Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5329 2007–08 |
Mailed political advertisingWithin two working days after the date of a political advertising mailing, the | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5330 2007–08 |
Local sales and use taxRevises the provisions of the local sales and use tax that is credited against the state sales and use tax. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5331 2007–08 |
Window tint exemptionProvides a window tint exemption for law enforcement vehicles. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5333 2007–08 |
Teenage driversThe age for obtaining a learner's permit is increased to 16, regardless of whether or not the teen is enrolled in a driver's education program. Drivers under the age of 18 must attend school or a GED program. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5334 2007–08 |
Motor fuel vendorsBy June 1, 2008, each motor fuel wholesaler or terminal facility must be capable of operating its distribution loading racks using an alternative generated power source for a minimum of 72 hours. If the alternative power... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5335 2007–08 |
Civil marriage equalityDeclares that it is the intent of this act to end discrimination in marriage based on gender and sexual orientation in Washington, to ensure that all persons in this state may enjoy the freedom to marry on equal terms, while... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5337 2007–08 |
Fire stationsAuthorizes fire station projects that cost less than ten thousand dollars to proceed without a formal bidding process. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5338 2007–08 |
Rental vehiclesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5341 2007–08 |
Breaches of securityAn injured person is allowed to recover not only damages, but damages up to the actual amount of economic damages or $500, whichever is greater. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5342 2007–08 |
Drug courtsThe requirement that an offender not have been previously convicted of a serious violent offense or a sex offense in order to be eligible for substance abuse treatment through a drug court is removed. If an offender is not... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5344 2007–08 |
Refusal of insurance claimIt is a crime for an insurer to fraudulently refuse to pay an insurance claim. It is also a crime for an insurer to knowingly present false information with the intent that it be used to refuse to pay an insurance claim. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5346 2007–08 |
Judgments against offendersIf an offender is sentenced to total confinement, interest on restitution owed by the offender accrues from the date of judgment until payment. However, interest on costs, fines and assessments, other than restitution, does... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5347 2007–08 |
Exceptional sentencesAt any time prior to when the court imposes a sentence, the judge may give notice to the state and the defendant that the facts of the case may warrant an aggravated sentence. The notice must specify which aggravating... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5348 2007–08 |
Reporting drug overdosesA person may not be prosecuted for a violation of the controlled substances act, or be required to forfeit ownership of certain property connected to the violation, if: the person is a witness to a drug overdose; the witness... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5349 2007–08 |
Persistent offendersDeletes robbery 2 from the list of most serious offenses. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5350 2007–08 |
Telephone recordsA person is guilty of the unauthorized sale or procurement of telephone records if the person intentionally or knowingly sells or transfers, without consideration to any public or private third party, the telephone record of... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5354 2007–08 |
Administrative procedureThe Legislature intends by this act to ensure that in all future planning decisions, the requirements of the APA will apply. The proprietary exemption is narrowed to "any sale, lease, or contract decision in the management of... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5355 2007–08 |
Land use permit applicationsSpecifies actions required for vesting of rights in land use actions. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5356 2007–08 |
Petition signature gatherersThe Legislature's finding that payment on a per signature basis of signature gatherers for initiative and referendum petitions encourages fraud and is amended to say that this form of payment has been shown in the state and... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5357 2007–08 |
Privileged communicationsA Christian Science practitioner may not be examined as to any confession or sacred confidence made to him or her in his or her professional character, in the course of discipline enjoined by the church to which the... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5358 2007–08 |
News mediaEstablishes a privilege from compelled testimony and disclosure of information for members of the news media. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5359 2007–08 |
Greenhouse gas reportingCreates a greenhouse gas reporting study panel. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5360 2007–08 |
Mosquito control districtsLand that is exempt from property taxes is also exempt from mosquito control district assessments. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5361 2007–08 |
Taps at veterans' funeralsVeterans are entitled to a live performance of Taps without cost to the veteran or family. The Washington State Arts Commission must identify qualified trumpeters and maintain a list. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5362 2007–08 |
Conservation futures levyThe maximum rate of the conservation futures levy is increased to 12.5 cents per $1,000 of assessed value. Up to 50 percent of increased revenue must only be used for acquisition of easements on agricultural land or purchase... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |