Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6379 2007–08 |
Energy efficient appliancesBeginning July 1, 2008, an exemption from retail sales tax is provided for energy-efficient appliances and equipment. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6382 2007–08 |
Consumer protectionIn a suit for a CPA violation, the court has the discretion to award up to 50,000 dollars in damages for each CPA violation by the defendant to advance the interests of the CPA. The 50,000 dollars in damages may be awarded to... | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6383 2007–08 |
Unlawful detainer actionsIn an unlawful detainer action involving distressed property, the plaintiff (purchaser) must disclose to the court whether the defendant previously held title to the distressed property and explain how the purchaser came to... | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6384 2007–08 |
Online wine retailersAn out-of-state online retailer may obtain a wine shipper's permit, allowing the online retailer to ship wine to Washington residents. In order to obtain a wine shipper's permit, the online retailer must pay a fee as set by... | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6387 2007–08 |
Searchable budget databaseBy January 1, 2009, OFM is directed to make publicly available a searchable state budget database web site that identifies the name and location of all private entities receiving state funds during the prior fiscal year,... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6390 2007–08 |
Governing boardsThe governing boards at the University of Washington, Washington State University, The Evergreen State College, and each of the regional universities are required to have a faculty representative on their governing boards. The... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6393 2007–08 |
Faculty opportunitiesIn 2008 each community and technical college (college) must determine the number of full-time equivalent (FTE) faculty positions held by part-time, nontenured, tenure-track, and tenured faculty in each academic department of... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6394 2007–08 |
Tuition and fees exemptionA resident student at a public institution of higher education is exempt from tuition fees for the first two academic years after initial enrollment if the student registers at the institution within eight months after meeting... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6396 2007–08 |
Toll restrictionsProvides that toll charges,other revenues, and interest may not be used to pay for law enforcement, roadside assistance, emergency management services, or any other public services the state would be obligated to provide to a... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6401 2007–08 |
Offender supervisionState and local governments and its employees are not liable for injuries to persons or property caused by: a juvenile under the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Rehabilitation Association and conditionally released or on a less... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6403 2007–08 |
Zoning ordinancesProhibits counties, cities, and towns from enacting, enforcing, or maintaining an ordinance, development regulation, zoning regulation, or official control, policy, or administrative practice that prohibits the hobby of... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6411 2007–08 |
Conversion condominiumsThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. Notice. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6415 2007–08 |
Children/families councilRenames the children's trust of Washington as the council for children and families. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6416 2007–08 |
Legal residency verificationRequires verification of the legal residency of driver's license, instruction permit, and identicard applicants. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6424 2007–08 |
Sm game hunting license feesSeniors may obtain a small game hunting license at the same reduced rate as youth licenses. Thus, the fee to hunt small game would be $15, the fee to hunt small game would be $8 when also purchasing a big game license, and the... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6425 2007–08 |
Personal informationThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6428 2007–08 |
Chief for a day programAddresses the Washington state criminal justice commission's participation in charitable work, such as the "chief for a day" program that provides special attention to chronically ill children through recognition by various... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6431 2007–08 |
Distressed propertyA new chapter is created governing conveyances between a distressed property purchaser (any person acquiring an interest in distressed property) and the owner of residential real property that is distressed (in foreclosure, at... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6432 2007–08 |
WSU bldg accountEliminates the appropriation requirement for expenditures from the Washington State University building account. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6440 2007–08 |
Tax info to the legislatureAmends the excise tax Secrecy Clause by expressly authorizing members or | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6446 2007–08 |
Medicare only benefitsAllows medicare only health insurance benefits for certain employees of political subdivisions under a divided referendum process. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6451 2007–08 |
Performance audit costsProvides revenues from the performance audits of government account, created in RCW 43.09.475, shall be used for the cost of the performance audits, including reimbursing school districts for the costs incurred by school... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6455 2007–08 |
State patrol retirementThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6459 2007–08 |
Scholarships as prizesThe Commission must conduct a raffle game to be known as WINaBRAIN. Raffles must be conducted after 100,000 tickets are sold. Four winning tickets will be awarded $25,000 to be deposited in the GET program on behalf of a... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6461 2007–08 |
Capital budgetThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |