Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5364 2007–08 |
Fish & wildlife directorThe Governor is given the authority to appoint the Director of Fish and Wildlife. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5365 2007–08 |
Black college fundThe historically black college fund pilot project is created. Up to 100 students may use their state-funded need grant awards to study at Morehouse College, Howard University, Spelman College, Grambling State University, or... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5368 2007–08 |
Workplace entrepreneurialVocational education opportunities in secondary education should include entrepreneurial training. In order for the state's workforce to be globally competitive, employees need to understand how businesses operate and become... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5369 2007–08 |
Scholarship/math & scienceThe qualified conditional scholarship program is created. Resident students may be eligible if they are registered for at least six credit hours, have at least a 3.0 grade point average at an institution of higher education,... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5370 2007–08 |
Juvenile offendersThe Director of the Division of Juvenile Rehabilitation (Director) and those school districts that have residential schools found within their borders will develop and implement a job skills training program as part of the... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5371 2007–08 |
School employeesProvides that the state school for the blind shall require a record check through the Washington state patrol criminal identification system under RCW 43.43.830 through 43.43.834, 10.97.030, and 10.97.050, and through the... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5375 2007–08 |
Gambling under agePersons under the age of 18 may play bingo and amusement games, but may not participate in other gambling activities. A minor who engages in prohibited gambling activities commits a class 2 civil infraction and is subject to a... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5376 2007–08 |
Gambling commissionThe Commission may authorize the Director to temporarily issue or suspend licenses subject to final action by the Commission. This authorization includes licenses issued to: persons, associations, or organizations conducting... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5377 2007–08 |
Disposition of assetsThe default method of asset distribution is extended to deceased persons generally, rather than to only those persons who die without wills. It is clarified that a child who is conceived prior to the death of the parent, but... | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5379 2007–08 |
Dangerous wild animalsA person must not own, possess, keep, harbor, bring into the state, have custody or control, or breed a potentially dangerous animal. The term "potentially dangerous animal" is defined. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5380 2007–08 |
Cigarette tax contractsAuthority is granted to the Governor to enter into a cigarette tax contract with the Spokane Tribe. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5381 2007–08 |
Dependent childrenIf a child is removed from home due to allegations of abuse or neglect, returned home, and subsequently removed and placed in out-of-home care, the court must hold a hearing no later than 30 days from the date of the removal... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5383 2007–08 |
Energy freedom programAllows non-profit corporations to apply for assistance from the Energy Freedom Program. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5386 2007–08 |
Environmental remediationThe retail sales tax does not apply to the sale of labor or services for environmental remedial action. The B&O tax rate for businesses performing environmental remedial actions is set at the retailing rate of 0.471 percent.... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5388 2007–08 |
Economic development officesFunds collected through the rural county 0.08 percent sales and use tax may be used to finance economic development officers. An economic development officer is defined as a person employed by a county or an associate... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5393 2007–08 |
Hazardous wasteIt is the policy of the State of Washington to ensure: (1) clean-up and compliance at facilities with large releases of hazardous waste before permitting disposal of additional hazardous waste from off-site locations; and (2)... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5394 2007–08 |
Crime victims' compensationIf a victim has been permanently partially disabled, permanently totally disabled, or has died as a result of the criminal act for which benefits are payable under the CVCP, benefits from the CVCP may not be reduced by... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5395 2007–08 |
Cancelled school daysBill as referred to committee not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE (Early Learning & K-12 Education): The state will not require school districts to make up school days missed during the 2006-07 school year due to... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5396 2007–08 |
Math & special edu teachersThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5397 2007–08 |
AsparagusThe exception from mandatory grading standards for asparagus shipped out of state for fresh packing is extended and will expire on December 31, 2009. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5400 2007–08 |
Economic developmentThe Executive Director of the Workforce Board is appointed as an ex officio, non-voting member of the Economic Development Commission. The Director of CTED is appointed as an ex-officio, non-voting member of the Workforce Board. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5404 2007–08 |
Multi-dwelling unitsA housing affordability requirement is added to the tax exemption program. For rental developments, a minimum of 20 percent of the units must be reserved for households whose adjusted income is less than 60 percent of the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5406 2007–08 |
Whistleblower protectionDefinitions for abuse of authority and gross mismanagement are added to the Whistle-Blower Protection Act. The existing definition of improper governmental action is amended to include any action by an employee: which is gross... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5407 2007–08 |
Certificates of dischargeFor a person convicted of a crime committed after July 1, 1984, every signed certificate and order of discharge must be filed with the county clerk of the sentencing court. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5409 2007–08 |
Address confidentialityRevises address confidentiality program provisions. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |