Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6596 2005–06 |
Washington corporationsAmends provisions of the Business Corporations Act relating to the authorization, procedures, and legal effect of a voluntary dissolution. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 14, 2006 |
| SB 6870 2005–06 |
Pilotage training programAllows the Board of Pilotage Commissioners, retroactive to December 1, 2005, to pay stipends to trainees enrolled in the pilotage training program. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 53, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 14, 2006 |
| SB 5219 2005–06 |
Primary datesThe primary is moved back to the third Tuesday in August. Filing week is moved back to the third week in May, rather than the fourth. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 2006 |
| HB 1458 2005–06 |
On-site sewage/marine areasRequires local health officers in 12 Puget Sound counties to develop on-site sewage system (OSS) program management plans by July 1, 2007. | Senator (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 9, 2006 |
| HB 2338 2005–06 |
Mortgage lending fraud acctDelays the expiration of the Mortgage Lending Fraud Prosecution Account from June 30, 2006, until June 30, 2011. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 21, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 9, 2006 |
| HB 2340 2005–06 |
Mortgage brokersRequires the annual expiration of mortgage broker licenses and creates a renewal process. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 9, 2006 |
| HB 2344 2005–06 |
Superior court judgesIncreases the number of superior court judicial positions in Clallam County from two to three and in Cowlitz County from four to five. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 9, 2006 |
| HB 2367 2005–06 |
Tribal police officersAuthorizes the Criminal Justice Training Commission to grant, deny, or revoke the certification of tribal police officers employed by a tribal government that has voluntarily requested certification for their police officers. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 9, 2006 |
| HB 2372 2005–06 |
Hunter educationDirects the Department of Fish and Wildlife to create non-monetary incentives to encourage more individuals to volunteer their time as hunter education instructors. | Don Cox (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 9, 2006 |
| HB 2376 2005–06 |
Cost-sharing/medical programThe ability to charge premiums from recipients of medical care services is removed for children in households at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 9, 2006 |
| HB 2406 2005–06 |
Insurance statutesRequires property and casualty insurers to file additional actuarial opinions and information. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 9, 2006 |
| HB 2608 2005–06 |
VFF&RO's relief & pensionAdds performance of other officially assigned secondary duties, including maintenance, public education, inspections and being on call or standby under the orders of the chief or other designated officer to the definition of... | Richard Curtis (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 9, 2006 |
| SB 5048 2005–06 |
Tobacco product samplingProhibits the distribution of tobacco product samples. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 9, 2006 |
| SB 5232 2005–06 |
Turkey tagsRequires a $14 turkey tag for residents and a $40 turkey tag for nonresidents to hunt for turkey. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 9, 2006 |
| SB 6161 2005–06 |
Group fishing permitsAuthorizes the Department of Fish and Wildlife to issue group fishing permits to groups participating in outdoor education programs. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 9, 2006 |
| SB 6674 2005–06 |
Tacoma Narrows bridgeAuthorizes the proceeds from the sale of surplus property originally acquired for the construction of the second Tacoma Narrows Bridge and any liquidated damages resulting from the construction contract for the second Tacoma... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 9, 2006 |
| HB 1015 2005–06 |
Hospital-acquired infectionsRequires hospitals to provide the Department of Health with quarterly reports detailing the rates of health care-associated infections at their facilities. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 1071 2005–06 |
Health disciplinary actEstablishes a work group to review the complaint processing and sanctioning phases of the health professions disciplinary process. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 1120 2005–06 |
Comm & tech college accountDeposits the interest on the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges' Capital Projects Account in the account rather than the State General Fund. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 1131 2005–06 |
Mail to constituentsAllows campaign year legislative mailings via electronic mail beginning December 1 prior to a legislator's election and ending 45 days after the end of session. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 1145 2005–06 |
Unclaimed personal propertyAllows state and local law enforcement agencies to donate any unclaimed personal property to nonprofit charitable organizations provided such property is used for the benefit of needy persons. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 1151 2005–06 |
Keeping of wild animalsProhibits possession of potentially dangerous wild animals such as large cats, wolves, bears, monkeys, primates, certain snakes, and crocodiles. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 1184 2005–06 |
New county officer trainingAllows public funds to be used for the reimbursement of expenses paid by newly elected county officers for training and education that is pertinent to undertaking the duties of the office. | Dennis Flannigan (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 1276 2005–06 |
Significant legislative ruleRequires that the Governor sign certain significant legislative rules. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 1279 2005–06 |
Public access to hearingsRequires child in need of services hearing to be open to the public unless the judge finds that closing the hearing is in the best interests of the child. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |