All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5383 2007–08 |
Energy freedom programAllows non-profit corporations to apply for assistance from the Energy Freedom Program. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5386 2007–08 |
Environmental remediationThe retail sales tax does not apply to the sale of labor or services for environmental remedial action. The B&O tax rate for businesses performing environmental remedial actions is set at the retailing rate of 0.471 percent.... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5388 2007–08 |
Economic development officesFunds collected through the rural county 0.08 percent sales and use tax may be used to finance economic development officers. An economic development officer is defined as a person employed by a county or an associate... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5393 2007–08 |
Hazardous wasteIt is the policy of the State of Washington to ensure: (1) clean-up and compliance at facilities with large releases of hazardous waste before permitting disposal of additional hazardous waste from off-site locations; and (2)... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5394 2007–08 |
Crime victims' compensationIf a victim has been permanently partially disabled, permanently totally disabled, or has died as a result of the criminal act for which benefits are payable under the CVCP, benefits from the CVCP may not be reduced by... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5395 2007–08 |
Cancelled school daysBill as referred to committee not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE (Early Learning & K-12 Education): The state will not require school districts to make up school days missed during the 2006-07 school year due to... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5396 2007–08 |
Math & special edu teachersThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5397 2007–08 |
AsparagusThe exception from mandatory grading standards for asparagus shipped out of state for fresh packing is extended and will expire on December 31, 2009. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5400 2007–08 |
Economic developmentThe Executive Director of the Workforce Board is appointed as an ex officio, non-voting member of the Economic Development Commission. The Director of CTED is appointed as an ex-officio, non-voting member of the Workforce Board. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5404 2007–08 |
Multi-dwelling unitsA housing affordability requirement is added to the tax exemption program. For rental developments, a minimum of 20 percent of the units must be reserved for households whose adjusted income is less than 60 percent of the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5406 2007–08 |
Whistleblower protectionDefinitions for abuse of authority and gross mismanagement are added to the Whistle-Blower Protection Act. The existing definition of improper governmental action is amended to include any action by an employee: which is gross... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5407 2007–08 |
Certificates of dischargeFor a person convicted of a crime committed after July 1, 1984, every signed certificate and order of discharge must be filed with the county clerk of the sentencing court. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5409 2007–08 |
Address confidentialityRevises address confidentiality program provisions. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5410 2007–08 |
Postsecondary opportunitiesThe State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) develops and implements the Opportunity Grant Program. Students enrolled in the program are eligible to receive funding for tuition and fees at the public community... | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5411 2007–08 |
State need grantIn addition to the base grant amount, the State Need Grant award may include a dependent care allowance. Base grant amounts may be less than the actual average resident tuition, service, and activities fees if the HECB finds... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5413 2007–08 |
Auto theftDirects the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs to create and facilitate the Washington state auto theft task force program. Requires the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs to appoint an auto... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5414 2007–08 |
Motor vehicle fuel taxesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5415 2007–08 |
Health advisory councils(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Finds that schools often have multiple advisory groups with health-related missions that overlap, which can result in competition for resources and influence. Consolidation of these groups... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5416 2007–08 |
Carbon dioxide mitigationProvides for minimizing the environmental cost of greenhouse gas emissions by encouraging mitigation for carbon dioxide. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5417 2007–08 |
Boarding homesIf DSHS determines that the health, safety, or welfare of residents is in immediate jeopardy, the department may appoint a temporary manager for the boarding home to immediately implement safe and appropriate care and... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5418 2007–08 |
Ballot measuresThe concise description in a ballot title for a local referendum or other question must include a statement describing the amount the measure will increase or decrease taxes if the measure has tax implications. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5419 2007–08 |
Public hospital districtsWhenever a proposed annexation of territory to a public hospital district appears on an election ballot, the public hospital district must first distribute a local voters' pamphlet describing the proposed annexation to all... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5422 2007–08 |
Driving privilegesRevises provisions regarding the suspension or revocation of a person's driving privilege. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5423 2007–08 |
Health info technologiesPhysicians and advance registered nurse practitioners licensed as sole proprietors or working in groups of up to five practitioners may access a new tax credit for the purchase of certified health information technologies. The... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5424 2007–08 |
Background checksRequires the department to establish requirements for each applicant for an initial license to obtain a state background check through the state patrol prior to the issuance of any license. The background check may be... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |