All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5874 2005–06 |
New four-year collegeFinds that several regions of the state do not have reasonable access to a four-year institution of higher education. Finds that the creation of an additional four-year institution or the conversion of an existing institution... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5875 2005–06 |
Juvenile court actThe term "parent" is defined to mean an individual who has established a parent-child relationship in accordance with the Uniform Parentage Act, unless that individual's parental rights have been terminated. The bill... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5876 2005–06 |
Judicial conduct commissionA commission member, or alternate, who participates in an investigation or initial contact that leads to a finding of probable cause, must not participate in further proceedings, including a public hearing, on that matter. All... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5877 2005–06 |
PERS armed forces membersThe global war on terrorism, including but not limited to Operations Noble Eagle, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom, is added to list of conflicts for which PERS 1 members may receive military credit and other veterans' benefits. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5879 2005–06 |
Gambling ballot measuresPersons not registered to vote in Washington and corporations or other entities not doing business in Washington and not subject to the jurisdiction of the Gambling Commission or the Horse Racing Commission who, if they did... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5880 2005–06 |
Private youth coachesDeclares that: (1) The safety, health, and welfare of children and families of this state would benefit by the establishment of a uniform registration and disclosure system for all persons privately engaging in the business of... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5881 2005–06 |
Cougar survey & managementFinds that: (1) Washington's increasing cougar and human populations, and decreasing cougar habitat, create new management challenges; (2) The Washington department of fish and wildlife, the agency with authority over cougar... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5882 2005–06 |
County sales & use taxesAmends RCW 82.14.450 relating to county sales and use taxes. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5883 2005–06 |
UW forest system & bioenergyForests throughout the American west are suffering from the accumulation of small-diameter wood materials to levels well in excess of what would be found in natural forest ecosystems. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5884 2005–06 |
Statute law committeeThe Statute Law Committee is reduced from twelve to the following eleven members: 1) the Secretary of the Senate, ex officio; 2) two members of the Senate, one from each caucus, appointed by the President of the Senate; 3) the... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5885 2005–06 |
Reg trans investment dstrctProvides that a regional transportation investment district may, with voter approval and as part of a regional transportation investment plan, impose a local option surcharge of not more than three-tenths of one percent of the... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5886 2005–06 |
Community services' casesThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is authorized to contract with alternative delivery systems to provide management services to clients. In contacting for the delivery of case management services, DSHS may... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5887 2005–06 |
Interoperable communicationsA pilot program is established to demonstrate to local governments throughout the state of Washington the value of implementing the pending interoperability standards being established by the committee. The pilot program is... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5888 2005–06 |
State health insurance poolWSHIP is made explicitly subject to the Open Public Meetings Act. In establishing rates for WSHIP, the WSHIP board in to work in consultation with the Insurance Commissioner. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5889 2005–06 |
State treasurerThe duties of the State Treasurer are recognized as nonpartisan in nature. The State Treasurer is made subject to elections provisions for nonpartisan offices. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5891 2005–06 |
Chemical dependencyEstablishes standardized chemical dependency assessment protocols. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5892 2005–06 |
Technical assistance serviceThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development and the Department of Agriculture are to charge fees for export-related technical assistance that results in overseas sales. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5894 2005–06 |
Water supply during droughtA joint legislative committee on water supply during drought is created. The committee consists of four Senators and four Representatives selected biennially. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5896 2005–06 |
Growth management updateDistinguishes growth management update responsibilities between slower and faster growing cities and counties. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5897 2005–06 |
Vision exams for childrenA workgroup is convened by the Department of Health to re-evaluate current rules and regulations on visual screening of children in public schools. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5900 2005–06 |
PERS emergency medical techsAuthorizes members of the public employees' retirement system plans 1 and 2 employed as emergency medical technicians to transfer to the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system plan 2. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5901 2005–06 |
LEOFFRS plan 1 benefit capDeletes the cap on retirement benefits of members of the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system plan 1. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5903 2005–06 |
Office of public defenseRequires the Office of Public Defense to oversee and monitor legal representation of parents in dependency and termination cases statewide. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5905 2005–06 |
Eviction of tenantsThe Residential Landlord Tenant Act is amended to provide an alternative relief mechanism for landlords or neighbors with tenants involved in criminal activity or unlawful civil disruptions. The revised statute provides a... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5906 2005–06 |
Trust water rights programThe trust water rights program provisions specific to the Yakima River Basin are repealed and the general trust water rights program statutes are amended, reorganized, consolidated, and recodified. Substantive provisions... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |