Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Erik Poulsen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5620 2005–06 |
Open space plansRequires counties to give priority consideration to buffers planted in native vegetation when adopting open space plans, public benefit rating systems, and assessed valuation schedules under the Open Space Taxation Act. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 310, Laws of 2005 |
May 6, 2005 |
| SB 5470 2005–06 |
Prescription importationThe Board of Pharmacy will submit a waiver request to the federal Food and Drug Administration seeking authorization to license foreign drug wholesalers. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 293, Laws of 2005 |
May 5, 2005 |
| SB 5729 2005–06 |
Ferry faresAllows the Department of Transportation, in setting ferry fares, to consider additional factors: the prepurchase of multiple fares, whether for a single rider or multiple riders; and the effect of proposed fares on frequent... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 270, Laws of 2005 |
May 4, 2005 |
| SB 5449 2005–06 |
Model toxics controlAuthorizes the Department of Ecology (DOE) to file a lien against a property where the state of Washington has incurred a remedial action cost that is unrecovered. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 211, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 28, 2005 |
| SB 5979 2005–06 |
Search & rescue dogsProvides that any person found guilty of interfering, injuring, or causing the death of a search and rescue dog can be subject to both criminal penalties as well as restitution to the victim. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 212, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 28, 2005 |
| SB 5471 2005–06 |
Prescription purchasingThe Health Care Authority will establish a prescription drug purchasing consortium that may include private citizens, local governments, and other entities. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 129, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 21, 2005 |
| SB 5332 2005–06 |
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Renames King County in honor of the Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 90, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 19, 2005 |
| SB 5563 2005–06 |
Women's contribution in WWIIDedicates any 2005-07 funding for the World War II Oral History Project to recording the memories of women who contributed to the state and nation during the war. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 75, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 18, 2005 |
| SB 5676 2005–06 |
Oil spill managementAdds shellfish beds to the list of natural resources to be considered for facility and vessel oil spill contingency planning purposes. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 78, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 18, 2005 |
| SB 5831 2005–06 |
Well constructionIncludes ground source heat pump borings and grounding wells in the Water Well Construction Act provisions. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 84, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 18, 2005 |
| SB 5509 2005–06 |
Green buildingsRequires major facility projects of public agencies, public school districts, and other entities who receive funding in the Capital Budget, or projects financed through alternative financing contracts as established in law, to... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 8, 2005 |
| SB 6614 2003–04 |
Vehicle impoundsRemoves the $50 per day minimum damage award for loss of use of a vehicle during an improper impound. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 250, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6641 2003–04 |
Oil spillsRequires the Department of Ecology to adopt rules by June 30, 2006 for ship refueling and bunkering, and transfers of oil between facilities and a tank vessel. The rules shall include standards requiring deployment of... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6636 2003–04 |
Disposal of animalsCreates a multi-agency work group to study animal carcass disposal regulations. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| SB 6259 2003–04 |
Internet taxationExtends the moratorium on taxation of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) by cities and towns from July 1, 2004, to July 1, 2006. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 154, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6439 2003–04 |
Motorcycle safety trainingRequires motorcycle awareness information be included in driver training curriculum. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 126, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 24, 2004 |
| SB 5597 2003–04 |
Tobacco product samplingDistribution of samples of tobacco products to members of the public is prohibited. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6132 2003–04 |
Solar energy incentivesThe B&O tax for businesses manufacturing solar modules is set at a rate equal to the value of the product multiplied by 0.275 percent. Additionally, if the manufacturer locates in a county with an unemployment rate of greater... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6239 2003–04 |
Hi-tech tax incentivesThe B&O tax credit for high technology research and development is extended ten years to January 1, 2015. For persons other than nonprofit institutions, the credit is computed using the person's average tax rate rather than... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6352 2003–04 |
Telephone service/inmatesRequires that all calls made by offenders, using a new calling system, be as secure as the system it replaces. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 13, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6577 2003–04 |
Community action agenciesRequires the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee to study the feasibility of establishing common data collection, grant distribution, accountability requirements, and management standards for state agencies that work... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6702 2003–04 |
Commute trip reductionWithin 18 months of reaching the population threshold, counties, and cities and towns within them with major employers, required to comply with CTR statutes must adopt by ordinance and implement a CTR plan for major employers.... | Brian Murray (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5402 2003–04 |
General obligation bondsAuthorizes $950 million in state bonds to fund projects appropriated in the 2003-05 Capitol budget, and authorizes $1.05 billion in state bonds to fund additional higher education and K-12 construction projects. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5646 2003–04 |
Passenger-only ferry serviceOperators of passenger-only ferry service do not need to apply for the ten-mile waiver to provide service. WSDOT must make its terminal, dock, and pier space available to operators of passenger-only ferries if such use does... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5747 2003–04 |
Charter county electionsRequires that the person responsible for supervising elections in charter counties be an elected official. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |