Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Erik Poulsen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5098 2005–06 |
Energy efficiency/productsEstablishes minimum standards and testing procedures for 12 electrical products. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5099 2005–06 |
Motor vehicle emissionsProvides that, on or before December 31, 2005, the department shall adopt rules, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 34.05 RCW, to implement the light duty motor vehicle emission standards of the state of California,... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5100 2005–06 |
Greenhouse gas emissionsLegislative Findings . Among other things, the legislature finds that greenhouse gases have increased substantially since the beginning of the industrial revolution, and that the rise in greenhouse gases is due in large part... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5102 2005–06 |
Vehicle size and weightWSP is directed to assign at least one full-time officer from the agency's Commercial Vehicle Division to work solely to enforce the size, weight, and load laws with respect to truck operators supporting the construction of a... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5103 2005–06 |
Galley services on ferriesProvides that, to the extent the department contracts with an outside entity to provide or operate galley food services on vessels within the existing and future fleet, if any, neither the entity with whom the state contracts,... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5120 2005–06 |
Columbia river waterDeclares an intent to establish a new state water resource management program for the mainstem of the Columbia river in order to meet the water supply needs of growing communities and the local economies on which they depend,... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5125 2005–06 |
Soils contaminationThe safe playground soils program, administered by the Department of Ecology (DOE) with assistance from the Department of Health (DOH) and local health jurisdictions, is created. The program's objective is to reduce health... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5137 2005–06 |
Vessel dealer trust accountsWhen a vessel dealer receives a deposit in excess of $1000, or any deposit which will be held for more than 14 days, the dealer must deposit the funds into the trust account within 48 hours of acceptance of the offer by the... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5189 2005–06 |
Childhood lead exposureThe Department of Health is directed to implement a public health education program aimed at reducing childhood exposure to lead in residential settings. The program should especially focus on older housing stock and the... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5191 2005–06 |
K-12 finance studyThe K-12 finance study executive committee is created to conduct a comprehensive K-12 education finance study. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5199 2005–06 |
Vehicle size limitsExternally mounted mirror regulations are brought into compliance with federal regulations. An externally mounted rear vision mirror may extend beyond the width limits of a vehicle to provide the driver a view to the rear... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5217 2005–06 |
Solid waste advisory commAdds nonprofit organizations collecting reusable materials to support charitable programs to the committee. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5291 2005–06 |
Joint operating agenciesThe competitive negotiation process for a JOA is extended to the acquisition of materials, equipment, and supplies, or for work to be performed in support of the siting, constructing, developing, or deploying of a renewable... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5292 2005–06 |
Nuclear power plant auditsThe JOA position of independent performance auditor is eliminated, and its duties are transferred to the administrative auditor. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5302 2005–06 |
School district boardsSchool district board of directors may adopt a resolution authorizing each member of the school board to receiver compensation not to exceed one hundred dollars for each day the member attends an official meeting for the board... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5303 2005–06 |
Black college fundDeclares an intent to direct the higher education coordinating board to establish a pilot project that permits a limited number of students to use their state need grant awards to study at Morehouse College, Howard University,... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5304 2005–06 |
Comm & tech college salaryEvery biennium, SBCTC must submit, in its biennial budget request, an amount which is sufficient to cover the annual cost of salary increments taking into account the faculty turnover savings. The annual cost of salary... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5326 2005–06 |
Home rule charter citiesProvides first class cities with the option of using a "ranked voting system" (also known as "instant runoff voting"), thereby eliminating the need for a primary election. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5397 2005–06 |
Motor vehicle emissionsThe legislature adopts the California motor vehicle emission standards in effect on January 1, 2005. No vehicle of model year 2009 or later will be registered in the state unless the vehicle: (1) is consistent with the vehicle... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5401 2005–06 |
Weighing & measuring devicesA city with its own City Sealer may establish fees greater than the fees set in statute, but the fees may not exceed the cost of administering the city's weights and measures program. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5402 2005–06 |
Ferry fuelFuel used in ferries operated by the Washington State ferry system are exempt from the retail sales tax and from the special fuel tax. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5421 2005–06 |
Bus stops & cross walksBus stops and pedestrian crosswalks that are necessary to meet future demands must be identified under sub-element three, "facility and service needs". | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5431 2005–06 |
On-site sewage/marine areasTo address environmental and health concerns, local health officers in 12 Puget Sound counties must designate marine recovery areas (MRA) and develop on-site sewage system program implementation plans (local plans). The... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5440 2005–06 |
Small business excise taxRevises excise tax provisions to encourage small business. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5443 2005–06 |
Widows of veteransAn honorably discharged veteran's widow or widower is exempt from a portion, or all property taxes assessed on the home they own. The widow or widower must be sixty-one years of age or older at the time of application for tax... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |