Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Joseph Zarelli
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6549 2007–08 |
Sustainable environment(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Creates the sustainable environment culminating project grant program to establish an organized regional approach to providing environmentally related culminating projects for students that... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2008 |
| SB 6476 2007–08 |
Public facility sale/use taxMaximum rates for the local option sales and use tax imposed to finance public facilities in rural counties are set by population levels, as follows: 25,000 or more–0.09 percent (currently applicable to Benton, Chelan,... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2008 |
| SB 6177 2007–08 |
Initiative 747The bill reinstates the 1 percent property tax revenue limit adopted by voters under Initiative 747. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6263 2007–08 |
Property tax value changesThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6869 2007–08 |
Licensing feesThe Secretary must establish the amount of license and renewal fees at a rate not to exceed the lesser of 10 percent of the costs of administering the program, or $100 per year, for professions meeting the following criteria:... | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| SB 6720 2007–08 |
School safety committeeA new chapter under Title 28A is created for the School Safety Advisory Committee, which is established to evaluate school safety proposals and advise the Legislature and the SPI on the implementation of best practices for... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6625 2007–08 |
Driver training by parentsAllows the director of licensing to review and approve parent taught driver training education courses designed for use in the home. The director may charge a fee for enrollment in a parent taught driver training education... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 6666 2007–08 |
Computer server equipmentAn exemption from the state portion of the sales and use tax is provided for replacement server equipment and for labor and service rendered in respect to installing such replacement server equipment in an eligible computer... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 5444 2007–08 |
Eminent domainState agencies, counties, cities, school districts, certain corporations and other entities with condemnation authority must provide landowners notice of the entity's final action or public meeting regarding condemnation of a... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 5528 2007–08 |
Mathematics educationRequires the State Board of Education (SBE) to recommend revisions to the state mathematics standards by September 2007, which the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) must adopt and present to the Legislature for review... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 5560 2007–08 |
Laws relating to taxesMakes technical changes to excise and property tax laws. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 5967 2007–08 |
Vehicle sale to nonresidentPrescribes seller documentation requirements for sales of vehicles to nonresidents. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6565 2007–08 |
Residential prop valuationThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6592 2007–08 |
Livestock damageIn addition to crop damage compensation, DFW may distribute money to reimburse the owner of commercial livestock for livestock killed or injured by predatory wildlife, which includes bears, wolves, and cougars. The term... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6477 2007–08 |
Low-income homeownersPersons with a combined disposable income of less than the state wide median income in 2007 ($60,215) are eligible for property tax assistance in the form of a remittance. The Department of Revenue (DOR) must remit to a... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6378 2007–08 |
Operating budgetThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. EFFECT OF CHANGES MADE BY WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE (Proposed Substitute): The 2007-09 biennial appropriations for various agencies and programs are modified. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | 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 5000 2007–08 |
Rainy day reserve fundLegislation is adopted to implement 2007 Senate Joint Resolution 8200, amending the state Constitution to establish a Rainy Day Reserve Fund. The fund is managed and invested by the State Investment Board. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5001 2007–08 |
Initiative 747Reenacts and reaffirms Initiative Measure No. 747, which limits regular property tax levies to a maximum of one percent higher than the previous year. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5070 2007–08 |
Offender recidivismExisting law is changed and new provisions are added that impact offenders returning to the community from confinement in the following areas: work release, supervision, educational programming, employment barriers, housing,... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5105 2007–08 |
College in high school progFinds that an effective means of increasing the number of students earning college credit in high school is to bring the college courses to the students. The legislature believes the ability to earn college credit during the... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5154 2007–08 |
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 dwelling units, who sell such units to a... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5169 2007–08 |
International relationsThe Washington International Relations Foundation is organized as a non-profit corporation to provide assistance to the Legislature in economic, educational, and cultural exchanges between foreign leaders and citizens and... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5170 2007–08 |
State trade fair fundThe Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (CTED) may solicit funds for deposit into the state trade fair fund. State international trade fair organizations may apply for funds from CTED to encourage... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5235 2007–08 |
Mortgage brokersThe business and occupation tax of licensed mortgage broker activities is reduced to 0.484 percent of the gross income of the business. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |