Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Erik Poulsen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6879 2005–06 |
Smart grid energy technologyProvides that, no later than December 1, 2007, the department, in collaboration with the center and its northwest energy technology collaborative, shall adopt rules creating a certification process for smart grid energy... | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2006 |
| SB 6872 2005–06 |
Transportation/local govDissolution procedures are provided and include the following: Upon the governing body's approval of the dissolution of the authority, the authority continues to exist solely for the purposes of continuing to levy and collect... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2006 |
| SB 5183 2005–06 |
Affordable housing tx reliefA sales or use tax exemption is created for certain goods and services used in the construction of low-cost housing. The tax exemption is available to sellers of low-cost single-family swelling units, who sell such units to a... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2006 |
| SB 6515 2005–06 |
Biofuel consumer informationFrom specifically appropriated funds, a biofuels consumer education and outreach program will be established at the WSU Extension Energy Program. The program will provide information regarding use of biofuels in... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2006 |
| SB 6814 2005–06 |
Automatic dialing devicesRegulating Non-Commercial ADAD Calls . ADAD messages that are not commercial solicitations may not be used before 9:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m. without written or electronic consent from the recipient. An exception is allowed... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2006 |
| SB 6746 2005–06 |
Petroleum corporationsFinds that Washington citizens and businesses are paying historically high prices for gasoline while the major oil companies are reaping windfall profits. As a result, tens of millions of dollars are being taken from the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2006 |
| SB 6750 2005–06 |
State ferry traffic costsProvides that, by January 31, 2007, and by January 31st of each year thereafter, the department shall certify to the state treasurer the total number of vehicles that have boarded Washington state ferries for each state ferry... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2006 |
| SB 6763 2005–06 |
Hydroelectric powerA declaration is made that it is the policy of the state to recognize hydroelectric power as a renewable energy resource and to encourage its use. Various findings are made, including that hydroelectric power is abundant, and... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2006 |
| SB 5138 2005–06 |
Transportation feesThe following DOL fees are raised: The reflectorized plate fee is raised from 50 cents to $2; The reflectorized plate set fee is raised from $2 to $4; The fee for replacement plates is raised from $3 to $10; The fee for an... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 5442 2005–06 |
Long-term care financingCreates a task force on long-term care financing and services. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 5515 2005–06 |
Brominated flame retardantsAfter July 1, 2007, no one may manufacture, knowingly sell, offer or distribute for sale or use noncomestible (non-edible) products containing polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE). A manufacturer of products containing... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 5585 2005–06 |
Port districtsMakes the factual finding that private use of former waterway district lands without administrative oversight authority by the public owner is not in the best interest of the public or of taxpayers. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 5822 2005–06 |
Motorist information signsCurrent law that requires DOT to contract out the motorist information sign program is repealed. The motorist information sign panel program may be administered by DOT. DOT must charge reasonable fees to recover the cost of... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 5895 2005–06 |
Puget Sound recoveryRenames and restructures the Puget Sound Water Quality Action Team. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 6016 2005–06 |
Local transportation fundingThe following local option taxes are authorized: Annual Vehicle Fee. A county may impose by ordinance or a majority vote, an annual vehicle fee as follows: fee not to exceed $20 between January 1, 2006 and January 1, 2010; fee... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 6068 2005–06 |
Aquatic reserve systemA state aquatic reserve system is statutorily created. The system is comprised of state-owned aquatic lands that are designated by statute or by Lands Commissioner order. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 6380 2005–06 |
Public utility tx credit/gasA public utility tax credit is provided for natural gas utilities for payments to qualifying businesses to acquire cost-effective energy efficiency equipment or services. Qualifying businesses are business customers of gas... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 6733 2005–06 |
City trans authoritiesA new Caretaker Board is created to govern the authority during dissolution. The Board is comprised of 5 members and may act as long as a quorum of 3 members is present. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 6517 2005–06 |
Environmental covenants actThe Uniform Environmental Covenants Act (UECA) is enacted, with modifications and adaptations to Washington law. UECA establishes requirements for a real estate use restriction or control, an "environmental covenant," to... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| SB 6529 2005–06 |
Water right application feesThe non-consumptive portion of water used in a private or public fish hatchery or fish rearing facility would be exempt from the water rights permit fee structure. Likewise, the non-consumptive portion of water used by such... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| SB 6474 2005–06 |
Model toxics control actRevises provisions related to the model toxics control act. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| SB 5164 2005–06 |
Mitigation feesAuthorizes the Department of Transportation (DOT) to impose mitigation fees on development activities creating significant demand on highways of statewide significance and highways in urban growth areas. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6285 2005–06 |
Low-income home energy asst$7.6 million of the Public Service Revolving Fund is provided for home heating and weatherization services for low income families through the LIHEAP program. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6302 2005–06 |
Parking fees at state parksProvides that the commission may not charge a fee for the first two hours of parking in a state park. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6306 2005–06 |
Health technology assessmentState agencies administering state purchased health care programs are authorized to establish an evidence-based technology assessment program, with the assistance of a health technology clinical advisory committee, to... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |