Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1112 2005–06 |
Superior court judgesIncreases the number of superior court judicial positions in Skagit County from three to four. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 95, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 20, 2005 |
| HB 1117 2005–06 |
Farm implement weight limitIncreases the highway weight limit for farm implements that transport dairy nutrients. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 96, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 20, 2005 |
| HB 1125 2005–06 |
Trusts and estatesMakes changes regarding the management of trusts and estates including changes affecting the right to inherit, notice to creditors, nomination of guardians for minors, changing trustees, and other provisions. | John Serben (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 97, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 20, 2005 |
| HB 1138 2005–06 |
Automated teller feesThe owner of an ATM may charge an access fee to customers who are making transactions when the customer's account is located outside the United States. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 98, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 20, 2005 |
| HB 1161 2005–06 |
Notification about offendersAuthorizes law enforcement agencies to share information regarding sex and kidnapping offenders with public libraries. | David Buri (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 99, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 20, 2005 |
| HB 1196 2005–06 |
Longshore & harbor workersCreates a new account for United States Longshore and Harbor Workers (USL&H) workers compensation claims in the Washington Insurance Guaranty Association (WIGA). | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 100, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 20, 2005 |
| HB 1202 2005–06 |
District court judgesIncreases the number of district court judges in Thurston County from two to three and in Kitsap County from three to four. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 91, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 20, 2005 |
| HB 1460 2005–06 |
Marine vessel cnty contractsOn contracts for the construction, maintenance or repair of marine vessels, counties may substitute alternative forms of security in lieu of a bond. | Tami Green (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 101, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 20, 2005 |
| SB 5202 2005–06 |
Health savings accountRequires the Public Employees Benefit Board to study the option of providing a health savings account combined with a high deductible health plan. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 20, 2005 |
| SB 5332 2005–06 |
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Renames King County in honor of the Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 90, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 19, 2005 |
| HB 1268 2005–06 |
Stem cell researchEstablishes the Human Stem Cell Research Advisory Committee to develop guidelines for conducting research on human embryonic stem cells. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 18, 2005 |
| HB 2060 2005–06 |
State purchased health careIndividuals applying for Basic Health Plan non-subsidized coverage will take the individual market health screen prior to acceptance. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 18, 2005 |
| SB 5506 2005–06 |
Credit card marketingRequires state institutions of higher education to develop policies regarding the marketing or merchandising of credit cards to students. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 74, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 18, 2005 |
| SB 5563 2005–06 |
Women's contribution in WWIIDedicates any 2005-07 funding for the World War II Oral History Project to recording the memories of women who contributed to the state and nation during the war. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 75, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 18, 2005 |
| SB 5584 2005–06 |
Rental carsAuthorizing a customer facility charge on rental car customers to finance consolidated rental car facilities. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 76, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 18, 2005 |
| SB 5589 2005–06 |
Agricultural landCreates a method for property owners of agricultural land located within a code city to petition for exclusion from the incorporated area of that code city that does not require the issue to be submitted to the voters for approval. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 77, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 18, 2005 |
| SB 5676 2005–06 |
Oil spill managementAdds shellfish beds to the list of natural resources to be considered for facility and vessel oil spill contingency planning purposes. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 78, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 18, 2005 |
| SB 5709 2005–06 |
Vehicle license renewal feesExempting a motor vehicle from annual registration when it is operated within a national recreation area that is not accessible by a state highway. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 79, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 18, 2005 |
| SB 5713 2005–06 |
Multiple-unit housingEnables property owners to utilize the multi-unit housing tax exemption program if their property is currently occupied, with the condition that they must provide tenants with housing of comparable size, quality and price as... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 80, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 18, 2005 |
| SB 5736 2005–06 |
Air ambulance servicesRequires the Office of the Insurance Commissioner to perform an evaluation of subscription air ambulance service and report back to the Legislature with respect to its findings and recommendations by December 31, 2005. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 81, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 18, 2005 |
| SB 5765 2005–06 |
Dungeness crab fishery licAllows two different people to designate the same vessel on their Puget Sound Dungeness crab fishery licenses. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 82, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 18, 2005 |
| SB 5775 2005–06 |
Small city & town streetsEstablishes a small city pavement and sidewalk grant program to be administered by the Transportation Improvement Board. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 83, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 18, 2005 |
| SB 5809 2005–06 |
Youth courtsClarifies that youth courts may be permitted for traffic infractions, juvenile offender diversion matters, and violations of school rules. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 73, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 18, 2005 |
| SB 5831 2005–06 |
Well constructionIncludes ground source heat pump borings and grounding wells in the Water Well Construction Act provisions. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 84, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 18, 2005 |
| SB 5833 2005–06 |
Gonzaga U license platesCreates the "Gonzaga University" special license plate. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 85, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 18, 2005 |