Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6678 2005–06 |
Adult family homesEstablishes a goal to avoid over-concentration of adult family homes which would be inconsistent with the objective of integrating residents into the general community. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2006 |
| SB 6681 2005–06 |
Student record accessThe Legislature intends, in the interest of student confidentiality, that school districts minimize the release of student directory information absent express parental consent. "Directory information" includes, among other... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2006 |
| SB 6688 2005–06 |
Off-road vehicle noiseFinds that, as the population of Washington and the popularity of recreational off-road vehicle use have increased, a growing number of informal off-road vehicle tracks and riding areas have emerged in residential areas. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2006 |
| HB 2923 2005–06 |
High school grad requirementEliminates the requirement that students, beginning with the class of 2008, obtain a Certificate of Academic Achievement for high school graduation. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| HB 2924 2005–06 |
Eminent domainProhibits condemnation for the primary purpose of economic development without the consent of the owner; | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| HB 2926 2005–06 |
Traffic infractionsRequires toll violations detected through the use of photo enforcement systems to be treated as parking infractions, conforming them with the treatment of infractions detected with automated traffic safety cameras. | Dennis Flannigan (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| HB 2928 2005–06 |
Commercial fuel usersProvides excise tax relief for commercial fuel users. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| HB 2929 2005–06 |
College-readiness standardsStates the Legislature's intent to focus college-readiness standards on skills and abilities. | Fred Jarrett (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| HB 2930 2005–06 |
Weapons on school premisesRevises provisions concerning the possession of firearms or other dangerous weapons on school premises. | Fred Jarrett (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| HB 2931 2005–06 |
HOV lanesAuthorizes the use of high-occupancy vehicle lanes by alternative fuel vehicles. | Jay Rodne (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| HB 2935 2005–06 |
Oath of officeRevises the oath of office to include support for the principles of the Declaration of Independence. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| HB 2936 2005–06 |
Property tax exemptionProvides a tax exemption for property that has declined in value due to shoreline or growth management regulation. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| HB 2937 2005–06 |
Residential developmentDeclares an intent to make housing more affordable for first-time home buyers in counties where housing is currently not affordable for first-time home buyers. The legislature intends to do this by allowing single-family... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| HB 2938 2005–06 |
Credit card applicationsIncreases the tax rate on the gross income generate from credit card interest rates that exceed the state usury rate. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| HB 2940 2005–06 |
Certificate of attainmentAllows a high school district to award a certificate of academic achievement to students who do not pass the 10th grade Washington Assessment of Student Learning but meet all the other graduation requirements. Students who... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| HB 2941 2005–06 |
Academic achievement certProvides that, in order to meet state requirements and earn a certificate of academic achievement, a student must meet or exceed either the proficient or basic level on the high school Washington assessment of student learning... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| HB 2944 2005–06 |
Health care providersSpecifies requirements that contracts between contractors and health providers must contain. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| HB 2945 2005–06 |
Small business impactRevises the requirements of small business economic impact statements by state agencies. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| HB 2948 2005–06 |
Felony sentence rangesRevises felony sentence ranges. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| HB 2949 2005–06 |
Nursing facility payment sysRevises the nursing facility payment system. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| HB 2950 2005–06 |
Criminal justice costsProvides that cities and counties may submit a petition for relief to the office of public defense for reimbursement of extraordinary criminal justice medical costs. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| HB 2952 2005–06 |
Growth management/SEPADeclares that the requirements of chapter 43.21C RCW do not apply to cities and counties that plan under RCW 36.70A.040. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| HB 2953 2005–06 |
Public utility tax ratesRevises utility tax provisions. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| HB 2954 2005–06 |
Parental rightsDeclares that this act is intended to ensure parents can rightfully guide and direct the affairs of their minor children. This act is also intended to ensure government appropriately respects and reinforces those rights, and... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| HB 2955 2005–06 |
Regional trasnportation planA new Puget Sound regional governance commission is created to develop a regional transportation governance proposal for the central Puget Sound region, to be submitted to voters in 2007, for the purpose of establishing a... | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |