Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Linda Evans Parlette
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5011 2007–08 |
Beer/wine distribution billRemoves the June 30, 2008 expiration date for the direct shipment of beer and wine by out-of state wineries and breweries to retailers. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 9, 2007 |
| SB 6059 2005–06 |
Sick leave poolsRequires the Department of Personnel and other personnel authorities to establish rules or policies to create a sick leave pool for state employees under their respective jurisdictions. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 356, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 30, 2006 |
| SB 6540 2005–06 |
Processing liquor licensesMakes changes to the law related to the processing of liquor licenses, and makes technical changes. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 359, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 30, 2006 |
| SB 6230 2005–06 |
Public facilities districtsThe 0.033 percent sales and use tax that is credited against the state tax for a regional center is extended to public facilities districts created before July 1, 2006, in a county or counties in which there are no other... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 298, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| SB 6411 2005–06 |
Collective bargainingIncreases the maximum allowable term for certain collective bargaining agreements from three to six years. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| SB 6671 2005–06 |
Professional employer orgProvides a business and occupation tax deduction for amounts representing wages and salaries, benefits, workers compensation, payroll taxes, withholding, and other assessments received by professional employer organizations... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 301, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| SB 6781 2005–06 |
Environmental remediationProvides a sales and use tax exemption and a preferential business and occupation tax rate of 0.471 percent for environmental remedial action until July 1, 2010. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| SB 6571 2005–06 |
Motor vehicle dealersModifies the prohibition on "bushing" by applying it to situations in which a contract or lease has been signed. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 289, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 28, 2006 |
| SB 5236 2005–06 |
Prevailing wage programDiscontinues the quarterly transfer of 30 percent of the Public Works Administration Account to the General Fund. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 230, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 27, 2006 |
| SB 6193 2005–06 |
Health profession work forceRequires the Department of Health to send surveys to health care providers to gather data about the health care work force. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 236, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 27, 2006 |
| SB 6731 2005–06 |
Sellers of travelMakes it a crime to knowingly promote travel for prostitution. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 250, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 27, 2006 |
| SB 6225 2005–06 |
Domestic water pumping systCreates a specialty plumber certificate, issued by the Department of Labor and Industries, for persons installing, maintaining, and repairing domestic water pumping systems within the interior space of a residence. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 185, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 24, 2006 |
| SB 6264 2005–06 |
Disability pension optionsAllows an injured worker entitled to an industrial insurance permanent total disability pension to change his or her pension option if the worker's designated beneficiary dies or the worker becomes divorced from the designated... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 154, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 20, 2006 |
| SB 6539 2005–06 |
Alcoholic beverage licensesChanges the formula for determining the total number of spirits, beer, and wine restaurant licenses that may be issued from a ratio of one license for every 1500 people to one license for every 1450 people. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 85, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 17, 2006 |
| SB 5714 2005–06 |
Breast & cervical cancerAuthorizes the Department of Health to establish an early detection breast and cervical cancer screening program for women age 40 to 64 with income at or below 250 percent of the federal poverty level. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 55, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 15, 2006 |
| SB 6416 2005–06 |
Pyramid promotional schemesProhibits establishment, promotion, operation, or participation in pyramid schemes. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 65, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 15, 2006 |
| SB 6459 2005–06 |
Community-based health careThe Community Health Care Collaborative Grant Program is established to further the efforts of community-based organizations to increase access to health care for state residents, particularly those who are employed, but... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 67, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 15, 2006 |
| SB 5439 2005–06 |
Gubernatorial appointeesPermits the Governor or Director of the Department of Personnel to request and receive non-conviction criminal history on applicants for agency head positions appointed by the Governor. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 45, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 14, 2006 |
| SB 6359 2005–06 |
Unemplymnt contribution rateModifies the requirements for determining successor employer unemployment contribution rates when a significant purpose of the transfer was to obtain a reduced rate by basing the rate on the higher of the involved employers'... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 47, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 14, 2006 |
| SB 6537 2005–06 |
Shipment of wineAllows both domestic wineries and out-of-state wineries to ship wine to Washington residents who are 21 or older for personal use and not for resale. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 49, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 14, 2006 |
| SB 5005 2005–06 |
Nature-based tourismThe legislative body of any municipality may impose, at its option, an excise tax on charges made for the furnishing of lodging. This is a distinct source of revenue from existing lodging taxes. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 5551 2005–06 |
Minimum wage studyRequires the Washington State Institute of Public Policy to study issues impacted by the minimum wage and its annual increases, and to report its findings to the Legislature by December 1, 2006. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 5636 2005–06 |
Sanctions/hlth professionalsAllows a health profession disciplining authority to consider prior findings of unprofessional conduct, stipulations to informal disposition, and the actions of other state disciplining authorities when imposing a sanction... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6262 2005–06 |
Workers' comp applicationsCreates an industrial insurance pilot project administered by the Department of Labor and Industries allowing participating employers to assist workers in filing industrial insurance claims. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6291 2005–06 |
Cosmotology licensingNo cosmetology license is required for a person who, in the course of volunteering with or working for a professional photographer or certain preforming arts entities, applies make-up to, and arranges or prepares the hair of,... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 8, 2006 |