Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Debbie Regala
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6783 2007–08 |
Prosecuting attorneyThe office of prosecuting attorney is included in the list of county offices that are not nominated at partisan primaries. The office of prosecuting attorney is nonpartisan and the candidates for it are nominated and elected as such. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| SB 6785 2007–08 |
Integrated pest mgmtEstablishes standards for integrated pest management including producing long-term prevention or suppression in a cost-effective manner, with minimum impact on human health, the environment, and nontarget organisms. Specifies... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| SB 6687 2007–08 |
Postretirement employmentModifies alternate early retirement provisions related to public employees. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6700 2007–08 |
Artistic organizationsProvides a limited property tax exemption for the use of facilities by artistic, scientific, and historical organizations. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6741 2007–08 |
Controlled substancesProvides that in a criminal case where: (1) The defendant has been convicted of manufacturing, selling, delivering, or possessing with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver a controlled substance listed in RCW 69.50.401; and... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6608 2007–08 |
Criminal street gangsRequires the Governor's Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee to issue a request forproposal to implement five pilot projects designed to prevent, intervene, and suppress street gangs and gang violence and appropriates $10... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 6610 2007–08 |
Certificated principalsExtends the national board for professional teaching standards bonus to certificated principals. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 6622 2007–08 |
Workplace bullyingIt is an unlawful employment practice to subject an employee to an abusive work environment or to retaliate against an employee because he or she has opposed an unlawful employment practice or participated in an investigation... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 6630 2007–08 |
Phase I/II clinical trialsPersons specializing in Phase I and II clinical trials are eligible for the high technology R&D credit and deferral programs. R&D credits for Phase I and II clinical trials are not allowed for amounts received from a person... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 6680 2007–08 |
Jury serviceIf a person who is 75 years of age or older notifies the court of the person's decision not to serve, the person's name must be removed from further consideration on the master jury list, provided that: (1) no person who is 75... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 5080 2007–08 |
Waste tire removal feesRemoves the $1 tire fee sunset of June 30, 2010. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 5115 2007–08 |
Local infrastructure financeAuthorizes $5 million in additional competitive Local Infrastructure Financing Tool (LIFT) Program projects. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 5116 2007–08 |
Tourism partnershipEliminates the Tourism Advisory Committee. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 5560 2007–08 |
Laws relating to taxesMakes technical changes to excise and property tax laws. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6172 2007–08 |
Offender recidivismExisting law is changed and new provisions are added that impact offenders returning to the community from confinement in the following areas: work release, supervision, educational programming, employment barriers, housing,... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6590 2007–08 |
Confidential informationThe following information is added to the existing list of information that need not be disclosed by DSHS: the identity of a vulnerable adult or a witness, without that person's written permission. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6597 2007–08 |
Minimum age for gamblingThe minimum age for engaging in a wagering activity regulated by the Gambling Commission, wagering on horse races, and purchasing lottery tickets is increased to 21 years of age. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6599 2007–08 |
Sewage disposal systemsLocal health officers may issue civil penalties to every person who violates local on-site sewage disposal system laws or rules. Every violation is a separate and distinct offense. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6539 2007–08 |
Polytechnic collegeWashington institutions of higher education may examine their instructional programs, costs, research initiatives, student enrollment characteristics, and regional context and make recommendations to the Higher Education... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6541 2007–08 |
Military personnel leaveRequires employers to allow the family member of a veteran to take unpaid leave to care for a veteran in their family. Prohibits an employer from retaliating against an employee for requesting or taking the leave provided for... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 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 6415 2007–08 |
Children/families councilRenames the children's trust of Washington as the council for children and families. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 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 5034 2007–08 |
Polybrominated diphenylThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |