Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3091 2005–06 |
Real estate excise taxesExpands the permitted uses of a local real estate excise tax. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| HB 3092 2005–06 |
Concealed weapons licensesRevises late renewal penalty provisions for concealed pistol licenses. Declares that this late penalty does not apply to a licensee who was serving in the armed forces outside of this state at the time of the expiration of the... | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| HB 3094 2005–06 |
Advanced registered nursesAmends RCW 18.79.050 concerning advanced registered nurse practitioners. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| HB 3096 2005–06 |
Health disparities councilDeclares an intent to create the healthiest state in the nation by striving to eliminate health disparities in women and people of color. In meeting the intent of this act, the legislature creates the governor's interagency... | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| HB 3097 2005–06 |
Health impact assessmentsDirects the state board, in collaboration with the governor's interagency council on health disparities, to complete health impact assessments, in collaboration with the council, and with assistance that shall be provided by... | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| HB 3100 2005–06 |
Medical coverage/officialsProvides authority to municipalities and political subdivisions to provide medical coverage to their elected officials and commissioners. | Skip Priest (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 5013 2005–06 |
Highway sign panelsMotorist information sign panels must include the letters 'RV' if a business or destination can accommodate recreational vehicles. The letters 'RV' must be black and located in a small yellow circle. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 5037 2005–06 |
Problem gamblingA program for the prevention and treatment of problem and pathological gambling is established in DSHS. Funding for the program is derived from a B&O tax on the net win of all licensed contests of chance (card rooms, bingo,... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 5069 2005–06 |
Family leave insuranceEstablishes the family leave insurance program. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 5096 2005–06 |
Armed forces license plateThe Department of Licensing (DOL) must issue a special license plate collection for motor vehicles recognizing the contribution of veterans, active duty military personnel, and reservists. The collection includes a design for... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 5104 2005–06 |
Keep kids safe license plateThe Department of Licensing (DOL) must issue a special license plate displaying a symbol or artwork recognizing efforts to prevent child abuse and neglect. An applicant for a "Keep Kids Safe" license plate must pay an initial... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 5108 2005–06 |
Housing programsThe statutory limit on departmental expenses, incurred by CTED in administering the Housing Assistance and Affordable Housing programs, is raised from 4 percent to 5 percent of the annual funds available to the respective programs. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 5117 2005–06 |
Land surveyorsRequires registered land surveyors to obtain at least fifteen hours of continuing professional development per year. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 5138 2005–06 |
Transportation feesThe following DOL fees are raised: The reflectorized plate fee is raised from 50 cents to $2; The reflectorized plate set fee is raised from $2 to $4; The fee for replacement plates is raised from $3 to $10; The fee for an... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 5159 2005–06 |
Health care disputesRequires the Department of Health to establish a schedule of maximum fees that may be charged by certified independent review organizations. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 5229 2005–06 |
Endngrd wildlife lic plateThe Department of Licensing must issue a special license plate displaying a symbol or artwork for symbolizing endangered wildlife in Washington State. An applicant for a Endangered Wildlife license plate must pay an initial... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 5237 2005–06 |
Workers' comp reportingRequires the Department of Labor and Industries to establish an electronic system for reporting self-insurance claims data, which self-insurers will be required to use beginning July 1, 2008. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 5241 2005–06 |
District court judgesClark County's sixth district judge position is recreated as of the effective date of this bill. Clark County has another two year period to agree to the funding of the position and fill the position. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 5243 2005–06 |
Prostitution offensesPersons subject to statutory or non-statutory diversion agreements, as defined in the sections relevant to the prostitution prevention and intervention account, are subject to the fees designated for deposit in the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 5262 2005–06 |
Drvr's lic suspension reviewProcedures are established for an administrative review when the DOL is required by statute to withhold a person's driving privileges. Whenever the DOL is required by statute to withhold a person's driving privilege, the DOL... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 5339 2005–06 |
Recidivism reductionA court may issue a certificate of discharge to an offender who has completed all terms of his or her sentence before the offender completes paying the legal financial obligations pursuant to the sentence if the offender... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 5373 2005–06 |
Electronic & web-based bidsBidders may provide their bids in written, electronic, or web-based form. Bid prices may be disclosed during electronic or web-based bidding. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 5390 2005–06 |
State health care programsRequires the use of evidence-based medicine principles in state purchased health care program contracts with health carriers and providers. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 5436 2005–06 |
Commercial motor vehicle lawIf WSP does not receive payment or a request to mitigate the penalty within 15 days, the WSP may begin an adjudicative proceeding under the Administrative Procedures Act to confirm the violation and recover the penalty. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 5442 2005–06 |
Long-term care financingCreates a task force on long-term care financing and services. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2006 |