Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6772 2005–06 |
HVAC/R mechanicsIntegrates HVAC/R mechanics and contractors into the provisions governing plumbers. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2006 |
| SB 6773 2005–06 |
Extended warrantiesIf an extended warranty applies to tangible personal property that is exempt from retail sales and use taxes, the extended warranty is also exempt from retail sales and use taxes. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2006 |
| SB 6774 2005–06 |
High technology researchThe B&O tax credit for high technology R&D is based on a firm's total expenditures rather than on expenditures in excess of 0.92 percent of the firm's taxable amount. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2006 |
| SB 6777 2005–06 |
Voter registrationRevises voter registration timelines. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2006 |
| SB 6782 2005–06 |
State employees' opinionsFinds that: (1) A workplace where state employees can feel free to express their professional opinions encourages an open and free exchange of ideas and knowledge and more efficient government; (2) Scientific integrity in work... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2006 |
| SB 6784 2005–06 |
Medical equipmentProvides sales and use tax exemptions for prescribed durable medical equipment used in the home and prescribed mobility enhancing equipment. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2006 |
| SB 6788 2005–06 |
Distressed counties T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2006 |
| HB 2371 2005–06 |
Technical assistanceAuthorizes a statewide procurement technical assistance services pilot project to be run by the Procurement Technical Assistance Center in Snohomish County. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2006 |
| HB 2550 2005–06 |
2005-07 capital budget amendAmends the 2005-07 Capital Budget to include a new Energy Freedom Program within the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 20, 2006 |
| HB 3071 2005–06 |
Age of consent studyDirects the joint legislative audit and review committee to review Washington law to determine all areas in Washington law in which the age of consent is statutorily established including but not limited to entering a marriage... | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2006 |
| HB 3101 2005–06 |
Aquifer levelsFinds that the department of ecology adopted ground water management subarea rules to manage aquifer depletions in the Odessa subarea, which includes undeveloped portions of the federal Columbia basin project. | David Buri (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2006 |
| HB 3103 2005–06 |
State employees' opinionsAllows state employees to express their professional opinions. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2006 |
| HB 3104 2005–06 |
Nonresident athletic teamsRequires nonresident professional athletes for a basketball, football or baseball team that is a member of a national league or association of significance to pay a fee to compete or otherwise perform a service for his or her... | Chris Strow (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2006 |
| HB 3107 2005–06 |
Exposure to depleted uraniumEstablishes duties for the adjutant general regarding veterans and military personnel exposure to depleted uranium. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2006 |
| HB 3108 2005–06 |
Recruiters/studentsProvides that a school or a school district that allows access to students or student records by military recruiters also must allow access on the same basis and to the same extent to students and student records by recruiters... | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2006 |
| HB 3112 2005–06 |
Small business tax reliefProvides small business tax relief. Repeals RCW 82.04.4451. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2006 |
| HB 3116 2005–06 |
Streamlining tech effortsThe Legislature intends to centralize technology missions and reduce administrative overhead at the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute, the Washington Technology Center, the Washington State University... | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2006 |
| HB 3117 2005–06 |
Records checks/schoolsProvides that the record check shall include a fingerprint check through the Washington state patrol. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2006 |
| HB 3119 2005–06 |
Biotech/biomedical businessDirects the joint legislative audit and review committee to evaluate the competitive business climate for encouraging a sustainable and mature biotechnology and medical device manufacturing sector. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2006 |
| HB 3121 2005–06 |
Growth managementAuthorizes a population sustainability element for comprehensive plans under the growth management act. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2006 |
| HB 3124 2005–06 |
State ferry traffic costsProvides that, by January 31, 2007, and by January 31st of each year thereafter, the department shall certify to the state treasurer the total number of vehicles that have boarded Washington state ferries for each state ferry... | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2006 |
| HB 3125 2005–06 |
Radio frequencyEstablishes the Joint Task Force on Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology to review the potential benefits and applications of RFID, video, or other technologies. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2006 |
| HB 3126 2005–06 |
Solid waste & recyclablesProvides that a solid waste or recyclable materials collection ordinance may not require the occupants of a mobile or manufactured home park to: (1) Use the solid waste collection and disposal system or recyclable materials... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2006 |
| SB 6742 2005–06 |
Determination of parentageThe Uniform Parentage Act, as adopted in current law, is the exclusive means for determining parentage in this state. It is the intent of the Legislature to preempt common law and clarify that current statutory law governs... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2006 |
| SB 6743 2005–06 |
Children born from embryosA child born to a woman as a result of the implantation of a donated embryo is presumed to be the adopted child of the woman and, if married, the adopted child of her husband. A child born as a result of embryo implantation is... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2006 |