All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6213 2007–08 |
Waterway structuresThe jurisdiction of the federal government over navigable waters without reference to pierhead lines is desribed. Additionally, DNR may cancel any permit after 60 days notice if a waterway is required for public highway purposes. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6214 2007–08 |
Aquatic lands leasingDNR's authority to lease state-owned aquatic lands is amended to explicitly include lesser contractual agreements, including easements, licenses, permits, and rights-of-entry unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6217 2007–08 |
District court clerk fees(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides that clerks of the district courts shall collect certain fees for preparing copies made on compact disc, processing ex parte orders, performing historical searches, compiling... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6230 2007–08 |
Watchable wildlife(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires until December 1, 2010, the department to carry out a watchable wildlife raffle pilot project. Provides the pilot project must consist of no fewer than three separate watchable... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6232 2007–08 |
Huckleberries(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires a specialized forest products permit to sell raw or unprocessed huckleberries. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6238 2007–08 |
Annexation valuationThe property ownership signature requirement for annexation petitions under the direct petition method of annexation for classified cities is reduced from 75 percent to 60 percent. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6239 2007–08 |
Annexation review boardStatutes and references related to the ad hoc review board process for non-code cities are repealed. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6240 2007–08 |
Annexation petitionsAn officer of a corporation owning land within the area involved, who is duly authorized to execute deeds or encumbrances on behalf of the corporation, may sign under oath on behalf of that corporation and is no longer... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6252 2007–08 |
Cowlitz county judgesThe number of district judges in Cowlitz County is increased to three. The additional judicial position created by this act becomes effective only if the legislative authority of Cowlitz County documents its approval of the... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6254 2007–08 |
WA state flag accountThe Washington state flag account is established. Money may be received for the purpose of donating Washington state flags to Washington state military personnel. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6256 2007–08 |
Livestock and poultry(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Creates the Washington heritage livestock and poultry breed recognition program. Expires July 1, 2010. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6258 2007–08 |
Adulterated pet food(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Makes the knowing manufacture of adulterated pet food a violation of the state's consumer protection act. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6270 2007–08 |
Cigarette taxesSection 1 affirms the state's intention to honor the right of travel in Article III of the 1855 Yakama Treaty with the Federal, while protecting the state's ability to enforce its cigarette tax laws. Cigarette tax statutes are... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6280 2007–08 |
Family leave insurance(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Implements the family leave insurance program, but only with respect to designating agencies to administer and enforce the program, adopts government efficiencies to improve program... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6287 2007–08 |
Smoking in a motor vehicleIt is unlawful for a person to smoke a pipe, cigar, or cigarette in a motor vehicle when a child 13 years or younger is present. A violation is a class 2 civil infraction. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6293 2007–08 |
Ethics board penalties/costsRepeals the language that prohibits the payment of more than $500 in cases where an administrative law judge is not used, and the board did not give the alleged violator the option to do so. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6301 2007–08 |
Pedophilic act prevention(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Intends to criminalize conduct that is intended to provide a person the information necessary to commit a pedophilic act. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6302 2007–08 |
Pharmaceutical marketers(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) Regulates gifts, grants, and gratuities made by pharmaceutical manufacturing companies, directly or indirectly, to any person or entity authorized to prescribe, dispense, or purchase... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6312 2007–08 |
Ballot rejection(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides that no ballot may contain unique identifying marks associated with an individual voter. Prevents the rejection of ballots that have voter identifying marks. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6315 2007–08 |
Wolf-hybridsWolf-hybrids are included in the list of potentially dangerous wild animals. Thus, subject to the applicable exceptions, a person must not own, possess, keep, harbor, bring into the state, have custody or control, or breed... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6318 2007–08 |
Insurance premiumsReporting of premiums for purposes of the premium tax must be made on the same basis as the basis required by the annual statement. This also applies in determining the amount of premiums taxable in this state, as opposed to... | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6325 2007–08 |
Juvenile offenders(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires chemical dependency treatment programs to be evidence-based or research-based best practice programs. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6334 2007–08 |
Health care assistantsHealth care assistants are given restricted authority to administer Food and Drug Administration approved vaccines and immunizations by injection. Health care assistants can administer vaccines orally or topically as long as... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6342 2007–08 |
Military dept accountThe military department active state service account is created in the state treasury and is subject to appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used only for claims and expenses for the organized militia for... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6345 2007–08 |
PUD alternative bidsClarifies the monetary limits for the alternative bid process for public utility districts as being in any calendar month. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |