Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5791 2005–06 |
Counties & port districtsIn order to carry out economic development programs, any county with a population of fewer than 30,000 persons that borders the Columbia river (Pacific, Wahkiakum, Skamania, and Klickitat counties) may transfer or loan, with... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5792 2005–06 |
Postretirement employmentThe 2001 and 2003 provisions of the retire-rehire program are repealed. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5793 2005–06 |
Industrial ins settlementsThe parties to a workers' compensation claim may enter into a final settlement agreement at any time. All such settlements must be approved by the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals (BIIA). | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5795 2005–06 |
Works of artThe legislature concludes that the placement of art at a correctional facility that houses sex offenders is not a priority over other state programs such as education, and public safety, and constitutes a misuse and waste of... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5808 2005–06 |
Short board appealsThe Pollution Control Hearings Board and the Shorelines Hearings Board may assign fewer board members to hear cases involving penalties of $15,000 or less. These cases are also eligible for expedited appeals. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5821 2005–06 |
AbortionProvides that, except in a medical emergency, or except as provided in this act, if a pregnant woman is less than eighteen years of age and not emancipated, or if she has been adjudged an incapacitated person, a physician... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5824 2005–06 |
Physical fitness services txAmends RCW 82.04.050 relating to the taxation of physical fitness services. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5825 2005–06 |
Workers' compensationThe authority to apply for an increase in compensation because of a "change of circumstances" is deleted. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5826 2005–06 |
Workers' comp cost-of-livingVarious annual indexing or cost-of-living adjustments must be made using the Implicit Price Deflator (IPD) beginning July 1, 2005, and each July 1st thereafter. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5876 2005–06 |
Judicial conduct commissionA commission member, or alternate, who participates in an investigation or initial contact that leads to a finding of probable cause, must not participate in further proceedings, including a public hearing, on that matter. All... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5881 2005–06 |
Cougar survey & managementFinds that: (1) Washington's increasing cougar and human populations, and decreasing cougar habitat, create new management challenges; (2) The Washington department of fish and wildlife, the agency with authority over cougar... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5894 2005–06 |
Water supply during droughtA joint legislative committee on water supply during drought is created. The committee consists of four Senators and four Representatives selected biennially. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5896 2005–06 |
Growth management updateDistinguishes growth management update responsibilities between slower and faster growing cities and counties. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5945 2005–06 |
Agricultural zoningThe legislature adopts findings that the GMA and the decisions of the hearings boards do not allow counties to consider other important factors, when designating agricultural resource lands of commercial significance. The... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5950 2005–06 |
Nonuse of a water rightChanges the definition of crop rotation by removing the term "temporary" and including within the definition the amount of time necessary for specific crops, including perennial crops. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5955 2005–06 |
State propertyRequires legislative approval for disposal, conveyance, or transfer of property to instrumentalities of the United States for less than full market value. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5964 2005–06 |
Jail inmates/medical careRequires that when state law enforcement officers initiate the charges for which a person is ordered to serve a sentence in the jail, the state shall reimburse the governing unit for care provided to that person whether... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5965 2005–06 |
Video equip in nursing homesDeclares an intent to enable nursing facilities to protect the safety of vulnerable adults and improve the quality of services provided while respecting residents' privacy. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5982 2005–06 |
Hlth ins for small employersProvides access to health insurance for small employers and their employees. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5987 2005–06 |
Electrical boardIncreases membership on the electrical board to fifteen members. Provides that one member shall be a certified electrician who is a representative of an industrial manufacturer that employs plant electricians. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5988 2005–06 |
Electrical boardIncreases membership on the electrical board to fifteen members. Provides that one member shall be the owner or manager of an appliance repair business. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5989 2005–06 |
Electrical boardIncreases membership on the electrical board to fifteen members. Provides that one member shall be the owner or manager of a heating, ventilating, or air conditioning business. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6006 2005–06 |
Voter registrationProvides that a person or organization collecting voter registration application forms may not make a photocopy or any other replication of the voter registration form unless authorized to do so under the provisions of chapter... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6045 2005–06 |
Public works/leg approvalAmends RCW 43.155.070 relating to accelerating legislative approval of public works projects. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6049 2005–06 |
Health savings accountsAuthorizes small business health savings accounts. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |