All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6230 2005–06 |
Public facilities districtsThe 0.033 percent sales and use tax that is credited against the state tax for a regional center is extended to public facilities districts created before July 1, 2006, in a county or counties in which there are no other... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 298, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| SB 6244 2005–06 |
Oil spill preventionRequires the Department of Ecology (Department) to adopt procedures for evaluating the adequacy of oil spill contingency plans held by tank, cargo, and passenger vessels, and to conduct random, unannounced oil spill practice... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 316, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| SB 6246 2005–06 |
Lieutenant governorConsolidates the duties and responsibilities of the Office of the Lieutenant Governor under one chapter. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 317, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| SB 6247 2005–06 |
Local motor vehicle taxImplements a structure for the calculation and administration of any future, locally imposed motor vehicle excise tax. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 318, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| SB 6280 2005–06 |
Nonprofits/property taxEliminates the requirement that property owned by a nonprofit organization and eligible for property tax exemption must be irrevocably dedicated to the purpose for which the exemption was granted. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 319, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| SB 6362 2005–06 |
Voter registrationModifies existing laws related to challenging voter registrations, the use of a nontraditional address for voter registration purposes, and information required for voter registration. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 320, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| SB 6369 2005–06 |
Small water systemsExempts water-sewer, irrigation, and public utility districts that provide water services to small customer bases from the public utility tax and business and occupation tax. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| SB 6411 2005–06 |
Collective bargainingIncreases the maximum allowable term for certain collective bargaining agreements from three to six years. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| SB 6412 2005–06 |
Superior court judgesIncreases the number of superior court judicial positions in Clallam County from two to three. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| SB 6480 2005–06 |
Apprenticeship utilizationExtends apprenticeship utilization requirements to public works contracts awarded by the Department of Transportation. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 321, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| SB 6504 2005–06 |
Public hospital districtsProhibits a current employee of a public hospital district from holding office as a commissioner. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 322, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| SB 6512 2005–06 |
Truck stop air qualityProvides business and occupation and sales and use tax incentives for equipment designed to convey auxiliary power to idling heavy duty vehicles. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 323, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| SB 6528 2005–06 |
Roadside tire chain businessAllows the Department of Transportation to issue permits to allow the installation or removal of tire chains on motor vehicles within the state highway right of way. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 324, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| SB 6531 2005–06 |
Limited liability companiesProvides a three year period following dissolution of a limited liability company during which the dissolution of the company does not extinguish any cause of action against the company. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 325, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| SB 6545 2005–06 |
Vehicle license platesRemoving the minimum height requirement for vehicle license plates. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 326, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| SB 6552 2005–06 |
Commercial driver's licensesMakes a variety of statutory changes in order to bring Washington's commercial driver's license program into compliance with federal regulations pertaining to the operation of commercial motor vehicles. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 327, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| SB 6555 2005–06 |
Special purpose districtsAuthorizes the Municipal Research Council to contract for the provision of consulting and research services to special purpose districts. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 328, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| SB 6566 2005–06 |
Commute trip reductionModifying the scope of the Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) Program to focus on urban growth areas with the most congested state highways. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 329, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| SB 6630 2005–06 |
Threatening individualsCreates the Community Protection Program to provide a structured, therapeutic environment for persons who have developmental disabilities and who constitute a risk to others. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 303, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| SB 6661 2005–06 |
Beer commissionEstablishes the Washington Beer Commission (Commission), subject to referendum approval by affected producers, and prescribes its membership, responsibilities, authorities and obligations. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 330, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| SB 6671 2005–06 |
Professional employer orgProvides a business and occupation tax deduction for amounts representing wages and salaries, benefits, workers compensation, payroll taxes, withholding, and other assessments received by professional employer organizations... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 301, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| SB 6762 2005–06 |
Hazards to motorcyclesLimits the requirement to post a warning for motorcyclists to construction areas on a paved public highway, county road, street, bridge, or other thoroughfare commonly traveled. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 331, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| SB 6781 2005–06 |
Environmental remediationProvides a sales and use tax exemption and a preferential business and occupation tax rate of 0.471 percent for environmental remedial action until July 1, 2010. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| SB 6787 2005–06 |
Passenger ferry serviceRequires the State Treasurer to transfer quarterly an amount equal to the amount of state sales and use tax paid by the Washington State Ferries into the passenger ferry account. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 332, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| SB 6793 2005–06 |
Persons with mental disorderThe state is responsible for treatment services for all long term intensive inpatient care. RSNs must serve at least 90 percent of short-term commitments locally. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 333, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |