All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5061 2005–06 |
Periodontal insuranceThe Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) must conduct a study to determine the level of dental insurance coverage provided for a range of services known to be effective in preventing and treating periodontal disease, and... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5062 2005–06 |
Organic foods commission actDeclares that the marketing of organic foods within this state is affected with a public interest. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5066 2005–06 |
Physical fitness services txRecognizes that better health outcomes improve not only citizens' well-being but also lessen the fiscal burden on the state. Recognizes that lowering the cost of joining fitness clubs and organizations will provide an... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5067 2005–06 |
Vehicle combinationsProvides that, notwithstanding the provisions of RCW 46.44.036 and subject to such rules and regulations governing their operation as may be adopted by the state department of transportation, operation of the following... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5068 2005–06 |
Health information for youthDeclares an intent to enhance the healthy development of young people in Washington state by taking opportunities to provide them with information needed to help reduce rates of teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases,... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5071 2005–06 |
Student assessmentsThe requirement that each public school student in the third, sixth, and ninth grades take a norm-referenced achievement test is repealed. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5072 2005–06 |
Education boardsRevises the powers, duties, and membership of the state board of education and the Washington professional educator standards board and eliminates the academic achievement and accountability commission. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5073 2005–06 |
Operating budget 2005-07Makes 2005-07 operating appropriations. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5074 2005–06 |
Operating budget 2003-05 supMakes 2003-05 supplemental operating appropriations. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5075 2005–06 |
Promise scholarship programAmends RCW 28B.119.010 relating to academic eligibility for the Washington promise scholarship program. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5076 2005–06 |
College in high schoolFinds that: (1) Many high school students who wish to earn college credits are unable to participate in the running start program because they live in areas that do not have local colleges; and some students who would like to... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5077 2005–06 |
Aiding injured personsA person is guilty of failing to summon assistance if the person: (1) knows that another individual has suffered substantial bodily harm as a result of a criminal act and needs assistance; (2) could reasonably summon... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5078 2005–06 |
Voter reregistrationProvides that the registration of a person who registered to vote before July 1, 2005, is canceled on July 1, 2007, and that person must reregister in order to vote at an election held after that date. The registration of a... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5079 2005–06 |
Special election/governorDeclares that, under Article III, section 4 of the Constitution of the state of Washington, the legislature is vested with the power to contest an election and it has the power to decide a contested election. As such, for the... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5080 2005–06 |
Ballot requirementsRequires that the provisional ballot envelope or return envelope shall have a place for the voter to mark that he or she is a citizen of the United States and the notation, "Check here if you are a citizen of the United... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5081 2005–06 |
Child's phone conversationsParents or guardians who are monitoring their minor children's communications or conversations are exempted from the statute protecting privacy, unless those parents or guardians are acting at the insistence of agents of law... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5082 2005–06 |
Absentee & mail ballotsProvides that an absentee ballot may be counted only if the return identification envelope was signed by the date of the primary or election for which it was issued and is in the office of the county auditor before the close... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5083 2005–06 |
State performance auditsProvides that the state auditor shall periodically review and analyze the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of the policies, management, fiscal affairs, and operations of state government. These performance audits shall... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5088 2005–06 |
Voter abstentionAllows voters to indicate abstention from voting on any particular office. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5090 2005–06 |
Privatizing liquor salesThe board must close 25 state liquor stores between July 1, 2007 and December 31, 2007. A task force on the contracting out of liquor is created. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5091 2005–06 |
Basic parkland accessThe Parks and Recreation Commission is prohibited from charging fees for basic park access. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5093 2005–06 |
Agric economic planning fundA matching fund program is established for strategic economic development plans for agriculture. The program is to be administered by the Department of Agriculture. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5095 2005–06 |
Hydraulic project approvalThe Legislature intends to improve the process of regulating construction in state waters with policy measures that improve predictability for entities that work in state waters, and make the best use of limited state... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5098 2005–06 |
Energy efficiency/productsEstablishes minimum standards and testing procedures for 12 electrical products. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5099 2005–06 |
Motor vehicle emissionsProvides that, on or before December 31, 2005, the department shall adopt rules, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 34.05 RCW, to implement the light duty motor vehicle emission standards of the state of California,... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |