Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5940 2005–06 |
State art collectionThe Washington State Arts Commission is allowed to use part of the Building for the Arts funds for conservation of the Washington State Art Collection. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5941 2005–06 |
Greenhouse gasesProvides that, beginning June 1, 2005, every electricity generating plant in the state of Washington using coal shall begin reducing or permanently offsetting its greenhouse gas emissions by twenty-five percent per year. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5942 2005–06 |
Recanvassing of ballotsProvides that in the event that the canvassing board recanvasses the ballots or voting devices after it certifies the results under RCW 29A.60.190 for the primary or general elections, the certified results by the canvassing... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5944 2005–06 |
Grandparent visitationEstablishes provisions for grandparent visitation. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5945 2005–06 |
Agricultural zoningThe legislature adopts findings that the GMA and the decisions of the hearings boards do not allow counties to consider other important factors, when designating agricultural resource lands of commercial significance. The... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5946 2005–06 |
Intercounty rural libraryEstablishes a mechanism to withdraw a county from an intercounty rural library district. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5947 2005–06 |
Rural library district bondsIncreases the maximum term of rural, island, and intercounty rural district general obligation bonds to twenty years. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5949 2005–06 |
Nuclear power project sitesIf an EFSEC certificate holder transfers all or a portion of a site to an electrical generating energy park, EFSEC must amend the site certification agreement to release those portions of the site that are transferred. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5950 2005–06 |
Nonuse of a water rightChanges the definition of crop rotation by removing the term "temporary" and including within the definition the amount of time necessary for specific crops, including perennial crops. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5954 2005–06 |
Critical areas policiesIn fulfilling GMA requirements to designate and protect critical areas, cities and counties may adopt example policies or regulations prepared by the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development, the Department of... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5955 2005–06 |
State propertyRequires legislative approval for disposal, conveyance, or transfer of property to instrumentalities of the United States for less than full market value. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5956 2005–06 |
Homicide by abuseDeclares that a person is guilty of homicide by abuse in the second degree when he or she assaults or physically abuses a child under the age of seven years, and recklessly causes the death of a child under the age of seven... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5958 2005–06 |
School leviesAuthorizes temporary increased maximum school levy rates for financial emergencies. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5959 2005–06 |
State-owned aquatic landsA use by a governmental entity for a public benefit, including, but not limited to public parks, uses for public recreation purposes, water-related public safety uses, and governmentally owned public utility lines must have... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5960 2005–06 |
Nutrient management planThe sales and use tax exemptions previously available for dairies that have nutrient management plans certified as being implemented are extended to other livestock operations that also have certified plans. The exemption... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5961 2005–06 |
Livestock mortalitiesThe Department of Agriculture must develop rules to assure the proper management of all non-emergency livestock carcass disposals in the state to fulfill the requirements of federal rules pertaining to farm plans for... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5963 2005–06 |
Livestock info securityAn eleven member task force is created that includes four legislators, one from each of the major caucuses of the House of Representatives and the Senate, the Department of Agriculture, and six members appointed jointly by the... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5964 2005–06 |
Jail inmates/medical careRequires that when state law enforcement officers initiate the charges for which a person is ordered to serve a sentence in the jail, the state shall reimburse the governing unit for care provided to that person whether... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5965 2005–06 |
Video equip in nursing homesDeclares an intent to enable nursing facilities to protect the safety of vulnerable adults and improve the quality of services provided while respecting residents' privacy. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5967 2005–06 |
Master licensing serviceWith money appropriated for this purpose, the Department of Licensing must administer a performance-based grant program that provides funding assistance to public agencies that issue business licenses, and that wish to join... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5968 2005–06 |
Agricultural fairsThe Department of Agriculture must contract to conduct a study on the economic and social impact of agricultural fairs in Washington State. The study is to include statewide and local impacts of fairs on employment, business... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5970 2005–06 |
Associate faculty positionsEstablishes associate faculty positions for part-time faculty at community and technical colleges. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5971 2005–06 |
Statewide student assocThe Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) must recognize one non-profit statewide student association for the state's public baccalaureate institutions, with each recognized campus student government association... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5972 2005–06 |
Manufacture of airplanesProperty taxes paid with respect to newly acquired or constructed real property are eligible only if the building is used exclusively in the manufacturing of airplanes or airplane components. Property taxes paid with respect... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5973 2005–06 |
Sales and use tax on candyRequires the department of revenue to deposit twenty-five one-hundredths of one percent of the revenues collected under chapters 82.08 and 82.12 RCW into the county public health account in RCW 70.05.125. Takes effect August 1, 2005. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |