Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dan Swecker
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6525 2007–08 |
Drug offender sentencing altClarifies that offenders participating in the prison-based Drug Offender Sentencing Alternative program must spend one-half of the mid-point of the standard sentencing range on community custody following incarceration. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6569 2007–08 |
Public transit vehicle stopsAllows public transit drivers outside of cities and towns to stop their vehicles at any location in order to receive or discharge passengers, so long as it is done in a safe location, with lights flashing, and the speed limit... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6576 2007–08 |
Electronic traffic flaggingAuthorizes a pilot project to evaluate the use of using electronic flagging devices. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6912 2007–08 |
Property tax reliefIncreases maximum income threshold for senior property tax relief from $35,000 to $40,000. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 5305 2007–08 |
Foster care youth medicalEligibility for Medicaid, Medical Assistance, is extended up to age 21 for youth that were in foster care on their 18th birthday on or after the effective date of this act. The Department will use existing foster care... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5390 2007–08 |
Public facilities districtsA PFD created prior to September 1, 2007, in a county or counties with no other PFD and in which the total population is greater than 70,000 may impose a sales and use tax, credited against the state portion of the sales and... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5392 2007–08 |
Initiative filing feeThe fee to file a petition for an initiative or a referendum is raised to one hundred dollars, which shall be fully refunded if the proposed measure qualifies for the ballot. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5472 2007–08 |
Family counseling(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires the secretary of the department of health to establish a pilot program to provide merit checks of no more than one hundred dollars to no more than four hundred fifty couples who... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5493 2007–08 |
Forest products businessesBill as referred to committee not considered. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5603 2007–08 |
Public records(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Establishes the division of archives and records management in the office of the secretary of state to ensure the proper management and safeguarding of public records. All public records... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5682 2007–08 |
Voter's registrationA person's right to vote may be challenged by another registered voter or the county prosecuting attorney at any time; however, if the challenge does not meet the 45 day or ten day filing deadline, the challenge must not be... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5706 2007–08 |
Murder(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Pertains to if the victim was eight years of age or younger and the person who committed the murder was twenty-one years of age or older at the time of the murder. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5730 2007–08 |
Port districtsPort districts are granted authority to provide financial support, including charitable contributions, to nonprofit organizations whose principal, if not exclusive, function is to provide support services to commercial... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5738 2007–08 |
Elections by mailAllows a mail voter to vote a regular ballot at a poll site upon confirmation that the voter has not yet voted. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5805 2007–08 |
Grain elevatorsState sales and use tax remittance rates are modified for certain grain elevators on a phased basis. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6000 2007–08 |
Ranked choice votingAny local government may adopt ranked choice voting as a method for electing candidates for nonpartisan offices of the local government. The local government must adopt ranked voting by charter amendment if applicable, or by... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6120 2007–08 |
Rail and freightRequires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to implement the cost/benefit analysis recommended in the December 2006 statewide rail capacity and needs study, collaborating with a stakeholder workgroup. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6186 2007–08 |
Campaign finance reportThe report filed 21 days prior to an election must report all contributions received and expenditures made as of one business day before the date of the report. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6201 2007–08 |
Candidate filingA candidate for the state Legislature, the court of appeals, or a superior court must file a declaration of candidacy, and pay the appropriate filing fee with the county auditor if the district that the candidate is running is... | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6212 2007–08 |
Recreational opportunities(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Establishes a work group to make recommendations for improving recreation on state trust lands, aquatic lands, and other state-owned lands managed by the department of natural resources. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6213 2007–08 |
Waterway structuresThe jurisdiction of the federal government over navigable waters without reference to pierhead lines is desribed. Additionally, DNR may cancel any permit after 60 days notice if a waterway is required for public highway purposes. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6214 2007–08 |
Aquatic lands leasingDNR's authority to lease state-owned aquatic lands is amended to explicitly include lesser contractual agreements, including easements, licenses, permits, and rights-of-entry unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6254 2007–08 |
WA state flag accountThe Washington state flag account is established. Money may be received for the purpose of donating Washington state flags to Washington state military personnel. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6342 2007–08 |
Military dept accountThe military department active state service account is created in the state treasury and is subject to appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used only for claims and expenses for the organized militia for... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6362 2007–08 |
Statutes of limitationThe Sentencing Guidelines Commission must review the existing statutes of limitations for all sex offenses for both civil and criminal proceedings and must report to the Legislature by December 31, 2008, regarding any... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |