Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6272 2005–06 |
Loans to assist teachersProvides zero interest loans to assist teachers in obtaining national board certification. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6273 2005–06 |
Public natural resourcesFinds that the state of Washington has an affirmative duty to protect, manage, and conserve public natural resources such as the state's animal and plant life, and must take this public trust into account when making decisions... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6274 2005–06 |
Forest & fish science panelDeclares that the purpose of the independent forest and fish science panel is to provide advice to the commissioner with respect to the adaptive management program created under this act and rules implementing this act. The... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6275 2005–06 |
Forest pratices boardRevises the composition of the forest practices board. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6276 2005–06 |
Scenic protectionOne of the purposes and policies behind the forest practice rules is to identify forested areas that are important for the state's tourism economy where industrial forest practices may impair scenic resources, and develop... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6279 2005–06 |
Nursing home staff levelsNursing homes must compile information related to the number and type of health care providers who are directly responsible for resident care and the ratio of these health care providers to residents for each shift. The... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6285 2005–06 |
Low-income home energy asst$7.6 million of the Public Service Revolving Fund is provided for home heating and weatherization services for low income families through the LIHEAP program. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6286 2005–06 |
IdenticardsAllows an individual to obtain an identicard while holding a valid state driver's license. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6288 2005–06 |
Tuition waiversAuthorizes tuition waivers for employees of political subdivisions. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6289 2005–06 |
Volunteer fire fightersAn agency is required to allow an employee who is a volunteer fire fighter to respond to a fire or natural disaster when called to duty. The employee's salary and associated benefits must be continued. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6290 2005–06 |
Volunteer fire fightersAn agency is required to allow an employee who is a volunteer fire fighter to respond to a fire or natural disaster when called to duty. The leave status of the employee is leave without pay. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6295 2005–06 |
Permissible weaponryDeclares that RCW 9.41.250 does not apply to any law enforcement officer who, in the discharge of official duty, carries a spring blade knife. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6296 2005–06 |
Alarm system companiesDesignates licensing requirements for alarm system companies. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6297 2005–06 |
School district diesel fuelAn additional $22.1 million from the state general fund is appropriated to the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. An additional $3.05 per weighted student mile in the 2005-06 school year and $1.79 per weighted... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6299 2005–06 |
Water rightsDeclares that the annual consumptive quantity of a water right may not be deemed to be less than the actual peak historic use of a water right, even if the right is not being fully exercised at the time of change or transfer,... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6300 2005–06 |
Medical equipmentProvides a sales and use tax exemption for certain medical equipment. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6302 2005–06 |
Parking fees at state parksProvides that the commission may not charge a fee for the first two hours of parking in a state park. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6303 2005–06 |
Identity theftInsurance companies and mortgage brokers licensed and regulated or authorized to do business in Washington State are exempted from being denied access to credit reports under the State's credit freeze law. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6304 2005–06 |
Conservation districtsRevises special assessment provisions for conservation districts. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6306 2005–06 |
Health technology assessmentState agencies administering state purchased health care programs are authorized to establish an evidence-based technology assessment program, with the assistance of a health technology clinical advisory committee, to... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6307 2005–06 |
Health info technologyThe Legislature intends to encourage Washington hospitals to adopt health information technologies by the year 2012. The Washington State Health Care Authority is to promote the adoption of health information technology... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 1001 2005–06 |
Election of judges & SPIFor elections of the superintendent of public instruction and certain judicial positions, the top two vote-getters after a contested primary appear on the general election ballot, even if one candidate received a majority of... | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1004 2005–06 |
Water conservancy boardsRevises provisions concerning water conservancy boards. Repeals RCW 90.80.901. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1005 2005–06 |
Mental health service systemRequires regional support networks to provide consumer or advocate run services to individuals with a mental illness. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1006 2005–06 |
Clark College license plateDirects the department, the Washington state patrol, and Clark College to work cooperatively to create and design a special Clark College license plate. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |