Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5205 2005–06 |
Bond paymentsThe bill requires same day transfer of funds into the bond retirement accounts. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5206 2005–06 |
New county officer trainingProvides that expenses incurred by a newly elected county officer before taking office that relate to a course of training and education pertaining to the administration and operations of county government, including the... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5208 2005–06 |
State patrol officer wagesThe Washington State Patrol may negotiate in matters of pay and wage level. For purposes of negotiating, the state must be represented by the chief of the Washington State Patrol. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5209 2005–06 |
Antiharassment ordersA third violation of a civil anti-harassment protection order is a class C felony. The first two convictions may involve the same victim or other victims that are specifically protected by the anti-harassment orders the... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5210 2005–06 |
Fire protection impact feesAuthorizes fire protection facilities to use impact fees. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5211 2005–06 |
Pyramid promotional schemesA pyramid promotional scheme is a program where participants pay for the right to receive compensation primarily based on the recruitment of others. Pyramid promotional schemes violate the CPA. The chain distribution statute... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5212 2005–06 |
Group life insurancePremiums for group life insurance may be paid entirely by funds contributed by the insured employees. For members of the Washington State Patrol, a family member or spouse may be insured in the amount purchased by an insured employee. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5214 2005–06 |
Cemetery districtsDeclares that the limitations imposed by RCW 84.52.050 through 84.52.056, and 84.52.043 shall not prevent the levy of taxes by a cemetery district, when authorized so to do by the voters of a cemetery district in the manner... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5215 2005–06 |
Water to fight forest firesNew provisions are added to the water code and the forest protection code that allows all lakes, rivers, ponds, streams, inland waters, underground waters, salt waters and all other surface waters and watercourses in the state... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5216 2005–06 |
Gray wolf managementThe Fish and Wildlife Commission must protect gray wolves and develop management programs on publicly owned lands that will encourage the natural regeneration of gray wolves in areas with suitable habitat. Gray wolves may not... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5217 2005–06 |
Solid waste advisory commAdds nonprofit organizations collecting reusable materials to support charitable programs to the committee. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5218 2005–06 |
Temporary staffing servicesRevises the taxation of temporary staffing services. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5220 2005–06 |
Motor poolThe basis for calculating rates charged to agencies for use of motor pool vehicles is adjusted to comply with federal rules. Non-appropriated funds are used for new vehicles. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5223 2005–06 |
Fine-only misdemeanorsStatutes identified as misdemeanors for which the punishment is limited to a fine are changed to civil infractions. Maximum penalties for civil infractions consist of: $25 for class 4 infractions; $50 for class 3 infractions;... | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5224 2005–06 |
Indecent libertiesFour of the five alternative methods of committing the crimes of indecent liberties without forcible compulsion are ranked as seriousness level VII on the sentencing grid. One alternative, when the perpetrator is a health care... | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5228 2005–06 |
Wild on WA license platesThe Department of Licensing must issue a special license plate displaying a symbol or artwork symbolizing wildlife viewing in Washington state. An applicant for a "Wild on Washington" license plate must pay an initial fee of... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5231 2005–06 |
Definition of convictionDeclares that "conviction" also means an uncontested notice of infraction, a determination, judgment, or finding that an infraction has been committed, or a failure to appear after requesting a hearing to contest an... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5233 2005–06 |
Food fish & shellfish lic"Deliver" is defined as arrival at a place or port, and includes arrivals from offshore waters to waters within the state and arrivals from state or offshore waters. Fish or shellfish taken under an emerging commercial fishery... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5234 2005–06 |
Hunting accessAllows the Department of Fish and Wildlife to provide money, materials, or labor to private landowners who open their property to public access for fishing or wildlife-oriented recreation. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5235 2005–06 |
Child labor lawsL&I must set a fee of $10 per business location for the administration and enforcement of minor work permits. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5238 2005–06 |
BoilersUnfired low pressure vessels, regardless of their location, and certain small electric boilers with a maximum allowable pressure of less than 100 pounds per square inch are added to the list of devices exempt from L&I regulation. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5239 2005–06 |
Lien against homeownerA potential lien claimant providing proper "notice of right to claim a lien" may claim a lien for goods or services supplied to the new construction, repair, alteration or remodel of a single-family residence or appurtenant... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5240 2005–06 |
Minimum wage violationsAn employer who violates a record keeping requirement under the Minimum Wage Act may be assessed a penalty of not less than $100 and not more than $1,000 per violation per employee. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5244 2005–06 |
Rehire of retired pblc emplyTeachers Retirement System . A retired teacher or administrator who satisfies a break in service of at least one month may be employed for up to 867 hours per school year (approximately five months of full-time employment)... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5245 2005–06 |
Retirement tech correctionsErroneously omitted cross references between pension statutes are inserted. Other statutory references are corrected. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |