Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2464 2005–06 |
Specialty hospitalsExtends the prohibition that precludes the Department of Health from granting licenses to specialty hospitals where a physician has an ownership or investment interest until July 1, 2007. | Richard Curtis (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2467 2005–06 |
Rape of child/second degreeIncreases the seriousness level of rape of a child in the second degree. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2469 2005–06 |
Rape of child/first degreeIncreases the seriousness level of rape of a child in the first degree. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2470 2005–06 |
State Christmas treeDeclares that any evergreen tree, including any fir, pine, spruce, cedar, or other coniferous species, placed or located in the rotunda of the state capitol building during the month of December is designated as the official... | Jim McCune (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2472 2005–06 |
Department of public safetyCreates a new state agency, the Department of Public Safety (Department). | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2476 2005–06 |
Sex offenders & kidnappersCreates four new crimes: Sexual Victimization in the first degree, sexual victimization in the second degree, Failure to Report an Unregistered Sex Offender, and Tampering with an Electronic Monitoring Device. | Jan Shabro (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2480 2005–06 |
CPR in high schoolRequires high schools to include cardiopulminary resuscitation (CPR) in their health and fitness curriculum. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2484 2005–06 |
Partisan primary ballotAllows a voter to indicate his or her choice to vote only for nonpartisan races and ballot measures when a consolidated ballot format is used. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2486 2005–06 |
H.S. graduation requirementsProvides that, beginning with the graduating class of 2010, minimum high school graduation requirements shall include the equivalent of: (1) Four credits of mathematics including algebra II or its equivalent; (2) Four credits... | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2487 2005–06 |
Length of school year waiverProvides that the state board of education shall not grant waivers from the provisions of RCW 28A.150.220(3) requiring one hundred eighty school days per school year. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2488 2005–06 |
Defibrillators in schoolsProvides that, subject to funding provided by the state expressly for the purposes of this act, each school district board of directors shall: (1) Provide for an automatic external defibrillator to be located in each public... | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2490 2005–06 |
Financial incentive/schoolsProvides high schools districts with an allocation equal to up to one statewide annual average allocation for a full-time high school student for every student who graduates from the district with post-secondary credit. | Fred Jarrett (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2491 2005–06 |
Regional trans governanceThe Regional Transit Authority (RTA) and the Regional Transportation Investment District (RTID) may submit an integrated, joint regional transportation plan to voters in 2006, if county legislative authorities first approve it. | Fred Jarrett (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2496 2005–06 |
Job creation tax creditCreates a business and occupation tax credit of $450 per year per newly created full-time employment position for businesses with 20 or fewer employees that offer a health care plan to all employees. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5000 2005–06 |
License plate replacementRevises RCW 46.16.233 to delete the requirement for periodic replacement of license plates. Revises RCW 46.16.233 to delete the option for vehicle owners to retain their current license plate number. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5001 2005–06 |
Promise scholarshipsAuthorizes the use of the scholarships if the student resides with a parent or guardian in Washington state intending to commute from the parent's or guardian's residence, the commute distance to a Washington institution of... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5003 2005–06 |
DNA testingAny convicted felon who requests DNA testing can submit the request to the court that entered the judgment of conviction. The requirement that the request be made before December 31, 2004, is eliminated. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5004 2005–06 |
Commercial feedThe pet food registration period is changed from a one-year to a two-year period. The fees are doubled but will be paid half as often. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5007 2005–06 |
Harbor linesThe detailed listing of harbor areas is eliminated and the Board of Natural Resources, acting as the Commission, can work with an area to adjust the line. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5008 2005–06 |
Estate taxRevises state law to conform to changes in the federal estate tax. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5009 2005–06 |
Conservation asst accountThe authorized use of the conservation assistance revolving account is extended to the Continuous Conservation Reserve Program. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5010 2005–06 |
Conservation districtsThe Conservation Commission is authorized to adopt rules pertaining to the eligibility and distribution of these funds. The initial and the second distribution formulas are repealed. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5011 2005–06 |
Trans budget 2005-07Makes 2005-07 transportation appropriations. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5012 2005–06 |
Trans budget 2003-05 suppMakes 2003-05 supplemental transportation appropriations. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5014 2005–06 |
County treasurerThe shipping date on mail or parcels delivered by a private third-party delivery service is treated the same as a United States Postal Service postmark date. The county treasurer specifies the accounts into which payments are... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |