All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5023 2007–08 |
Fuel tax rateRevises the fuel tax rate used to determine fuel tax distributions to fund nonhighway expenditures. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5024 2007–08 |
Brain injury servicesThe traumatic brain injury account is created with the State Treasurer. The Department of Social and Health Services may authorize spending on contracts with community-based organizations for prevention, referral, and support... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5025 2007–08 |
American Indian scholarshipsAmends RCW 28B.108.020 and 28B.108.060 relating to administration of American Indian scholarship funds. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5028 2007–08 |
School district leviesStatutes are amended to provide for a simple majority of voters to approve the incurring of debt by school districts. Statutes are amended to provide for a simple majority of voters to authorize general obligation bonds by... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5029 2007–08 |
Veterans' scoring criteriaThe score adjustment for eligible veterans must be applied to civil service exams whether the state hires a private company to administer the exams, or administers the exams itself. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5030 2007–08 |
Veterans' benefitsThe statute that prohibits sending veterans and their families to almshouses or orphan asylums is repealed. A reference to the repealed provision is removed from the definition of "veteran." | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5031 2007–08 |
Conversion condominiumsThis bill eliminates the statutory cap of $500 on relocation assistance, allowing local governments to establish a relocation assistance program using their own discretion, including setting their own dollar amounts for... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5033 2007–08 |
Women's suffrage dayThe nineteenth day of July is recognized as Women's Suffrage Day, but must not be considered a legal holiday for any purpose. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5034 2007–08 |
Polybrominated diphenylThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5035 2007–08 |
Timber purchasesThe expiration date of the requirement that data about timber purchases be reported to the department is extended from 2007 until 2010. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5038 2007–08 |
Auto theftDeclares that it is the intent of this act to deter motor vehicle theft through a statewide cooperative effort by combating motor vehicle theft through tough laws, supporting law enforcement activities, improving enforcement... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5041 2007–08 |
Regulatory assessment feesFor all companies providing health insurance in the state, including conventional insurance companies, health care service contractors, and health maintenance organizations, the regulatory fee imposed by the Insurance... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5044 2007–08 |
Real property claimsAmends RCW 4.16.310 to modify the statute of limitations on real property claims. Declares that this act does not apply to a cause of action for a structural defect in the construction of a residence. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5045 2007–08 |
Contractor licensingThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5046 2007–08 |
Residential constructionProvides that any homeowner may file an action in tort against the builder, general contractor, subcontractor, material supplier, individual product manufacturer, or design professional to recover damages arising out of, or... | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5047 2007–08 |
Contractor's surety bondsAmends RCW 18.27.040 providing for the surety bond amounts that contractors are required to file with the department of labor and industries. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5048 2007–08 |
Construction defect actionsThe statute of limitations involving construction defect cases is clarified. If a homeowner's case is dismissed without prejudice for failure to give notice and opportunity to cure, the statute of limitations for the... | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5049 2007–08 |
New home warrantiesRequires that every contract for the construction or sale of a new home includes, as a matter of law, a warranty from the residential builder that shall warrant at a minimum that: (1) For two years, beginning on the warranty... | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5051 2007–08 |
Scholar's designationProvides that, beginning with the graduating class of 2008, each student who takes the assessment before completing tenth grade and who achieves level four the first time the student takes that content area assessment, shall... | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5054 2007–08 |
Emergency workersThe activity covered by the indemnity provisions for emergency workers includes acts done or attempted during or while traveling to or from an emergency or disaster, search and rescue, or training or exercise authorized by the... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5055 2007–08 |
Indian gaming reg actThe statute's expiration date is deleted. Actions to settle tribal-state disputes arising under IGRA may be brought on and after July 30, 2007. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5056 2007–08 |
Small farm assistance progThe July 1, 2007, expiration date for the state small farm and direct marketing program is deleted, thus extending the program indefinitely. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5057 2007–08 |
Food lockersThe laws that require licensing and regulation of refrigerated food lockers are repealed. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5058 2007–08 |
Veterans' cemeteryThe state establishes the Eastern Washington State Veterans' Cemetery, in which all honorably discharged veterans are entitled to interment. The Department of Veterans Affairs is directed to access available resources... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5059 2007–08 |
Custom farming servicesCustom farming services are those specific farming operations provided to a farmer for the production of agricultural products including: (a) planting, cultivating and harvesting activities; and (b) application of fertilizers... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |