Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5636 2007–08 |
Signature gatheringAny person with a duty to register as a sex offender is prohibited from gathering signatures for any initiative or referendum measure. Petitions circulated by a person with a duty to register as a sex offender must not be... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5637 2007–08 |
Sexual assault protectionPetitioners for sexual assault protection orders are not required to pay a filing fee to obtain the protection order. In addition, there is no fee for the related service of process. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5638 2007–08 |
Statute law committeeMoney received from the sale of session law sets is paid into the statute law committee publications account. The Statute Law Committee may publish the Washington State Register exclusively by electronic means on the code... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5641 2007–08 |
Unprocessed milkWholesale sales of unprocessed milk are exempted from the state B&O tax. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5643 2007–08 |
Incarcerated parentsThe Secretary of the DOC must review current DOC policies and assess the adequacy and availability of programs for prisoners with children. The DOC must adopt policies and programs to encourage familial contact and engagement,... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5644 2007–08 |
Clubhouse rehabilitationThis bill defines "clubhouse" in the Washington Community Mental Health Services Act. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5645 2007–08 |
Shellfish aquacultureDeclares it is the purpose of this act to develop and promote a comprehensive and efficient shellfish aquaculture regulatory process, informed by research, that protects the state's environment, natural resources, and... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5646 2007–08 |
Construction at universitiesThe threshold monetary values for determining whether building, construction, renovation, remodeling, or demolition must be put out for bid are raised to $70,000 generally and $50,000 if the work involves one trade or craft area. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5648 2007–08 |
Durable medical equipmentAll prescribed mobility enhancing equipment and their component parts, and all home use durable medical equipment, and their component parts, are exempt from sales and use tax. A sales and use tax in the form of a refund is... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5649 2007–08 |
Poet laureate programRequires the Washington state arts commission to establish and administer the poet laureate program. The poet laureate shall engage in activities to promote and encourage poetry within the state, including but not limited to... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5654 2007–08 |
Dealer warrantyCompensation for warranty work on an automobile manufacturer's products may not be less than the rates reasonably charged by the dealer for similar services and parts to retail customers of motor homes, campers, and travel... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5655 2007–08 |
Intermediate drivers' licsThe penalties imposed on holders of an IDL after a second traffic conviction are changed. Instead of suspending his or her license, the holder of the IDL cannot operate a vehicle unless a person with at least five years... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5656 2007–08 |
Development rightsSubject to amounts appropriated, CTED is required to fund a process to develop a regional TDR program. The program must encourage King, Pierce, Snohomish, and Kitsap counties, and the cities within these counties, to... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5658 2007–08 |
Health care reinsuranceA reinsurance program for small businesses is created in the Office of the Insurance Commissioner. The reinsurance program will reimburse 90 percent of insurance carrier claims, between $10,000 and $90,000 annually, for... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5660 2007–08 |
Power line conversionsAdds the conversion of above ground power lines to underground power lines to the definition of "public facilities." | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5661 2007–08 |
Collective bargainingProvides that any agreement entered into between cities, counties, municipal corporations, or school districts, and their respective employees, may provide for a term of existence of up to six years. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5662 2007–08 |
Charitable organizationsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5663 2007–08 |
Voter registrationA person may submit an electronic voter registration application through the Secretary of State's web site. Applicants must have a Washington State driver's license or Washington State identification card. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5664 2007–08 |
Voter registrationRevises voter registration provisions. Repeals RCW 29A.04.103, 29A.08.145, 29A.08.660, and 29A.08.785. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5665 2007–08 |
State employee healthA state employee health program is established in the state health care authority to reduce the health risks of state employees, dependents, and retirees enrolled in the public employees benefits board. The program is directed... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5666 2007–08 |
Linked deposit programThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5667 2007–08 |
Small business tax reliefAnnually, beginning in calendar year 2007, the small business credit must be increased by the fiscal growth factor for the fiscal year that ends June 30th of the prior calendar year. Increases are rounded to the nearest... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5668 2007–08 |
Gain-sharing benefitsRevises provisions relating to gain-sharing benefits. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5670 2007–08 |
Basic education fundingThe bill requires the funding formula adopted by the Legislature to be specified in the omnibus appropriations act and splits certificated instructional staff into two groups: classroom teachers and other certificated staff.... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5671 2007–08 |
Alternative fuelExempts alternative fuel from taxation if manufactured in Washington state. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |