Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Joseph Zarelli
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5922 2005–06 |
Child abuse and neglectRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to notify the parent, guardian or legal custodian of child of allegations child abuse or neglect against him or her at the initial contact with the person. The... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 512, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| SB 6090 2005–06 |
Operating budget 2005-07Making biennial operating appropriations for the 2005-07 biennium. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 518, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| SB 5522 2005–06 |
Purchasing service creditIncreases the period of unearned service credit that a member of the Public Employees' Retirement System may purchase related to an injury incurred in the line of duty from 12 months to 24 months. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 363, Laws of 2005 |
May 10, 2005 |
| SB 5902 2005–06 |
Entrepreneurial developmentEstablishes a Small Business Innovation Research application assistance program at the Washington Technology Center. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 357, Laws of 2005 |
May 10, 2005 |
| SB 5948 2005–06 |
Unclaimed propertyModifies certain requirements regarding notification of apparent owners of unclaimed property. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 367, Laws of 2005 |
May 10, 2005 |
| SB 5056 2005–06 |
Archaeology & historyCreates the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 333, Laws of 2005 |
May 9, 2005 |
| SB 5111 2005–06 |
Solar energy systemsEstablishes tax incentives for the manufacture of solar energy systems. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 301, Laws of 2005 |
May 6, 2005 |
| SB 5355 2005–06 |
Salmon & steelhead recoveryExtends the management board created to implement the Lower Columbia Steelhead Conservation Initiative from July 1, 2006 to July 1, 2010. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 308, Laws of 2005 |
May 6, 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 5154 2005–06 |
Historical prprty tx exmptnExempts historical property from leasehold excise tax if the property is owned by a municipal corporation, listed on a federal or state register of historical sites, and wholly contained within a national historic reserve. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 170, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 22, 2005 |
| SB 5136 2005–06 |
Fire protection districtsProtects 25 cents of a fire district's property tax levy from reduction under the $5.90 property tax rate limit on levies by senior and junior taxing districts, provided this protection does not result in an aggregate tax levy... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 122, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 21, 2005 |
| SB 5354 2005–06 |
Flood control zone districtsAllows directly elected flood control zone district supervisors, rather than the county engineer, to provide for the administration of the affairs of the zone. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 127, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 21, 2005 |
| SB 5202 2005–06 |
Health savings accountRequires the Public Employees Benefit Board to study the option of providing a health savings account combined with a high deductible health plan. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 20, 2005 |
| SB 5135 2005–06 |
Vlntr firefghtrs & officersProhibits members of the Volunteer Fire Fighters' and Reserve Officers' Relief and Pension System (Volunteer Fire System) from earning credit in both the Volunteer Fire System and the Public Employees' Retirement System for... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 37, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 13, 2005 |
| SB 5993 2005–06 |
Crime victims' compensationAppropriates $3,627,000 to the Department of Labor and Industries from the Public Safety and Education Account for the Crime Victims Compensation Program. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 2005 |
Mar 28, 2005 |
| SB 5034 2003–04 |
Seniors/disabled prprty taxIncreases the three income thresholds in the senior citizens property tax relief and disabled persons property tax relief program from $30,000 to $35,000; $24,000 to $30,000; and $18,000 to $25,000. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 270, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6448 2003–04 |
Telephone program excise taxThe administrative responsibility for collecting the TRS and telephone assistance excise taxes is transferred from DSHS to the Department of Revenue (DOR). DSHS remains the administrator of the funds under their respective programs. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 254, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6103 2003–04 |
Extreme fightingBans certain types of fighting events. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 149, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6490 2003–04 |
Fuel cellsMachinery and equipment used directly to generate at least 200 watts of electricity using fuel cells are exempt from the use tax. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 152, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6515 2003–04 |
Streamlined sales & use taxThe 2003 legislation that implements the uniform definition and administrative provisions of the SSTA is amended to restore the exempt status under the retail sales and use tax of a number of medical items, including:... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 153, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6113 2003–04 |
Rural county sales & use taxClarifies the purpose of the rural county sales and use tax is revenue to finance public facilities projects that promote economic development. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 130, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 24, 2004 |
| SB 6240 2003–04 |
Rural county tax incentivesA credit against tax liability under the business and occupation (B&O) tax is available to businesses that: - Provide information technology help desk services from rural counties; or - Develop or manufacture computer software... | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 19, 2004 |
| SB 6245 2003–04 |
Residency teacher certCreates a fourth route to alternative certification for people with baccalaureate degrees who are employed as substitute teachers or who have conditional teaching certificates. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 18, 2004 |
| SB 5364 2003–04 |
Community revitalization finExpands the community revitalization program to allow local governments to finance public improvements within an increment area using increases in local sales and use tax revenues, as well as matching state sales and use tax... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5585 2003–04 |
Trans benefit districtThe law governing transportation benefit districts is expanded. Establishment of TBDs: TBDs may only be formed in areas outside of a county with a population greater than 1.5 million and any adjoining counties with a... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |