Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5693 2005–06 |
Hood Canal rehab zoneDeclares that aquatic rehabilitation zones may be designated by the legislature for areas whose surrounding marine or fresh water bodies pose serious environmental or public health concerns. Establishes aquatic rehabilitation... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5694 2005–06 |
Utility hookupsProvides that a parcel in a rural area may receive domestic water supply, storm, or sanitary sewer service if it abuts a street that is located in or adjacent to the urban growth area and that contains a domestic water supply,... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5695 2005–06 |
TRS plan 1 military serviceProvides that, after completing twenty-five years of creditable service, any member may have service in the armed forces that was performed prior to membership in the retirement system credited to him or her as a member.... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5696 2005–06 |
Newspapers/child labor lawsNewspaper vendors and carriers are subject to child labor laws. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5697 2005–06 |
High tech b & o tax creditThe credit is restored to the 1.5 percent rate. The Department of Revenue is to extend the time for filing required information if the failure was due to circumstances beyond the control of the taxpayer. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5700 2005–06 |
Public healthA new state property tax is authorized at a maximum rate of $0.20 per $1,000 of assessed value beginning with taxes due in calendar year 2006 and the $0.75 regular property tax levy of public hospital districts is eliminated... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5703 2005–06 |
Physician recruitmentThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) will reverify eligibility for children's medical programs annually. DSHS may not charge copremiums for children's medical and dental coverage except for children... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5704 2005–06 |
School district biddingPurchases . The threshold for competitive bid procedures in relation to purchases of furniture, equipment or supplies, except books, is increased from $15,000 to $30,000. If such cost is between $30,000 and $50,000 the bid... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5706 2005–06 |
Dental health providersLicensed dental hygienists who have two years' practical clinical experience with a licensed dentist within the previous five year period may perform all dental operations and services contained within their scope of practice... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5710 2005–06 |
Mercury/motor vehiclesRequires motor vehicle manufacturers to submit, and have approved by the state, a plan for the recovery of mercury-added components from motor vehicles. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5711 2005–06 |
Labor organizationsProvides that a labor organization that is an exclusive bargaining representative of a bargaining unit of employees covered under chapter 28B.52 RCW, chapter 41.56 RCW, chapter 41.59 RCW, chapter 41.76 RCW, chapter 41.80 RCW,... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5712 2005–06 |
Local and district courtsReorganizes the administration of the local and district courts. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5715 2005–06 |
Public health improvementEstablishes the joint public health financing committee. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5716 2005–06 |
Livestock and poultry feedProvides a sales and use tax exemption for livestock and poultry feed. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5718 2005–06 |
Victims of domestic violenceDeclares an intent that when courts issue protection orders for victims of domestic violence, victims receive information on and access to temporary, short-term financial assistance to assist victims with the immediate,... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5721 2005–06 |
Sellers of travelNewspapers, magazines, billboards, and other advertising media are prohibited from publishing an advertisement for a travel service offered by a seller of travel unless the seller of travel is registered with DOL. If the... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5722 2005–06 |
Small business assist progThe small business assist program is established within the Health Care Authority. One component of the program will allow certain small employers, no later than January 1, 2007, to enroll themselves, their employees, and... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5725 2005–06 |
Emergency school repairThe Washington Emergency School Repair Grant Program is created. The program is intended to assist school districts with the nonrecurring costs associated with urgent safety and health facilities repairs and renovations. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5726 2005–06 |
Bail bond recovery agentsThe identifying letters on the clothing may be one inch high, and the wording may be "bail bond recovery agent," or "bail enforcement agent." Additionally, the bail bond recovery agent may display the identifying badge during... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5727 2005–06 |
Legally registered votersProvides that, in order to vote at any election or primary, whether at a polling place or by absentee or mail ballot, a person must have registered to vote at least thirty days before the election or primary, regardless of the... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5728 2005–06 |
Comm & tech college fundingThe WSIPP is directed to study the feasibility of potential funding methods and a finance system for expanding the definition of basic education to include education received at community and technical colleges. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5731 2005–06 |
School bus seat beltsProvides that every school bus purchased after June 30, 2005, must provide safety belts for use by each person riding the bus. The safety belts must be of a design to provide a lap belt for pelvic restraint and a shoulder belt... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5734 2005–06 |
Wrongful injury or deathThe requirement that wrongful death actions involving childless single adults can only benefit those parents, sisters, or brothers of the decedent who are dependent on the adult for support and who reside in the United States... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5735 2005–06 |
Public disclosureThe attorney-client privilege is codified as an exemption in the PDA statutes such that the following are exempt from public disclosure: records reflecting communications transmitted in confidence between a public official or... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5737 2005–06 |
Costs for service of processAmends RCW 4.84.010 to authorize attorneys to recover actual costs for service of process. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |