Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6456 2005–06 |
Optional membershipAuthorizes optional membership and distributions of retirement allowances for certain members of the teachers', school employees', and public employees' retirement systems. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| SB 6458 2005–06 |
TERS service creditMembers of TRS 2/3 may make a one-time purchase of up to seven years of service credit for public education experience outside of Washington's retirement systems. The education experience must have been covered by a government... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| SB 6461 2005–06 |
High school grad requirementA weighted multiple measures model is created to determine whether a high school student can obtain a high school diploma and qualify for high school graduation. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| SB 6468 2005–06 |
Educational assessmentsFor the purposes of the assessments and other strategies that school districts must have for students in social studies, "social studies" includes "history, geography, civics, economics, and social studies skills." Beginning... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| SB 6471 2005–06 |
Rainy day reserve fundStatutes are enacted to implement Senate Joint Resolution 8222, contingent on the voters' approval of the proposed state constitutional amendment at the November 2006 general election. The Rainy Day Reserve Fund is established... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| SB 6472 2005–06 |
Student retentionBeginning with the 2006-2007 school year, all school boards are required to adopt a policy, or amend any existing local policy, regarding student promotion and retention. The policy, which must be adopted at a public meeting... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| SB 6474 2005–06 |
Model toxics control actRevises provisions related to the model toxics control act. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| SB 6476 2005–06 |
Nonpersistent offendersDeclares an intent to require the use of electronic monitoring with global positioning capability to supervise the most dangerous sex offenders, if an offender is released back into the community. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| SB 6477 2005–06 |
Amateur radio communicationsTo further the public purpose of encouraging the expansion of the ham radio network, a work group is convened. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| SB 6481 2005–06 |
Toxic shot to hunt waterfowlProvides that, in addition to the criminal penalties set forth in this act, if a person violates a rule requiring the use of nontoxic shot to hunt waterfowl, upon conviction: (1) The court shall require a payment of one... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 1494 2005–06 |
Hlth care for schl childrenRequires the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Department of Health to collaborate and develop a work group to assess school nursing services in class I school districts. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2585 2005–06 |
Design pilot projectRequires the Office of Regulatory Assistance (ORA) to conduct a collaborative design pilot program that expires December 31, 2009. | Fred Jarrett (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2589 2005–06 |
Dogs/injured wildlifeProvides that individuals possessing a valid big game hunting license issued under this act may use a leashed dog or dogs to track a deer or elk injured by the individual possessing the license. Dogs may not be utilized by the... | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2592 2005–06 |
Impound sign informationAmends RCW 46.55.070 relating to impound sign information. | John Serben (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2598 2005–06 |
Safety of milkFinds that the existing definition of "sale," as provided in chapter 15.36 RCW, includes arrangements, known as "cow shares," in which one or more individuals purchase one or more shares in a milk-producing animal in return... | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2599 2005–06 |
Construction contractorsFinds that dishonest construction contractors sometimes hire persons without proper licensing and certification to do electrical, plumbing, and conveyance work. This practice gives honest contractors an unfair competitive... | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2602 2005–06 |
Public facility constructionAuthorizes increased public facility construction funding by the community economic revitalization board. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2604 2005–06 |
Renewable energy resourcesCreates a definition for small renewable producer and establishes minimum and maximum generating capacities. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2605 2005–06 |
City & town annexationEstablishes procedures for the direct property owner petition method of annexation for city and town annexations. Repeals RCW 28A.335.110. | Richard Curtis (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2609 2005–06 |
Utility taxationReplaces the state public utility tax on light and power businesses with a wholesale energy transaction tax on the volume of electricity transmitted within the state. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2610 2005–06 |
Capital budget 2006 suppMakes supplemental capital appropriations for the 2005-07 biennium of $219 million. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2611 2005–06 |
Pesticide applicationRevises notification requirements for pesticide applications to landscapes, rights of way, or structures within the pesticide notification area of a pesticide-sensitive individual registered with the Department of Agriculture. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2613 2005–06 |
Discovery in a criminal caseProvides that discovery materials obtained in criminal cases must remain in the exclusive custody of the attorney and may be used only for preparation of the party's case. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2616 2005–06 |
State park feesProvides that the commission may not charge fees for general park access or parking. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2618 2005–06 |
Student assessmentsEstablishes the graduation achievement program. The purpose of the program is to improve significantly the educational achievement of middle and high school students and enable them to meet state standards for high school... | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |