Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5549 2005–06 |
Conserved water rightsAllows any water right holder to submit an application for an allocation of conserved water from a conservation measure that the holder intends to implement or that has been implemented within the five years immediately... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5550 2005–06 |
Electrical boardOne new position, representing outside line workers, is created on the Electrical Board, to be appointed by the Governor within 90 days of the effective date of the act. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5553 2005–06 |
Live scan devicesThe bill appropriates up to $270,000 from the state general fund to the superintendent of public instruction to be used to purchase an electronic fingerprinting device for each educational service district. The electronic... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5554 2005–06 |
Background check task forceThe membership of the Task Force is expanded to include a representative from a for-profit entity that primarily serves children or vulnerable adults and, as a nonvoting ex officio member, a representative of an organization... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5555 2005–06 |
Granted lands purchase prgrmThe State Granted Lands Purchase Program is created. By December 31, 2012, the Department must complete an appraisal of the fair market value of at least 25 percent of the state's granted lands. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5556 2005–06 |
Repealing statutesAn initiative or referendum that repeals a statute must set forth the language being repealed in its entirety. Failure to do so is presumed to be a violation of Article II, section 37 of the State Constitution. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5557 2005–06 |
Mental health for minorsProvides that an evaluation and treatment facility may admit for evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment any minor under thirteen years of age for whom application is made by the minor's parent or guardian. The consent of the... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5559 2005–06 |
Homeowners' assctn amendmentNew provisions, providing for the amendment of covenants, are added to the Homeowners' Association Act. If voting in favor of an amendment, condition, or restriction within the homeowners' association requires more than a 50... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5560 2005–06 |
Homeowners' assctn emailA new provision is added to the Homeowners[rsquo ] Association Act, providing that a homeowners[rsquo ] association must not release the e-mail address of an owner without that owner[rsquo ]s consent. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5561 2005–06 |
Homeowners' assctn disputesA new section is added to the Homeowners[rsquo ] Association Act, reaffirming that the association or an owner has the option of using alternative dispute resolution services to resolve any controversy related to the... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5562 2005–06 |
DUI penaltiesIncreases penalties for driving or physical control while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5566 2005–06 |
Enrollment cards/IndiansAn enrollment card issued by the governing authority of a federally recognized Indian tribe located in Washington is an acceptable form of identification to register to vote, or purchase liquor or tobacco in the state of Washington. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5567 2005–06 |
Investing in youth programThe Department of Community Trade and Economic Development (CTED) will establish a reinvesting in youth program to award grants to counties for implementing programs to reduce crime. The programs must target youth already... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5568 2005–06 |
Record check costsProvides that the state shall pay costs associated with subsequent record checks for certificated employees for whom the subsequent record check is required due to a lapsed certificate or a return to the profession before the... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5569 2005–06 |
Nursing facility paymentEffective July 1, 2005: an insurance rate component is created, expiring June 30, 2007; the minimum occupancy rates are no longer applied to the direct care rate component; direct care payment rate is adjusted, based on 2003... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5570 2005–06 |
Nursing facility bed taxThe additional tax on nursing facilities is repealed effective July 1, 2005. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5571 2005–06 |
Boarding home B & O taxRevises provisions regarding the boarding home business and occupation tax. Repeals RCW 82.04.4337 and 82.04.2908. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5572 2005–06 |
Minor league baseballCreates an minor league baseball account in the state treasury and provides that annual appropriations may be made to the governmental agencies that operate minor league stadiums in Everett, Spokane, Tacoma, Yakima, and the... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5573 2005–06 |
Property tx dollar rateThe ballot title for the proposition, in addition to stating the dollar rate proposed, must state the conditions, if any, for which the proposal is made. Additionally, the ballot title must state the maximum regular levy... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5574 2005–06 |
Stun gunsA projectile stun gun study committee is created to review the sale and use of projectile stun guns in Washington. The committee is composed of two Senators, two Representatives, a police chief, an elected sheriff, a... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5575 2005–06 |
Higher ed student populationColleges and universities are allowed to consider race, color, ethnicity, or national origin in their admission or transfer policies if the purpose of the consideration is to promote diversity and if the policy meets a list of... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5576 2005–06 |
Fare cards for trans serviceThe state's abandoned or unclaimed property laws do not apply to fare cards. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5578 2005–06 |
WorkFirstWorkFirst participants engaging in vocation educational training as a "work activity" can do so for twenty-four months. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5579 2005–06 |
Insurance overpaymentExcept in cases of fraud or coordination of benefits, a health carrier may not retroactively deny, adjust, or seek recoupment or refund of a claim paid to a health care provider more than one year after the payment was made. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5580 2005–06 |
Disabled persons' parkingThe requirement that a sign for parking spaces for individuals with disabilities include the phrase "State disabled parking permit required" is removed. Signs marking accessible parking spaces may include additional language,... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |