Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5203 2005–06 |
Methow river water projectProvides for a pilot project to determine the best approach to meet the needs of people and the environment in the Methow river basin by temporarily placing water into Barnsley and Big Twin Lakes and the aquifer in continuity... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 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 5215 2005–06 |
Water to fight forest firesNew provisions are added to the water code and the forest protection code that allows all lakes, rivers, ponds, streams, inland waters, underground waters, salt waters and all other surface waters and watercourses in the state... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5216 2005–06 |
Gray wolf managementThe Fish and Wildlife Commission must protect gray wolves and develop management programs on publicly owned lands that will encourage the natural regeneration of gray wolves in areas with suitable habitat. Gray wolves may not... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5315 2005–06 |
Election proceduresRevises certain election procedures. Provides that, if the county auditor receives an absentee or mail ballot in a return identification envelope on which the voter's signature is missing, illegible, or does not match the... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5359 2005–06 |
WASL score reportingProvides that assessment scores for students who transfer into a school or school district after January 1st in the year in which the assessment is taken shall be counted with the scores from the school or school district from... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5361 2005–06 |
Property tax reliefRequires that, annually, the department of revenue shall adjust each combined disposable income amount and each valuation amount to reflect inflation. The department may round the adjusted amounts to the nearest thousand... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5366 2005–06 |
Older mobile homesAdditional requirements are created for the transportation along state public highways of mobile homes constructed prior to 1976. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5369 2005–06 |
Potato commissionThe Washington Potato Commission previously formed under one of the state's commodity commission statutes is transferred to this new chapter of law. Excluded in the new chapter are the authorities to engage in a marketing and... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5561 2005–06 |
Homeowners' assctn disputesA new section is added to the Homeowners[rsquo ] Association Act, reaffirming that the association or an owner has the option of using alternative dispute resolution services to resolve any controversy related to the... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | 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 5634 2005–06 |
Teachers' salariesRequires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to verify credits earned by certificated staff to increase their earnings on the salary schedule. The credits must be from an accredited education institution recognized by the... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5652 2005–06 |
Short line rail programThe CERB is to develop a short line rail revitalization program. Under the program, localities may apply for financial assistance to acquire rail lines, repair railroad equipment, and construct railroad improvements and... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5659 2005–06 |
Renewable energy tax creditsBeginning July 1, 2007, a light and power business may take a credit against the public utility tax for the purchase of or the generation of a renewable resource for distribution and sale in Washington. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5661 2005–06 |
SEPA categorical exemptionsDecisions pertaining to the following actions are exempt from SEPA review within urban growth areas: the construction of a residential structure of ten or fewer dwelling units; division of land into nine or fewer lots; and... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5667 2005–06 |
County auditorsThe intent, as stated in the bill, is to make the chief elections official, however named, an elective office in all counties, including charter counties. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5670 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 5671 2005–06 |
Property value compensationProvides that a county that adopts and/or implements regulations or any other act that sets aside, prevents use, or devalues property or a property interest shall, in addition to liability for any other damages due under... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5677 2005–06 |
Revocation of teacher certA school district employee must have his or her certificate or permit revoked upon a finding that the employee was engaged in any unauthorized use of school equipment for sexual gratification or possessed on school grounds any... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5693 2005–06 |
Hood Canal rehab zoneDeclares that aquatic rehabilitation zones may be designated by the legislature for areas whose surrounding marine or fresh water bodies pose serious environmental or public health concerns. Establishes aquatic rehabilitation... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5694 2005–06 |
Utility hookupsProvides that a parcel in a rural area may receive domestic water supply, storm, or sanitary sewer service if it abuts a street that is located in or adjacent to the urban growth area and that contains a domestic water supply,... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5695 2005–06 |
TRS plan 1 military serviceProvides that, after completing twenty-five years of creditable service, any member may have service in the armed forces that was performed prior to membership in the retirement system credited to him or her as a member.... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5697 2005–06 |
High tech b & o tax creditThe credit is restored to the 1.5 percent rate. The Department of Revenue is to extend the time for filing required information if the failure was due to circumstances beyond the control of the taxpayer. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5738 2005–06 |
Body piercingProvides that every person who engages in body piercing on any minor under the age of eighteen is guilty of a misdemeanor, unless a parent of, or a legal guardian of, the minor provides informed consent in writing, furnishes... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5740 2005–06 |
Ballot processingProvides for standards that require provisional ballots to be distinguishable from the other ballots and incapable of being tabulated by the poll-site ballot counting device. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |