Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6561 2007–08 |
Drug offender registrationRequires registration for drug offenders. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6562 2007–08 |
Addtl traffic violationsApplies sanctions to additional traffic violations for failure to satisfy the violation. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6564 2007–08 |
Overtime compensationAligns state law with federal law relating to overtime compensation for agriculture, forestry, and fisheries employees. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6565 2007–08 |
Residential prop valuationThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6568 2007–08 |
Nuclear energy task forceThe Joint Legislative Task Force (Task Force) on Nuclear Energy is created. The purpose of the Task Force is to study the feasibility of pursuing additional nuclear capacity in Washington. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6571 2007–08 |
Judicial serviceAuthorizes the purchase of an increased benefit multiplier for past judicial service for judges in the public employees' retirement system and the teachers' retirement system. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6477 2007–08 |
Low-income homeownersPersons with a combined disposable income of less than the state wide median income in 2007 ($60,215) are eligible for property tax assistance in the form of a remittance. The Department of Revenue (DOR) must remit to a... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6542 2007–08 |
Heating oil sales/use taxA sales and use tax exemption is provided for heating oil used to heat a home, which includes stove oil, diesel fuel, and kerosene. The exemption does not apply to any fuel that is used as fuels for vehicles, vessels,... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 5000 2007–08 |
Rainy day reserve fundLegislation is adopted to implement 2007 Senate Joint Resolution 8200, amending the state Constitution to establish a Rainy Day Reserve Fund. The fund is managed and invested by the State Investment Board. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5001 2007–08 |
Initiative 747Reenacts and reaffirms Initiative Measure No. 747, which limits regular property tax levies to a maximum of one percent higher than the previous year. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5059 2007–08 |
Custom farming servicesCustom farming services are those specific farming operations provided to a farmer for the production of agricultural products including: (a) planting, cultivating and harvesting activities; and (b) application of fertilizers... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5060 2007–08 |
Eluding a police officerThe crime of Attempting to Elude a Pursuing Police Vehicle is classified as a serious level VI offense. EFFECT OF CHANGES MADE BY RECOMMENDED SUBSTITUTE AS PASSED COMMITTEE (Judiciary): The crime of eluding is raised from... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5061 2007–08 |
Taking vehicle/no permissionIncreases penalties for taking a motor vehicle without permission. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5062 2007–08 |
TRS & PERSAuthorizes certain members of the teachers' retirement system plan 1 to join the public employees' retirement system plan 1. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5072 2007–08 |
Property tax exemptionExempts fraternal organizations from property taxation. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5073 2007–08 |
Building permit moratoriumsIf a city has had a water right application pending with the DOE for more than five years, the state, county, city agency or authority may not place a moratorium on the issuance of building permits within the city and if a... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5076 2007–08 |
AgricultureActivities with limited protection from nuisance lawsuits under the Washington Right to Farm Act (Act) include agricultural and forest "operations," a term defined to include production of farm or forest products. The... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5077 2007–08 |
Propane fuel for farm useA retail sales and use tax exemption for propane used by farmers and persons providing horticultural services for farmers is established. The exemption does not apply to propane used for residential water or space heating. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5094 2007–08 |
Public facilitiesAmends RCW 82.14.370 to change the sales and use tax for public facilities in counties. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5237 2007–08 |
Purchase of carbon creditsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5238 2007–08 |
Light & power businessesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5255 2007–08 |
High school diplomasAuthorizes high school diplomas to be issued to persons who left high school before graduation to serve in the United States armed forces. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5270 2007–08 |
Advance deposit wageringThe statute's expiration date is deleted. Advance deposit wagering may continue on and after October 1, 2007. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5280 2007–08 |
Military scholarshipsThe Dollars for Military Scholars Program (DMSP) is created. State money used to provide the grants must be matched by private contributions. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5281 2007–08 |
Property taxThe amount of applicable interest to be charged on the amount of additional tax imposed when land is removed from current use classification, must be equal to the average of the rate of inflation for each year used to... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |