Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5130 2007–08 |
Hunting accessThe Department may furnish money, material, or labor pursuant to agreements with landowners or lessees for the use of property for fish, shellfish, and wildlife-oriented recreation where such agreements provide for public... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5131 2007–08 |
Fish & wildlife departmentIn carrying out their statutory duties DFW employees are given express authority to inspect all fish, wildlife, and shellfish, inspect where such animals and fish are commercially stored, collect samples, and board commercial... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5132 2007–08 |
Fish & wildlife dept fundingRevenue collected by DFW from the sale of annual resident saltwater licenses and all annual razor clam and shellfish licenses is redirected from the general fund into the Wildlife Account. The provision requiring recreational... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5133 2007–08 |
Commercial driver's licenseProvides that no person may be issued a commercial driver's license unless that person presents evidence satisfactory to the department that he or she is a resident of this state, has successfully completed a course of... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5135 2007–08 |
School district salaries(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides that, beginning with the 2007-08 school year, the legislature intends to begin a six-year process to equalize the salary allocations to school districts for state-funded staff... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5136 2007–08 |
Trans budget 2007-09Makes transportation appropriations for 2007-2009. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5138 2007–08 |
Trans sup budget 2005-07Makes supplemental transportation appropriations for the 2005-2007 biennium. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5139 2007–08 |
Operating sup budget 2005-07The 2005-07 biennial appropriations for various state agencies and programs are modified. For additional information, see the budget summary material published by the Senate Ways & Means Committee and available on the Internet... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5140 2007–08 |
Operating budget 2007-09Biennial appropriations for the 2007-09 fiscal biennium for the various agencies and programs of the state are enacted, including appropriations for general government agencies, human services programs, natural resources... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5141 2007–08 |
Divisions of landLand divided by testamentary provisions or the laws of descent are subject to land use regulations that otherwise apply. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5143 2007–08 |
Open space programLand on which housing for employees and the principal place of residence of the farm operator or owner of all classified parcels can be considered farm and agricultural lands if the housing or residence is on or contiguous to... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5144 2007–08 |
Nursing home bedsThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE (Health & Long-Term Care): The Legislature recognizes that the population of those who are elderly is increasing. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5146 2007–08 |
Motor vehicle excise taxesSound Transit may continue to impose its MVET only so long as it is contractually obligated to impose the tax, but may not impose the tax after the last scheduled bond payment is due on existing bonds. Additionally, Sound... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5147 2007–08 |
Surcharge on vehicle insEach insurer engaged in writing automobile insurance policies is required to pay to the Department of Revenue a surcharge of two dollars per motor vehicle insured. The surcharge must be paid to the insurer by the policyholder,... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5148 2007–08 |
Development activityBuildings or structures constructed by a regional transit authority (e.g., Sound Transit) are specifically exempted from the type of development activity subject to the imposition of local government impact fees. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5149 2007–08 |
County treasurersRequires that payments made from a county treasurer's "Metropolitan Park District Fund" be made through electronic funds transfer or through warrants issued in accordance with specified requirements. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5150 2007–08 |
Fiscal reformIndividual income earned from Washington sources is subject to a new income tax. The income tax has a graduated three-rate structure with rates of 2.2 percent, 3.5 percent, and 6.0 percent. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5154 2007–08 |
Affordable housing tx reliefA sales or use tax exemption is created for certain goods and services used in the construction of low-cost housing. The tax exemption is available to sellers of low-cost single-family dwelling units, who sell such units to a... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5155 2007–08 |
Passport to college programThe Passport to Promise Program is created. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5156 2007–08 |
Capital budgetMakes appropriations and authorizes expenditures for capital improvements. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5157 2007–08 |
Retirement systems deptProvides for the organization of the department of retirement systems. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5158 2007–08 |
Oil and gas productionImposes a tax on the production of oil and gas. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5159 2007–08 |
Transit systemsProvisions related to high-capacity transportation systems are expanded to include magnetic levitation and personal rapid transit systems. With voter approval by a simple majority, counties are authorized to impose taxes... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5160 2007–08 |
Organic foods commissionAdopts the Washington organic foods commission act. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5161 2007–08 |
Food from cloned animalsA cloned animal means an animal produced by replacing all the genetic material in an egg with a mature cell containing the complete genetic code from the donor. All food products sold in the state derived from cloned animals... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |