Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Claudia Kauffman
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5399 2007–08 |
Industry clustersDirects the Economic Development Commission and the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board to convene a working group to create a framework for the identification of economic clusters and the delivery of services... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6524 2007–08 |
Tribal police officersTribal police officers are authorized to act as general authority Washington State Peace Officers when the appropriate tribal government meets specified requirements regarding certification, insurance liability, and... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6533 2007–08 |
Lawful source of incomeIt is an unfair practice for any person to discriminate in the rental of a dwelling to, or refuse to negotiate or enter into a rental agreement with, a person because of the person's lawful source of income. "Lawful source of... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6536 2007–08 |
Best practices for studentsBy September 1, 2010, every ESD must implement best practices for students at risk to identify, intervene, and seek support for students showing emotional, social, or academic risk. ESDs 105 and 112 must develop a model... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6365 2007–08 |
Association health plansThe Office of Insurance Commissioner (OIC) must routinely collect data from insurance carriers on their enrollment in health plans purchased through an association or member-governed group, known as association health plans. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6370 2007–08 |
Alarm system licensingAlarm system employees and alarm system companies are added to the private security guard, armed private security guard, and private security company licensing requirements and provisions. Alarm system employees and alarm... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6379 2007–08 |
Energy efficient appliancesBeginning July 1, 2008, an exemption from retail sales tax is provided for energy-efficient appliances and equipment. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6382 2007–08 |
Consumer protectionIn a suit for a CPA violation, the court has the discretion to award up to 50,000 dollars in damages for each CPA violation by the defendant to advance the interests of the CPA. The 50,000 dollars in damages may be awarded to... | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6383 2007–08 |
Unlawful detainer actionsIn an unlawful detainer action involving distressed property, the plaintiff (purchaser) must disclose to the court whether the defendant previously held title to the distressed property and explain how the purchaser came to... | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6451 2007–08 |
Performance audit costsProvides revenues from the performance audits of government account, created in RCW 43.09.475, shall be used for the cost of the performance audits, including reimbursing school districts for the costs incurred by school... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6455 2007–08 |
State patrol retirementThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6336 2007–08 |
Radioactive wastePersons providing certain support services which are either within the scope of work under a clean-up contract with the United States Department of Energy or which assist in the requirement of a clean-up subcontract are... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2008 |
| SB 5028 2007–08 |
School district leviesStatutes are amended to provide for a simple majority of voters to approve the incurring of debt by school districts. Statutes are amended to provide for a simple majority of voters to authorize general obligation bonds by... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5033 2007–08 |
Women's suffrage dayThe nineteenth day of July is recognized as Women's Suffrage Day, but must not be considered a legal holiday for any purpose. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5044 2007–08 |
Real property claimsAmends RCW 4.16.310 to modify the statute of limitations on real property claims. Declares that this act does not apply to a cause of action for a structural defect in the construction of a residence. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5045 2007–08 |
Contractor licensingThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5047 2007–08 |
Contractor's surety bondsAmends RCW 18.27.040 providing for the surety bond amounts that contractors are required to file with the department of labor and industries. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5048 2007–08 |
Construction defect actionsThe statute of limitations involving construction defect cases is clarified. If a homeowner's case is dismissed without prejudice for failure to give notice and opportunity to cure, the statute of limitations for the... | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5051 2007–08 |
Scholar's designationProvides that, beginning with the graduating class of 2008, each student who takes the assessment before completing tenth grade and who achieves level four the first time the student takes that content area assessment, shall... | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5069 2007–08 |
Retirement/domestic partnersExtends retirement benefits to domestic partners. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5081 2007–08 |
Bonds for highwaysRevises the authority to request the issuance of general obligation bonds and their amount for category C state highway improvements. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5091 2007–08 |
Part D drug copayment progProvides that, subject to available funds, effective July 1, 2007, the department may offer medicare part D prescription drug copayment coverage to dual eligible medical assistance and medically needy beneficiaries. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5146 2007–08 |
Motor vehicle excise taxesSound Transit may continue to impose its MVET only so long as it is contractually obligated to impose the tax, but may not impose the tax after the last scheduled bond payment is due on existing bonds. Additionally, Sound... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
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 5155 2007–08 |
Passport to college programThe Passport to Promise Program is created. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |