Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6703 2005–06 |
Spas & art galleries/wineA spa or art gallery may offer one glass of wine to a customer for consumption on the spa's or art gallery's premises. The customer must be at least 21 years old and the spa must have legally obtained the wine. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6711 2005–06 |
Online business trainingCTED will contract for the development, distribution and promotion of an entrepreneurial and small business development online curriculum. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6713 2005–06 |
Self-employment assistanceWhen an individual initially applies for unemployment insurance benefits, the Employment Security Department will determine if, based on the individual's characteristics, if the individual is likely to exhaust his or her... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6715 2005–06 |
Entrepreneurial trainingThe workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board is to develop policy objectives for WIA in the state and ensure that entrepreneurial training opportunities are available through programs of each local work force... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6735 2005–06 |
Environmental educationThe Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) must conduct an environmental education study in partnership with public and private entities invested in quality environmental education experiences. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6740 2005–06 |
Protecting homeownersBefore a building permit can be issued on a residential construction or remodel project, the homeowner must acknowledge receipt of a document explaining financial safeguards to consider. The amount of the lien claimed cannot... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6745 2005–06 |
Bail bond recovery agentBail bond agents enforcing their own bail bonds are not acting as bail bond recovery agents. Bail bond agents, in these cases, do not need to be licensed as bail bond recovery agents. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6790 2005–06 |
First aid classesThe State Board of Education will review the need to have a first aid class as a high school graduation requirement. The Board will report its findings to the appropriate committees of the Legislature by December 1, 2007. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6798 2005–06 |
Contributions/state officeThe postmark date of a contribution received through the mails determines whether the date of acceptance is prior to the 30th day before the legislative session. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6838 2005–06 |
Sale of beerUntil June 30, 2007, a statewide nonprofit organization of microbreweries may hold a special occasion liquor license to conduct up to six beer festivals | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6854 2005–06 |
Animal informationSpecified information relating to livestock premises, animal identification numbers, animal movement data, passwords, and linkages is exempt from public disclosure. Animal testing information submitted to the Department of... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6855 2005–06 |
Barley straw/waterThe application of barley straw to waters of the state for purposes of water clarification does not require a state waste discharge permit if certain conditions are met. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6860 2005–06 |
Capitol grounds/buildingsCherberg building is renamed the John A. Cherberg-Sid Snyder building. The Irving R. Newhouse building is renamed the Irving R. Newhouse-Jeannette Hayner building. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6878 2005–06 |
Concealed pistol licenseMembers of the armed forces who are out of state on deployment, assignment, or re-assignment may renew their concealed weapons license without paying a late fee if they renew the license within ninety days after returning to... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| HB 3313 2005–06 |
Immunizing agents/B & O taxProvides a business and occupation tax deduction for reimbursements for immunizing agents. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 21, 2006 |
| HB 3314 2005–06 |
General oligation bondsAuthorizes the issuance of $324.4 million in state general obligation bonds to finance the Columbia River Basin Water Supply Development Program, prison expansion, and rehabilitation of the Hood Canal. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 21, 2006 |
| SB 6899 2005–06 |
Spanish/Chinese instructionProvides that, to enable Washington citizens to more effectively compete in the world marketplace and develop a greater sense of the world's culture and geography, our students, at all levels, must be provided the opportunity... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 20, 2006 |
| HB 2860 2005–06 |
Columbia river basinCreates a new chapter to guide the appropriation of Columbia River mainstem waters. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 2006 |
Feb 16, 2006 |
| HB 2852 2005–06 |
Check cashers & sellersRequires a small loan endorsement for any license making small loans to any person physically located in Washington, including loans made through the use of the internet, facsimile, telephone, kiosk, or other remote means. | Chris Strow (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 15, 2006 |
| SB 6897 2005–06 |
Multiple sclerosis lic plateProvides that, in cooperation with the department, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society shall create and design, and the department shall issue, a special license plate displaying the National Multiple Sclerosis Society... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 15, 2006 |
| HB 1096 2005–06 |
Tax expenditure reportsRequires a tax expenditures report to be produced every two years with the Governor's budget. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 14, 2006 |
| HB 1235 2005–06 |
Homeless campsRequires a county to consult with a city before siting a homeless encampment in or near the city. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 14, 2006 |
| HB 1436 2005–06 |
Local office campaignsAllows the use of public funds for campaigns for local office. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 2006 |
| HB 1731 2005–06 |
Mercury/motor vehiclesRequires motor vehicle manufacturers to submit, and have approved by the state, a plan for the recovery of mercury-added components from motor vehicles. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 2006 |
| HB 1735 2005–06 |
Water storage facilitiesExempts certain rain barrels and similar facilities, and the use of water from them, from the permit provisions of the water code. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 2006 |