Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5246 2005–06 |
Gain-sharing provisionsReplaces gain-sharing provisions with certain changes in benefits and setting contribution rates for the public employees', teachers', school employees', and public safety employees' retirement systems. Repeals RCW 41.31.010,... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5248 2005–06 |
Physical therapyPhysical therapy is defined as the care and services provided by or under the direction of a physical therapist licensed in the state. The practice of physical therapy is defined with specific parameters referencing the... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5249 2005–06 |
Small works roster contractsAuthority for state agencies to waive bond and retainage requirements is added to the procedures for small works roster contracts. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5251 2005–06 |
Shoreline master programsProvides that the legislative body of a local government may amend its master program on an interim basis without full compliance with the guidelines adopted by the department if the legislative body finds: (1) That the... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5252 2005–06 |
Commemorative works accountThe bill establishes the commemorative works account. Expenditures from the account do not require appropriation and can only be used for the ongoing care, maintenance, and repair of commemorative works on the capital campus. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5253 2005–06 |
Mortgage broker officesThe good standing[rdquo ] test, established by agency rule, is replaced with a statutory procedure, which governs the circumstances in which duplicate licenses for branch offices of mortgage brokers will be issued. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5255 2005–06 |
Dietary supplementsExempts all dietary supplements from sales and use tax. Repeals RCW 82.08.925 and 82.12.925. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5257 2005–06 |
Mental health for minorsWhen a parent brings his or her minor child to an evaluation and treatment facility or an inpatient facility to determine whether the child has a mental disorder and is in need of treatment, the treatment provider may not... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5258 2005–06 |
Controlled substancesThe spatial restriction around school grounds and school bus route stops is changed from 1000 feet to 200 feet. The restriction around the perimeter of school grounds applies during regular school hours. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5260 2005–06 |
Civil forfeituresWhen property is forfeited in drug cases, the property must be sold or destroyed. Forfeited property may no longer be retained or forwarded to the federal Drug Enforcement Administration for disposition, unless the activity... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5261 2005–06 |
Military service creditA member of PERS, TRS, SERS, LEOFF 2, WSPRS, or PSERS who is sufficiently incapacitated in the course of military service as to be unable to resume retirement system eligible employment may purchase service credit for the... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5263 2005–06 |
Commercial drivers"Positive alcohol confirmation test," "substance abuse professional" and "verified positive drug test" are defined. A refusal to take a drug or alcohol test that meets the standard for refusal under federal law is considered... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5264 2005–06 |
Driver's lic exam waiverDOL may waive the knowledge and/or skill exams for applicants who surrender a valid driver's license issued by the person's previous home state. Additionally, DOL may waive the knowledge and/or skill exams for applicants who... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5265 2005–06 |
Tech corrections/RCW 46.87References to the Western Compact are replaced with the IRP. Language regarding the calculation of mileage estimates is removed. References to the proportional registration of trailers is removed. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5269 2005–06 |
Women's correctional centerFinds that a child's early attachment to his or her parent influences physical and intellectual development, forms the foundation for psychological development, and becomes the prototype for subsequent interpersonal relationships. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5271 2005–06 |
Tidelands & shorelandsThe Board of Natural Resources is given authority to designate aquatic investment properties which could be managed for investment value or sold and money placed in a new account to pay for purchase of replacement tidelands... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5272 2005–06 |
Aquatic lands statutesConsolidates and updates the statutory language that governs the Department of Natural Resources' management of aquatic lands without making substantive changes. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5273 2005–06 |
Single pilot mitigation bankDNR may enter into mitigation banking agreements with public or private entities to develop, implement, and manage a pilot mitigation bank located on state-owned aquatic lands. A banking agreement must set forth the business... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5275 2005–06 |
Consumer credit historiesAdds definitions of "prior credit history" and "updated credit history." | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5276 2005–06 |
Water-sewer dstrct chargesThe maximum length of time for which water-sewer charges may accrue and still be recoverable by the district is 12 months. Service may not be cut off for charges that are delinquent for more than 12 months, or that are more... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5277 2005–06 |
Hearing aidsAll health carriers and state purchased health care programs that provide coverage for prostheses must also include coverage for hearing aids, provided that such services are delivered upon the recommendation of the patient's... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5278 2005–06 |
Ocean policy review commEstablishes the 14 member Ocean Policy Review Commission (Commission) to examine findings from the United States Commission on Ocean Policy and identify recommendations for early implementation. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5279 2005–06 |
Recreational activitiesAllows private landowners to charge access fees and still retain immunity for all but intentional harm done to recreational users so long as the fees are used for land management. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5281 2005–06 |
Real estate excise taxThe fee that a county treasurer collects on real estate transactions that have no REET due is increased from $2 to $10. Of this fee, $5 must be deposited in the county treasurer's REET electronic technology account. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5282 2005–06 |
Earned releaseChanges the amount of earned release time certain jail offenders may earn. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |