All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6598 2005–06 |
HuntingAny county composed entirely of islands, any of which are connected with the mainland by state highway, may allow shooting on county-owned lands containing a trail system constructed or maintained for the purposes of outdoor... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6601 2005–06 |
Freight mobility multimodalThe Freight Mobility Multimodal Account is created in the State Treasury. Distribution of dedicated, non-18th amendment revenues for freight mobility purposes are directed into the new account. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6615 2005–06 |
Social card gamesThe WSGC is prohibited from issuing or renewing a license for house-banked card games except in a location specified in an existing license or pending license application as of January 31, 2006. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6632 2005–06 |
Johns Hopkins UniversityWashington State hospitals are allowed to participate in the Johns Hopkins study to ensure that decisions regarding cardiac care in Washington are made on evidence-based data, and, if possible, based upon data specific to... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6633 2005–06 |
Metropolitan park districtsMetropolitan park districts will have to start doing criminal history record checks for job applicants, volunteers, and independent contractors who have unsupervised access to children or vulnerable adults, collect or disburse... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6668 2005–06 |
Public records provisionsThe chapter of law governing the preservation and destruction of public records, administered by the division of archives and records management within the Office of the Secretary of State, is reorganized. Archaic language is... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6682 2005–06 |
Schools/public works projectThe number of projects valued over ten million dollars that may be approved by the school project review board is raised to 23. The school district project review board must prepare and issue a report reviewing the use of the... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6683 2005–06 |
Grandparents/visitationThe statute found unconstitutional is repealed. "Grandparent" is defined as the parent of a child's father or mother, who is related to the child by blood, adoption, or marriage. A grandparent may petition the court one time... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6690 2005–06 |
Blood-drawing proceduresHealth care assistants are permitted to conduct blood drawing procedures on research study participants in the residences of the research study participants as long as they do so as part of a research study authorized by the... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6691 2005–06 |
Crime victims' recordsThe written motion and affidavits, for access to records maintained by rape crisis centers, must be served on the prosecuting attorney at the time the motion is filed. This requirement is added to the list of victim's rights... | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6706 2005–06 |
Classified school employeesThe Legislature finds that classified school employees are an integral part of the K-12 school system, provide a significant learning resource to students, and play a major role in developing supportive and caring... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6708 2005–06 |
Geoduck harvestingThe number of licenses is frozen at the present level and the licenses are not transferable. Requirements are established to renew an active license. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6716 2005–06 |
Community credit needsA new factor, participation in microenterprise development, is added to the evaluation of the community reinvestment efforts of banks and savings banks. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6727 2005–06 |
Impoundment of motorcyclesOperating a motor vehicle without a valid endorsement is added as a circumstance in which a police officer may take custody of a vehicle and provide for its removal to a place of safety. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6729 2005–06 |
Water conservationThe provisions concerning energy saving performance contracting are amended to allow for measures to conserve water and to reduce wastewater and solid waste. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6754 2005–06 |
Higher ed public worksThe community colleges are added to statute providing the public bid procedure for the regional and state universities and the Evergreen State College. The cost limit for public works projects at the regional and state... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6780 2005–06 |
Math and science educationThe Mathematics/Science Scholar designation on the high school diploma is created. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6786 2005–06 |
City trans authorityThe governing board of a city transportation authority must be comprised of 5 members and may act as long as a quorum of 3 members is present. Provisions are made for how the seats on the board are to be filled. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6810 2005–06 |
Boarding home managementThe bill authorizes the DSHS to appoint or approve temporary managers for boarding homes. It allows a licensee, subject to DSHS approval, to voluntarily participate in the temporary management program. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6820 2005–06 |
Licensing physiciansIn addition to the licensing requirements already provided for by statute, applicants must show (1) that they have not engaged in any conduct that would constitute grounds for disciplinary action under this chapter, (2) that... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6824 2005–06 |
Person with dev disabilityA "Community Protection Program" is defined as a program established by the DSHS to provide residential facilities to persons with developmental disabilities who have been convicted of a sex offense, found not guilty by reason... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6842 2005–06 |
Sport/entertainment facilityA manufacturer, importer, or distributor may enter into an arrangement with a sports/entertainment facility licensee to allow brand advertising at the licensed facility or to promote events at the facility. This financial... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6852 2005–06 |
Gov agency tort liabilityThe state, local governments, and their agencies, officers, or employees may be found liable for personal injuries or deaths caused by supervised persons only if each of the following elements is present: (1) the conduct of... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6856 2005–06 |
Indian gaming regulatory actThe statute's expiration date is deleted. Actions to settle tribal-state disputes arising under IGRA may be brought on and after July 30, 2007. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 5084 2005–06 |
Foster youth educationExpands the scope of responsibility and membership of an oversight committee on foster youth and education to include promotion of opportunities for postsecondary education and training for foster youth. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 23, 2006 |