Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Rosemary McAuliffe
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6192 2007–08 |
Living provider vendor ratesProvides for the purposes of setting vendor rates for supported living providers, the department must use the following geographic categories: (1) Region 1: Snohomish and King counties; (2) Region 2: Asotin, Chelan, Cowlitz,... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6279 2007–08 |
Cosmetology apprenticeshipsThe expiration date on the cosmetology apprenticeship pilot program is removed, making the program permanent. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6178 2007–08 |
Property tax deferralProvides a 50 percent property tax deferral for households with income of $57,000 or less. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 2007, 1st Special Session |
Nov 29, 2007 |
| SB 5311 2007–08 |
Budget stabilization accountEstablishes a Budget Stabilization Account, into which 1 percent of general state revenues is deposited annually. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 484, Laws of 2007 |
May 15, 2007 |
| SB 5470 2007–08 |
Dissolution proceedingsIncludes provisions to support the courts' ability to screen for complex cases, assist pro-se litigants, reduce conflict, and provide safe visitation and exchange alternatives for children. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 496, Laws of 2007 |
May 15, 2007 |
| SB 5647 2007–08 |
Tourism promotionAllows lodging tax revenues to be used until June 30, 2013, for operations expenditures for tourism promotion as well as to market and operate special events and festivals. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 497, Laws of 2007 |
May 15, 2007 |
| SB 5101 2007–08 |
Higher edu tuition waiversExpands eligibility for state employee college tuition waivers to include public school teachers and certificated instructional staff who are holding or seeking an endorsement in a state-identified shortage area. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 461, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| SB 5557 2007–08 |
Economic dev facilitiesIncreases the rural county sales and use tax rate from 0.08 percent to 0.09 percent. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 478, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| SB 5790 2007–08 |
Skill centersCreates a definition of a skill center and requires that enrolled students be funded at up to 2.0 full-time equivalents. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 463, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| SB 5830 2007–08 |
Home visitationDirects the Children's Trust of Washington to fund evidence-based and research-based home visitation programs for improving parenting skills and outcomes for children. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 466, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| SB 5317 2007–08 |
Child care safetyExpands the purpose of the Department of Early Learning (DEL) statutes to include providing information to promote the hiring of suitable providers of child care. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 415, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| SB 5097 2007–08 |
Safe school plansRequires school districts to adopt and implement safe school plans. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 406, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
| SB 5098 2007–08 |
College bound scholarshipCreates the Washington College Bound Scholarship Program to provide a four-year tuition scholarship program for students from low-income families. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 405, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
| SB 5288 2007–08 |
CyberbullyingRevises the definition of harassment, intimidation, and bullying for school district policies to include electronic acts. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 407, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
| SB 5627 2007–08 |
Basic education fundingCreates a Joint Task Force on Basic Education Finance (Task Force) composed of eight legislators, a chair and three public members appointed by the Governor, a representative of the Governor's Office or the Office of Financial... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 399, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
| SB 5828 2007–08 |
Early child developmentEstablishes an Early Learning Advisory Council. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 394, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
| SB 5841 2007–08 |
Student learningExpands the goals of the Basic Education Act, including focusing on the educational achievement of students, high expectations for students, and preparation for the responsibilities of civic participation in a pluralistic society. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 400, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
| SB 5955 2007–08 |
Educator preparationEstablishes a public-private partnership to implement the Washington State Leadership Academy. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 402, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
| SB 5227 2007–08 |
Animal abandonmentRaises animal cruelty in the second degree from a misdemeanor offense to a gross misdemeanor offense if committed by abandoning an animal and the abandonment results in bodily harm to the animal or creates an imminent and... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 376, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| SB 6023 2007–08 |
Alternative assessmentsAllows students in the classes of 2008 through no later than 2012 to graduate under certain conditions without a Certificate of Academic Achievement (CAA) as a result of not passing the Washington Assessment of Student... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 354, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| SB 5372 2007–08 |
Puget Sound partnershipCreates the Puget Sound Partnership, a new state agency, to clean up and restore the environmental health of Puget Sound by the year 2020. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 341, Laws of 2007 |
May 7, 2007 |
| SB 5269 2007–08 |
First peoples' teacher certEstablishes the First Peoples' Language, Culture, and Oral Tribal Traditions Teacher Certification Program. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 319, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| SB 5340 2007–08 |
Definition of disabilityProvides a statutory definition of "disability" for purposes of the state's law against discrimination that replaces definitions of "disability" adopted by the Human Rights Commission and the Washington State Supreme Court. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 317, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| SB 5297 2007–08 |
Sexual health educationRequires public schools that offer sexual health education to ensure that it is consistent with the 2005 Guidelines for Sexual Health Information and Disease Prevention , including being medically and scientifically accurate,... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| SB 5467 2007–08 |
Developmental disabilitiesCreates the Individual and Family Services Program for individuals with developmental disabilities. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 283, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |