All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5706 2007–08 |
Murder(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Pertains to if the victim was eight years of age or younger and the person who committed the murder was twenty-one years of age or older at the time of the murder. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5730 2007–08 |
Port districtsPort districts are granted authority to provide financial support, including charitable contributions, to nonprofit organizations whose principal, if not exclusive, function is to provide support services to commercial... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5733 2007–08 |
Flood protectionProvides a mechanism for counties to declare when a chronic flood danger exists. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5738 2007–08 |
Elections by mailAllows a mail voter to vote a regular ballot at a poll site upon confirmation that the voter has not yet voted. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5742 2007–08 |
Civil service commissionsA civil serve commission for sheriffs' offices consisting of five members may be established by ordinance. If a five member commission is established, the terms of the present commission members do not change. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5754 2007–08 |
Family, children, and youthThe Children in Families Administration is established as an administration within the DSHS and its mission and focus is defined. The legislative intent section expresses the need for a more efficient and effective agency that... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5772 2007–08 |
Employee organization(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides that, when only one organization is seeking certification as the representative of unrepresented employees, and the showing of interest submitted in support of the petition... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5805 2007–08 |
Grain elevatorsState sales and use tax remittance rates are modified for certain grain elevators on a phased basis. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5823 2007–08 |
Section 8 program(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Declares that "section 8 program" means a federal, state, or local government program in which a tenant's rent is paid partially by a government program, through a direct contract between... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5854 2007–08 |
Utility liens(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Declares that if a property owner or the owner's designee notifies the city or town or county in writing that a property served by the city or town or county is a rental property, and... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5860 2007–08 |
Body piercing(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Finds and declares that the practices of body piercing and body art involve an invasive procedure with the use of needles, single-use disposable sharps, reusable sharps, instruments, and jewelry. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5870 2007–08 |
Criminal case recordsForeign corporations are required to respond to a search warrant or legal process issued by a judge of the superior court in a criminal matter as though it were issued in their home state. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5892 2007–08 |
State building code(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Allows a cause of action for damages based on the grossly negligent failure of a county or city to enforce the provisions of the state building code. Provides for standards and... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5909 2007–08 |
Foster careDirects the Family Policy Council to conduct a survey and report back to the Legislature regarding statewide service needs and gaps for transitional and independent living services for foster youth and former foster youth. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5916 2007–08 |
Reports to legislatureState agencies are required to submit reports to the Legislature in electronic format. Agencies must submit the reports to the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives and the Secretary of the Senate, who must provide an... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5964 2007–08 |
Persistent offendersCreates the Task Force on Sentencing of Persistent Offenders. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5986 2007–08 |
Public facilitiesFunding is provided from state sales taxes, hotel-motel tax, rental car tax, and restaurant tax for the arts, maintenance operation of major public sports facilities, and a new regional center in King county. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5996 2007–08 |
Life sciences research(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires the authority to collaborate with organizations with commercialization expertise such as the Spokane intercollegiate research and technology institute, the Washington technology... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6000 2007–08 |
Ranked choice votingAny local government may adopt ranked choice voting as a method for electing candidates for nonpartisan offices of the local government. The local government must adopt ranked voting by charter amendment if applicable, or by... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6011 2007–08 |
Maury Island reserveCreates an aquatic reserve around Maury Island and Quartermaster Harbor. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6024 2007–08 |
Automobile insuranceA low-income auto liability policy is created for qualifying drivers. Qualified drivers under this bill are permitted to have liability coverage limits that are lower than is required for standard auto liability coverage. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6042 2007–08 |
Recess in elementary school(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires the office of the superintendent to collaborate with the statewide parent-teacher organization to conduct and report the results of a survey of Washington elementary schools to... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6053 2007–08 |
Dept of fish and wildlifeCreates a task force to study the structure of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6068 2007–08 |
Commuter rail serviceThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6081 2007–08 |
Outdoor burningAllows outdoor burning until July 1, 2008, within urban growth areas for cities having a population of less than 2,500 under certain conditions. HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |