Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Joyce Mulliken
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5548 2005–06 |
Property assessmentsProvides that any taxing district that through ordinance, resolution, statute, rule, or by any other means implements any policy requiring a portion of assessed property to be set aside for the purposes of environmental... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5550 2005–06 |
Electrical boardOne new position, representing outside line workers, is created on the Electrical Board, to be appointed by the Governor within 90 days of the effective date of the act. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5557 2005–06 |
Mental health for minorsProvides that an evaluation and treatment facility may admit for evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment any minor under thirteen years of age for whom application is made by the minor's parent or guardian. The consent of the... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5562 2005–06 |
DUI penaltiesIncreases penalties for driving or physical control while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5570 2005–06 |
Nursing facility bed taxThe additional tax on nursing facilities is repealed effective July 1, 2005. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5571 2005–06 |
Boarding home B & O taxRevises provisions regarding the boarding home business and occupation tax. Repeals RCW 82.04.4337 and 82.04.2908. | Brad Benson (R-6) | 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 5595 2005–06 |
Fire district public worksIn addition to the existing exceptions listed, fire protection districts are not required to use a formal sealed bid procedure on public works when the work will be performed by fire district employees or community volunteers. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5608 2005–06 |
Authority to condemn prprtyA statement of legislative findings and intent is adopted, declaring that, when the state authorizes one jurisdiction to condemn property located in another, the state must also provide a meaningful way to protect the public... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
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 5634 2005–06 |
Teachers' salariesRequires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to verify credits earned by certificated staff to increase their earnings on the salary schedule. The credits must be from an accredited education institution recognized by the... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
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 5652 2005–06 |
Short line rail programThe CERB is to develop a short line rail revitalization program. Under the program, localities may apply for financial assistance to acquire rail lines, repair railroad equipment, and construct railroad improvements and... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5659 2005–06 |
Renewable energy tax creditsBeginning July 1, 2007, a light and power business may take a credit against the public utility tax for the purchase of or the generation of a renewable resource for distribution and sale in Washington. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5661 2005–06 |
SEPA categorical exemptionsDecisions pertaining to the following actions are exempt from SEPA review within urban growth areas: the construction of a residential structure of ten or fewer dwelling units; division of land into nine or fewer lots; and... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5662 2005–06 |
Freight mobility fundingThe Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Account is created in the state treasury. All federal, state and private funds allocated to FMSIB must be deposited in the account. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5667 2005–06 |
County auditorsThe intent, as stated in the bill, is to make the chief elections official, however named, an elective office in all counties, including charter counties. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5668 2005–06 |
Voting education in schoolsProvides that any course in United States history or government used to fulfill high school graduation requirements must include information on voting in and the process of both the primary and general elections, the absentee... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5669 2005–06 |
State vehicle useDeclares that policies must also include verification of a valid Washington state driver's license. Before an employee is allowed to use a vehicle owned, leased, or rented by a state agency, the agency director, or the... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5670 2005–06 |
Critical areas regulationsRequires the opportunity for a referendum for critical areas regulations. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5671 2005–06 |
Property value compensationProvides that a county that adopts and/or implements regulations or any other act that sets aside, prevents use, or devalues property or a property interest shall, in addition to liability for any other damages due under... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5674 2005–06 |
Workers' comp calculationSimplifies and adds certainty to the calculation of workers' compensation benefits. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5689 2005–06 |
Ballot enhancementFinds that a person's right to privacy with respect to his or her vote for an elective office is of the highest importance, and it is the duty of the legislature to do everything within the constitutional limitations of its... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5700 2005–06 |
Public healthA new state property tax is authorized at a maximum rate of $0.20 per $1,000 of assessed value beginning with taxes due in calendar year 2006 and the $0.75 regular property tax levy of public hospital districts is eliminated... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5711 2005–06 |
Labor organizationsProvides that a labor organization that is an exclusive bargaining representative of a bargaining unit of employees covered under chapter 28B.52 RCW, chapter 41.56 RCW, chapter 41.59 RCW, chapter 41.76 RCW, chapter 41.80 RCW,... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |