Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6104 2007–08 |
Health & environmental lawsDeclares it is the policy of the state of Washington that laws enacted to protect public health, natural resources, and the environment be enforced. Limitations on governmental abilities to enforce those laws, due to the high... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6105 2007–08 |
Civil inspection warrantsProvides that a judge of a superior court, upon a proper oath or affirmation showing probable cause, shall have the power to issue a civil inspection warrant directed to a state or local official commanding the official to... | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6106 2007–08 |
Regulation of certain tradesThe purpose of this bill is to establish guidelines for the regulation of construction trades or construction-related trades generally overseen in some capacity by L&I. All bills introduced in the legislature to regulate a... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6107 2007–08 |
Pipeline capacityRequires the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council to study pipeline utility corridor capacity in southwest Washington. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6108 2007–08 |
WASL appealsEstablishes a process for appealing from elementary and middle school Washington assessments of student learning. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6109 2007–08 |
Sand and gravelEstablishes procedures regarding marine transportation of sand and gravel. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6110 2007–08 |
State climatologistCreating the Office of Washington State Climatologist: The Director of the Office of Washington State Climatologist must be appointed jointly by the presidents of Washington State University and the University of Washington. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6112 2007–08 |
Smart grid energy technologyProvides that, no later than December 1, 2008, the department shall adopt rules creating a tax credit certification process for smart grid energy technologies that promise to significantly improve the reliability, efficiency,... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6113 2007–08 |
Ignition interlock devicesRevises provisions concerning ignition interlock devices. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6114 2007–08 |
Autism task forceThe Caring for Washington Individuals with Autism Task Force is created to assist in implementing recommendations of the task force, evaluate ways to improve the delivery and coordination of autism services in the state,... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6115 2007–08 |
Special edu safety net awardA state special education safety net oversight committee is established to be appointed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI). SPI must seek recommendations from specified associations and the Office of Financial... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6116 2007–08 |
Health care for veteransRequires the department to conduct a program of training and technical assistance for providers of primary care regarding care of veterans who have served in heavy combat zones and have chronic conditions. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6118 2007–08 |
Alternative health careEstablishes provisions for registration of complementary and alternative health care practitioners. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6121 2007–08 |
Report card for educationFinds that accountability for meeting high standards of student achievement should be expected from individual students, schools, school districts, and educators, as well as state officials and the legislature. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6122 2007–08 |
Autism programThe Department of Health (DOH) will establish the regional centers for Washington individuals with autism program in targeted areas of the state. DOH will confer with the Caring for Washington Individuals with Autism Task... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6123 2007–08 |
Adult family home caregiversMakes the governor the public employer of adult family home caregivers. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6124 2007–08 |
Psychoactive substancesCreates a commission on psychoactive substance control to investigate and make recommendations for alternative regulatory approaches to the production, distribution, and control of psychoactive substances with the objective of... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6125 2007–08 |
Military funeralsProvides that the department shall ensure that provision is made for all eligible veterans buried in Washington state to receive military funeral honors. The department is authorized to implement this provision through... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6126 2007–08 |
Residential wellsRevises provisions regarding residential wells. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6130 2007–08 |
Reforming health care systemFinds that: (1) The people of Washington have expressed strong concerns about health care costs and access to needed health services. Even if currently insured, they are not confident that they will continue to have health... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6131 2007–08 |
TRS plan 1 service creditAuthorizes members to purchase service credit under the teachers' retirement system plan 1 for military service. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6132 2007–08 |
Exotic animalsDeclares it is the policy of this state that the keeping of exotic animals be regulated so as to ensure the health, welfare, and safety of those animals and to ensure the security of facilities in which they are kept, so as to... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6133 2007–08 |
Tuition increasesBeginning with the 2007-08 academic year for new full -time students, tuition fees remain fixed at the rate in effect on the first day of enrollment. For returning full-time students, the rate is fixed at the rate in effect on... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6134 2007–08 |
Category C projectsCriteria for prioritizing projects for funding from the Special Category C account are removed. Emphasis is provided on the use of Category C funds for corridor completion projects. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6136 2007–08 |
State wildlife accountIt is the policy of the state that the SWA be self supporting and that the license and permit fee revenues to the SWA must be self sufficient to fund the cost of the DFW's programs that support those activities. The Fish and... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |