Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6370 2005–06 |
Nonprofit prprty tx exemptnDeclares that the exemption is not nullified by the lease or rental of the property to entities not eligible for a property tax exemption under chapter 84.36 RCW if: (1) The property is used a majority of the time for the... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6383 2005–06 |
Food from cloned animalsProvides that all food and food products sold in Washington state that are derived from cloned animals shall be labeled indicating that they are or contain products derived from cloned animals. Declares that, as used in this... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6387 2005–06 |
Covering vehicular loadsDeletes the six inch freeboard exception from the requirement to cover vehicular loads of dirt, sand, or gravel. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6388 2005–06 |
Eminent domainDeclares that government's use of eminent domain in Washington should be restricted to uses that protect public health and safety or provide public use facilities, such as streets, roads, highways, street and road lighting... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6389 2005–06 |
Sex offendersDeclares an intent to enhance the penalties for, and monitoring of, sex offenders. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6390 2005–06 |
Boarding home ratesProvides that, when a person, upon admission to a boarding home, has been determined to be eligible for medicaid funded boarding home care and the boarding home subsequently submits a request to the department for a change in... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6392 2005–06 |
Mental health servicesClarifies that coverage for mental health services as defined in RCW 48.21.241, 48.44.341, and 48.46.291 applies to all group health plans for groups other than small groups as defined in RCW 48.43.005. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6393 2005–06 |
Farmers/tax exemptn for fuelRed-dyed diesel used by a farmer in the process of producing agricultural products is exempt from the sales and use tax. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6394 2005–06 |
Special fuel tax exemptionsProvides sales and use tax exemptions for special fuel used for certain purposes. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2468 2005–06 |
AdoptionDeclares an intent to ensure that children whose parents are unable to provide for their care are placed with safe and stable families through the process of adoption. Declares an intent that adoptions be handled efficiently... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2502 2005–06 |
Smoking prohibitionsProvides that, if a public or private business, club, charitable bingo hall, cigar store, or hookah lounge can document an economic loss of ten percent or more of the gross revenue for thirty days, it may apply to the... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2503 2005–06 |
Pension fundingCreates the Pension Funding Stabilization Account in the state treasury. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2504 2005–06 |
Sales & use tax/governmentExempts state and local governments from the payment of sales and use taxes. Repeals provisions of chapter 82.80 and 82.12 RCW. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2505 2005–06 |
Highly qualified teachersDesignates standards for "highly qualified" teachers. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2506 2005–06 |
Mathematics syllabusBy 2008-09, requires the Essential Academic Learning Requirements, Grade Level Expectations, and state assessment in mathematics to be based on the content, syllabus, sequence, and curriculum framework for mathematics that is... | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2508 2005–06 |
Tribal community impactRequires that, beginning February 1, 2007, and each February 1st thereafter, the governor must report to the appropriate committees of the legislature on tribal community impact contributions made pursuant to class III gaming... | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2510 2005–06 |
Health care actionsEstablishes an early settlement offer procedure for medical malpractice actions. | Skip Priest (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2511 2005–06 |
Campaign contributionsDeclares that a discussion, comment, remark, statement, observation, assertion, declaration, announcement, judgment, or other thought, sentiment, view, opinion, idea, or belief regarding a subject that is: (1) Of primary... | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2512 2005–06 |
Special absentee standardsProvides that a special absentee ballot of an overseas voter or a service voter may not be counted: (1) In the case of a ballot submitted by an overseas voter who is not a service voter, if the ballot is submitted from any... | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2513 2005–06 |
County auditor dutiesAmends RCW 29A.04.216 relating to county auditor duties. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2514 2005–06 |
Costs of electionsProvides that cities, towns, and districts do not have to pay revote costs due to county error. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2515 2005–06 |
Public recordsChanges the attorney-client privilege exemption under the Public Disclosure Act. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2516 2005–06 |
Public recordsProvides that by February 1, 2007, the attorney general shall adopt by rule a model rule for state and local agencies addressing the following subjects: (1) Providing assistance to requesters; (2) Indexing public records; (3)... | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2518 2005–06 |
Special electionsProvides that, if an election is rendered void under RCW 29A.68.120, a special election must be held between the candidates who were on the ballot for that election. The special election must be held on a date provided for in... | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2519 2005–06 |
Continuity of government actEstablishes a legislative task force to study and prepare recommendations related to the legislature's ability to convene by teleconference or other means in the event of an attack or extraordinary disaster. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |