Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6513 2005–06 |
BiomonitoringEffective July 1, 2007, a Washington biomonitoring program conducted by DOH is authorized. The program will be an integral part of the agency's state environmental public health tracking network. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6516 2005–06 |
Use of alternative fuelsThe sale of parts or components that are integral and necessary to enable a motor vehicle to operate using at least a 50 percent concentration by volume of an alternative fuel is exempted from the state retail and use tax. The... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6524 2005–06 |
Methane gas conversionThe Legislature seeks to encourage the conversion of methane gas to useable fuels for use in motor vehicles, use in generation of electricity, and for other off-site consumption. The bill provides tax incentives for the... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6609 2005–06 |
Raw milkWholesale sales of raw milk for processing are exempted from the state B&O tax. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6610 2005–06 |
Underwater viewingPromoting Underwater Viewing . The promotion or support of underwater viewing tourism is added to the mission statements of four state agencies: CTED, Fish & Wildlife, DNR, and State Parks. Requiring a Work Group on the Use of... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6621 2005–06 |
Convention/tourism promotionB&O taxes are not applied to a nonprofit organization's income received from state and local governments or public corporations for promoting conventions and tourism. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6622 2005–06 |
Vulnerable adult abuseUpon request, DSHS must disclose that an abuse report has been received and the status of an investigation. The information must be disclosed unless there is reason to believe the disclosure may compromise the safety or... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6689 2005–06 |
Economic development grantsThe Economic Development Grants Program is created in the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development. The program is to be staffed by at least one grant writer. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6700 2005–06 |
Community revitalizationLocal governments may finance public improvements within a defined area, called a revitalization area, using revenue generated through a new sales and use tax, up to $1.5 million per project per year, credited against the... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6712 2005–06 |
Entrepreneurial developmentCreating a B&O Exemption for Small Businesses . Eligible businesses, with five or fewer employees, are exempt from the B&O tax for any two-year period during the first five years of business. An eligible business must meet the... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6714 2005–06 |
Microenterprise developmentThe Microenterprise Development Program is established in the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development. The department is to provide organizational support to a statewide microenterprise association and contract... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6739 2005–06 |
Campaign contributionsCandidates for county, city, and town offices are added to those to which the $700 contribution limitation applies. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6759 2005–06 |
Basic health planEach December, the HCA must report the number of BHP enrollees who were employed, or who were the spouse or child of someone who was employed, for each month of the preceding fiscal year. The report must also indicate the... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6779 2005–06 |
Special needs trans serviceAuthorizing certain PUDs to offer limited transportation services . A PUD, serving a county with a population density of less than nine persons per square mile, may establish a demand responsive transportation system, such as... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6783 2005–06 |
Math & science scholarshipThe Qualified Professions Conditional Scholarship Program, which will be administered by the HEC Board, is created. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6844 2005–06 |
Biotech/biomedical businessThe Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee is directed to review the top biotechnology and medical device manufacturing centers in the nation, as listed in this act, and identify the best practices in economic... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| HB 2624 2005–06 |
Park passesAllows the Parks and Recreation Commission (Commission) to revoke any state park pass for cause. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 1, 2006 |
| HB 2627 2005–06 |
Unneeded park land saleProvides that bids to buy state park land may be in the form of an electronic bid or an oral bid at auction, in addition to a sealed bid. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 1, 2006 |
| HB 2761 2005–06 |
Money launderingExpands the type of property that may be forfeited under the money laundering forfeiture statute. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 1, 2006 |
| HB 3279 2005–06 |
Convention & trade centerDeclares that, during the 2003-2005 and 2005-2007 biennia, the legislature transferred funds from the fund established under RCW 67.40.040 to the general fund--state. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2006 |
| HB 3280 2005–06 |
LEOFFRS plan 1Includes service credit transferred from the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system plan 1 in the determination of eligibility for military service credit. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2006 |
| HB 3281 2005–06 |
Records/crime investigationFinds that many businesses, associations, and organizations providing goods and services to the public or conducting other activity in Washington, or otherwise affecting residents of Washington now operate nationally or... | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2006 |
| HB 3283 2005–06 |
Biennial regular sessionsProvides for biennial regular sessions of the legislature. Declares that this act takes effect if the proposed amendment to Article II, section 12 of the state Constitution providing for biennial regular sessions of the... | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2006 |
| HB 3284 2005–06 |
Rosa Parks dayProvides that on December 1st of each year or the preceding Friday when December 1st falls on a nonschool day, "Rosa Parks day" shall be observed within each public school. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2006 |
| HB 3286 2005–06 |
Timber tax incentivesProvides tax incentives for persons who extract, manufacture, or process timber. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2006 |