Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5026 2007–08 |
Wood waste boiler equipmentProvides a sales and use tax exemption for wood waste-fired boilers and associated equipment used to produce steam for sale. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5027 2007–08 |
Tax relief for zoosZoos that are accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, or zoos that are a nonprofit facility operating for the purpose of conserving endangered or threatened species, may claim the B&O deductions and sales and use... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5064 2007–08 |
State oak treeThe Garry Oak is designated the official oak tree of the state of Washington. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5067 2007–08 |
Vehicle headlightsThe circumstances when a vehicle must display lighted headlights are expanded to include anytime when the vehicle's windshield wipers are in use due to snow, rain, fog, or other sight-limiting atmospheric conditions. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5075 2007–08 |
Outdoor burningOutdoor burning of cut brush or timber is allowed within an urban growth area, except during an air quality episode or when there has been a determination of impaired air quality. The local fire official must determine that... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5145 2007–08 |
Conservation of agr landsAuthorizes counties to permit wetland mitigation banking projects on agricultural lands of long-term commercial significance if the local government has adopted criteria developed by the Department of Community, Trade, and... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5151 2007–08 |
Youth athletic coaches(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Finds that parents, local jurisdictions, nonprofit organizations, and other entities providing athletic opportunities to youth need better information about the criminal histories of... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5152 2007–08 |
Children on motorcycles(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Declares that it is unlawful for any person to transport a child who is at least five years old but less than twelve years old on a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle whose feet do not rest... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5153 2007–08 |
Infant-friendly employersRequires employers to disclose information to employees about the adoption of infant-friendly policies. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5167 2007–08 |
Training systemCustomized training programs are added to the training systems evaluated and monitored by the Board. Customized training programs are those that are purposefully designed to fulfill the training needs of the students to... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5180 2007–08 |
Tattooing & body piercing(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires the department of health to: (1) Conduct a study of the tattooing and body piercing professions and make recommendations to the legislature as to whether the professions should be... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5275 2007–08 |
Background checks/work groupDSHS is required to convene a workgroup to research state and federal laws regarding background checks. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5276 2007–08 |
Automatic dialing devices(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Declares that protecting the well-being, tranquility, and privacy of the home is of the highest order in a free and civilized society, and the efficient conduct of private businesses and... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5279 2007–08 |
Children's healthCreates the children's environmental health and protection advisory council. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5305 2007–08 |
Foster care youth medicalEligibility for Medicaid, Medical Assistance, is extended up to age 21 for youth that were in foster care on their 18th birthday on or after the effective date of this act. The Department will use existing foster care... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5345 2007–08 |
Ignition interlock devices(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides that proof of installation of an ignition interlock device shall not be required if the applicant provides a declaration pursuant to RCW 9A.72.085 to the department from his or her... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5352 2007–08 |
Health professionals(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides that, with respect to the use of expert testimony in a hearing on charges: (1) Each party may designate, identify, or call to testify at hearing no more than one expert witness on... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5374 2007–08 |
Exclusion from gambling(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Declares that the exclusion of certain persons from gambling premises that conduct licensed gambling activities is necessary to carry out the policies of chapter 9.46 RCW and to effectively... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5390 2007–08 |
Public facilities districtsA PFD created prior to September 1, 2007, in a county or counties with no other PFD and in which the total population is greater than 70,000 may impose a sales and use tax, credited against the state portion of the sales and... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5392 2007–08 |
Initiative filing feeThe fee to file a petition for an initiative or a referendum is raised to one hundred dollars, which shall be fully refunded if the proposed measure qualifies for the ballot. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5420 2007–08 |
Public agencies' web sitesBill as referred to committee not considered. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5441 2007–08 |
Veterans' access to servicesThe Department of Veterans Affairs must study efficient ways to increase access to veterans, and to increase veterans' access to state and federal assistance programs. The Department must report its findings and... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5451 2007–08 |
Students with disabilitiesAllows students eligible for accommodations under Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to participate in alternate assessments and earn a Certificate of Individual Achievement for high school graduation. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5455 2007–08 |
Community revitalizationCreates the Community Revitalization Partnership Program to support locally-determined, sustainable community development in rural economically distressed areas. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5457 2007–08 |
Special meetings(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides that, if the voting district for the governing body has fewer than one thousand registered voters, individuals residing in the district who have a written request to be notified of... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |