Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jean Berkey
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5556 2005–06 |
Repealing statutesAn initiative or referendum that repeals a statute must set forth the language being repealed in its entirety. Failure to do so is presumed to be a violation of Article II, section 37 of the State Constitution. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5572 2005–06 |
Minor league baseballCreates an minor league baseball account in the state treasury and provides that annual appropriations may be made to the governmental agencies that operate minor league stadiums in Everett, Spokane, Tacoma, Yakima, and the... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5575 2005–06 |
Higher ed student populationColleges and universities are allowed to consider race, color, ethnicity, or national origin in their admission or transfer policies if the purpose of the consideration is to promote diversity and if the policy meets a list of... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5579 2005–06 |
Insurance overpaymentExcept in cases of fraud or coordination of benefits, a health carrier may not retroactively deny, adjust, or seek recoupment or refund of a claim paid to a health care provider more than one year after the payment was made. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5612 2005–06 |
Housing assistancePreference for Housing Trust Fund assistance is extended to applicant projects which include employment and training opportunities in Washington apprenticeship programs. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5613 2005–06 |
Comm college tuition waiversCommunity and technical colleges are allowed to deduct the tuition owed from the funds they are sending the trust under the training contract with the apprentice organizations. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5616 2005–06 |
LEOFFRS service creditMembers of LEOFF 2 who are eligible for retirement are allowed to purchase up to five years of additional service credit at full actuarial cost at the time of retirement. Additional service credit purchased in this way is used... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5622 2005–06 |
Streamlined sales & use taxProvisions are included that would allow the state to conform fully to the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement. Sellers are authorized to designate an agent to register the seller with the state, if not already registered. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5679 2005–06 |
Surplus political fundsIn addition to existing authorized ways to dispose of surplus campaign funds, they may be donated to public schools, school districts, or educational service districts. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5683 2005–06 |
Fish & wildlife violationsIncreases penalties for the violation of certain fish and wildlife provisions. Creates the fish and wildlife enforcement reward account in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from criminal wildlife penalty... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5728 2005–06 |
Comm & tech college fundingThe WSIPP is directed to study the feasibility of potential funding methods and a finance system for expanding the definition of basic education to include education received at community and technical colleges. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5740 2005–06 |
Ballot processingProvides for standards that require provisional ballots to be distinguishable from the other ballots and incapable of being tabulated by the poll-site ballot counting device. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5741 2005–06 |
Voters' pamphletsThe Secretary of State must print and distribute a primary voters' pamphlet. The first appointments to the committee may be either one or two in number. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5742 2005–06 |
County election proceduresElection reviews must be done in each county at least once every three years. If staffing or budget levels do not permit a three year election review cycle, reviews must be done as often as possible. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5745 2005–06 |
Primary electionsThe bill harmonizes existing election laws with the provisions and intent of I-872. The bill removes the "Montana" primary from election statutes. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5746 2005–06 |
Elections costsThe state no longer assumes a share of election costs only in odd numbered years. Rather, the state assumes a share of election costs whenever state officers or measures are voted upon at a state primary or general election. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5753 2005–06 |
Mental health service systemFinds that the involvement of persons with mental illness, their family members, and advocates in designing, implementing, and delivering mental health services reduces unnecessary hospitalizations and incarceration and... | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5759 2005–06 |
Low-income studentsThe Legislature recognizes the value of the State Achievers Scholarship program operated by the Washington Education Foundation. To the extent funds are appropriated, the Legislature supports the program in providing mentors... | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5770 2005–06 |
Forfeited propertyAmends RCW 70.105D.020 relating to forfeited property. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5772 2005–06 |
Growth mgmt infrastructureThe Legislature finds that the needed infrastructure identified in the capital facilities elements of comprehensive plans far exceeds existing funding. A growth management infrastructure account is created in the state treasury. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5777 2005–06 |
Offshoring of workServices performed under certain state contracts, or under subcontracts awarded under such contracts, may not be performed at locations outside the United States. This prohibition applies to state personal services, purchased... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5795 2005–06 |
Works of artThe legislature concludes that the placement of art at a correctional facility that houses sex offenders is not a priority over other state programs such as education, and public safety, and constitutes a misuse and waste of... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5802 2005–06 |
Part-time college facultyEstablishes a goal of the Legislature to provide sufficient funding in the next three biennia, within available funds, to pay part-time community and technical college faculty on a pro rata basis compared to full-time faculty. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5804 2005–06 |
Budgeting for higher eduDeclares that the policy of the state of Washington is to improve the access to, and the quality of, this state's postsecondary educational system. The budgetary policy of the state is to provide a level of fiscal commitment... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5864 2005–06 |
Aerospace business tx reliefA retail sales and use tax exemption for sales and use of computer hardware, computer peripherals, or software used primarily in the research, design, engineering, testing or certification of commercial airplanes or their... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |