Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6150 2005–06 |
Public works board projectsAs recommended by the Board, 51 public works project loans totaling $181 million are authorized for the 2006 loan cycle. The 51 authorized projects fall into the following categories: 1) eleven domestic water projects totaling... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 9, 2006 |
| SB 6893 2005–06 |
Unfunded liabilities acctsCreates unfunded liabilities stabilization accounts within the public employees' retirement system plan 1 and teachers' retirement system plan 1 funds and makes appropriations into the accounts. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 9, 2006 |
| HB 1446 2005–06 |
Property tax leviesAllows all taxing districts to ask voters to approve a lid lift which sets the growth rate for the property tax revenue limit calculation for up to six years. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| HB 1581 2005–06 |
Licensing subagent successorModifying the process for the appointment of a vehicle licensing subagent successor. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| HB 2270 2005–06 |
Public development authorityExempts certain amounts received by certain public development authorities from the business and occupation tax. | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| HB 2412 2005–06 |
Violating registrationIncreases the penalty for failure to register as a sex offender. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| HB 2419 2005–06 |
Lieutenant governorsPermits the Lieutenant Governor and his or her staff to solicit and accept funds for hosting the 2006 National Lieutenant Governors' Association conference. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2006 |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| HB 2662 2005–06 |
Electronic product recyclingRequires manufacturers of covered electronic products (CEPs) offered for sale in Washington to register with the Department of Ecology (DOE) and to implement and finance the collection, transportation, and recycling of CEPs by... | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| HB 2747 2005–06 |
Sex offender informationRequires the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs to create a model policy on sex offenders. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| HB 3017 2005–06 |
Condemned property saleRecognizes, reaffirms, and supports state law restrictions on taking private property for private use and prohibits state and local government taking solely for economic development purposes. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| HB 3165 2005–06 |
Affordable housingRequires local governments and the Departments of Community, Trade and Economic Development (DCTED), Social and Health Services (DSHS), Corrections (DOC), Natural Resources (DNR), General Administration (GA), and the Parks and... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| HB 3179 2005–06 |
Transportation governanceMoves most powers, functions, and duties of the Washington Transportation Commission (Commission) to the Department of Transportation (DOT). | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| HB 3306 2005–06 |
Estate and transfer taxDeclares that a tax in an amount equal to the federal credit is imposed on every transfer of property of a resident. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| HB 3307 2005–06 |
Certified capital companiesCreates certified capital companies to promote investment in start-up and emerging businesses. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| SB 5493 2005–06 |
Hepatitis C state planThe language prohibiting the use of state funds is removed. The Secretary of Health must develop a state plan for the prevention and management of hepatitis C only to the extent that funding is available. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| SB 6005 2005–06 |
State publicationsThe State Library must maintain the state publications distribution center to provide copies of materials that are not available in electronic format to state depository libraries. An electronic repository of publications must... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| SB 6038 2005–06 |
Medical malpractice ratesThe OIC must notify the public of any rate filing by an insurer for a rate change affecting medical malpractice insurance. For rate changes of less than fifteen percent, a consumer or the OIC may provide notice, and hold a... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| SB 6207 2005–06 |
Pollutn liability ins agencyThe expiration date for the Pollution Liability Insurance Agency (PLIA) and its programs, set for June 1, 2007, is extended until 2013. The PLIA director is no longer required to evaluate the effects of the program on the... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| SB 6569 2005–06 |
Science/critical areasGMA requirements to designate and protect critical areas will apply to potential impacts of future development. In fulfilling these requirements, cities and counties will show on the record that best available science was... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| SB 6891 2005–06 |
Medicare drug benefitsProvides that, only to the extent that funds are appropriated for this purpose, the department shall provide drug benefits to a full-benefit dual eligible beneficiary who is not able to obtain drug benefits from his or her... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| HB 1011 2005–06 |
Net metering of electricityIncreases the generating capacity on a net metering system to 100 kilowatts or less. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 2006 |
| HB 1016 2005–06 |
Homeowner's insuranceProhibits insurers that write homeowner's insurance from taking specified underwriting actions based on whether or not the applicant or insured owns or harbors a specific breed of dog. The prohibitions do not apply if the... | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 6, 2006 |
| HB 1139 2005–06 |
Attorney conflict of intrstAllows an attorney to act as a judge pro tempore or commissioner pro tempore while the attorney is currently serving as a guardian ad litem (GAL), but not in cases in which the attorney previously represented or was a GAL for... | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 6, 2006 |
| HB 1344 2005–06 |
FugitivesDirects the Department of Corrections (DOC) to post a list of escapees, considered high risk offenders, on the department's web site. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 6, 2006 |
| HB 1365 2005–06 |
Community services' casesAuthorizes the Department of Social and Health Services to contract for case management services. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 6, 2006 |