Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Brian Weinstein
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6590 2005–06 |
Family support actAt the request of the Washington uniform legislation commission, the revised uniform interstate family support act takes effect on January 1, 2007. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6595 2005–06 |
Reducing patient injuriesBy December 1, 2006, hospitals, including state hospitals, must establish a Safe Patient Handling Committee (Committee). At least half of the Committee members must be employees involved in patient care handling activities. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6682 2005–06 |
Schools/public works projectThe number of projects valued over ten million dollars that may be approved by the school project review board is raised to 23. The school district project review board must prepare and issue a report reviewing the use of the... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6691 2005–06 |
Crime victims' recordsThe written motion and affidavits, for access to records maintained by rape crisis centers, must be served on the prosecuting attorney at the time the motion is filed. This requirement is added to the list of victim's rights... | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6780 2005–06 |
Math and science educationThe Mathematics/Science Scholar designation on the high school diploma is created. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 5349 2005–06 |
Dyslexia pilot programCreates a dyslexia reading instruction pilot program. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6134 2005–06 |
Canvassing boards/infractnsThe canvassing board may issue notice of a class 1 civil infraction to any person challenging the registration of another if the board finds that the challenger failed to exercise reasonable diligence in determining the... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6437 2005–06 |
Career & tech courseworkEach high school or school district board of directors must adopt course equivalencies for career and technical courses offered to students at the high school. The equivalency may be for whole or partial credit. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6548 2005–06 |
Vehicle certificate of titleWhen the registered owner of a vehicle retains the vehicle after it has been declared a total loss, and submits an application for reissuance of certificate of ownership, a physical examination of the vehicle is not required.... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6894 2005–06 |
Gambling/background checksDeclares an intent that the gambling commission, in exercising its oversight pursuant to RCW 9.46.070(7), shall not require review of individual shareholders of corporations publicly traded on a major exchange, including the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 11, 2006 |
| SB 5803 2005–06 |
Internet safetyRequires the Washington State School Safety Center Advisory Committee to develop and distribute a pamphlet to promote internet safety. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 9, 2006 |
| SB 6846 2005–06 |
College in high school progThe College in the High School program is established in statute. The OSPI, SBCTC, and the public baccalaureate institutions must jointly develop and adopt rules for the CHS program. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| SB 6880 2005–06 |
Psychoactive substancesA sixteen member commission is created to investigate and make recommendations for alternative regulatory approaches to the production, distribution, and control of psychoactive substances. The commission will focus on the... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| SB 5280 2005–06 |
Motorcycle safety coursesThe information on motorcycle awareness required to be provided in driver training courses must be approved by the Department of Licensing Director, rather than the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 5530 2005–06 |
Life insuranceProhibits life insurers from taking underwriting actions or charging different rates based upon the applicant's or insured person's past or future lawful travel unless bona fide statistical differences in risk or exposure have... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 5621 2005–06 |
Preschool or nursery schoolsRequires the Washington Early Learning Council to develop standards and procedures for the voluntary certification of preschools. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6488 2005–06 |
Offender educationAs a component of basic academic skills education, the DOC is required to provide offenders with the opportunity to participate in programs designed to educate offenders who are United States citizens on American citizenship... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2006 |
| SB 5183 2005–06 |
Affordable housing tx reliefA sales or use tax exemption is created for certain goods and services used in the construction of low-cost housing. The tax exemption is available to sellers of low-cost single-family swelling units, who sell such units to a... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2006 |
| SB 6466 2005–06 |
Department of early learningThe Department of Early Learning (Department) is established as a cabinet-level department with a director who is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Governor. The duties of the Department are to set early learning... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| SB 5104 2005–06 |
Keep kids safe license plateThe Department of Licensing (DOL) must issue a special license plate displaying a symbol or artwork recognizing efforts to prevent child abuse and neglect. An applicant for a "Keep Kids Safe" license plate must pay an initial... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 5339 2005–06 |
Recidivism reductionA court may issue a certificate of discharge to an offender who has completed all terms of his or her sentence before the offender completes paying the legal financial obligations pursuant to the sentence if the offender... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 6662 2005–06 |
Charitable solicitationsRevises provisions on charitable solicitations and charitable trusts. Repeals RCW 19.09.095. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2006 |
| SB 6627 2005–06 |
Construction defect actionsThe statute of limitations in construction defect cases, involving condominiums, is clarified. In the event a claimant's case is dismissed without prejudice for failure to give notice and opportunity to cure, the statute of... | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| SB 6607 2005–06 |
Pesticide applicationThe State Board of Health is to develop rules for notice of pesticide application to be provided to schools, hospitals, nursing homes, or state licensed child or adult day care centers. The rules apply to any person applying a... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| SB 6481 2005–06 |
Toxic shot to hunt waterfowlProvides that, in addition to the criminal penalties set forth in this act, if a person violates a rule requiring the use of nontoxic shot to hunt waterfowl, upon conviction: (1) The court shall require a payment of one... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |