Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5201 2007–08 |
Property tax reliefThe income and valuation thresholds for the citizen/disabled person exemption program and the senior deferral program are increased. For taxes due in 2008, each income and valuation threshold qualifications for the senior... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5203 2007–08 |
Medical assurance commissionAt least one member of the Commission who is a physician must practice in the area of holistic medicine and be certified by the American Board of Holistic Medicine. If a panel is reviewing a case involving a holistic medicine... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5205 2007–08 |
Metal detectorsDeclares an intent that those significant historic archaeological resources on state park lands that are of importance to the history of our state, or its communities, be protected for the people of the state. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5209 2007–08 |
Historical park resourcesCurrent law directs the Commission to protect historic resources, locations, and artifacts. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5210 2007–08 |
Growth managementJurisdictions that plan under the GMA must prohibit approval of new development if it causes the level of service on state-owned transportation facilities to fall below congestion standards adopted by the state or by a... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5211 2007–08 |
Adult family homesDSHS is directed to establish standards for regulating adult family homes to avoid over-concentration of these facilities which are inconsistent with the objective of integrating residents into the general community. DSHS is... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5212 2007–08 |
Certificated edu employeesProvides that, in the event the employee demands a hearing, the employee shall continue to be paid his or her regular salary during the hearing process and until entry of the final decision pursuant to RCW 28A.405.310, if and... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5214 2007–08 |
Specialized forest productsThe bill adds huckleberries to the list of forest materials covered under the specialized forest products statutes. A person must obtain a specialized forest products permit (permit) before harvesting more than three United... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5215 2007–08 |
Recreational activitiesThe owner or lawful occupier of private land enjoys limited liability protection even though the recreational users must pay a daily, seasonal, or annual charge for access to the privately owned lands when all the revenues are... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5216 2007–08 |
Forest land baseThe Working Forest Land Board (Board) is created. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5217 2007–08 |
Conservation futures programThe county levy amount for conservation futures is raised to 12 1/2 cents per $1,000 of assessed valuation. The portion of the proceeds of this tax from the previous year that maybe used for the maintenance and operation of... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5218 2007–08 |
Sale of logs and woodDNR must identify monies deposited into ALEA that are derived from the sales of logs or other wood material from the state-owned aquatic lands of Lake Washington in which the sales were conducted for the principal purpose of... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5220 2007–08 |
Nature-based tourismThe legislative body of any municipality may impose, at its option, an excise tax on charges made for the furnishing of lodging. This is a distinct source of revenue from existing lodging taxes. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5221 2007–08 |
Release of offendersRevises the authority of the Indeterminate Sentence Review Board to set new minimum terms, impose local confinement for violations, and modifies language pertaining to the hearings. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5222 2007–08 |
Sentence review boardTwo full-time board members are added to the ISRB. The chair is to serve as a fully participating member of the board and as director of the agency. The title of the position of secretary to the ISRB is changed to executive director. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5223 2007–08 |
Dependent children/insuranceAny disability insurance, health care service contract, or health maintenance agreement that provides coverage for dependent children must cover unmarried dependent children up to age 25. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5226 2007–08 |
Judicial electionsA voluntary pilot program to allow a public campaign funding system is created for candidates for the court of appeals and state supreme court judicial positions. The Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) will determine if a... | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5229 2007–08 |
Estate distribution documentBill as referred to committee not considered. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5230 2007–08 |
Unemployment administrationChanges are made to the distribution of ESD funding to allow more flexibility in spending. In the training-benefits fund, instead of 60 percent of the 0.01 percent being returned to the unemployment-insurance trust fund, the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5232 2007–08 |
Small water systemsProvides excise tax exemptions for water services provided by small water systems. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5233 2007–08 |
Special purpose districtsOriginal bill as referred to committee not considered. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5234 2007–08 |
Parenting plansChanges are made to the dissolution of marriage and legal separation act to define shared parental responsibility and shared residential placement. A shared parenting presumption in favor of a minimum of one third time with... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5235 2007–08 |
Mortgage brokersThe business and occupation tax of licensed mortgage broker activities is reduced to 0.484 percent of the gross income of the business. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5237 2007–08 |
Purchase of carbon creditsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5238 2007–08 |
Light & power businessesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |