Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Rosemary McAuliffe
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5684 2005–06 |
Wages for child care workersWithin available funds, the Division of Child Care and Early Learning (DCCEL) in the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) must establish a child care career and wage ladder in licensed child care centers that meet... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5704 2005–06 |
School district biddingPurchases . The threshold for competitive bid procedures in relation to purchases of furniture, equipment or supplies, except books, is increased from $15,000 to $30,000. If such cost is between $30,000 and $50,000 the bid... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5706 2005–06 |
Dental health providersLicensed dental hygienists who have two years' practical clinical experience with a licensed dentist within the previous five year period may perform all dental operations and services contained within their scope of practice... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5716 2005–06 |
Livestock and poultry feedProvides a sales and use tax exemption for livestock and poultry feed. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5722 2005–06 |
Small business assist progThe small business assist program is established within the Health Care Authority. One component of the program will allow certain small employers, no later than January 1, 2007, to enroll themselves, their employees, and... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5725 2005–06 |
Emergency school repairThe Washington Emergency School Repair Grant Program is created. The program is intended to assist school districts with the nonrecurring costs associated with urgent safety and health facilities repairs and renovations. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5731 2005–06 |
School bus seat beltsProvides that every school bus purchased after June 30, 2005, must provide safety belts for use by each person riding the bus. The safety belts must be of a design to provide a lap belt for pelvic restraint and a shoulder belt... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5735 2005–06 |
Public disclosureThe attorney-client privilege is codified as an exemption in the PDA statutes such that the following are exempt from public disclosure: records reflecting communications transmitted in confidence between a public official or... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5741 2005–06 |
Voters' pamphletsThe Secretary of State must print and distribute a primary voters' pamphlet. The first appointments to the committee may be either one or two in number. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5746 2005–06 |
Elections costsThe state no longer assumes a share of election costs only in odd numbered years. Rather, the state assumes a share of election costs whenever state officers or measures are voted upon at a state primary or general election. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5749 2005–06 |
Enhanced 911 servicesThe Adjutant General, who has authority to adopt rules for 911 location accuracy, should annually review new technologies that relate to E-911 services to businesses in multi-floor buildings, building complexes, or buildings... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5757 2005–06 |
Edu staff associate positionBeginning in the 2005-06 school year, for occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, nurses, social workers, counselors, and psychologists, the state salary allocation schedule... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5759 2005–06 |
Low-income studentsThe Legislature recognizes the value of the State Achievers Scholarship program operated by the Washington Education Foundation. To the extent funds are appropriated, the Legislature supports the program in providing mentors... | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5784 2005–06 |
Sick leaveA state employee who leaves state service because of a reduction in force may opt to be paid for unused sick leave at the same rate as a state employee who retires. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5785 2005–06 |
Medical malpractice insA new program is created to provide supplemental medical malpractice insurance coverage for health care providers and facilities. The program pays qualified claims and defense costs, within limits, after January 1, 2005. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5786 2005–06 |
School leviesCounties are authorized to impose a permanent regular property tax levy for the maintenance and operation of schools upon a majority vote of the people. The maximum levy rate is $0.75 per $1,000 of assessed value. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5800 2005–06 |
Home care workers'The residential addresses or residential telephone numbers of individual provider home care workers contained in: (1) any public agency's personnel records, public employment related records, or volunteer rosters; or (2) that... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5802 2005–06 |
Part-time college facultyEstablishes a goal of the Legislature to provide sufficient funding in the next three biennia, within available funds, to pay part-time community and technical college faculty on a pro rata basis compared to full-time faculty. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5804 2005–06 |
Budgeting for higher eduDeclares that the policy of the state of Washington is to improve the access to, and the quality of, this state's postsecondary educational system. The budgetary policy of the state is to provide a level of fiscal commitment... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5805 2005–06 |
Preschools & kindergartensThe Department of Social and Health Services definition of agency, for regulating and licensing purposes, is amended to include preschools. The definition of preschools includes prekindergarten and kindergarten programs not... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5842 2005–06 |
Retrospective ratingThe following funds must be used to administer a retrospective rating group's (group) program or be retained as reserves to meet any future assessments: (1) enrollment fees and other payments made by the group's members to... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5843 2005–06 |
College in high schoolThe Superintendent of Public Instruction, the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, and the Higher Education Coordinating Board are required to jointly develop and adopt rules governing the CHS program. Under the... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5848 2005–06 |
Missing & runaway childrenLaw enforcement agencies that receive a report of a missing child are to also submit those reports to the crime information center. Law enforcement officers who have reasonable cause to believe a child is missing, a run away... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5853 2005–06 |
Board of edu class 4 groupReclassifies the state board of education as a class four group. A class four group is eligible to receive compensation in an amount not to exceed one hundred dollars for each day during which the member attends an official... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5854 2005–06 |
Educational equityA statutory state policy on educational equity is established. Educational equity includes instruction that responds to the diverse needs of students in order to maximize each student's opportunity to reach his or her... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |