Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3288 2005–06 |
Superior court assessmentAmends RCW 7.68.035 to modify superior court penalty assessment provisions. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2006 |
| HB 3289 2005–06 |
Capital accountsDeclares that the public works board has determined that legislative actions in the 2005 session that diverted funds from the public works assistance account to other priorities, including job development through... | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2006 |
| HB 3290 2005–06 |
Timber millsProvides business incentives for timber mills designated as forest products operations of statewide significance. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2006 |
| SB 6186 2005–06 |
Insurance/dependent childrenIf a health plan provides dependent coverage for an individual or group, it must give the individual or each member of the group the option of covering any unmarried dependent: (1) under the age of twenty-five; or (b) under... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2006 |
| SB 6200 2005–06 |
Child supportAnnually, or upon request, the DSHS is required to issue, to a child support obligor or noncustodial parent, a formal accounting or financial statement, documenting payments and credits for child support and spousal... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2006 |
| SB 6363 2005–06 |
Worksite health promotionThe Legislature finds that worksite health promotion programs have both health and financial benefits, and states its intent to encourage their development. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2006 |
| SB 6424 2005–06 |
Biodiesel feedstockLand upon which feedstock for biodiesel is produced is exempt from the state portion of the property tax. If a portion of the land parcel is used to grow crops for biodiesel production and another portion to grow other crops,... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2006 |
| SB 6488 2005–06 |
Offender educationAs a component of basic academic skills education, the DOC is required to provide offenders with the opportunity to participate in programs designed to educate offenders who are United States citizens on American citizenship... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2006 |
| SB 6588 2005–06 |
Multiple-unit dwellingsThe population threshold for a city or town, located in a county planning under the GMA, to be eligible to establish a property tax exemption program for multi-unit housing is lowered from 30,000 to 5,000 persons. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2006 |
| SB 6881 2005–06 |
Limitation of actionsA person may commence a cause of action for recovery of damages for an injury or condition suffered as a result of childhood sexual abuse at any time after the effective date of this act. Actions occurring prior to the... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2006 |
| SB 6882 2005–06 |
Persons with dev disabilityProtects persons with developmental disabilities from perpetrators who commit their crimes while providing transportation, within the course of their employment, to persons with developmental disabilities. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2006 |
| SB 6883 2005–06 |
Smoking prohibition waiverProvides that, if the owner of a place of employment can document, using documents filed with the state department of revenue, a loss of ten percent or more of the gross revenue for the first quarter of 2006 versus the first... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2006 |
| SB 6884 2005–06 |
Children/residential homesFinds that staffed residential homes, as currently licensed by the department of social and health services, are a type of group-care facility that provides quality services for children in a home-like setting, including... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2006 |
| HB 2775 2005–06 |
Bioenergy loan programEstablishes a Bioenergy Loan Program within the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (Department). | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2006 |
| HB 3271 2005–06 |
Archery huntingProvides that a person who is otherwise qualified by law to carry a firearm may carry or have in his or her possession such a firearm, including a muzzle loader, while in the field archery hunting during an archery season... | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2006 |
| HB 3272 2005–06 |
Mathematics curriculaFinds that a key reason for the high level of performance of Singapore students is a coherent, sequenced mathematics curriculum that focuses on the core skills of mathematical problem solving. Declares an intent to direct a... | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2006 |
| HB 3273 2005–06 |
Student achievement fundProvides that: (1) For the 2005-06 school year, an amount equal to three hundred dollars per full-time equivalent student in all school districts shall be deposited in the student achievement fund. (2) For the 2006-07 school... | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2006 |
| HB 3274 2005–06 |
Workers' compensationFinds that: (1) It is fundamental to the Washington workers' compensation system that claims be adjudicated and resolved in a fair, informal, and cooperative environment that benefits the injured worker, the employer, and the... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2006 |
| SB 6268 2005–06 |
Trans/ growth managementIn addition to the existing requirement to prohibit approval of new development, if it causes the level of service on local facilities to fall below local standards, jurisdictions that plan under the Growth Management Act must... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2006 |
| SB 6269 2005–06 |
Public schools/growth mgmtBy December 1, 2007, the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (CTED), in coordination with the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), will complete a study of how local governments that... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2006 |
| SB 6573 2005–06 |
Viability of agricultureWetlands converted to agricultural use prior to the effective date of the Federal Food Security Act of 1985 are not to be considered as wetlands under the Growth Management Act and the state Water Pollution Control Act.... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2006 |
| SB 6577 2005–06 |
Real estate excise taxFees collected by the county treasurer for real estate transaction documents are revised. When REET liability is zero or less than $5, a combined tax and fee of $5 is collected by the county treasurer. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 31, 2006 |
| SB 6875 2005–06 |
Small business tax reliefProvides small business tax relief. Repeals RCW 82.04.4451. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2006 |
| SB 6876 2005–06 |
Sexual orientation/teachingProhibits the superintendent of public instruction from encouraging or promoting the teaching of sexual orientation. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2006 |
| SB 6877 2005–06 |
Crimes against personal propTheft, possession of stolen property, malicious mischief, and theft of leased or rental property in the first degree occur if the crimes involve property valued at over $5,500. Theft, possession of stolen property, malicious... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2006 |