Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Eric Oemig
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6300 2007–08 |
Mercury-containing vaccinesA person cannot receive flu vaccine containing more than .1 microgram of mercury. When anyone is to be vaccinated with a product which contains added mercury or more than .1 microgram of mercury, they must be informed of the... | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6178 2007–08 |
Property tax deferralProvides a 50 percent property tax deferral for households with income of $57,000 or less. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 2007, 1st Special Session |
Nov 29, 2007 |
| SB 5101 2007–08 |
Higher edu tuition waiversExpands eligibility for state employee college tuition waivers to include public school teachers and certificated instructional staff who are holding or seeking an endorsement in a state-identified shortage area. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 461, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| SB 5050 2007–08 |
Motor vehicle lemon lawChanges the calculation of the reasonable offset that a consumer is required to pay when a vehicle is replaced or repurchased under the Motor Vehicle Warranties Act. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 426, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| SB 5097 2007–08 |
Safe school plansRequires school districts to adopt and implement safe school plans. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 406, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
| SB 5627 2007–08 |
Basic education fundingCreates a Joint Task Force on Basic Education Finance (Task Force) composed of eight legislators, a chair and three public members appointed by the Governor, a representative of the Governor's Office or the Office of Financial... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 399, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
| SB 5731 2007–08 |
Student in high demand fieldEstablishes a committee focused on the education of students in high demand fields. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 397, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
| SB 5828 2007–08 |
Early child developmentEstablishes an Early Learning Advisory Council. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 394, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
| SB 5841 2007–08 |
Student learningExpands the goals of the Basic Education Act, including focusing on the educational achievement of students, high expectations for students, and preparation for the responsibilities of civic participation in a pluralistic society. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 400, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
| SB 5843 2007–08 |
Educational dataRequires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to conduct a feasibility study on expanding the statewide longitudinal student data system. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 401, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
| SB 5955 2007–08 |
Educator preparationEstablishes a public-private partnership to implement the Washington State Leadership Academy. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 402, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
| SB 5552 2007–08 |
Discharges of oilIncreases the maximum amount of certain penalties and fees charged to individuals who unlawfully discharge oil into the waters of the state. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 347, Laws of 2007 |
May 7, 2007 |
| SB 5894 2007–08 |
Large on-site sewage systemsProvides regulatory authority to the Department of Health for all large on-site sewage systems with design flows between 3,500 and 100,000 gallons per day of waste. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 343, Laws of 2007 |
May 7, 2007 |
| SB 5269 2007–08 |
First peoples' teacher certEstablishes the First Peoples' Language, Culture, and Oral Tribal Traditions Teacher Certification Program. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 319, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| SB 5669 2007–08 |
Renewable fuel standardsRequires state agencies to expedite application and permit decisions for infrastructure improvements or activities necessary to implement renewable fuel standards. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 308, Laws of 2007 |
May 3, 2007 |
| SB 6001 2007–08 |
Climate changeEstablishes state goals to reduce greenhouse gases emissions. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 307, Laws of 2007 |
May 3, 2007 |
| SB 5297 2007–08 |
Sexual health educationRequires public schools that offer sexual health education to ensure that it is consistent with the 2005 Guidelines for Sexual Health Information and Disease Prevention , including being medically and scientifically accurate,... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| SB 5467 2007–08 |
Developmental disabilitiesCreates the Individual and Family Services Program for individuals with developmental disabilities. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 283, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| SB 5926 2007–08 |
Construction industryCreates a Joint Legislative Task Force on the Underground Economy in the construction industry. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 288, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| SB 5336 2007–08 |
Domestic partnershipsCreates a domestic partnership registry in the Office of the Secretary of State. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 156, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| SB 6014 2007–08 |
Reclaimed surface coal mineAuthorizes a county planning under the Growth Management Act to permit the development of master planned major industrial development on lands outside an urban growth area that have been formerly used for coal mining. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| SB 5225 2007–08 |
Gas & liquid pipelinesConsolidates state pipeline safety statutes into one chapter. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 142, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 20, 2007 |
| SB 5421 2007–08 |
Environmental covenantsAdopts the Uniform Environmental Covenants Act (UECA), with some adaptations for Washington law. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 104, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5468 2007–08 |
Tax programsAuthorizes the Department of Revenue (DOR) to notify taxpayers electronically instead of by regular mail if the taxpayer gives the DOR the authority to do so. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 111, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5775 2007–08 |
Special educationMakes technical changes and updates to statutes pertaining to special education, in part to align with the reauthorized federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 115, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |