Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5410 2007–08 |
Postsecondary opportunitiesThe State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) develops and implements the Opportunity Grant Program. Students enrolled in the program are eligible to receive funding for tuition and fees at the public community... | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5411 2007–08 |
State need grantIn addition to the base grant amount, the State Need Grant award may include a dependent care allowance. Base grant amounts may be less than the actual average resident tuition, service, and activities fees if the HECB finds... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5413 2007–08 |
Auto theftDirects the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs to create and facilitate the Washington state auto theft task force program. Requires the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs to appoint an auto... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5414 2007–08 |
Motor vehicle fuel taxesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5415 2007–08 |
Health advisory councils(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Finds that schools often have multiple advisory groups with health-related missions that overlap, which can result in competition for resources and influence. Consolidation of these groups... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5416 2007–08 |
Carbon dioxide mitigationProvides for minimizing the environmental cost of greenhouse gas emissions by encouraging mitigation for carbon dioxide. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5417 2007–08 |
Boarding homesIf DSHS determines that the health, safety, or welfare of residents is in immediate jeopardy, the department may appoint a temporary manager for the boarding home to immediately implement safe and appropriate care and... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5418 2007–08 |
Ballot measuresThe concise description in a ballot title for a local referendum or other question must include a statement describing the amount the measure will increase or decrease taxes if the measure has tax implications. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5419 2007–08 |
Public hospital districtsWhenever a proposed annexation of territory to a public hospital district appears on an election ballot, the public hospital district must first distribute a local voters' pamphlet describing the proposed annexation to all... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5422 2007–08 |
Driving privilegesRevises provisions regarding the suspension or revocation of a person's driving privilege. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5423 2007–08 |
Health info technologiesPhysicians and advance registered nurse practitioners licensed as sole proprietors or working in groups of up to five practitioners may access a new tax credit for the purchase of certified health information technologies. The... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5424 2007–08 |
Background checksRequires the department to establish requirements for each applicant for an initial license to obtain a state background check through the state patrol prior to the issuance of any license. The background check may be... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5426 2007–08 |
Volunteer fire fightersProvides that, whenever volunteer firefighters respond to an incident on a state highway, the department of transportation shall reimburse the volunteer fire department for any costs or expenses incurred by the volunteer fire... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5427 2007–08 |
Retirement plan 2 membersAuthorizes participation in insurance plans and contracts by separated plan 2 members of certain retirement systems. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5428 2007–08 |
Education legacy trustThe revenue collected from the tax on cigarettes under RCW 82.24.020 will no longer be deposited into the Education Legacy Trust Account, but instead will be deposited into the state general fund. The portion of the property... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5430 2007–08 |
Shared leaveA uniformed services shared leave pool is created. The Military Department shall administer the pool in consultation with the Department of Personnel, and a uniformed services shared leave pool account is created in the... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5431 2007–08 |
Agricultural commoditiesA PUT deduction is provided for amounts derived from transporting agricultural commodities from points of origin in Washington to interim storage facilities in the state. The commodities must be destined for shipment, without... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5433 2007–08 |
Fire district employeesExempts public work performed by fire district employees from competitive bidding requirements. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5436 2007–08 |
Public records actThe one year statute of limitations applies from the date an agency is required to respond to a request or any other violation of the public records act. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5437 2007–08 |
Public records actAgency, person, public record, state office, and writing are defined. The statement of statutory intent is amended to state that in the event of a conflict between the provisions of the PRA and any other act, the provisions of... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5438 2007–08 |
After-school care programsThe Washington Community Learning Center program is established. The program will be administered by OSPI. The program has four purposes, one of which is the support or expansion of community learning centers that provide... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5439 2007–08 |
Vulnerable adultsProtects frail elders and vulnerable adults and persons with developmental disabilities from perpetrators who commit their crimes while providing transportation, within the course of their employment, to frail elders and... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5440 2007–08 |
Public facilities districtsA city with a population of less than 150,000 but greater than 80,000, in a county with a population greater than one million may create a PFD if the construction of a regional center begins prior to July 1, 2008. A PFD thus... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5442 2007–08 |
Tuition waivers for veteransWashington public institutions of higher education must waive all tuition and fees for eligible medal recipients; children and spouses of eligible veterans or National Guard members who become totally disabled while on active... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5446 2007–08 |
Mental health parityEffective January 1, 2008, insurance policies issued for all groups and individuals are required to include coverage for mental health services equal to coverage for other medical and surgical services. Policies offered by the... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |