Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dale Brandland
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6685 2005–06 |
Mentally ill offendersThe Secretary of the Department of Corrections must serve as the chairperson of a statewide workgroup. The membership will include members of the judiciary, representatives of law enforcement agencies, and treatment providers,... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| SB 6718 2005–06 |
Records checks/schoolsSchool districts, educational service districts, the state school for the deaf and blind, and their contractors hiring employees are required to perform a record check before hiring an employee regardless of the amount of... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| SB 5166 2005–06 |
Electronic monitoring systemThe bill requires the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) to do a comprehensive review and analysis of the use of electronic monitoring in other states. WASPC would be required to report any findings... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 5221 2005–06 |
Veterans' & military affairsThe joint committee is permanent. The joint committee must establish an executive committee. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 5643 2005–06 |
Sex offender informationExempts certain information regarding sex offenders from public records disclosure. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6495 2005–06 |
Unranked felonsEleven previously unranked felony offenses are ranked as follows: Ranked at level IV (3 to 9 months for a first offense) - Luring, a class C felony - Sale or Receipt of Precursor Drugs, a class B felony Ranked at level III -... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6875 2005–06 |
Small business tax reliefProvides small business tax relief. Repeals RCW 82.04.4451. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2006 |
| SB 6869 2005–06 |
Fuel sold on Indian landsDeclares an intent to further the government-to-government relationship between the state of Washington and Indians in the state of Washington by authorizing the governor to enter into contracts concerning the sale of motor... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 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 6559 2005–06 |
Low-income housingTax credit program created . A tax credit is created for contributions approved by the Department of Revenue (DOR) that are made to the Housing Trust Fund or a federally-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that builds... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2006 |
| SB 6769 2005–06 |
Sex offenders/long-term careProvides that, in addition to the disclosures authorized under RCW 4.24.550, when a sex offender classified at risk level II or III is expected to be released or placed by the department of corrections or a local jail into a... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2006 |
| SB 6773 2005–06 |
Extended warrantiesIf an extended warranty applies to tangible personal property that is exempt from retail sales and use taxes, the extended warranty is also exempt from retail sales and use taxes. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2006 |
| SB 6774 2005–06 |
High technology researchThe B&O tax credit for high technology R&D is based on a firm's total expenditures rather than on expenditures in excess of 0.92 percent of the firm's taxable amount. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 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 5515 2005–06 |
Brominated flame retardantsAfter July 1, 2007, no one may manufacture, knowingly sell, offer or distribute for sale or use noncomestible (non-edible) products containing polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE). A manufacturer of products containing... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 5681 2005–06 |
Medical assistanceManaged care plans under the state Medicaid program are exempt from the independent review process established under the Patient Bill of Rights. A person may not sue his or her carrier under the Patient Bill of Rights unless... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 6623 2005–06 |
Chemotherapy/anticancer drugAn exemption from B&O tax is provided for amounts derived from sales of prescription chemotherapy and anticancer drugs for infusion or injection for human use, if the drugs are sold for an amount not exceeding the rate at or... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| SB 6471 2005–06 |
Rainy day reserve fundStatutes are enacted to implement Senate Joint Resolution 8222, contingent on the voters' approval of the proposed state constitutional amendment at the November 2006 general election. The Rainy Day Reserve Fund is established... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| SB 5544 2005–06 |
Voluntary accounts programThe Washington Voluntary Accounts Program is created in order to provide individual retirement accounts to workers in Washington State. The amount that may be contributed to an individual retirement accounts created under this... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 5866 2005–06 |
PERS & TERS allowancesThe time frame within which PERS 1 and TRS 1 members with 30 years of service must choose to opt into the supplemental defined contribution plan after accumulating thirty years of service credit is extended from six months to... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 5008 2005–06 |
Estate taxRevises state law to conform to changes in the federal estate tax. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5133 2005–06 |
Privileged communicationsThe rule regarding confidential communications (privilege) does not apply in felony criminal proceedings involving both spouses in a allegation of criminal conspiracy or joint criminal activity with each other. The rule of... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5143 2005–06 |
Ski & ride Wa license plateThe Department of Licensing (DOL) must issue a special license plate for vehicles displaying a symbol or artwork recognizing the Washington snowsports industry. An applicant for a "Ski & Ride Washington" license plate must pay... | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5157 2005–06 |
Fingerprint ID systemAuthorizes local law enforcement agencies to purchase or lease automatic fingerprint identification systems from any vendor, provided that the system complies with national industry standards for interoperability with the... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5165 2005–06 |
DNA identification systemAdults and juveniles convicted or adjudicated guilty for (1) felonies; (2) gross misdemeanors, when the offender has a criminal history that includes a felony committed within the past ten years prior to the current... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |