All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2403 2005–06 |
Distributive generationIncreases the maximum generating capacity on a net metering system to 500 kilowatts and establishes the maximum generating capacity for distributive generation at 500 kilowatts. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| HB 2536 2005–06 |
Disability pension optionsAllows an injured worker entitled to an industrial insurance permanent total disability pension to change his or her pension option if the worker's designated beneficiary dies or the worker becomes divorced from the designated... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| HB 2560 2005–06 |
Alcoholic beverage licensesChanges the formula for determining the total number of spirits, beer, and wine restaurant licenses that may be issued from a ratio of one license for every 1,500 people to one license for every 1,450 people. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| HB 2570 2005–06 |
Tobacco product samplingProhibits the distribution of tobacco product samples. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| HB 3218 2005–06 |
Homicide-related crimesImposes mandatory minimum sentences on homicide-related crimes. | Chris Strow (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| HB 3219 2005–06 |
Bail bond recovery agentExpands the definition of a bail bond recovery agent. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| HB 3220 2005–06 |
Freight mobility planningFinds that: (1) Washington state is uniquely positioned as a gateway to the global economy. As the most trade-dependent state in the nation, per capita, Washington's economy is highly dependent on a freight mobility network... | Don Cox (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| HB 3221 2005–06 |
Alien firearm licensesDeclares that, it is a class C felony for a nonimmigrant alien residing in Washington to carry or possess any firearm, without having first obtained an alien firearm license. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| HB 3223 2005–06 |
Gov control of propertyIntends by this act to protect the use and value of private property while providing for a healthy environment and ensuring that government agencies do not damage the use or value of private property, except if necessary to... | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| HB 3224 2005–06 |
Military serviceChanges the type of military service for which leave of absence credit may be given to members of the Washington public employees' retirement system (PERS) from active federal service in the military or naval forces of the... | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| HB 3225 2005–06 |
Boarding home managementProvides that, if the department determines that the health, safety, or welfare of residents is immediately jeopardized by a boarding home's failure or refusal to comply with the requirements of chapter 18.20 RCW or the rules... | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| HB 3226 2005–06 |
Residents/dispute resolutionRequires the department to provide an opportunity during the informal dispute resolution process for input from interested residents and resident representatives. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| HB 3228 2005–06 |
General permits/90.48 RCWEstablishes procedures to reduce the impact on small businesses of general permits issued under chapter 90.48 RCW. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| HB 3229 2005–06 |
Design-build procedureAuthorizes cities with a population greater than 40,000 and counties with a population greater than 250,000 to use design-build procedures . | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| HB 3230 2005–06 |
DNA/death penaltyProhibits the imposition of the death penalty unless DNA evidence was used in the person's conviction. | Chris Strow (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| HB 3231 2005–06 |
Community justice facilitiesRequires the department to prepare a projected list of counties and rural multicounty geographic areas in which community facilities need to be sited during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2006, and every biennium thereafter... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| HB 3232 2005–06 |
Controlled substancesDirects the Washington state institute for public policy to investigate and report to the legislature by January 1, 2007, on the fiscal and other costs and benefits to the various governments and people of the state of... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| HB 3235 2005–06 |
Agricultural preservationProvides that, for the purpose of environmental mitigation of transportation projects, any county may require the department of transportation to participate in the county's purchase of development rights program. If the... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| SB 6180 2005–06 |
Exchange of state landsUp to 5 percent of the income from a land transaction could be used to cover the cost of the sale or exchange. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| SB 6281 2005–06 |
Mountains to Sound greenwayAn appropriation in the amount of $6,100,000 is provided from the general fund to the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development Mountains to Sound Greenway Project account. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| SB 6293 2005–06 |
Tax credits for employersPersons subject to the B&O or the public utility tax may claim a credit against the taxes due when they employ students enrolled in a qualified technical program at an institution of higher education in the state. Qualified... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| SB 6328 2005–06 |
Task force on aerospaceThe Joint Legislative Task Force on Aerospace manufacturing is established to review the composition of the aerospace industry and factors affecting recruitment, retention, and expansion in the industry. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| SB 6466 2005–06 |
Department of early learningThe Department of Early Learning (Department) is established as a cabinet-level department with a director who is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Governor. The duties of the Department are to set early learning... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| SB 6833 2005–06 |
Conservation easementsFinds that it is in the best interest of the state to find innovative and economically sustainable ways to conserve and protect wildlife habitat and other natural resources. Finds that working natural resource and wildlife... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| SB 6834 2005–06 |
Sex offender sentencingDirects the department of community, trade, and economic development to contract with the Harborview medical center sexual assault center to conduct a study of the impact on victims of the special sex offender sentencing... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |