Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dale Brandland
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5407 2007–08 |
Certificates of dischargeFor a person convicted of a crime committed after July 1, 1984, every signed certificate and order of discharge must be filed with the county clerk of the sentencing court. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5417 2007–08 |
Boarding homesIf DSHS determines that the health, safety, or welfare of residents is in immediate jeopardy, the department may appoint a temporary manager for the boarding home to immediately implement safe and appropriate care and... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5433 2007–08 |
Fire district employeesExempts public work performed by fire district employees from competitive bidding requirements. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5486 2007–08 |
Tax credits for employersA B&O tax credit, equal to 100 percent of the gross wages paid to the student employee, is authorized for persons that employ one or more students enrolled in a program that will provide an undergraduate or graduate degree in... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5487 2007–08 |
Estate taxIncreases the amount of the applicable exclusion for the estate tax. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5547 2007–08 |
Ombudsman/dev disabilitiesAn Office of the Ombudsman (office) for persons with developmental disabilities is created in the Office of the Governor. The office has jurisdiction over state-contracted programs and individuals, state licensed facilities,... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5588 2007–08 |
Fish & wildlife officersAuthorizes department of fish and wildlife enforcement officers to transfer service credit. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5590 2007–08 |
LEOFFRS plan 2 boardProvides that the legislative board members appointed under RCW 41.26.715 must include one member from the two largest political parties. The speaker of the house of representatives shall request a recommendation from the... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5591 2007–08 |
LEOFFRS service creditRevises provisions relating to transfers of service credit for emergency medical technicians under the law enforcement officers' and firefighters' retirement system plan 2. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5610 2007–08 |
Lodging businessesProvides tax exemptions for amenities purchased by lodging businesses for use by guests. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5623 2007–08 |
Salary bonus for teachersProvides that in addition to the statewide certificated instructional staff salary allocations in the state omnibus appropriations act, each school district shall receive allocations sufficient to fund a salary bonus... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5633 2007–08 |
Core training requirementsAll corrections personnel of the state and all counties and municipal corporations transferred or promoted to a supervisory or management position on or after January 1, 1982, must, within the first six months of entry into... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5644 2007–08 |
Clubhouse rehabilitationThis bill defines "clubhouse" in the Washington Community Mental Health Services Act. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5645 2007–08 |
Shellfish aquacultureDeclares it is the purpose of this act to develop and promote a comprehensive and efficient shellfish aquaculture regulatory process, informed by research, that protects the state's environment, natural resources, and... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5729 2007–08 |
Public health fundingLocal Public Health Financing Account: The Local Public Health Financing Account (Account) is created in the State Treasury. The Account is funded by redirecting the portion of cigarette taxes sent to the General Fund. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5789 2007–08 |
Small employersThe premium assistance available for the SEHIP program may be provided for any available health benefit plan offered by a small employer, including a high deductible health plan with a health savings account. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5800 2007–08 |
LandlordsIt is clarified that it has always been the intent of the Legislature to give landlords the option, but not the obligation, to store a tenant's property as part of an eviction. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5847 2007–08 |
Overpayments/courtsCourts are allowed to retain overpayments of $10 or less made in connection with any litigation, including traffic, criminal, or noncriminal matters. The overpayments must be deposited in the local current expense fund. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5922 2007–08 |
Health care servicesRevises the business and occupation taxation of health care services provided to government. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5941 2007–08 |
Health care facilitiesWhen the federal government does not provide sufficient funding to cover all health facility certifications and re-certifications, DOH may assess fees on certification and re-certification applicants or receive state... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5942 2007–08 |
Bilingual instruction staffCertificated instructional staff who can demonstrate that they are fluent in two languages and use both languages in the classroom instruction of their students will receive an annual bonus of 10 percent of the salary... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5943 2007–08 |
High poverty school districtStarting with the 2007-08 school year, a new allocation will be established to provide additional funding to school districts in high poverty areas. A school district is eligible for an additional allocation if, in the October... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5944 2007–08 |
Ignition interlock devicesA police officer who has probable cause to believe a person is driving a motor vehicle without a functioning ignition interlock device when that person is required to only operate a motor vehicle that is equipped with such a... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5956 2007–08 |
Teacher certificationTeachers that take college courses as a requirement for obtaining their professional certification can apply for full or partial tuition reimbursements from the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). A... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6064 2007–08 |
State expenditure limitRequires that appropriations made from the state general fund or related funds for deposit into other funds do not constitute actual expenditures for purposes of rebasing pursuant to this act unless the amount deposited into... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |