Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Rosemary McAuliffe
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5575 2005–06 |
Higher ed student populationColleges and universities are allowed to consider race, color, ethnicity, or national origin in their admission or transfer policies if the purpose of the consideration is to promote diversity and if the policy meets a list of... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5578 2005–06 |
WorkFirstWorkFirst participants engaging in vocation educational training as a "work activity" can do so for twenty-four months. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5579 2005–06 |
Insurance overpaymentExcept in cases of fraud or coordination of benefits, a health carrier may not retroactively deny, adjust, or seek recoupment or refund of a claim paid to a health care provider more than one year after the payment was made. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5580 2005–06 |
Disabled persons' parkingThe requirement that a sign for parking spaces for individuals with disabilities include the phrase "State disabled parking permit required" is removed. Signs marking accessible parking spaces may include additional language,... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5592 2005–06 |
Smoking in public placesDesignated smoking areas in public places are prohibited. This prohibition includes bars, restaurants, taverns, skating rinks and bowling alleys. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5598 2005–06 |
Nursing quality commissionThe Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission is increased to 15 members. The number of registered nurse members is increased from three to seven, the number of public members is increased from two to three, and the nonvoting... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5603 2005–06 |
Education finance studyFinds that: (1) The early years mark the most extraordinary period of growth for young children. The state's role in providing access to early learning opportunities has never been consistently defined; (2) More than a quarter... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5605 2005–06 |
Naturopathic physiciansThe term "medicines of mineral, animal, and botanical origin"is replaced with the term "naturopathic medicines." The medicines that naturopaths may use includes vitamins, minerals, botanical medicines, homeopathic medicines,... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5612 2005–06 |
Housing assistancePreference for Housing Trust Fund assistance is extended to applicant projects which include employment and training opportunities in Washington apprenticeship programs. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5613 2005–06 |
Comm college tuition waiversCommunity and technical colleges are allowed to deduct the tuition owed from the funds they are sending the trust under the training contract with the apprentice organizations. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5616 2005–06 |
LEOFFRS service creditMembers of LEOFF 2 who are eligible for retirement are allowed to purchase up to five years of additional service credit at full actuarial cost at the time of retirement. Additional service credit purchased in this way is used... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5617 2005–06 |
LEOFFRS retire rehireA retiree of LEOFF 2 who becomes employed in a position that is eligible for membership in one of the other Washington State retirement systems may become a member of his or her new position's retirement plan and earn a second... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5622 2005–06 |
Streamlined sales & use taxProvisions are included that would allow the state to conform fully to the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement. Sellers are authorized to designate an agent to register the seller with the state, if not already registered. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5624 2005–06 |
Ambulance services fundingThe bill makes a number of legislative findings as follows: ambulance and emergency medical services are essential services; without a funding mechanism local governments will no longer be able to operate ambulance and... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5625 2005–06 |
Gender equity reportingPermits higher education institutions to use a three-year rolling average in reporting athletic participation for purposes of gender equity rules. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5633 2005–06 |
Allegations of child abuseThe Department of Social and Health Services will convene a work group to make recommendations regarding information used when there are allegations of child abuse or neglect. The work group will make recommendations regarding... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5637 2005–06 |
Health insurance coverageOn a quarterly basis, any employer with 50 or more employees must pay a fee to the Department of Employment Security. The fee will be based on a rate established by the administrator of the Health Care Authority reflecting the... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5639 2005–06 |
High tech b & o tax creditA B&O tax credit is allowed in a year when a person's R&D spending exceeds the person's average R&D spending over the previous three years. The amount of credit allowed is equal to the 3 percent times the spending which... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5642 2005–06 |
Business & job retentionThe Business and Job Retention and Expansion Program is created in the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5647 2005–06 |
Immigration law enforcementAll Washington peace officers must refrain from enforcing federal civil immigration laws. They may not single out individuals for legal scrutiny or enforcement activity based solely on country of origin, religion, ethnicity,... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5648 2005–06 |
Immigration status inquiryWashington law enforcement officers and agencies must not inquire about the immigration status of crime victims, witnesses, or others approaching the officers for assistance. Other officers or agencies that provide safety... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5650 2005–06 |
Adult family homesThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is required to implement a food safety component as part of the required training for staff and providers in adult family homes. Food handler permits will not be necessary... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5651 2005–06 |
Comm & tech college accountThe interest earnings on the investment of the community and technical college capital projects account will remain in the account. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5666 2005–06 |
Child dependency casesRequires records to be provided to the Department of Social and Health Services, the parents, court, guardians ad litem, or counsel if they relate to the placement decision for a dependent child. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5678 2005–06 |
Safe neighborhoodsDeclares that local governments should be provided with the opportunity to obtain assistance from the state for the purpose of adopting or revising community planning processes to include concepts and policies designed to... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |