Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6008 2007–08 |
Donations of artThis bill provides a use tax credit for persons that have paid use tax on objects of art or cultural value and subsequently donate these items to tax exempt 501(c)(3) artistic or cultural organizations that present artistic or... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6009 2007–08 |
Military service creditPlan 2 members of TERS, SERS, and PERS may receive up to 5 years of retirement system service credit for an authorized leave of absence for military service. After completing military service, the person is eligible for the... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6010 2007–08 |
Hydraulic project permitsBefore issuing or renewing an HPA for dock reconstruction occurring within an aquatic reserve, or for other activities associated with gravel barging occurring within an aquatic reserve, DFW must first obtain concurrence from... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6012 2007–08 |
Islands in Puget SoundThe Shoreline Management Act is amended to expressly allow counties to adopt a shoreline master program provision specific to shorelines of the state located on inhabited islands within Puget Sound. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6013 2007–08 |
State institutionsThe Institutions Review Commission is established to review the effectiveness and need for state institutions. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6015 2007–08 |
Boating activitiesProvides that, by December 1, 2007, the interagency committee for outdoor recreation shall complete an initial study of boater needs and make recommendations to the appropriate committees of the legislature on the initial... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6017 2007–08 |
Aquatic herbicide applRevises provisions relating to the use of credible data to establish aquatic herbicide application permit conditions for irrigation drains or wasteways. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6019 2007–08 |
Jail servicesAmends RCW 70.48.130 to provide for state reimbursement for certain jail services. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6020 2007–08 |
Radio frequency noticeThose who produce, manufacture, package, distribute, or sell a retail product with a RFID must properly label the product or its package. A proper label must: inform the consumer; be in a conspicuous location; and, be printed... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6021 2007–08 |
Boards and commissionsSeven boards and commissions are abolished. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6022 2007–08 |
Driver trainingRequires and funds driver training for all new first-time drivers. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6025 2007–08 |
Forest healthDesignates DNR of Natural Resources (DNR) as the state lead in developing a comprehensive forest health program. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6026 2007–08 |
Property tax exemptionExcludes medical expenses for property tax exemption purposes from the income eligibility requirements for senior citizens, armed forces veterans, and persons retired because of disability. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6027 2007–08 |
Physical fitness servicesReduces taxes imposed on the provision of physical fitness services. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6028 2007–08 |
Forest healthDesignates the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) as the state lead in developing a comprehensive forest health program. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6029 2007–08 |
Interstate branchingThe definitions of a branch bank and branch savings bank are clarified in relationship to affiliates of the bank or savings bank. If an out-of-state bank or savings bank seeks to engage in banking in Washington, its affiliate... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6031 2007–08 |
Reg trans investment distProvides that funding allocated for transportation projects in Pierce county, identified in the regional transportation investment plan submitted to voters at the 2007 general election under RCW 36.120.070(2), must be... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6033 2007–08 |
Beer & wine warehousingIt is the Legislature's intent that no segment of the grocery store industry be disadvantaged as the result of a judgment by the court in the Costco case. If, as a result of the Costco case, the Liquor Control Board permits... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6034 2007–08 |
Alternative health careExempts certain unlicensed complementary and alternative health care practitioners from the prohibitions under chapter 18.71 RCW. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6035 2007–08 |
Beach management districtsA county may create a Beach Management District to finance the improvement and maintenance of beaches within its boundaries. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6036 2007–08 |
Construction liensAny contract entered into between a person furnishing labor, professional services, materials or equipment and the owner to construct, alter, repair, or remodel residential property must contain the following provisions: That... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6037 2007–08 |
Cert of academic achievementThe CAA and the CIA are eliminated as high school graduation requirements. The expectation language that a student would achieve a CAA at about the age of 16 is removed. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6038 2007–08 |
Code reviser's notesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6039 2007–08 |
U of W law school loanFunds from the state General Fund are appropriated to the Loan Repayment Assistance Program Endowment Fund (Endowment Fund) at the University of Washington School of Law. The law school is required to report to the Legislature... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6040 2007–08 |
Public speedway authorityA professional motorsport entertainment and family recreation facility is a multi-faceted complex that includes a closed course speedway with seating for at least 83,000 attendees. It includes grandstands, control towers, and... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |