All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5182 2007–08 |
Signature gatherers to signSignature, name, and address lines are added to the declaration printed on the reverse side of initiative and referendum petitions. Petition signature gatherers must complete the declaration. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5183 2007–08 |
Student course materialsRequires bookstores affiliated with community and technical colleges to: (l) provide students the option of purchasing unbundled materials; (2) disclose the difference between new and previous editions; (3) promote and... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5185 2007–08 |
Hunting/off-road vehiclePermits a county legislative authority to authorize hunting while operating an off-road vehicle. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5186 2007–08 |
Discarded vehicle tiresDOE must exempt beneficial use of discarded vehicle tires from solid waste permitting requirements. DOE may impose conditions necessary to protect human health and the environment. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5187 2007–08 |
Property tax valuationA homestead exemption equal to the first $50,000 of valuation from state property taxes imposed on real property occupied as the owner's principal residence is provided. Persons claiming the homestead exemption must file an... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5189 2007–08 |
Administrative proceedingsA party requesting registration of a foreign support order is obligated to provide notice of the registration and proceedings to the other parties. DSHS, rather than the court clerk, is directed to publish notice when... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5192 2007–08 |
Forensic investigationsThe Washington State Forensic Investigations Council may spend a maximum of $25,000 per biennium from the Death Investigations Account for the purpose of assisting local jurisdictions in need of forensic anthropology services... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5194 2007–08 |
Essential public facilitiesA twelve member Joint Task Force on Essential Public Facilities (Task Force) is created. The Task Force must define essential public facilities, develop strategies for determining which communities are adversely impacted,... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5195 2007–08 |
UnemploymentDefines employment and reporting requirements for third party payers, temporary staffing services companies, service referral agencies, and common paymasters. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5196 2007–08 |
Nonpartisan racesNo primary election may be held for the office of justice of the supreme court, judge of the court of appeals, judge of the superior court, judge of the district court, or state superintendent of public instruction if, after... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5197 2007–08 |
Sale of firearmsA person is a firearms dealer if that person makes sales, exchanges, or purchases of firearms at a gun show or event. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5198 2007–08 |
Safety beltsAmends RCW 46.61.688 and 46.61.687 regarding the admissibility of failing to properly use safety belt and child restraint systems. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5200 2007–08 |
Low-income housing tx creditTax Credit Program Created: A tax credit is created for contributions approved by the Department of Revenue (DOR) that are made to the Housing Trust Fund or a federally-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that builds... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5201 2007–08 |
Property tax reliefThe income and valuation thresholds for the citizen/disabled person exemption program and the senior deferral program are increased. For taxes due in 2008, each income and valuation threshold qualifications for the senior... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5203 2007–08 |
Medical assurance commissionAt least one member of the Commission who is a physician must practice in the area of holistic medicine and be certified by the American Board of Holistic Medicine. If a panel is reviewing a case involving a holistic medicine... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5205 2007–08 |
Metal detectorsDeclares an intent that those significant historic archaeological resources on state park lands that are of importance to the history of our state, or its communities, be protected for the people of the state. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5209 2007–08 |
Historical park resourcesCurrent law directs the Commission to protect historic resources, locations, and artifacts. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5210 2007–08 |
Growth managementJurisdictions that plan under the GMA must prohibit approval of new development if it causes the level of service on state-owned transportation facilities to fall below congestion standards adopted by the state or by a... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5211 2007–08 |
Adult family homesDSHS is directed to establish standards for regulating adult family homes to avoid over-concentration of these facilities which are inconsistent with the objective of integrating residents into the general community. DSHS is... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5212 2007–08 |
Certificated edu employeesProvides that, in the event the employee demands a hearing, the employee shall continue to be paid his or her regular salary during the hearing process and until entry of the final decision pursuant to RCW 28A.405.310, if and... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5214 2007–08 |
Specialized forest productsThe bill adds huckleberries to the list of forest materials covered under the specialized forest products statutes. A person must obtain a specialized forest products permit (permit) before harvesting more than three United... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5215 2007–08 |
Recreational activitiesThe owner or lawful occupier of private land enjoys limited liability protection even though the recreational users must pay a daily, seasonal, or annual charge for access to the privately owned lands when all the revenues are... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5216 2007–08 |
Forest land baseThe Working Forest Land Board (Board) is created. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5217 2007–08 |
Conservation futures programThe county levy amount for conservation futures is raised to 12 1/2 cents per $1,000 of assessed valuation. The portion of the proceeds of this tax from the previous year that maybe used for the maintenance and operation of... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5218 2007–08 |
Sale of logs and woodDNR must identify monies deposited into ALEA that are derived from the sales of logs or other wood material from the state-owned aquatic lands of Lake Washington in which the sales were conducted for the principal purpose of... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |