All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6353 2007–08 |
Public transportation faresThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6355 2007–08 |
Tolls(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Establishes a policy that is intended to guide subsequent legislation and decisions regarding the tolling of specific facilities and corridors. Reserves the authority to impose tolls on any... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6362 2007–08 |
Statutes of limitationThe Sentencing Guidelines Commission must review the existing statutes of limitations for all sex offenses for both civil and criminal proceedings and must report to the Legislature by December 31, 2008, regarding any... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6372 2007–08 |
Affirmative defensesIn prosecutions for the offenses of: (1) dealing in depictions of minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct; (2) sending or bringing into the state depictions of minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct; or (3) possession... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6373 2007–08 |
Sexually explicit conduct(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Creates the crime of viewing depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct. A person who knowingly views over the internet any visual depiction or copy thereof of a minor engaged... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6388 2007–08 |
Learning disabilities(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides that a pilot program for implementing a statewide position of an autism spectrum disorder specialist within each educational service district is established. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6399 2007–08 |
Less restrictive alternative(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires that, in approving a less restrictive alternative for a patient at the special commitment center, the court must give due deference to the provider recommended by the department. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6408 2007–08 |
Pet dealers(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides for certain requirements for pet dealers in the sale of animals. Provides that a pet dealer shall maintain a written record on the health, status, and disposition of each animal for... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6409 2007–08 |
Employer delinquency taxFor the purposes of determining whether an employer is qualified, ESD is required to disregard unpaid contributions, interest, and penalties less than $100 or less than one-half of one percent of the employer's total tax... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6410 2007–08 |
Employer contribution ratesReferences in the successor employer statutes are corrected. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6412 2007–08 |
Permanent resident cardsTo verify a purchaser's age, a tobacco or liquor retailer may accept U.S. permanent resident cards, also known as green cards. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6413 2007–08 |
Gender-based termsGender-specific terms and references are made gender-neutral in several Titles of the RCW. For example, references to "man" or "men" are changed to "person" or "persons," "councilman" is changed to "councilmember," and... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6414 2007–08 |
Cigarette tax agreementAuthority is granted to the Governor to enter into a separate cigarette tax compact with the Yakama Nation. The compact must be for renewable periods of no more than eight years. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6418 2007–08 |
Restraints of students(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Prohibits the use of mechanical or chemical restraint of students in public schools. Provides exceptions to this prohibition. Requires the Washington state school directors' association to... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6419 2007–08 |
Fisheries buy-back programsDFW's authority to administrate buyback programs is expanded to include commercial fishery license holders restricted in fishing as a result of the Rafeedie decision. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6420 2007–08 |
Drivers' edu curriculumBicycle safety and pedestrian safety are added to the subject areas that must be included in the basic traffic safety education curriculum. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6422 2007–08 |
DV court order violationA domestic violence court order violation is added to the list of crimes for which notice of pending release or escape must be provided to the chief of police and county sheriff. The domestic violence victim, any witnesses,... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6427 2007–08 |
PFD solicitation requirementA PFD is subject to the competitive solicitation requirements established in current law for personal service contracts not otherwise governed by the requirements of contracts for architectural and engineering services. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6433 2007–08 |
Labor regulationsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6434 2007–08 |
Insurance commissionerOrders may be served upon the company through a certifiable electronic means. Copies may be sent to the directors' personal e-mail accounts. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6435 2007–08 |
Foster parent licenseA foster family home license remains in effect for 30 days after the foster family moves to a new location. This occurs as long as the family remains intact after the move and the home has an acceptable history of child care. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6436 2007–08 |
Child placement(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires federal name-based criminal history record checks when a child is placed in out-of-home care in an emergency situation. Authorizes a reasonable fee for processing a... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6443 2007–08 |
Sex offense by edu employee(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires school districts to terminate the employment of or not hire employees who have pled guilty to or been convicted of sexual misconduct with a minor in the second degree under RCW... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6444 2007–08 |
Children's product safety(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Creates the children's product safety act. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6460 2007–08 |
Flood hazard mitigation(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides that for the purpose of providing state funds for federally matched flood hazard mitigation and other projects throughout the Chehalis river basin, the state finance committee is... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |