All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5347 2007–08 |
Exceptional sentencesAt any time prior to when the court imposes a sentence, the judge may give notice to the state and the defendant that the facts of the case may warrant an aggravated sentence. The notice must specify which aggravating... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5348 2007–08 |
Reporting drug overdosesA person may not be prosecuted for a violation of the controlled substances act, or be required to forfeit ownership of certain property connected to the violation, if: the person is a witness to a drug overdose; the witness... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5349 2007–08 |
Persistent offendersDeletes robbery 2 from the list of most serious offenses. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5350 2007–08 |
Telephone recordsA person is guilty of the unauthorized sale or procurement of telephone records if the person intentionally or knowingly sells or transfers, without consideration to any public or private third party, the telephone record of... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5354 2007–08 |
Administrative procedureThe Legislature intends by this act to ensure that in all future planning decisions, the requirements of the APA will apply. The proprietary exemption is narrowed to "any sale, lease, or contract decision in the management of... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5355 2007–08 |
Land use permit applicationsSpecifies actions required for vesting of rights in land use actions. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5356 2007–08 |
Petition signature gatherersThe Legislature's finding that payment on a per signature basis of signature gatherers for initiative and referendum petitions encourages fraud and is amended to say that this form of payment has been shown in the state and... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5357 2007–08 |
Privileged communicationsA Christian Science practitioner may not be examined as to any confession or sacred confidence made to him or her in his or her professional character, in the course of discipline enjoined by the church to which the... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5358 2007–08 |
News mediaEstablishes a privilege from compelled testimony and disclosure of information for members of the news media. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5359 2007–08 |
Greenhouse gas reportingCreates a greenhouse gas reporting study panel. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5360 2007–08 |
Mosquito control districtsLand that is exempt from property taxes is also exempt from mosquito control district assessments. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5361 2007–08 |
Taps at veterans' funeralsVeterans are entitled to a live performance of Taps without cost to the veteran or family. The Washington State Arts Commission must identify qualified trumpeters and maintain a list. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5362 2007–08 |
Conservation futures levyThe maximum rate of the conservation futures levy is increased to 12.5 cents per $1,000 of assessed value. Up to 50 percent of increased revenue must only be used for acquisition of easements on agricultural land or purchase... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5364 2007–08 |
Fish & wildlife directorThe Governor is given the authority to appoint the Director of Fish and Wildlife. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5365 2007–08 |
Black college fundThe historically black college fund pilot project is created. Up to 100 students may use their state-funded need grant awards to study at Morehouse College, Howard University, Spelman College, Grambling State University, or... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5368 2007–08 |
Workplace entrepreneurialVocational education opportunities in secondary education should include entrepreneurial training. In order for the state's workforce to be globally competitive, employees need to understand how businesses operate and become... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5369 2007–08 |
Scholarship/math & scienceThe qualified conditional scholarship program is created. Resident students may be eligible if they are registered for at least six credit hours, have at least a 3.0 grade point average at an institution of higher education,... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5370 2007–08 |
Juvenile offendersThe Director of the Division of Juvenile Rehabilitation (Director) and those school districts that have residential schools found within their borders will develop and implement a job skills training program as part of the... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5371 2007–08 |
School employeesProvides that the state school for the blind shall require a record check through the Washington state patrol criminal identification system under RCW 43.43.830 through 43.43.834, 10.97.030, and 10.97.050, and through the... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5375 2007–08 |
Gambling under agePersons under the age of 18 may play bingo and amusement games, but may not participate in other gambling activities. A minor who engages in prohibited gambling activities commits a class 2 civil infraction and is subject to a... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5376 2007–08 |
Gambling commissionThe Commission may authorize the Director to temporarily issue or suspend licenses subject to final action by the Commission. This authorization includes licenses issued to: persons, associations, or organizations conducting... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5377 2007–08 |
Disposition of assetsThe default method of asset distribution is extended to deceased persons generally, rather than to only those persons who die without wills. It is clarified that a child who is conceived prior to the death of the parent, but... | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5379 2007–08 |
Dangerous wild animalsA person must not own, possess, keep, harbor, bring into the state, have custody or control, or breed a potentially dangerous animal. The term "potentially dangerous animal" is defined. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5380 2007–08 |
Cigarette tax contractsAuthority is granted to the Governor to enter into a cigarette tax contract with the Spokane Tribe. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5381 2007–08 |
Dependent childrenIf a child is removed from home due to allegations of abuse or neglect, returned home, and subsequently removed and placed in out-of-home care, the court must hold a hearing no later than 30 days from the date of the removal... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |