Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3099 2005–06 |
Information services boardRequires that one member of the Information Services Board (Board) have direct experience using a software project overseen by the Board, or reasonably expect to use new software developed by the Board. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 3102 2005–06 |
Geoduck harvestingCreates a limited entry geoduck diver license program by prohibiting the Department of Fish and Wildlife from issuing new geoduck diver licenses after July 1, 2006. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 3106 2005–06 |
Higher edu public worksRaises the dollar limits that require a public bid process for the state and regional universities and The Evergreen State College from $35,000 to $50,000 and from $15,000 to $20,000 for projects involving only one trade or craft. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 3109 2005–06 |
Government performanceMoves the Citizen Advisory Board (Board) under the authority of the Governor, to advise the Governor, and modifies the Board's duties. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 3111 2005–06 |
Rental vehicles/infractionsEstablishes a procedure under which a rental car business may address private parking infractions that occurred while a business's vehicle was being rented. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 3114 2005–06 |
Wood waste boiler equipmentProvides an exemption from retail sales and use taxes for wood-waste fired boilers and associated equipment for use in generating steam for sale. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 3157 2005–06 |
Financial literacy/TANFRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to provide information and encourage Temporary Assistance for Needy Families recipients to learn about asset building and participate in programs to assist low-income... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 3172 2005–06 |
Unsolicited facsimilesAuthorizes the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission to initiate administrative proceedings involving unsolicited faxes. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 3180 2005–06 |
Contractors with the stateApplies whistleblower and discrimination provisions to employees of contractors who hold contracts with the state. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 3186 2005–06 |
Disposition disordersPermits the court to modify a juvenile disposition order regardless of whether the juvenile has violated the terms of the disposition order if there is good cause and there are no increased sanctions or penalties. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 3207 2005–06 |
Community preservation progCreates community preservation authorities to restore or enhance the health, safety, and well-being of communities negatively impacted by the construction of major public facilities, public works, and capital projects with... | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 3215 2005–06 |
Teacher retentionStates the Legislature's finding that recent research has shed light on teacher retention, attrition, and mobility. | Don Cox (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 3237 2005–06 |
Aquatic programDirects the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee to conduct a performance audit of the Department of Natural Resources' Aquatics Resources Program. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 3238 2005–06 |
Sex offender notificationMakes it illegal to distribute, under certain circumstances, a false sex offender community notification bulletin. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 3258 2005–06 |
Mileage fees for dieselReconciles differential vehicle license fees paid by airporter and commercial bus companies. Companies would no longer pay a higher fee for vehicles using alternative fuels. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 3275 2005–06 |
Small water impoundsDirects the Department to expedite the processing of applications for certain storage projects that have a volume of 100 acre feet or less. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 3278 2005–06 |
Unemployment insuranceReenacts and makes retroactive the "good cause quit" section of 2ESB 6097 (2003). | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 3285 2005–06 |
BingoExempts charitable and nonprofit organizations from gambling taxes on bingo and/or amusement games if the organization's annual net receipts do not exceed $200,000 (instead of $5,000). | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 3287 2005–06 |
Nitrogen in Hood CanalDirects the Puget Sound Action Team and the Hood Canal Coordinating Council to contract for a study in Hood Canal to improve data on nitrogen loading from on-site septic systems. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 3293 2005–06 |
Disorderly conductMakes engaging in certain disruptive behavior within 500 feet of a funeral or memorial service subject to prosecution for disorderly conduct. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 3310 2005–06 |
Health care coverageProvides for an analysis of existing health care coverage statutory requirements. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 3315 2005–06 |
Bonds for highway projectsAuthorizes $150 million of general obligation bonds for transportation improvements. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 5005 2005–06 |
Nature-based tourismThe legislative body of any municipality may impose, at its option, an excise tax on charges made for the furnishing of lodging. This is a distinct source of revenue from existing lodging taxes. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 5041 2005–06 |
Deadly weapons & firearmsProvides a discretionary range, instead of a fixed term, for the sentence enhancements that apply to felonies committed while armed with a firearm or with another deadly weapon. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 5106 2005–06 |
Hazardous materialsA Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) employee, certified by the Federal Railroad Administration to perform hazardous materials inspections, may enter the property of any business that, among other... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |