimony that does not involve the disclosure of a source. The bill is now under consideration in the Senate.

Rep. Zack Hudgins D - Tukwila y

Rep. Bob Hasegawa D - Seattle y

Rep. Mark Miloscia D - Federal Way y

Rep. Skip Priest R - Federal Way y

Rep. Shay Schual-Berke D - Normandy Park y

Rep. Dave Upthegrove D - Des Moines y

Rep. Eileen Cody D - West Seattle y

Rep. Joe McDermott D - West Seattle y

Rep. Helen Sommers D - Seattle y

Rep. Mary Lou Dickerson D - Seattle y

Rep. Dan Kristiansen R - Snohomish y

Rep. Kirk Pearson R - Monroe y

Bill 3

Creating the budget stabilization account.

By a vote of 48 to 0 on February 21, 2007, the Senate approved SB 5311, which would create the budget stabilization account. This would be a constitutionally-protected rainy day account. Each year, 1% of state revenues would be automatically deposited into the account. Money can only be appropriated by the Legislature if the Governor declares an emergency and immediate action is required, or if there is an economic downturn, or at anytime a three-fifths majority of each chamber approves of the appropriation. The bill is now under consideration in the House.

Sen. Margarita Prentice D - Renton y

Sen. Tracey Eide D - Federal Way y

Sen. Karen Keiser D - Kent y

Sen. Erik Poulsen D - West Seattle y

Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles D - Seattle y

Sen. Val Stevens R - Arlington y

Bill 4

Preventing serious injury and strangulation from window blind cords or other significant safety hazards in child care settings.

By a vote of 95 to 1 on February 21, 2007, the House approved HB 1256, which would prohibit pull cords from window blinds or coverings that pose a risk of injury or strangulation at child care facilities. The bill also requires the Department of Early Learning to consider the recommendations by the Consumer Product Safety Commission when reviewing safety requirements for child care facilities. The bill would be known and cited as the Jaclyn Frank Act. The bill is now under consideration in the Senate.

Rep. Zack Hudgins D - Tukwila y

Rep. Bob Hasegawa D - Seattle y

Rep. Mark Miloscia D - Federal Way nv

Rep. Skip Priest R - Federal Way y

Rep. Shay Schual-Berke D - Normandy Park y

Rep. Dave Upthegrove D - Des Moines y

Rep. Eileen Cody D - West Seattle y

Rep. Joe McDermott D - West Seattle y

Rep. Helen Sommers D - Seattle y

Rep. Mary Lou Dickerson D - Seattle y

Rep. Dan Kristiansen R - Snohomish y

Rep. Kirk Pearson R - Monroe y

Bill 5

Making a false or misleading material statement that results in an Amber alert.

By a vote of 97 to 0 on February 21, 2007, the House approved HB 1537, which would create a Class C felony to knowingly provide false or misleading statements involving the abduction of a child, to a public servant, and which also results in an AMBER alert. Class C felonies are punishable by up to 5 years in prison, a fine of up to $10,000, or both. The bill is now under consideration in the Senate.

Rep. Zack Hudgins D - Tukwila y

Rep. Bob Hasegawa D - Seattle y

Rep. Mark Miloscia D - Federal Way y

Rep. Skip Priest R - Federal Way y

Rep. Shay Schual-Berke D - Normandy Park y

Rep. Dave Upthegrove D - Des Moines y

Rep. Eileen Cody D - West Seattle y

Rep. Joe McDermott D - West Seattle y

Rep. Helen Sommers D - Seattle y

Rep. Mary Lou Dickerson D - Seattle y

Rep. Dan Kristiansen R - Snohomish y

Rep. Kirk Pearson R - Monroe y

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