Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5741 2005–06 |
Voters' pamphletsThe Secretary of State must print and distribute a primary voters' pamphlet. The first appointments to the committee may be either one or two in number. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | 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 5746 2005–06 |
Elections costsThe state no longer assumes a share of election costs only in odd numbered years. Rather, the state assumes a share of election costs whenever state officers or measures are voted upon at a state primary or general election. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5747 2005–06 |
Minimum wageDeclares that "full employment" means a total, not seasonally adjusted, unemployment rate in the state of Washington that is less than the total, not seasonally adjusted, national unemployment rate as determined by the United... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5756 2005–06 |
Nonprofit prprty tx exemptnReal and personal property tax exemptions are provided for nonprofit organizations whose property is used to train or employ economically disadvantaged people engaged in business startup or expansion. In addition, exemptions... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5766 2005–06 |
Pump installersThe definition of plumbing is amended to include persons engaged in the business of installing pumps in residential or domestic settings, regardless of location. A voluntary endorsement classification system is established as... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5783 2005–06 |
Motorcycle helmetsRestricts motorcycle helmet requirements only to persons under twenty-one. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5787 2005–06 |
Aquaculture projectsDeclares an intent to streamline the permitting and administrative appeals processes for fin fish aquaculture projects in the Strait of Juan de Fuca by requiring permitting agencies to coordinate and develop a multiagency... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5795 2005–06 |
Works of artThe legislature concludes that the placement of art at a correctional facility that houses sex offenders is not a priority over other state programs such as education, and public safety, and constitutes a misuse and waste of... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5797 2005–06 |
Schl employee recommendationRequires a school district employee under this act to disclose in any letter of recommendation any inappropriate behavior of a sexual nature on school premises, during a school activity, or in the use of school property or... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5824 2005–06 |
Physical fitness services txAmends RCW 82.04.050 relating to the taxation of physical fitness services. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5877 2005–06 |
PERS armed forces membersThe global war on terrorism, including but not limited to Operations Noble Eagle, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom, is added to list of conflicts for which PERS 1 members may receive military credit and other veterans' benefits. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5896 2005–06 |
Growth management updateDistinguishes growth management update responsibilities between slower and faster growing cities and counties. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5908 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. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | 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 |
| SB 5944 2005–06 |
Grandparent visitationEstablishes provisions for grandparent visitation. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5976 2005–06 |
Fire protection policy boardAmends RCW 43.43.932 to add a ninth member to the state fire protection policy board. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6009 2005–06 |
State board of healthAdds a tribal representative to the state board of health. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6049 2005–06 |
Health savings accountsAuthorizes small business health savings accounts. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6131 2005–06 |
Primary election costsProposes that major political parties, as defined in RCW 29A.04.086, shall pay for all costs associated with partisan primaries, as described in RCW 29A.52.111. Costs shall be divided equally among the parties including a... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6146 2005–06 |
Water service/tax exemptionA public utility tax and B&O tax exemption is provided for water services supplied by water-sewer districts, public utility districts, and irrigation districts that have less than three hundred connections. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6153 2005–06 |
Sex offense against childFinds that children are particularly vulnerable to the crimes committed by sex offenders and that more must be done to stop sex offenders who prey upon children. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5370 2005–06 |
Economic dev strategic acctCreates the Economic Development Strategic Reserve Account to fund the Economic Development Commission and expenditures to prevent the closure of a business or facility, the relocation of a business or facility to outside of... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 427, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| SB 6037 2005–06 |
Development of rural areasModifies Growth Management Act provisions for public services and facilities in qualifying limited areas of more intensive rural development. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 477, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| SB 5182 2005–06 |
Cemetery interment spaceCreates a written disclosure requirement for all purchases of property, merchandise, and services from a cemetery, as well as a disclosure of multiple interment burial spaces where applicable. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 359, Laws of 2005 |
May 10, 2005 |