Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bill Finkbeiner
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6662 2005–06 |
Charitable solicitationsRevises provisions on charitable solicitations and charitable trusts. Repeals RCW 19.09.095. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2006 |
| SB 6677 2005–06 |
Glomerular filtration rateProvides that a designated test site supervisor must ensure that when the test site tests a specimen to determine a patient's serum creatinine level, the test site calculates the patient's glomerular filtration rate using... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2006 |
| SB 6530 2005–06 |
Electronic voter registratnA person may submit an electronic voter registration application through the Secretary of State's web site. Applicants must have a Washington State driver's license or Washington State identification card, and must agree to... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 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 5211 2005–06 |
Pyramid promotional schemesA pyramid promotional scheme is a program where participants pay for the right to receive compensation primarily based on the recruitment of others. Pyramid promotional schemes violate the CPA. The chain distribution statute... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5326 2005–06 |
Home rule charter citiesProvides first class cities with the option of using a "ranked voting system" (also known as "instant runoff voting"), thereby eliminating the need for a primary election. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5334 2005–06 |
Annexation surtaxTo pay for providing municipal services in newly annexed areas, certain cities are given authority to impose a temporary annexation surtax on utilities, for up to ten years, after obtaining voter approval. This authority is... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5346 2005–06 |
Citizen councilor officeEstablishes the office of citizen councilor. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5352 2005–06 |
Animal crueltyProvides that the act of starving, dehydrating, or suffocating an animal, causing the animal substantial pain and considerable suffering or death, constitutes the crime of first-degree animal cruelty, rather than second-degree... | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5427 2005–06 |
Senior citizen fishing licAuthorizes persons over age seventy to obtain a combination fishing license at no charge. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5443 2005–06 |
Widows of veteransAn honorably discharged veteran's widow or widower is exempt from a portion, or all property taxes assessed on the home they own. The widow or widower must be sixty-one years of age or older at the time of application for tax... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5507 2005–06 |
Officer in traffic accidentEstablishes law enforcement accountability for officers involved in traffic accidents. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5523 2005–06 |
EpinephrineAmends RCW 18.73.250 to modify the authority of emergency medical technicians to administer epinephrine. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5536 2005–06 |
JLARC basic hlth plan studyThe Joint Legislative Audit Review Committee is to conduct a study of the BHP. Part one of the study is to examine the extent to which BHP policies and procedures promote or discourage the provision of appropriate,... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5546 2005–06 |
Critical areas regulationsRequires the opportunity for a referendum for critical areas regulations. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5548 2005–06 |
Property assessmentsProvides that any taxing district that through ordinance, resolution, statute, rule, or by any other means implements any policy requiring a portion of assessed property to be set aside for the purposes of environmental... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5562 2005–06 |
DUI penaltiesIncreases penalties for driving or physical control while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5596 2005–06 |
Presidential electorsProvides for apportioning the votes of presidential electors proportionate to the popular vote. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
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 5735 2005–06 |
Public disclosureThe attorney-client privilege is codified as an exemption in the PDA statutes such that the following are exempt from public disclosure: records reflecting communications transmitted in confidence between a public official or... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | 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 5798 2005–06 |
Tourism promotionCTED is to contract with an in-state business or organization to implement a television tourism promotion campaign in markets outside of Washington. No more than 15 percent of the television campaign appropriation is to be... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5815 2005–06 |
Health care directives infoDirects the state health care authority to coordinate the development and distribution by agencies administering state purchased health care programs of comprehensive information about health care directives under chapter... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5867 2005–06 |
Baccalaureate degreesThree community colleges and one technical college are authorized to offer applied baccalaureate degrees on a pilot basis. The SBCTC selects the pilot colleges from those who apply. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5925 2005–06 |
Small business incubatorThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is directed to develop a state tax incentive proposal for persons that invest or provide financial assistance to clients of qualified small business incubators... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |