Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5166 2005–06 |
Electronic monitoring systemThe bill requires the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) to do a comprehensive review and analysis of the use of electronic monitoring in other states. WASPC would be required to report any findings... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 5221 2005–06 |
Veterans' & military affairsThe joint committee is permanent. The joint committee must establish an executive committee. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 5225 2005–06 |
Deer & elk huntingThe Department of Fish and Wildlife may, by rule, offer permits to hunt deer or elk during more than one general season under a multiple season big game permit. Only one deer or elk may be harvested annually under such permits. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 5247 2005–06 |
LEOFFRS plan 1 ex spouseThe ex-spouse of a LEOFF 1 member who was awarded part of the member's monthly benefit payment in a divorce decree will continue to receive that portion of the member's benefit for the life of the ex-spouse as if the member... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 5280 2005–06 |
Motorcycle safety coursesThe information on motorcycle awareness required to be provided in driver training courses must be approved by the Department of Licensing Director, rather than the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 5288 2005–06 |
Juveniles in custodyRequires law enforcement to make reasonable attempts to notify a child's parent, guardian, or custodian when the child is taken into custody and is being held. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 5324 2005–06 |
TRS average final compensatnAll certified educational staff associates belonging to TRS 1 are allowed to annualize their salary for the purpose of calculating their average final compensation. This provision applies to currently active members only. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 5327 2005–06 |
Privacy protection officeCreates the office of privacy protection in the Attorney General's Office under the direction of the Attorney General and the Secretary of State. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 5407 2005–06 |
Incarcerated parentsRequires the Department of Corrections to establish an oversight committee to develop a comprehensive interagency plan to provide the necessary services and supports for children whose parents are incarcerated. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 5502 2005–06 |
Juvenile sentencingChanges eligibility for the Mental Health Disposition Alternative. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 5530 2005–06 |
Life insuranceProhibits life insurers from taking underwriting actions or charging different rates based upon the applicant's or insured person's past or future lawful travel unless bona fide statistical differences in risk or exposure have... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 5621 2005–06 |
Preschool or nursery schoolsRequires the Washington Early Learning Council to develop standards and procedures for the voluntary certification of preschools. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 5643 2005–06 |
Sex offender informationExempts certain information regarding sex offenders from public records disclosure. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 5691 2005–06 |
Jury source listsThe legislature finds that in counties with more than one superior court facility, jurors are being asked to travel excessively long distances to attend court proceedings. Consideration of a juror's proximity to a particular... | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 5702 2005–06 |
Dev disabilities trust acctCreates the Dan Thompson Memorial Developmental Disabilities Community Trust Account in the state treasury. All income from the lease of land, conservation easements, sale of timber, or other activities short of the sale of... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 5705 2005–06 |
Classified school employeesProhibits the Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC) from dividing an existing appropriate bargaining unit of classified school employees unless the parties agree. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 5723 2005–06 |
Fruits and vegetablesExtends the expiration date for the exception from mandatory grading standards for asparagus shipped out of state for fresh packing to December 31, 2007. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 5789 2005–06 |
Workers' comp self-insurerExpands the authority of self-insured employers to cover the powers and duties necessary to adjudicate most aspects of the industrial injury claims of their injured workers. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 5814 2005–06 |
Cigarette tax contractsAdds the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, the Cowlitz Indian Tribe, the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, and the Makah Tribe to the list of tribes with which the Governor may make cigarette tax contracts. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6324 2005–06 |
Foster careThe bill extends the provision allowing children to remain in foster care until the age of 21 while pursuing post-secondary education so long as they maintain a 2.5 grade point average and remain enrolled in school. The number... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6462 2005–06 |
Biotechnology productState and local sales and use taxes are deferred for investments in construction or renovation of structure, or machinery and equipment, used for biotechnology product or medical device manufacturing. The deferred taxes need... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6469 2005–06 |
Commission/health care costsThe Blue Ribbon Commission on Health Care Cost and Access is created to provide a forum for the development and implementation of long-term strategies to assure access to secure, appropriate, and affordable care for all... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6482 2005–06 |
Funds for energy assistanceCreating the Energy Assistance Account . The account is created in the State Treasury and administered by the Director of the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development. The Director must distribute any money as... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6495 2005–06 |
Unranked felonsEleven previously unranked felony offenses are ranked as follows: Ranked at level IV (3 to 9 months for a first offense) - Luring, a class C felony - Sale or Receipt of Precursor Drugs, a class B felony Ranked at level III -... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6503 2005–06 |
Generation of electricityAn exemption is provided from the retail sales and use taxes for machinery and equipment used directly to generate at least 200 watts of electricity using qualified hydropower. Definition of qualified hydropower is added to... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |