Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5489 2007–08 |
Alternative public worksExpands the use of the design-build and general contractor/construction manager contracting procedures; | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5491 2007–08 |
Plumbing professionBefore advertising, offering, or bidding on a job that would require plumbing work, a contractor registered under RCW 18.27 must first have a unique contractor registration issued by L&I. This unique registration is to... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5492 2007–08 |
Workers' comp notificationThe worker is required to provide written notice that he or she filed a workers' compensation claim to his or her employer within 10 days after receiving medical treatment. L&I is required to develop forms for the worker to... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5494 2007–08 |
Colorectal cancerInsurance carriers are required to provide coverage for colorectal cancer examinations and laboratory tests specified by the American Cancer Society guidelines. Benefits must be provided for those at least 50 years old, and... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5495 2007–08 |
Comm & tech college salariesAs a part of its biennial budget request, the SBCTC must request funds which, together with academic turnover savings, are sufficient to fund state-funded cost increments for the community and technical college system. The... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5496 2007–08 |
Economic dev strategic acctA credit against the state's B&O tax is allowed for contributions made to the Economic Development Strategic Reserve Account. The maximum credit is limited to $250. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5497 2007–08 |
Dropout preventionDirects the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction to create, administer, and monitor a grant program for local partnerships of schools, families, and communities, known as "building bridges programs," to address... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5499 2007–08 |
State patrol benefitsThe definition of emergency service personnel for purposes of eligibility to enroll in PEBB health benefit plans is expanded to include surviving spouses and dependent children of members of the Washington State Patrol... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5501 2007–08 |
Washington learnsMany of the recommendations from the November 2006 report of the Washington Learn steering committee are implemented. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5502 2007–08 |
Most serious offensesRevises provisions relating to most serious offenses. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5504 2007–08 |
Sanctioning of health prfsThe Secretary of the Department of Health must develop a schedule defining a range of disciplinary sanctions applicable to all health care profession disciplinary authorities. This schedule of disciplinary sanctions is to be... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5505 2007–08 |
CBRNE response programThe Director of Fire Protection (DFP) in the Washington State Patrol must establish and maintain a statewide chemical, biological, radioactive, nuclear, or explosive (CBRNE) incident response program. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5506 2007–08 |
Family & children's servicesThe Department of Family and Children's Services (Department) is established as an agency whose director is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Governor subject to confirmation by the Senate. All powers, duties, and... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5507 2007–08 |
Vesting lawsRevises vesting-related provisions with respect to various state laws pertaining to land use and property development. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5510 2007–08 |
Financing of campaignsDeclares that the purpose of this act is to create a system of clean elections for state office campaigns through public financing, thereby focusing campaigns on issues and away from the sources of campaign contributions.... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5514 2007–08 |
Higher education employmentIn 2008, each institution of higher education must determine the number of full-time equivalent (FTE) faculty positions held by part-time, non-tenured, tenure-track, and tenured faculty in each academic department of their... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5515 2007–08 |
Property owners' informationDeclares an intent to limit the amount of information that is made public in property assessments in order to protect property owners from being the victims of crime. Currently, property assessment information has included... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5516 2007–08 |
Seizure of firearmsProvides that pursuant to the second amendment to the United States Constitution and Article I, section 24 of the Washington state Constitution, nothing under this or any other provision of law shall be construed to authorize:... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5519 2007–08 |
Water rightThe Department of Ecology is authorized and directed to approve changes in point of diversion of a water right where the diversion is from one point within a pool, or hydrologically connected groundwater, to any other point... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5520 2007–08 |
Video equip in nursing homesAn administer of a nursing facility may use video equipment to monitor and observe all areas of the nursing facility frequented by residents, staff, and visitors. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5521 2007–08 |
Traffic safety educationDirects the office of the superintendent of public instruction, jointly with the department of licensing, to convene an advisory committee of experts and stakeholders to study ways to make traffic safety education more... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5522 2007–08 |
Rural county library distAny city or town that annexes an area that includes a portion of a RCLD may adopt an ordinance to assume jurisdiction for purposes of library services. Upon assumption, all real and personal property, rights, assets, and taxes... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5523 2007–08 |
Fixed payment insuranceThe definition of "health plan" is modified to exclude illness-triggered fixed payment insurance, fixed payment insurance, or other fixed payment insurance offered as an independent, non-coordinated benefit. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5527 2007–08 |
Forest and timber landsConsolidates designated forest lands and open space timber lands for ease of administration. Repeals RCW 84.33.077, 84.34.041, and 84.34.131. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5529 2007–08 |
Declaration of IndependenceRevises the oath of office to include support for the principles of the Declaration of Independence. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |