All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5276 2007–08 |
Automatic dialing devices(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Declares that protecting the well-being, tranquility, and privacy of the home is of the highest order in a free and civilized society, and the efficient conduct of private businesses and... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5279 2007–08 |
Children's healthCreates the children's environmental health and protection advisory council. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5305 2007–08 |
Foster care youth medicalEligibility for Medicaid, Medical Assistance, is extended up to age 21 for youth that were in foster care on their 18th birthday on or after the effective date of this act. The Department will use existing foster care... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5345 2007–08 |
Ignition interlock devices(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides that proof of installation of an ignition interlock device shall not be required if the applicant provides a declaration pursuant to RCW 9A.72.085 to the department from his or her... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5352 2007–08 |
Health professionals(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides that, with respect to the use of expert testimony in a hearing on charges: (1) Each party may designate, identify, or call to testify at hearing no more than one expert witness on... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5374 2007–08 |
Exclusion from gambling(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Declares that the exclusion of certain persons from gambling premises that conduct licensed gambling activities is necessary to carry out the policies of chapter 9.46 RCW and to effectively... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5390 2007–08 |
Public facilities districtsA PFD created prior to September 1, 2007, in a county or counties with no other PFD and in which the total population is greater than 70,000 may impose a sales and use tax, credited against the state portion of the sales and... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5392 2007–08 |
Initiative filing feeThe fee to file a petition for an initiative or a referendum is raised to one hundred dollars, which shall be fully refunded if the proposed measure qualifies for the ballot. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5420 2007–08 |
Public agencies' web sitesBill as referred to committee not considered. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5441 2007–08 |
Veterans' access to servicesThe Department of Veterans Affairs must study efficient ways to increase access to veterans, and to increase veterans' access to state and federal assistance programs. The Department must report its findings and... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5451 2007–08 |
Students with disabilitiesAllows students eligible for accommodations under Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to participate in alternate assessments and earn a Certificate of Individual Achievement for high school graduation. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5455 2007–08 |
Community revitalizationCreates the Community Revitalization Partnership Program to support locally-determined, sustainable community development in rural economically distressed areas. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5457 2007–08 |
Special meetings(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides that, if the voting district for the governing body has fewer than one thousand registered voters, individuals residing in the district who have a written request to be notified of... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5472 2007–08 |
Family counseling(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires the secretary of the department of health to establish a pilot program to provide merit checks of no more than one hundred dollars to no more than four hundred fifty couples who... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5493 2007–08 |
Forest products businessesBill as referred to committee not considered. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5509 2007–08 |
Health care providersA complainant or legal representative must sign the written complaint submitted to the disciplinary authority. The disciplinary authority must determine that there is probable cause to merit an investigation for each complaint. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5518 2007–08 |
Dept of retirement systemsThe restrictions on the number of divisions and assistant directors in the Department of Retirement Systems are removed. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5526 2007–08 |
Definition of criminal actRemoves "acts of terrorism" from the definition of "criminal act" under the Crime Victims Compensation Act. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5531 2007–08 |
Parks and rec facilitiesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5587 2007–08 |
Judicial commissionA member of the CJC, or an alternate, who participates in an investigation or initial proceeding that leads to a finding of probable cause, may not participate in further proceedings, including a public hearing, on that cause.... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5603 2007–08 |
Public records(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Establishes the division of archives and records management in the office of the secretary of state to ensure the proper management and safeguarding of public records. All public records... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5615 2007–08 |
Motor vehicle offendersAll superior, district, and municipal courts may impose a penalty assessment not to exceed $100 on any person who is convicted for violating any of the offenses set forth above. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5682 2007–08 |
Voter's registrationA person's right to vote may be challenged by another registered voter or the county prosecuting attorney at any time; however, if the challenge does not meet the 45 day or ten day filing deadline, the challenge must not be... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5685 2007–08 |
High tech research tx creditIncreases the amount of business and occupation tax credit available for research and development spending. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5698 2007–08 |
Mentally ill offendersAll RSNs are required to provide community integration assistance programs for offenders who suffer from a mental illness and pose a threat to public safety. EFFECT OF CHANGES MADE BY RECOMMENDED SUBSTITUTE AS PASSED COMMITTEE... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |