Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6438 2007–08 |
Internet deployment/adoptionRequires the Department of Information Services (DIS), in coordination with the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development and the Utilities and Transportation Commission, to convene a work group to develop a... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 262, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 31, 2008 |
| SB 5010 2007–08 |
State park foster home passCreates a state park foster home pass that entitles the holder and the members of his or her camping unit to free admission and camping at state parks, as well as free access and usage of park campsites at some non-operated,... | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 238, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 28, 2008 |
| SB 5256 2007–08 |
Veterans/property tax reliefDeducts veteran benefits awarded for service-connected disability from income calculation used for senior citizens and retired persons property tax relief programs. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 182, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 27, 2008 |
| SB 6483 2007–08 |
Local food productionMakes changes to state procurement policy to encourage and facilitate the purchase of Washington grown food by state agencies and institutions of higher education. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 27, 2008 |
| SB 6560 2007–08 |
PUD contractsIncreases the self-performance limits and the thresholds for competitive bidding for public utility districts. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 216, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 27, 2008 |
| SB 6950 2007–08 |
Emergencies/limited waiverExtends the Governor's authority under a declared state of emergency to waive or suspend statutory obligations. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 181, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 27, 2008 |
| SB 6556 2007–08 |
Anaphylactic policyRequires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, by March 31, 2009, to develop and report anaphylactic policy guidelines to the Legislature and to school districts for use in developing school district... | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 26, 2008 |
| SB 6215 2007–08 |
Condominium associationsRequires a residential condominium association, unless doing so would impose an unreasonable hardship, to: (1) prepare an initial reserve study based upon a visual site inspection conducted by a reserve study professional; (2)... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 115, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 21, 2008 |
| SB 6606 2007–08 |
Home inspectorsEstablishes licensing requirements for home inspectors. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 21, 2008 |
| SB 6246 2007–08 |
Industrial insurance claimsRequires injured workers be reimbursed for reasonable travel expenses when travel is required in order to repair, replace, or alter a permanent mechanical appliance after closure of the claim. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 18, 2008 |
| SB 6544 2007–08 |
Criminal mistreatmentIncreases the seriousness level of criminal mistreatment in the first degree from a seriousness level IX to a level X. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 38, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| SB 6685 2007–08 |
E-mail ethicsAllows legislators to send electronic mail to constituents who have requested updates on legislative matters without violating the state ethics laws. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 39, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| SB 5723 2007–08 |
Agricultural worker safetyCreates the Community Agricultural Worker Safety Grant Program within the Department of Agriculture. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6184 2007–08 |
Most serious offensesAdds an out-of-state felony conviction to the list of "most serious offenses" if the offense has a minimum sentence of 10 years or more and was committed with sexual motivation. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 5075 2007–08 |
Outdoor burningOutdoor burning of cut brush or timber is allowed within an urban growth area, except during an air quality episode or when there has been a determination of impaired air quality. The local fire official must determine that... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 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 5587 2007–08 |
Judicial commissionA member of the CJC, or an alternate, who participates in an investigation or initial proceeding that leads to a finding of probable cause, may not participate in further proceedings, including a public hearing, on that cause.... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5892 2007–08 |
State building code(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Allows a cause of action for damages based on the grossly negligent failure of a county or city to enforce the provisions of the state building code. Provides for standards and... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6081 2007–08 |
Outdoor burningAllows outdoor burning until July 1, 2008, within urban growth areas for cities having a population of less than 2,500 under certain conditions. HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6270 2007–08 |
Cigarette taxesSection 1 affirms the state's intention to honor the right of travel in Article III of the 1855 Yakama Treaty with the Federal, while protecting the state's ability to enforce its cigarette tax laws. Cigarette tax statutes are... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | 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 |
| SB 6412 2007–08 |
Permanent resident cardsTo verify a purchaser's age, a tobacco or liquor retailer may accept U.S. permanent resident cards, also known as green cards. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6414 2007–08 |
Cigarette tax agreementAuthority is granted to the Governor to enter into a separate cigarette tax compact with the Yakama Nation. The compact must be for renewable periods of no more than eight years. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6475 2007–08 |
Joint use dock appealsThe SHB assigns fewer board members to hear cases involving a joint use dock or pier designed to serve multiple single-family residences. This does not include a marina or any commercial facility. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6496 2007–08 |
Craft distilleries(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides for a reduced license fee for distillers who produce twenty thousand gallons or less of spirits, with at least half of their raw material grown in Washington state. Permits craft... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |