Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5975 2005–06 |
Competitive bid requirementsFormal bidding requirements can be dispensed with for purchases less than $10,000; and the informal process can be used to award contracts for purchases between $10,000 and $50,000. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5976 2005–06 |
Fire protection policy boardAmends RCW 43.43.932 to add a ninth member to the state fire protection policy board. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5978 2005–06 |
Relinquishment/water rightsAmends the relinquishment provisions to provide that as long as a portion of a water right is put to beneficial use no portion of the water right will be deemed to have been relinquished. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5980 2005–06 |
Health savings accountsAuthorizes small business health savings accounts. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5981 2005–06 |
Health benefit plansFinds that: (1) The cost of health care, along with the number of uninsured persons, is continuing to rise; (2) Many individuals are uninsured because employers are not given adequate health insurance options that they and... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5982 2005–06 |
Hlth ins for small employersProvides access to health insurance for small employers and their employees. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5984 2005–06 |
Fees for ex parte ordersCounty clerks are required to charge a fee of $30 for processing an ex parte order. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5985 2005–06 |
Clinical trial resultsDeclares an intent to require public institutions in this state that take part in human clinical trials of drugs to release complete results of the clinical trials. Provides that, for the purposes of this act, "drugs" has the... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5986 2005–06 |
Prescription drug liabilityThe intent of the Legislature to create an exception to the learned intermediary doctrine for prescription products advertised directly to consumers is stated. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5987 2005–06 |
Electrical boardIncreases membership on the electrical board to fifteen members. Provides that one member shall be a certified electrician who is a representative of an industrial manufacturer that employs plant electricians. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5988 2005–06 |
Electrical boardIncreases membership on the electrical board to fifteen members. Provides that one member shall be the owner or manager of an appliance repair business. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5989 2005–06 |
Electrical boardIncreases membership on the electrical board to fifteen members. Provides that one member shall be the owner or manager of a heating, ventilating, or air conditioning business. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5990 2005–06 |
Historic automobile museumProvides that the governing board of a nonprofit organization, corporation, or association may apply for deferral of taxes on the construction of buildings, site preparation, and the acquisition of related machinery and... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5991 2005–06 |
State income taxDeclares that it is the intent of the legislature in adopting this title to provide the necessary revenues for the support of vital state services on a more stable and equitable basis. Repeals RCW 6.15.025. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5994 2005–06 |
House-banked card roomsProhibits the Washington State Gambling Commission from issuing or renewing a license to engage in house-banked card games except in locations specified in licenses approved as of March 10, 2005, or pending by that date. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5995 2005–06 |
Children in shelter careThe bill requires priority placement for a child in shelter care to be with any person preferred by the parent or, if the parent does not indicate a preference, with an agency that is licensed or that is not required to be... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5996 2005–06 |
Visitation for nonparentsProvides a procedure for court-ordered contact with a child for nonparents. Affirms that parents have a paramount right to raise their minor children. Recognizes that this paramount right must be considered in conjunction with... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5998 2005–06 |
UW building feesAmends RCW 28B.15.069 to authorize the University of Washington to set building fees. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6000 2005–06 |
Privately produced troutThe sales and use tax does not apply to privately produced trout purchased by the Department of Fish and Wildlife to supplement existing Department trout hatchery production. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6001 2005–06 |
Use of force in schoolsDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to develop a model policy and training standards on the use of force and physical restraint in schools. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6002 2005–06 |
School district organizationFinds that the citizens of Washington have long enjoyed the right to petition for a transfer of territory between one school district and another and to have their petition decided upon by a neutral body separate from either... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6004 2005–06 |
Intangible personal propertyFinds that intangible wealth, such as stocks and bonds, represents approximately one-fourth to one-third of all property wealth with a taxable situs in this state. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6006 2005–06 |
Voter registrationProvides that a person or organization collecting voter registration application forms may not make a photocopy or any other replication of the voter registration form unless authorized to do so under the provisions of chapter... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6007 2005–06 |
Children's placement serviceFinds that all children, but particularly the youngest children, are harmed by multiple placements and the lack of a permanent home. Therefore, the legislature finds that when children are in out-of-home placement and... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6008 2005–06 |
Guardianship of childrenThe legislature recognizes the value of establishing guardianships for dependent children who cannot live with their parents. Guardianship enables them to live with other long-term care givers while eliminating the need for... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |