Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3108 2005–06 |
Recruiters/studentsProvides that a school or a school district that allows access to students or student records by military recruiters also must allow access on the same basis and to the same extent to students and student records by recruiters... | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2006 |
| HB 3055 2005–06 |
Agency personal serviceModifies existing documentation requirements for the purchase of personal services by an agency such that an agency must also document that: (a) procedures are in place to monitor, audit, and enforce the terms of the contract;... | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2006 |
| HB 2938 2005–06 |
Credit card applicationsIncreases the tax rate on the gross income generate from credit card interest rates that exceed the state usury rate. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| HB 2847 2005–06 |
Clean fuels tax exemptionsLengthens the duration of the retail sales and use tax exemption for clean alternative fuel vehicles to two to eleven years, beginning July 1, 2007. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2861 2005–06 |
Sale of firearms at gun showProvides that a person who, while at a gun show or event, offers to sell or transfer a firearm to another person must be licensed as a dealer under 18 U.S.C. Sec. 923 and post the license in accordance with 27 C.F.R. Secs.... | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2873 2005–06 |
Voting restrictions/felonsDeclares an intent to establish a clear standard for restricting and restoring the voting rights of felons that will provide clear information about the status of former felon voting rights to all state and local election officials. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2888 2005–06 |
Johns Hopkins UniversityAuthorizes the Department of Health to issue waivers to hospitals without open heart surgery programs to provide nonemergent interventional cardiology procedures as part of the Johns Hopkins Cardiovascular Patient Outcome... | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2891 2005–06 |
School emply accrued leaveAuthorizes employees of public schools and school districts within the state who move to state agency employment shall be allowed to transfer accrued vacation leave earned while employed by the public school. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2896 2005–06 |
Collective bargainingDeclares that, currently, state employees are prohibited from collectively bargaining any aspect of the state pension programs provided by the state for its employees. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2777 2005–06 |
Paid sick leaveProvides that employees must accrue at least 40 hours of paid sick leave for each six months of full-time work. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2796 2005–06 |
Plug-in hybrid electric vhclRequires the department to solicit the purchase of one hundred plug-in hybrid electric vehicles for use in the state motor pool by November 30, 2010. Declares that, for purposes of this act and RCW 43.19.1905 and 43.19.570,... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2797 2005–06 |
Energy efficiency prgm mapAuthorizes the Washington State University Energy Program to conduct a study to create a State Energy Efficiency Program Road Map. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2800 2005–06 |
Green power programsRequires utilities to offer Washington State alternative energy resources in their voluntary green power options offered to retail customers. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2806 2005–06 |
Streamlined sales & use taxConforms Washington's tax structure to the streamlined sales and use tax agreement. | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2686 2005–06 |
Retirement annual increaseA PERS 1 or TRS 1 retiree who has been receiving an allowance for at least one year receives a Uniform COLA increase beginning July 1 of the calendar year that the retiree turns age 66. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 2714 2005–06 |
Athletic trainersDeclares it is the purpose of this act to provide for the licensure of persons offering athletic training services to the public and to ensure standards of competence and professional conduct on the part of athletic trainers. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 2751 2005–06 |
School administratorsRequires each school district board of directors to hire at least one school administrator with a state superintendent certificate who fills a senior-level administrative position within the district. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 1494 2005–06 |
Hlth care for schl childrenRequires the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Department of Health to collaborate and develop a work group to assess school nursing services in class I school districts. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2611 2005–06 |
Pesticide applicationRevises notification requirements for pesticide applications to landscapes, rights of way, or structures within the pesticide notification area of a pesticide-sensitive individual registered with the Department of Agriculture. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2626 2005–06 |
Eminent domainDeclares that the intent of this act is to make clear that Article I, section 16 of the Washington State Constitution prohibits the use of eminent domain to take private property for private use, except under narrow exceptions. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2634 2005–06 |
Full-day kindergartenRequires full-day kindergarten. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2664 2005–06 |
Biodiesel fuelEstablishes a renewable fuel standard for biodiesel fuel to meet two percent of Washington state's diesel motor fuel demand. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2665 2005–06 |
EthanolEstablishes a renewable fuel standard for ethanol to meet ten percent of Washington State's motor fuel demand. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2666 2005–06 |
Biofuel marketEstablishes a renewable fuel standard for biodiesel and ethanol. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2577 2005–06 |
Motor vehicle salesRevises vehicle dealer unlawful act provisions. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |