Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5896 2007–08 |
Criminal justice fundCreates the extraordinary criminal justice revolving fund in the custody of the state treasurer for the purpose of reimbursing counties the extraordinary criminal justice costs associated with aggravated murder cases. Declares... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5897 2007–08 |
Theft of public benefitsCreates the crimes of theft of public benefits in the first and second degree. Provides penalties for theft of public benefits in the first and second degree. Declares that "criminal profiteering" includes theft of public benefits. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5899 2007–08 |
Alcoholic beverage controlAny non-profit "society or organization" organized and operated under sections 501(c)(1) through (10) of the Internal Revenue Code would qualify for a special occasion license. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5901 2007–08 |
Quality award councilThe Washington Quality Award Council is to provide training to technical assistance providers in continuous quality improvement, performance measurement, and strategic planning, to help businesses reduce operating costs,... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5903 2007–08 |
Quinault Indian ReservationThe Governor may enter into timber harvest excise tax contracts with the Quinault Nation. These contracts are for timber harvests on fee land within the exterior boundaries of the reservation and do not pertain to timber... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5904 2007–08 |
Boarding homesProvides that, beginning on July 1, 2007, the rates of payment for boarding home medicaid contracted services under chapter 74.39A RCW shall be established by the department using the "home and community rates model,"... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5906 2007–08 |
Practice of estheticsThe definition of the practice of esthetics is modified to include safety, sanitation, theory, and the practical application of the care of the skin and adds the use of appliances that are legally registered with the food and... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5907 2007–08 |
Unprofessional conductAny member of a licensed health profession who has reasonable cause to believe that another member of a licensed health profession has committed an act of unprofessional conduct must report the act to the appropriate... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5908 2007–08 |
Injured workersProvides that the department of labor and industries shall conduct a study of the outcomes of injured workers found employable and not eligible for vocational rehabilitation benefits. Declares that the department shall... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5911 2007–08 |
Talking book libraryFinds that the Washington talking book and Braille library is a statewide public library for Washington residents who cannot read conventional books due to blindness, learning disabilities, or physical disabilities, and that... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5912 2007–08 |
Tax deducation/physiciansCreates a business and occupation tax deduction for amounts physicians receive from medicaid or medicare when the amount is less than the cost of oncology prescription drugs. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5913 2007–08 |
Growth management planningRequires policies that provide for a supply of housing within the regional housing market sufficient to accommodate employment growth and demand for all types of residential living, including part-time, retirement, and second homes. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5914 2007–08 |
Growth managementRequires countywide planning policies to establish performance measures that regularly review progress towards accommodating the twenty-year population and employment growth projections. Defines "performance measures" and... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5921 2007–08 |
Agency shop feesProvides that a labor organization may not use agency shop fees paid by an individual who is not a member of the organization to make contributions or expenditures to influence an election or to operate a political committee,... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5922 2007–08 |
Health care servicesRevises the business and occupation taxation of health care services provided to government. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5924 2007–08 |
Vehicle dealersEstablishes licensing requirements for certain vehicle dealers. Repeals RCW 46.09.080, 46.09.085, 46.10.050, and 46.10.055. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5925 2007–08 |
Facilities in rural countiesThe rate of the rural county local option sales and use tax is increased to 0.15 percent. The yearly reports are due within 150 days after the close of each fiscal year. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5928 2007–08 |
Workers' comp for painProvides that, upon request of the treating provider, the department must authorize coverage for a trial on an individual worker entitled to benefits under Title 51 RCW of an implantable medical device intended to treat... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5931 2007–08 |
Tolling T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5932 2007–08 |
Trans financing T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5933 2007–08 |
Trans funding T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5934 2007–08 |
Ferries T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5935 2007–08 |
Bonds for trans T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5936 2007–08 |
Trans in Puget Sound T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5938 2007–08 |
Human remainsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |