Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5909 2007–08 |
Foster careDirects the Family Policy Council to conduct a survey and report back to the Legislature regarding statewide service needs and gaps for transitional and independent living services for foster youth and former foster youth. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5916 2007–08 |
Reports to legislatureState agencies are required to submit reports to the Legislature in electronic format. Agencies must submit the reports to the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives and the Secretary of the Senate, who must provide an... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5964 2007–08 |
Persistent offendersCreates the Task Force on Sentencing of Persistent Offenders. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5986 2007–08 |
Public facilitiesFunding is provided from state sales taxes, hotel-motel tax, rental car tax, and restaurant tax for the arts, maintenance operation of major public sports facilities, and a new regional center in King county. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5996 2007–08 |
Life sciences research(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires the authority to collaborate with organizations with commercialization expertise such as the Spokane intercollegiate research and technology institute, the Washington technology... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6000 2007–08 |
Ranked choice votingAny local government may adopt ranked choice voting as a method for electing candidates for nonpartisan offices of the local government. The local government must adopt ranked voting by charter amendment if applicable, or by... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6011 2007–08 |
Maury Island reserveCreates an aquatic reserve around Maury Island and Quartermaster Harbor. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6024 2007–08 |
Automobile insuranceA low-income auto liability policy is created for qualifying drivers. Qualified drivers under this bill are permitted to have liability coverage limits that are lower than is required for standard auto liability coverage. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6042 2007–08 |
Recess in elementary school(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires the office of the superintendent to collaborate with the statewide parent-teacher organization to conduct and report the results of a survey of Washington elementary schools to... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6053 2007–08 |
Dept of fish and wildlifeCreates a task force to study the structure of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6068 2007–08 |
Commuter rail serviceThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6081 2007–08 |
Outdoor burningAllows outdoor burning until July 1, 2008, within urban growth areas for cities having a population of less than 2,500 under certain conditions. HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6083 2007–08 |
Medical information(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides that health professionals shall pay a fee of twenty-five dollars in addition to their annual licensing fee to the department of health. This money shall be used to provide access... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6120 2007–08 |
Rail and freightRequires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to implement the cost/benefit analysis recommended in the December 2006 statewide rail capacity and needs study, collaborating with a stakeholder workgroup. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6135 2007–08 |
Scoliosis screeningThe statutes that establish the scoliosis screening program for public school students are repealed. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6150 2007–08 |
Driver's license renewalWashington state motor vehicle driver's licenses issued to members of the foreign service, and their spouses, are also valid so long as they are serving in the foreign services, unless it is suspended, canceled, or revoked for cause. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6168 2007–08 |
Aerospace developmentSales and use tax exemptions are provided for computer equipment and software, and its installation, used primarily in aerospace product development. Aerospace product development is the development, design, and engineering of... | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6180 2007–08 |
Postelection audits(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Modifies postelection ballot auditing process. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6185 2007–08 |
Electronic funds transfer(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Allows a county legislative authority by properly adopted ordinance to authorize, but not require, payment of property taxes by electronic funds transfer. The ordinance may authorize... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6186 2007–08 |
Campaign finance reportThe report filed 21 days prior to an election must report all contributions received and expenditures made as of one business day before the date of the report. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6194 2007–08 |
Fertilizer regulationsThe registration requirement for customer-formula fertilizers is eliminated if all the components of the fertilizer are registered. Requirements for labeling of packaged, bulk, and customer-formula fertilizers are clarified. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6201 2007–08 |
Candidate filingA candidate for the state Legislature, the court of appeals, or a superior court must file a declaration of candidacy, and pay the appropriate filing fee with the county auditor if the district that the candidate is running is... | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6202 2007–08 |
Public office defamationThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6205 2007–08 |
Sickle cell diseaseThe Joint Select Committee on Sickle Cell Disease is created. The committee will review current practices for screening, treatment, and education of the disease and make recommendations to the Legislature by December 1, 2008. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6212 2007–08 |
Recreational opportunities(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Establishes a work group to make recommendations for improving recreation on state trust lands, aquatic lands, and other state-owned lands managed by the department of natural resources. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |