Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mark Schoesler
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6017 2007–08 |
Aquatic herbicide applRevises provisions relating to the use of credible data to establish aquatic herbicide application permit conditions for irrigation drains or wasteways. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6038 2007–08 |
Code reviser's notesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6050 2007–08 |
Metal theftProvides that a public or private landowner is not liable for unintentional injuries to any person when the injury is caused by the theft of copper, aluminum, steel, or other metal material from property owned by the landowner. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6051 2007–08 |
Eligible renewable resourceRevises the definition of "eligible renewable resource" under RCW 19.285.030. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6055 2007–08 |
Ban on American beefThe expiration date for the statute is extended from the current expiration date of December 31, 2007, to December 31, 2012. Thus, the deduction from the 0.138 percent B&O tax for meat processing sold at wholesale would be... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6056 2007–08 |
Sugar beets for biofuelA study is to be conducted on the potential and suitability of growing sugar beets for bio-fuel production. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6057 2007–08 |
Safety in state hospitalsFinds that the continuing number of assaults in state hospitals have made conditions for both patients and staff unacceptable. The legislature further finds that appropriate nurse staffing levels will result in improved... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6080 2007–08 |
Local effort assistanceIncreases state funding for local assistance. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6095 2007–08 |
Family-owned businessesRevises provisions concerning estate tax deductions for certain property held by qualified family-owned businesses. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6096 2007–08 |
Purple Heart license plateProvides Purple Heart special license plates free of charge to qualified veterans. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6097 2007–08 |
Use tax exemptionExempts from use taxation motor vehicles used solely in this state for commuting to and from a place of employment located in a contiguous state or foreign country. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6145 2007–08 |
Judicial serviceProvides that, between the effective date of this act and December 31, 2007, a current or separated member who was previously employed as a supreme court justice, court of appeals judge, or superior court judge and who is not... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6176 2007–08 |
Transportation policyModifies the state's transportation system policy goals. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6265 2007–08 |
Property management companyThe B&O tax exemption allowed to property managers for payments received for compensation of an on-site employee is expanded by eliminating the requirement that the on-site employee work primarily at a single property owner's... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6266 2007–08 |
Bullion and metal taxThe B&O tax does not apply to the melting and reforming of precious metal bullion. The sale of precious metal bullion and monetized bullion is presumed to be for investment purposes, so the sale of such is only taxed on... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5174 2007–08 |
Public retirement systemMakes corrections to the state retirement systems laws, including adding omissions and references related to the creation of the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS); adding references to the PSERS and the School... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 492, Laws of 2007 |
May 15, 2007 |
| SB 5770 2007–08 |
Higher edu public worksIncreases the bid limit for an open competitive sealed bid process at higher education institutions from $35,000 to $55,000 if the work involves two or more trades, and from $15,000 to $35,000 if the work involves one trade. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 495, Laws of 2007 |
May 15, 2007 |
| SB 5826 2007–08 |
Credit reportsExtends the option of placing a security freeze to all residents. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 499, Laws of 2007 |
May 15, 2007 |
| SB 5002 2007–08 |
Tuition waiversChanges college tuition waivers for families of eligible veterans and National Guard members to make waivers mandatory for certain children and spouses of veterans. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 450, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| SB 5434 2007–08 |
Tangible personal propertyCodifies the Department of Revenue's tax policies regarding the Business and Occupation and retail sales taxation of products in import and export commerce. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 477, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| SB 5009 2007–08 |
Biodiesel fuel for farm useProvides a sales and use tax exemption for the nonhighway use of biodiesel by farmers. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 443, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| SB 5112 2007–08 |
Auctioning vesselsAllows auction companies also licensed as motor vehicle dealers to sell vessels up to 25 feet long without registering as vessel dealers. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 378, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| SB 5248 2007–08 |
Agricultural landsSpecifies that, from May 1, 2007, until July 1, 2010, counties and cities may not amend or adopt critical area ordinances (CAOs) as they specifically apply to agricultural activities. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 353, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| SB 5987 2007–08 |
Gang-related offensesEstablishes a workgroup to evaluate the problem of gang-related crime. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 389, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| SB 5401 2007–08 |
Christmas tree growersRequires Christmas tree growers, with certain exceptions, to obtain a license from the Department of Agriculture (Department). | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 335, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |