All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5239 2007–08 |
Mathematics assessmentSPI must implement an alternative assessment option for mathematics that presents the mathematics EALRs in segments for assessment. The new assessment must be comparable in content and rigor to the tenth grade WASL when all... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5240 2007–08 |
Port districtsRevises powers and authority of port districts. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5241 2007–08 |
Wages for industrial insThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5245 2007–08 |
Foster childrenFoster Parents, pre-adoptive parents, or relatives have a right to be heard in proceedings in juvenile court that are related to the child in their care. The permanency plans of dependant children must include a statement as... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5246 2007–08 |
Placement of childrenSecond cousins and relatives of any half-sibling of a child who has been removed from home due to allegations of abuse or neglect or abandonment are added to the list of relatives who may receive and care for that child... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5249 2007–08 |
Election costsProvides that if an advisory ballot measure is submitted to the city voters of the city in which the Alaskan Way viaduct and Seattle Seawall replacement project is to be constructed, soliciting voter preference of the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5252 2007–08 |
Unemployment taxesMakes certain corporate and limited liability company persons personally liable for failing to pay unemployment taxes. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5255 2007–08 |
High school diplomasAuthorizes high school diplomas to be issued to persons who left high school before graduation to serve in the United States armed forces. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5257 2007–08 |
Committee for outdoor recThe Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation is renamed as, and its powers and duties are divided between, the Recreation and Conservation Office and the Recreation and Conservation Funding Board. Duties that had... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5260 2007–08 |
Park passesThe Commission may deny or revoke any discount park pass for cause. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5262 2007–08 |
Transact insuranceThe date on which the initial capital and surplus requirements apply is clarified to be when the insurer initially qualifies for authority to transact the various kinds of insurance. The ocean marine and foreign trade kinds of... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5265 2007–08 |
Outdoor education/recreationThe Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission must establish an outdoor education and recreation grant program, subject to the availability of funds in the outdoor education and recreation account. The program will... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5266 2007–08 |
Juveniles in custodyLaw enforcement officers taking a juvenile into custody must make reasonable attempts to notify a parent, guardian, or custodian that the juvenile is in custody and where the juvenile is being held. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5267 2007–08 |
School dstr capital fundsExpands authorized uses of school district capital projects funds to include application and modernization of technology systems, including ongoing fees for on-line applications, subscriptions or licenses; upgrades and... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5268 2007–08 |
Academic requirementsA review and revision cycle for the EALRs is established, with reporting requirements. Beginning in 2007, and every 10 years after that, the SPI must review, and revise, as necessary, the EALRs. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5270 2007–08 |
Advance deposit wageringThe statute's expiration date is deleted. Advance deposit wagering may continue on and after October 1, 2007. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5274 2007–08 |
Background check reportsThe state fair credit reporting act is clarified and amended to reflect changes made to the federal fair credit reporting act. For example, records of a conviction may be disclosed, regardless of the date of the conviction,... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5277 2007–08 |
Visitation rights/nonparentsAffirms that parents have a paramount right to raise their minor children. Recognizes that this paramount right must be considered in conjunction with a minor child's interest in maintaining the strong emotional bonds with... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5280 2007–08 |
Military scholarshipsThe Dollars for Military Scholars Program (DMSP) is created. State money used to provide the grants must be matched by private contributions. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5281 2007–08 |
Property taxThe amount of applicable interest to be charged on the amount of additional tax imposed when land is removed from current use classification, must be equal to the average of the rate of inflation for each year used to... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5282 2007–08 |
Trans ballot propositionThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5283 2007–08 |
Regional transit authoritiesThis bill removes the expiration date on Sound Transit's ability to extend OCIP insurance to projects with total costs exceeding $100 million. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5284 2007–08 |
Long-term care servicesThe exemption status of the home for an applicant or recipient of Medicaid-funded long-term care services based on or after May 1, 2006 is changed. Individuals are no longer eligible for long-term care services if the... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5286 2007–08 |
Puget Sound water qualityProcedures are established for including the Puget Sound Partnership's Leadership Council (Council) created in SB 5372 and HB 1374 in decisions regarding funding of projects impacting the Partnership's Action Agenda (Agenda)... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5287 2007–08 |
Renewable energyCreating a Renewable Energy Purchase Requirement for State Agencies: Each state agency that is a retail electric customer is required to use eligible renewable resources or acquire and retire equivalent renewable energy... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |