Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Rosemary McAuliffe
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6697 2005–06 |
Higher edu/technologyPlaces a priority on student enrollments and degrees in the fields of engineering, technology, biotechnology, science, computer science and mathematics. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6699 2005–06 |
Course materials/collegesDirects the Boards of Regents or Trustees at the baccalaureate institutions to adopt rules requiring that affiliated bookstores increase cost-saving options to students, and that faculty and staff members consider the least... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6719 2005–06 |
Crime prevention & privacyWashington will join the National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact. The Washington State Patrol will serve as the state Compact officer for the Compact. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6821 2005–06 |
College & career readinessDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, in collaboration with other state education agencies, to convene a work group to explore creation of college and career readiness centers that provide additional... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6830 2005–06 |
Support our troops lic plateCreating a "Support Our Troops" special license plate. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6867 2005–06 |
Task force on life sciencesThe Joint Legislative Task Force on Life Science is created. The Task Force consists of 13 members: one member from each caucus of the Senate; one member from each caucus of the House of Representatives; and nine members... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6885 2005–06 |
Unemployment insuranceRetains the weekly benefit using "two quarter averaging" and a 3.85 percent multiplier. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 13, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 5417 2005–06 |
Alcohol offense penaltiesProvides another authorization for impoundment of the vehicles of persons arrested for drunk driving; | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 5829 2005–06 |
Additional cigarette taxBeginning July 1, 2005 the cigarette tax is increased 60 cents per pack to $2.025 per pack. July 1, 2007 the cigarette tax is increased an additional 20 cent per pack to $2.225 per pack. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6165 2005–06 |
Family child care providersThe Public Employees' Collective Bargaining Act (PECBA) is amended to apply to the Governor with respect to family child care providers, and to govern collective bargaining between the Governor and the providers' exclusive... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6222 2005–06 |
Assault of a teacherAssault in the third degree is committed when a person, with intent to cause bodily harm, assaults a teacher, or other employee of a school district, on school premises, or in an area or facility being used by the school. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6321 2005–06 |
Sex offender sentencingAn additional qualification is provided for SSOSA eligibility. If the defendant is convicted based upon a guilty plea, the plea must include admitting to the crime and accepting personal responsibility for his or her behavior. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6348 2005–06 |
Legal aidThe general restriction on the use of state funds to represent undocumented aliens remains. State funds may, however, be used to represent undocumented aliens who are victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, or human trafficking. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6356 2005–06 |
Minimum labor standardsEmployers who employ more than 5000 persons must report annually to the director of the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) their health care expenditures and their payroll for the preceding calendar year. In reporting... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6378 2005–06 |
Athletic trainersAthletic trainers provide services relating to the prevention, immediate care, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, reconditioning, and management of athletic injuries. Athletic trainers are added to the list of professions... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6419 2005–06 |
Dental hygienist/projectsThe Secretary of the Department of Health can create five pilot projects in underserved areas of the state where dental hygienists can practice without dentist supervision. The goal is to increase access to effective... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6436 2005–06 |
State board of educationThe majority of the recommendations of the joint subcommittee are contained in the proposed substitute. The broad general authority of the SBE to adopt rules is removed. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6438 2005–06 |
School district leviesThe provisions of SSB 6211 are extended for an additional three years beyond 2007. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6567 2005–06 |
Student regents & trusteesThe one year term of office for the student member on the Boards of Regents for the public colleges and universities is changed to run from July first until the first day of July of the following year, or until his or her... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6595 2005–06 |
Reducing patient injuriesBy December 1, 2006, hospitals, including state hospitals, must establish a Safe Patient Handling Committee (Committee). At least half of the Committee members must be employees involved in patient care handling activities. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6632 2005–06 |
Johns Hopkins UniversityWashington State hospitals are allowed to participate in the Johns Hopkins study to ensure that decisions regarding cardiac care in Washington are made on evidence-based data, and, if possible, based upon data specific to... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6682 2005–06 |
Schools/public works projectThe number of projects valued over ten million dollars that may be approved by the school project review board is raised to 23. The school district project review board must prepare and issue a report reviewing the use of the... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6706 2005–06 |
Classified school employeesThe Legislature finds that classified school employees are an integral part of the K-12 school system, provide a significant learning resource to students, and play a major role in developing supportive and caring... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6716 2005–06 |
Community credit needsA new factor, participation in microenterprise development, is added to the evaluation of the community reinvestment efforts of banks and savings banks. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6729 2005–06 |
Water conservationThe provisions concerning energy saving performance contracting are amended to allow for measures to conserve water and to reduce wastewater and solid waste. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |