Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Paull Shin
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6308 2007–08 |
Climate changeRequires the Department of Ecology to report to the Governor and to the Legislature with recommendations for creating a comprehensive climate change research, preparation, and adaptation program. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6323 2007–08 |
Business tax incentives(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides that for purposes of tax credits for eligible business projects in rural counties: (1) The department of revenue shall not allow any credits which would cause the total to exceed... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6364 2007–08 |
Long-term care insuranceAdopts model legislation developed by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners related to long-term care insurance. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6367 2007–08 |
Child protective servicesRequires a background check be conducted whenever the Department of Social and Health Services' Child Protective Services unit is investigating and responding to allegations of child sexual abuse. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6380 2007–08 |
School library programsProvides an allocation of either $12 per full-time equivalent student or a different amount as specified in the operating budget, to maintain and improve library materials, collections, and services, which must augment and... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6395 2007–08 |
Orca whale protectionProhibits people and their vessels from being within 300 feet of or feeding any southern orca whale without an express exemption. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6448 2007–08 |
Behavior support servicesCreates a program to provide services for children with developmental disabilities who exhibit intense behaviors. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6453 2007–08 |
Education record releaseRequires that the education records of students who are dependent be transmitted to the Department of Social and Health Services within two school days after the record request is received. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6458 2007–08 |
Health professionalsThe disciplinary authority (which may be Secretary of the Department or one of the health profession boards or commissions) is allowed to grant a license subject to conditions. A disciplinary authority can deny an application... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6466 2007–08 |
Teaching Spanish and ChineseA task force is created to inventory world language programs, curricula, materials, and professional development currently available in Washington and make recommendations on how to increase quality programs. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6609 2007–08 |
Agricultural structuresEstablishes a legislative task force on agricultural structure permits. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6620 2007–08 |
Biological remediation techAuthorizes use of biological remediation technology in failed drainfields of on-site sewage disposal systems. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6675 2007–08 |
Associate transfer degreesAllows technical colleges to offer associate transfer degrees that prepare students for entry into professional fields. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6730 2007–08 |
Child careThe HECB and the SBCTC award child care grants. Grants must be proportionately distributed based on the financial support for child care received from the student government associations, and must be used exclusively for the... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6774 2007–08 |
Industry cluster growthIncreases maximum grant amounts, and adds eligible applicants, grant-making priorities, and fiscal parameters to the Industry Cluster Grant Program at the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6775 2007–08 |
Community technologyCreates the Community Technology Opportunity Program at Washington State University. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6790 2007–08 |
Inmate educationDirects the Department of Corrections to establish a pilot program for the purpose of assessing the impact of inmate participation in two-year, post-secondary education programs. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6849 2007–08 |
Resident studentsBroadens the definition of "resident student" for purposes of qualification for in-state tuition rates and requires a report to the Legislature on the implementation of the change prior to the act's expiration in 2013. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 5015 2007–08 |
State ornithologist(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires the director to appoint a person with avian expertise as the Washington state ornithologist. Declares that the state ornithologist serves primarily as a source of expertise to the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5152 2007–08 |
Children on motorcycles(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Declares that it is unlawful for any person to transport a child who is at least five years old but less than twelve years old on a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle whose feet do not rest... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5153 2007–08 |
Infant-friendly employersRequires employers to disclose information to employees about the adoption of infant-friendly policies. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5167 2007–08 |
Training systemCustomized training programs are added to the training systems evaluated and monitored by the Board. Customized training programs are those that are purposefully designed to fulfill the training needs of the students to... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5180 2007–08 |
Tattooing & body piercing(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires the department of health to: (1) Conduct a study of the tattooing and body piercing professions and make recommendations to the legislature as to whether the professions should be... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5276 2007–08 |
Automatic dialing devices(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Declares that protecting the well-being, tranquility, and privacy of the home is of the highest order in a free and civilized society, and the efficient conduct of private businesses and... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | 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 |